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Appetizers and Snacks

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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recipe for slow cooker beef chili con queso dip

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

recipe for tamale bites

Tamale Bites

Made with monterey jack cheese, tomato sauce, ground beef, salt, enchilada sauce, corn bread


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for camembert with sherry gastrique

Camembert with Sherry Gastrique

Made with crackers, crostini, or toast points, almonds, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, Camembert

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hamburger broccoli dip

Hamburger Broccoli Dip

Made with corn chips, tomatoes with green chilies, frozen chopped broccoli, ground beef, salt, processed cheese product

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crisp pickle slices

Crisp Pickle Slices

Made with celery seed, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, garlic, kosher salt, ice, sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for texas cheesecake with blue corn tortilla

Texas Cheesecake With Blue Corn Tortilla

Made with tortilla chips, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, green chiles, sour cream, jalapeno cheddar dip, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for georgia spiced pecans

Georgia Spiced Pecans

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, evaporated milk, pecan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange pecans

Orange Pecans

Made with pecan halves, sugar, orange rind, orange juice, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for english muffin appetizers

English Muffin Appetizers

Made with processed cheese product, English muffins, ground beef, hot sausage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fresh summer salsa

Fresh Summer Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for aloha dip

Aloha Dip

Made with crackers, nuts, lemon juice, ground ginger, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, shredded sweetened coconut


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lobster deviled eggs

Lobster Deviled Eggs

Made with black pepper, eggs, lobsters, mustard, shallots, mayonnaise, capers, chives, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old yankee sausage sauerkraut balls

Old Yankee Sausage Sauerkraut Balls

Made with onions, sauerkraut, bread crumbs, cream cheese, thyme, garlic powder, flour, egg, prepared mustard, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asian popcorn

Asian Popcorn

Made with soy sauce, popcorn, chow mein noodles, butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for alaskan shrimp mousse

Alaskan Shrimp Mousse

Made with sour cream, green bell pepper, celery, green onion, red bell pepper, chili sauce, salt, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, unflavored gelatin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for garlic parmesan pull-apart bread

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Made with butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, refrigerated biscuits

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chile lime roasted nuts

Chile Lime Roasted Nuts

Made with peanuts, peanut oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, sugar, Kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chinese chicken fingers

Chinese Chicken Fingers

Made with skinless and boneless chicken breasts, lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, peanut oil, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun deviled ham eggs

Cajun Deviled Ham Eggs

Made with paprika, salt, black pepper, eggs, deviled ham, pickle relish, cider vinegar, sugar, prepared yellow mustard, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun crabmeat eggrolls with creamy crab fondue

Cajun Crabmeat Eggrolls With Creamy Crab Fondue

Made with shrimp, French bread, crab meat, egg, won ton wrappers, egg whites, oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for warm mole bean dip

Warm Mole Bean Dip

Made with onion, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomato, salsa, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white bean dip with cumin tortilla chips

White Bean Dip With Cumin Tortilla Chips

Made with garlic, great northern beans, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, serrano chile, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado salsa dip

Avocado Salsa Dip

Made with salt, garlic, lime juice, avocado, tomatoes, onion, fresh cilantro, Serrano or other hot chili pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy tuna dip with dill

Creamy Tuna Dip With Dill

Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic salt, white pepper, cream cheese, dill weed, green onions, tuna, lemon juice, vegetables


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cucumber, tomato, and ginger relish

Cucumber, Tomato, And Ginger Relish

Made with white pepper, salt, soy sauce, olive oil, hot Asian sesame oil, ginger, garlic, cucumber, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade boiled peanuts

Homemade Boiled Peanuts

Made with salt, water, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cranberry-orange chex mix

Cranberry-Orange Chex Mix

Made with dried cranberries, frozen orange juice concentrate, Corn Chex cereal, Rice Chex cereal, Wheat Chex cereal, almonds, butter, brown sugar

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken liver pate with caramelized onion

Chicken Liver Pate With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, onion, garlic, chicken livers, brandy, whipping cream, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, hard-boiled egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mussels escabeche

Mussels Escabeche

Made with white wine, mussels liquid, fresh thyme, green onions, lemon, olive oil, garlic, green curry, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger bites

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites

Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for carrot relish

Carrot Relish

Made with celery seed, mustard seed, vinegar, carrots, green bell peppers, red peppers, onions, cabbage, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican munch mix

Mexican Munch Mix

Made with French fried onion rings, corn, wheat or rice shredded cereal, shoestring potatoes, dry roasted peanuts, toasted pecans, cheese crackers, taco seasoning mix, butter or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chili-cheese bites

Chili-Cheese Bites

Made with cheddar cheese, garlic salt, ground red pepper, refrigerated plain breadstick dough, butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked stuffed mushrooms with sausage and mozzarella

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms With Sausage And Mozzarella

Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, vegetable oil, Italian sausage, green onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for reuben casserole dip

Reuben Casserole Dip

Made with Swiss cheese, corned beef, Thousand Island salad dressing, sauerkraut

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked chili cream cheese dip

Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip

Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sonora cafe guacamole

Sonora Cafe Guacamole

Made with garlic, dried Mexican oregano, avocados, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chorizo quesadillas

Chorizo Quesadillas

Made with salt, cilantro, white onion, jalapeno, flour tortillas, Monterey pepper Jack or smoked cheddar, chorizo or andouille sausage, scallions, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for smoked tuna dip

Smoked Tuna Dip

Made with liquid smoke, horseradish, salt, tuna, cream cheese, onion, lemon juice, sour cream


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shake 'n' bake popcorn

Shake 'n' Bake Popcorn

Made with salt, margarine, popcorn, Shake 'n' Bake for chicken or pork

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked bacon-wrapped chicken lollipops

Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Lollipops

Made with chicken drumettes, bacon, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   smoker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dill weed dip

Dill Weed Dip

Made with vegetables, green onions, seasoned salt, dill weed, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bacon mini potatoes

Bacon Mini Potatoes

Made with small new potatoes, Dijon mustard, bacon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade cocktail onions

Homemade Cocktail Onions

Made with mustard seeds, celery seeds, white vinegar, sugar, salt, water, pearl onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken parmesan sliders

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Made with dried oregano, fennel seeds, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, chicken breast halves, panko bread crumbs, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tiropites (greek cheese pastries)

Tiropites (Greek Cheese Pastries)

Made with butter, phyllo dough, ricotta or cottage cheese, feta cheese, eggs, fresh parsley, salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grits cakes with shrimp jalapeno jelly

Grits Cakes With Shrimp Jalapeno Jelly

Made with cornmeal, scallions, quick grits, Cheddar cheese, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, medium shrimp, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cream cheese christmas wreath

Cream Cheese Christmas Wreath

Made with salt, herbed salt substitute, pimentos, bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, green onion, Cheddar cheese, green olives


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for raspberry salsa

Raspberry Salsa

Made with lime juice, sugar, fresh raspberries, sweet onion, jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for queso blanco

Queso Blanco

Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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