Made with eggs, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, white pepper, sesame oil, green onions, corn starch, water chestnuts, garlic
Method: 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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Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)
Barbecued Porcupine Meatballs
Classic ground beef and rice porcupine meatballs that are served in a tangy barbecue sauce. Great as an entree or make smaller meatballs for an appetizer version.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 Minutes
Ham Sandwich Spread
Made with salt and pepper, leftover ham, onion, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish
Time: under 30 minutes
Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood
Made with won ton skins, oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, baby scallops, flour, half and half, Asiago cheese, cooked shrimp, chopped clams
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Queso Blanco
Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tapas Espanolas
Made with flour, salt, butter, Spanish paprika, water, milk, Serrano ham, piquillo peppers OR roasted red peppers, tetilla cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws With Sesame Seeds
Made with butter, Cheddar cheese, paprika, whole milk, cayenne pepper, bread crumbs, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, salt
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pupusas (El Salvador)
Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Praline Popcorn Crunch
Made with pecan, vanilla extract, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, honey, baking soda
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rhubarb Relish
Made with black pepper, ground cloves, allspice, rhubarb, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Radish Pickles (Overnight Chinese Daikon)
Made with sesame oil, daikon, salt, rice vinegar, black pepper
Time: over 5 hours
Green Tomato Sweet Pickles
Made with allspice, celery seed, green tomatoes, salt, alum, vinegar, water, sugar, mixed spices, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Smoked Salmon Dumplings
Made with parsley, black pepper, smoked salmon, potatoes, egg, flour, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cocktail Pizzas
Made with green onions, ripe olives, party rye bread, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brazilian Onion Bites
Made with Parmesan cheese, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, white bread
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Cheesecake
Made with ground cinnamon, sugar, cheesecake, spring roll wrapper, egg, water, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spiced Pickled Cantaloupe
Made with cinnamon stick, cantaloupe, sugar, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Blue Cheese Appetizer Tart
Made with pine nuts, roasted red bell peppers, all-purpose flour, butter, water, cream cheese, blue cheese, whipping cream, egg, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Dijon And Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, butter, onion, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, crab meat, water chestnuts, pimento
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cucumber Canapes
Made with lemon pepper seasoning, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dry ranch dressing, pita bread, cucumber
Time: 1-2 hours
Chopped Cucumber Pickle
Made with sugar, vinegar, celery seed, cucumbers, salt, sweet onions, green bell peppers, mustard seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Polynesian Scallops
Made with soy sauce, corn oil, ginger, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheese and Bacon Triangles
Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Avery Island Hot Nuts
Made with nuts, salt, butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy Chili Pepper Dip
Made with tortilla chips, poblano chiles, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, vegetable oil, green onion, garlic, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
Made with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cream cheese, milk, salsa, ground cumin, onion powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with capers, mushrooms, tuna, bread, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, salt and pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Sugared Almonds
Made with egg whites, almonds, confectioners' sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Glazed Walnuts
Made with vanilla extract, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, water, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Crab Cakes
Made with jumbo lump crab meat, lemon juice, olive oil, butter, onion, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, crushed dried tarragon, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crisfield Crab Balls
Made with hot pepper sauce, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, egg, self-rising flour, prepared mustard, mayonnaise
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Scallop Appetizers
Made with scallops, French salad dressing, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Superbowl Mexican Layered Dip
Made with monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, refried beans, green chiles, sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, black olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Refried Bean Spread
Made with tomato paste, cayenne, canola or vegetable oil, red onion, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pinto Bean Dip
Made with red bell pepper, pinto beans, olive oil, lemon, limes, red onion, cilantro, garlic, green bell pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Made with cream cheese, whipping cream, vanilla extract, brown sugar, miniature chocolate chips, cinnamon, graham crackers, strawberries
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Horseradish Dip
Made with onions, bacon, horseradish, sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Dip
Made with jalapeno, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, garlic, cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Velveeta Cheese Dip
Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, onion, salsa
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers
Time: under 30 minutes
Taco Dip
Made with nacho cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, tomato, lettuce, scallions, taco sauce, tortilla chips
Time: under 30 minutes
Wasabi Dill Dip
Made with fresh dill, wasabi horseradish mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, green onion
Time: 30-60 minutes
White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants
Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with boursin cheese, mushrooms, butter
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with olive oil, oregano, black pepper, mushrooms, Romano cheese, dry bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Disney Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon Nachos
Made with scallions, tortilla chips, refired beans, cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, black olives, onion, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jack cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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