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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 nacho chips

Nacho Chips

Made with salsa, cheese, onions, ground beef, peppers, guacamole, beans, sour cream, green or black olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cocktail meatballs with grape jelly

Cocktail Meatballs with Grape Jelly

Made with sweet onion, milk or half & half, egg, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, oil, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tomato onion relish

Tomato Onion Relish

Made with ground red pepper, tomatoes, yellow or white onions, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for three cheese appetizer cheesecake

Three Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake

Made with garlic powder, fresh basil, sour cream, roasted red peppers, sesame crackers, butter, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken roll-ups

Chicken Roll-ups

Crescent rolls are baked with a cheesy chicken filling. This recipe makes a simple appetizer or snack.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for blue moon cheese sandwiches

Blue Moon Cheese Sandwiches

Made with Worcestershire sauce, chopped pecans, sharp Cheddar cheese, chili sauce, mayonnaise, stuffed olives


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jalapeno cabbage salsa

Jalapeno Cabbage Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bourbon dogs

Bourbon Dogs

Made with bourbon, cocktail weenies, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for olive garden's toasted ravioli

Olive Garden's Toasted Ravioli

Made with Italian seasoning, plain bread crumbs, meat-filled ravioli, eggs, water, garlic salt, flour

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chesapeake fried oysters

Chesapeake Fried Oysters

Made with vegetable oil, salt and pepper, oysters, flour, evaporated milk, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken fingers with red plum sauce

Chicken Fingers with Red Plum Sauce

Made with Greek seasoning, bread crumbs, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, buttermilk, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for asian meatballs in plum sauce

Asian Meatballs in Plum Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, chili sauce, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, ginger root, green onions, soy sauce, plums

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baby potatoes with saffron mayonnaise

Baby Potatoes with Saffron Mayonnaise

Made with fresh Italian parsley, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, red or white potatoes, parsley, garlic, saffron, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elvis style fried pickles

Elvis Style Fried Pickles

Made with Tabasco sauce, garlic salt, dill pickles, flour, beer, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for potato crepes with creme fraiche and caviar

Potato Crepes with Creme Fraiche and Caviar

Made with potatoes, flour, eggs, egg whites, heavy cream, salt, white pepper, nutmeg, vegetable oil, creme fraiche

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach and bacon appetizers

Spinach and Bacon Appetizers

Made with green onions, mayonnaise, tortillas, bacon, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot pickled okra

Hot Pickled Okra

Made with okra pods, water, vinegar, canning salt, dill seed, garlic, hot red peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheese snack mix

Cheese Snack Mix

Made with cayenne pepper, chili powder, rice cereal squares, small cheddar cheese crackers, small pretzels, mixed nuts, butter, Worcestershire sauce, nacho cheese sauce mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roast beef pinwheels

Roast Beef Pinwheels

Made with prepared horseradish, roast beef, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for feta bruschetta

Feta Bruschetta

Made with tomato, butter, olive oil, French bread, feta cheese, garlic, fresh basil, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker broccoli cheese dip

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Dip

Made with garlic salt, sour cream, cream of celery soup, frozen chopped broccoli, Mexican Velveeta cheese, Velveeta cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker green chile corn dip

Slow Cooker Green Chile Corn Dip

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, garlic, Monterey jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, creamed corn, corn kernels, diced green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mansion on turtle creek shrimp crostini

Mansion on Turtle Creek Shrimp Crostini

Made with salt, shrimp, olive oil, shallots, garlic, bread crumbs, Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese, capers, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker refried bean and beef dip

Slow Cooker Refried Bean And Beef Dip

Made with garlic salt, taco sauce, ground beef, refried beans, American cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for savory crab cheesecake

Savory Crab Cheesecake

Made with garlic, butter or margarine, ricotta cheese, half-and-half or light cream, dijon mustard, all-purpose flour, eggs, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 italian white bean pate

Italian White Bean Pate

Made with cannellini beans, chicken broth, olive oil, fresh thyme, garlic, fresh flat-leaf parsley, scallion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low-fat chocolate popcorn

Low-Fat Chocolate Popcorn

Made with cinnamon, popcorn, non-stick cooking spray, powdered cocoa mix


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 killer smoked salmon dip

Killer Smoked Salmon Dip

Made with garlic, salmon fillet, nutmeg, thyme, black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, Liquid Smoke

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 fried plantains with guacamole

Fried Plantains with Guacamole

Made with ground cinnamon, plantains, oil, avocados, onion, tomatoes, lemon, salt, garlic, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for nova scotia fishcakes

Nova Scotia FishCakes

Made with ale, salt, black pepper, onions, salt cod, water, potatoes, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for taco party cereal mix

Taco Party Cereal Mix

Made with salted nuts, cereal and cracker mixture, butter, brown sugar, taco seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chocolate party mix

White Chocolate Party Mix

Made with oil, vanilla chips, candy coated milk chocolate pieces, Cheerios, Corn or Rice Chex, peanuts, pretzels

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crispy scallops with hot mustard

Crispy Scallops with Hot Mustard

Made with water, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, vegetable oil, baking soda, salt, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cooked salsa

Cooked Salsa

Made with salt, ground cumin, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bell peppers, dried oregano, white vinegar, jalapenos, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bean & cheese dip for 60

Bean & Cheese Dip for 60

Made with tortilla chips, cheese sauce, refried beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 leftover chicken quesadillas

Leftover Chicken Quesadillas

Made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, beans, tortillas, rice, chicken, vegetables, onion or scallions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cream cheese and grapes spread

Cream Cheese and Grapes Spread

Made with crackers, green grapes, shallots, cream cheese, prepared mango chutney, curry powder, brandy, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead antipasto

Make Ahead Antipasto

Made with marinated artichoke hearts, carrots, green bell peppers, cauliflower, mushrooms, sweet pickles, celery, black olives, green olives, pickled onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 bourbon pecans

Bourbon Pecans

Made with black pepper, bourbon, pecan, corn oil, Worcestershire sauce, angostura bitters, sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 portobello mushrooms stuffed with refried beans

Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Refried Beans

Made with olive oil, onion, tomato, Serrano chile, dried oregano, salt, chicken broth, portobello mushrooms, fresh cilantro, Monterey Jack or Oaxaca...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for avocado-tequila salsa

Avocado-Tequila Salsa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for super bowl salsa

Super Bowl Salsa

Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers


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





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