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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 hobo popcorn

Hobo Popcorn

Made with oil, popcorn, butter, salt

Method:   campfire
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holiday stuffed celery bites

Holiday Stuffed Celery Bites

Made with celery, cream cheese, sour cream, green olives, walnuts, Tabasco sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for refrigerator dill pickles

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Made with dill, cucumbers, sugar, white vinegar, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for super sandwich cake

Super Sandwich Cake

Made with ketchup, cream cheese, white bread, Italian salad dressing, bologna, American cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for family favorite dill pickles

Family Favorite Dill Pickles

Made with alum, garlic, cucumbers, water, white vinegar, salt, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for mushroom pate en croute

Mushroom Pate En Croute

Made with salt and black pepper, lemon juice, frozen puff pastry, egg, onion, margarine, mushrooms, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pickled blackberries

Pickled Blackberries

Made with blackberries, sugar, vinegar, ground cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rosemary garlic bread

Rosemary Garlic Bread

Made with water, garlic bulbs, olive oil, fresh rosemary, chicken broth, bread flour, sugar, quick-rise yeast, salt, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for root beer popcorn balls

Root Beer Popcorn Balls

Made with salt, root beer extract, popped popcorn, peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chocolate popcorn balls

White Chocolate Popcorn Balls

Made with white chocolate, popcorn, rainbow colored sprinkles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon dip mix

Bacon Dip Mix

Made with garlic, bacon bits, beef bouillon granules, dried minced onion


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cinnamon tortilla crisps

Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps

Made with butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boiled salted chestnuts

Boiled Salted Chestnuts

Made with dried chestnuts, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker white beer cheese dip

Slow Cooker White Beer Cheese Dip

Made with Asadero cheese, beer, prepared horseradish, garlic, Tabasco sauce, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for japanese-style pickled ginger

Japanese-Style Pickled Ginger

Made with sugar, water, ginger, pickling salt, rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for artichoke and green chile dip

Artichoke and Green Chile Dip

Made with non-stick cooking spray, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, artichoke hearts, green chiles, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, hot sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for potato samosa

Potato Samosa

Made with vegetable oil, spring roll wrappers, potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, chili flakes, lemon juice, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for drunken cocktail franks

Drunken Cocktail Franks

Made with cocktail franks, hot sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, bourbon, onion, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ginger scented bamboo risotto cakes with chili lime sauce

Ginger Scented Bamboo Risotto Cakes with Chili Lime Sauce

Made with chicken stock, coconut milk, scallions, cilantro, peanut oil, lime juice, water, fish sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pickled pigs feet

Pickled Pigs Feet

Made with marjoram, celery seed, dry mustard, pigs' feet, wine or tarragon vinegar, onions, bay leaves, paprika, red pepper pod, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sweet onion and pepper relish

Sweet Onion and Pepper Relish

Made with cabbage, salt, sweet onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet onion relish

Sweet Onion Relish

Made with celery seeds, salt, sweet onions, sugar, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for savory parmesan and fennel biscotti

Savory Parmesan and Fennel Biscotti

Made with pine nuts, flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, fennel seed

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for feta cheese spinach dip

Feta Cheese Spinach Dip

Made with cream cheese, feta cheese, spinach, onions, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushrooms nicoise

Mushrooms Nicoise

Made with mushroom caps, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, black olives

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sugar & spice nuts

Sugar & Spice Nuts

Made with almonds, pecan, ground nutmeg, sugar, water, egg white, ground cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, ground allspice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for gingersnap granola

Gingersnap Granola

Made with salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, oat bran, oats, margarine, honey, light or dark molasses, lemon peel, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun french bread

Cajun French Bread

Made with butter, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, French bread, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for phyllo wrapped salmon fingers with honey mustard dipping sauce

Phyllo Wrapped Salmon Fingers With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Made with orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, phyllo dough, butter, salmon fillet, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for california pinwheel sandwiches

California Pinwheel Sandwiches

Made with dill pickles, white bread, dip, ham, Swiss cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlic dill dip

Garlic Dill Dip

Made with garlic, parsley, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican mini quiche

Mexican Mini Quiche

Made with four-cheese Mexican shredded cheese, egg substitute, croutons, salsa, garlic powder, skim milk, dried cilantro, cumin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hickory bacon cheese pop corn

Hickory Bacon Cheese Pop Corn

Made with bacon bits, popcorn, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, hickory-smoked salt, Parmesan or American cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herbed baked oysters

Herbed Baked Oysters

Made with Parmesan cheese, oysters, bread crumbs, lemon, fresh marjoram, fresh basil, fresh thyme, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach-mushroom cheesecake

Spinach-Mushroom Cheesecake

Made with breadcrumbs, butter or margarine, frozen spinach, fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, pimento, cream cheese, feta cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for kettle corn

Kettle Corn

Made with vegetable oil, popcorn kernels, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and swiss cheese dip

Bacon And Swiss Cheese Dip

Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Swiss cheese, green onion, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for muffaletta relish

Muffaletta Relish

Made with kalamata olives, pimiento, celery, carrot, scallions, garlic, capers, parsley, oregano, lemon juice


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for warm cheese dip with salsa verde

Warm Cheese Dip With Salsa Verde

Made with red pepper, celery, carrot, bread sticks, tortilla chips, green salsa, cream cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pate

Shrimp Pate

Made with salt, garlic powder, fresh parsley, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese

Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese

Made with blue cheese, bacon, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for asian pan-seared ahi tuna appetizer

Asian Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer

Made with sesame seeds, sesame oil, vegetable oil, assorted crackers, hoisin sauce, teriyaki sauce, plum sauce, garlic chile sauce, champagne or white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mixed pickles

Mixed Pickles

Made with cucumbers, carrots, celery, red bell peppers, hot red pepper, cauliflower, pickling onions, salt, water, mustard seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for avocado-tequila salsa

Avocado-Tequila Salsa

Made with salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, tequila


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grapefruit and prawn cocktail

Grapefruit And Prawn Cocktail

Made with mayonnaise, prawns, grapefruit


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kids trail mix

Kids Trail Mix

Made with Reeses Pieces, Chex cereal, dried fruit, raisins, yogurt covered peanuts


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nautical appetizers

Nautical Appetizers

Made with oil, pie pastry, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, sweet pickle, salt, mustard, shrimp


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for monster mash party mix

Monster Mash Party Mix

This snack mix has a little something for everyone. Popcorn, M&Ms, peanuts, raisins, and Reese's Pieces. Party not included.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bing cherry salsa

Bing Cherry Salsa

Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese and ham spread

Cream Cheese And Ham Spread

Made with green onions, cream cheese, ham


Time:   over 5 hours





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