Made with orange juice, oysters, clams, bacon, onion, chili powder, black pepper, chili sauce, cumin
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Appetizers and Snacks

Appetizers can be a casual snack, the center of attention at a cocktail party, or the precursor to an entree.
Find something for any occasion - from simple finger food to elegant hors d'oeuvres - dips, salsa, stuffed mushrooms, hot bites and cold nibbles, chicken wings and so many more tasty tidbits!
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Grilled Oysters and Clams with Spicy Cajun Sauce
Hot And Spicy Carrots
Made with salt, sugar, white vinegar, hot peppers, garlic, rosemary, carrots, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Garlic And Jalapeno Spread
Made with habanero pasilla powdered blend, black pepper, vegetable oil, salt, garlic, balsamic vinegar, jalapenos, parsley, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gingersnap Dip
Made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, Cool Whip, gingersnaps
Time: under 30 minutes
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Gefilte Fish Terrine
Made with black pepper, ground ginger, watercress, onion, whitefish, pike, fresh parsley, eggs, vegetable oil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
High Rollers
Made with artichoke hearts, flour tortillas, cream cheese, turkey breast, Swiss cheese, ranch salad dressing, spinach, black olives, red bell pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Olives (Olive Al Forno)
Made with parsley, black olives, green olives, garlic, lemon, olive oil, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp Chips
Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches
Made with white sandwich bread, goat cheese, cream, proscuitto
Time: under 30 minutes
Warm Maine Lobster Dip
Made with walnuts, cream cheese, cooked Maine lobster meat, onion, fresh horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, milk
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish
Made with sesame oil, jalapeno peppers, pineapple, red bell pepper, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet And Hot Almonds
Made with cayenne pepper, salt, whole almonds, sugar, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Garlic Fondue
Roasted garlic dipped in chocolate? Sounds crazy but the combination of flavors is incredible. You must try it!
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate-Drizzled Popcorn
Made with chocolate chips, popcorn, salt, white chocolate chips
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creole-Style Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with turmeric, Creole seasoning, whole wheat bread,, olive oil cooking spray, button mushrooms, olive oil, onions, red bell peppers, chopped frozen spinach
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheeseburger Turnovers
Made with cheddar cheese, ground turkey or beef, onion, black pepper, meat seasoning, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pizza Pull-Aparts
Made with pizza toppings, refrigerated biscuits, pizza sauce, Mozzarella cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa
Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Blizzard Party Mix
Made with white chocolate chips, rice cereal squares, small pretzel twists, dry roasted peanuts, caramels
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Beef Chili Con Queso Dip
Made with green chiles, ground beef, chili without beans, process cheese product
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Kool-Aid Pickles
Made with unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid, water, dill pickles, sugar
Time: over 5 hours
Teriyaki Walnuts
Made with crushed dried red chilies, garlic, walnut halves, sesame seeds, frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butterscotch Party Mix
Made with caramel candies, crisp rice and corn cereal, miniature pretzels, dry roasted peanuts, butterscotch chips
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cajun Crab Dip
Made with pepper and salt, Monterey jack cheese, crabmeat, green onions, red bell pepper, butter, tomatoes, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, processed cheese
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip
Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Mushroom Canapes
Made with melba toast, bacon, fresh mushrooms, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Clams Oreganata
Made with salt, bread crumbs, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, mint, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, clams
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Cakes With Creole Mustard Sauce
Made with red pepper sauce, salt, black pepper, lump crab meat, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, jalapeno pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Camembert In Puff Pastry
Made with water, puff pastry, Camembert cheese, pesto sauce, egg
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Caramelized Peanuts
Made with Spanish peanuts, butter, sugar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creole Snack Mix
A zesty Creole version of the popular cereal snack mix made with oat, wheat, corn, and rice cereals plus pretzel sticks and parmesan cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Hot Shrimp Dip
This shrimp dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It's creamy, hot, and full of flavor. Dress it up by adding salad shrimp, if desired.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Stove Top Granola
Made with salt, coconut, dried fruit, water, rolled oats or kamut or rye flakes, nuts, wheat germ, ground flaxseed or pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Gourmet Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Made with canned tomato puree, celery seed, chili sauce, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Clam Dip
Made with chives, lemon, cream cheese, sour cream, minced clams, Worcestershire sauce
Time: 1-2 hours
Warm And Creamy Bacon Dip
Made with green onions, sour cream, bacon bits, sharp Cheddar cheese, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Kahlua Caramel Popcorn
Made with candied cherries, cashews, popped popcorn, sugar, Kahlua, cider vinegar, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fig And Walnut Amuse-Bouche Appetizer
Made with walnut halves, figs, prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Italian Cheese Dip
Made with dried basil, ground anise, garlic powder, hot or sweet Italian sausage, process cheese product, chunky salsa, ground fennel
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Best Football Dip Ever
Made with processed cheese, ground beef, cream cheese, salsa
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Lollipops
Made with chicken drumettes, bacon, Old Bay seasoning
Method: smoker
Time: 1-2 hours
Roasted Garlic And Pesto Hummus
Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, pesto, chickpeas, garlic
Time: 1-2 hours
Three Cheese Artichoke Dip With Pita Dippers
Made with pita bread, cream cheese, Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon And Tomato Wafers
Made with salt, dill seed, bacon, flour, butter, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 2 hours
Delicious Cold Seafood Cocktail (Pareve)
Made with white horseradish, ketchup, cod, scrod, or halibut fillet, onion, water, lettuce, carrots
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pickled Bell Peppers
Made with canning or pickling salt, bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, water, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
Made with peppercorns, canning salt, jalapeno peppers, carrots, onion, white vinegar, water, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
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