Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme
Time: over 2 hours
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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Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa
White Guacamole
Made with tortilla chips, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, tomato, lemon juice, garlic, avocados, salt and pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Pepperoni Dip
Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, green bell pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, pepperoni, green onions
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Dip
Made with jalapeno, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, garlic, cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Rangoon
Made with egg roll wrappers, salt, cream cheese, crab meat, garlic powder, onion powder, white wine, sesame oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Albondigas de Atun con Salsa de Vino
Made with garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, chicken broth, white wine, tuna, hard cooked egg, egg
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Tuna Balls
Made with corn flakes, poultry seasoning, tuna, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, almonds, prepared mustard
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Flavored Walnuts
Made with peanut oil, walnuts, kosher salt, dried herbs
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Bean Hominy Dip
Made with salt, white hominy, navy beans, cucumber or zucchini, salsa, green chiles, lime juice, cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Indonesian Lamb Kebabs
Made with ground coriander, ground ginger, vinegar, oil, leg or shoulder of lamb, peanuts, peanut oil, onion, garlic
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Goat Cheese And Black Bean Dip
Made with onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, goat cheese, green onions, fresh cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Caramel Rum Fondue
Made with rum extract, caramels, miniature marshmallows, whipping cream, rum
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Cajun Pecans
Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Firecracker Mix
Made with pretzel sticks, corn cereal squares, popped popcorn, Worcestershire sauce, margarine or butter, brown sugar, salt, cayenne
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Italian Fondue
Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip
Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cinnamon-Apple Popcorn
Made with vanilla extract, brown sugar, nutmeg, dried apples, popcorn, pecan halves, butter, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Smoky Cheese Fondue
Made with smoked Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, Asiago cheese, flour, dry mustard, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, sourdough bread
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Sour Cream Glazed Pecans
Made with pecan halves, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Soybean Granola
Made with vanilla extract, oats, wheat germ, walnuts, sunflower seeds, wheat bran, soybeans, coconut, canola oil, honey
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Party Mix
Made with brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, crispy corn and rice cereal, slivered almonds, pecans
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Margarita Dessert Dip
Made with sour cream, mascarpone cheese, sugar, margarita mix, lime zest, tequila, Grand Marnier, whipping cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, mushrooms, butter, onion, celery, garlic, black pepper, seasoned salt, crab meat
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Ham Canapes
Made with rye squares, butter, ham, fresh parsley, onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mascarpone, Chicken, And Artichoke Quesadillas
Made with mascarpone cheese, black pepper, salt, onion, olive oil, garlic, chicken breast, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, flour tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab Mornay
Made with crab meat, red pepper, butter, green onions, parsley, flour, half and half, Swiss cheese, sherry, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fig And Goat Cheese Pitas
Made with salt and cracked black pepper, pita bread rounds, olive oil, garlic, fresh figs, goat cheese, honey, fresh thyme
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Chips
Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hot-and-Sweet Freezer Pickles
Made with water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling cucumbers, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Taco Puffs
Made with cheddar cheese, cheddar cheese, cut into halves, tubes (17.3 oz. size) large refrigerated biscuits, taco seasoning mix, onion, ground beef
Time: 30-60 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
Nacho Chicken Cheese Spread
Made with jalapenos, chopped green chilies, mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, corn
Time: 1-2 hours
Almonds Mocha
Made with almonds, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, egg white
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tiny Butternut Squash Tartlets
Made with Cheddar cheese, black pepper, salt, pie pastries, butternut squash, fresh herbs, cream cheese, eggs, heavy cream, ground nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Chili Quiche Squares
Made with garlic powder, salt, dry mustard, salad croutons, green chilies, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Mini Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Made with butter or margarine, prepared mustard, white bread, Swiss or Fontina cheese, ham, milk, eggs, golden onion soup mix
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick 'n' Easy Beef Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, roast beef, onion, green bell pepper, salsa, Co-Jack cheese
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa
Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Amaretto Caramel Corn
Made with Amaretto liqueur, brown sugar, popcorn, almonds, margarine or butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Savory Chicken Bites
Made with refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, celery, cream cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, onion salt, dried thyme, pimiento, cooked chicken
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
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