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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 summer strawberry-peach salsa

Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa

Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme


Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for white guacamole

White Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, tomato, lemon juice, garlic, avocados, salt and pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy pepperoni dip

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


recipe for creamy cilantro jalapeno dip

Creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Dip

Made with jalapeno, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, garlic, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab rangoon

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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recipe for buffalo chicken fingers

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 albondigas de atun con salsa de vino

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


recipe for baked tuna balls

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

recipe for flavored walnuts

Flavored Walnuts

Made with peanut oil, walnuts, kosher salt, dried herbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 bean hominy dip

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

recipe for indonesian lamb kebabs

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

recipe for slow cooker goat cheese and black bean dip

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


recipe for slow cooker caramel rum fondue

Slow Cooker Caramel Rum Fondue

Made with rum extract, caramels, miniature marshmallows, whipping cream, rum

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker cajun pecans

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

recipe for slow cooker firecracker mix

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


recipe for slow cooker italian fondue

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

recipe for slow cooker spicy cheese and meat dip

Slow Cooker Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip

Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese

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

recipe for cinnamon-apple popcorn

Cinnamon-Apple Popcorn

Made with vanilla extract, brown sugar, nutmeg, dried apples, popcorn, pecan halves, butter, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hobo popcorn

Hobo Popcorn

Made with oil, popcorn, butter, salt

Method:   campfire
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 smoky cheese fondue

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

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 sour cream glazed pecans

Sour Cream Glazed Pecans

Made with pecan halves, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for soybean granola

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

recipe for sweet party mix

Sweet Party Mix

Made with brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, crispy corn and rice cereal, slivered almonds, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for margarita dessert dip

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

recipe for crab-stuffed mushroom caps

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

recipe for gefilte fish terrine

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


recipe for ham canapes

Ham Canapes

Made with rye squares, butter, ham, fresh parsley, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mascarpone, chicken, and artichoke quesadillas

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

recipe for crab mornay

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


recipe for fig and goat cheese pitas

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

recipe for shrimp chips

Shrimp Chips

Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot-and-sweet freezer pickles

Hot-and-Sweet Freezer Pickles

Made with water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling cucumbers, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for taco puffs

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

recipe for warm maine lobster dip

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

recipe for nacho chicken cheese spread

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


recipe for almonds mocha

Almonds Mocha

Made with almonds, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, egg white

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tiny butternut squash tartlets

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

recipe for green chili quiche squares

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


recipe for mini monte cristo sandwiches

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

recipe for quick 'n' easy beef quesadillas

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

recipe for slow cooker sweet and spicy kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for amaretto caramel corn

Amaretto Caramel Corn

Made with Amaretto liqueur, brown sugar, popcorn, almonds, margarine or butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for savory chicken bites

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

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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