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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 crab and cheddar waffles

Crab And Cheddar Waffles

Made with milk, egg, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, green onion

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 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 stuffed shrimp crab cakes

Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes

Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cottage cheese dill dip

Cottage Cheese Dill Dip

This cottage cheese dill dip is the perfect combination of creamy and tangy, with a hint of dill. It's perfect for dipping veggies or crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for soused shrimp cocktail

Soused Shrimp Cocktail

Made with shrimp, pickling spice, beer, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for pineapple-crab dip

Pineapple-Crab Dip

Made with salt and pepper, crabmeat, fresh tarragon, cream cheese, pineapple, mushrooms, celery, fresh chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican fruit dip

Mexican Fruit Dip

Made with fruit, rum, cinnamon, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, almond extract


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuna tartare with cucumber garnish

Tuna Tartare With Cucumber Garnish

Made with salt, shallot, garlic, black pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cucumber, vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet and spicy salsa

Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai turkey lettuce wraps

Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Made with mushrooms, sliced water chestnuts, ground turkey, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, plum tomatoes, cilantro, butter lettuce, Thai chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 three day lime pickles

Three Day Lime Pickles

Made with salt, pickling seed, cucumbers, lime, water, sugar, apple cider vinegar, whole cloves, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

recipe for vegetable relish tray with spanish dip

Vegetable Relish Tray With Spanish Dip

Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery seeds, ground cumin, hot sauce, carrot, celery


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb bacon cheese dip

Low Carb Bacon Cheese Dip

Looking for a tasty yet low-carb dip? Try this bacon cheese dip made with blue cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. It's creamy, a bit spicy, and loaded with crumbled bacon...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for golden swan's baja shrimp cocktail

Golden Swan's Baja Shrimp Cocktail

Made with avocados, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, salt and pepper, fresh cilantro, lime juice, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cured beef tenderloin bruschetta

Cured Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta

Made with coriander seed, cumin, fresh herbs, beef tenderloin, lemon zest, red wine, herb bouquet, black peppercorns


Time:   over 5 hours


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 kool-aid pickles

Kool-Aid Pickles

Made with unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid, water, dill pickles, sugar


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tuna deviled eggs

Tuna Deviled Eggs

Made with onion, hard boiled eggs, tuna, salt, black pepper, salad dressing, mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for super nacho dip

Super Nacho Dip

Made with onions, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, lettuce


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for oysters bordelaise

Oysters Bordelaise

Made with oil, olive oil, garlic, scallions, dry sherry, salt and pepper, flour, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab nachos

Crab Nachos

Made with paprika, ripe olives, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, imitation crabmeat, sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom logs

Mushroom Logs

Made with poppy seeds, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, egg, mushrooms, butter, cream cheese, seasoned salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for potato balls with meat filling

Potato Balls With Meat Filling

Made with butter, milk, salt and pepper, nutmeg, eggs, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, butter or veg oil, shallot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun appetizer meatballs

Cajun Appetizer Meatballs

Made with barbecue sauce, egg, ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pepperoni and cream cheese pinwheels

Pepperoni And Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Made with parsley, chili powder, flour tortillas, pepperoni, Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheese, cream cheese, dried minced onions, garlic salt, black pepper...


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for layered mediterranean pie

Layered Mediterranean Pie

Made with eggs, red pepper, mozzarella cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, baby spinach, pie crust mix, ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for escargot in wine

Escargot In Wine

Made with chives, tarragon, escargot, garlic, red wine, black pepper, butter, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for toasted spiced walnuts

Toasted Spiced Walnuts

Made with walnut oil, walnuts, maple syrup, garlic powder, sea salt, cumin, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for icebox pickles

Icebox Pickles

Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, bell pepper, celery seed, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive-basil tapenade

Olive-Basil Tapenade

Made with goat cheese, lemon, basil, black olives, olive oil, sea salt, French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 avocado and mint salsa

Avocado And Mint Salsa

Made with onion, avocado, lemon, mint, sea salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese and crescent roll-ups

Cream Cheese And Crescent Roll-Ups

Made with crescent rolls, cream cheese, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for caprese mini sandwiches

Caprese Mini Sandwiches

Made with mixed baby salad greens or spinach leaves, vinaigrette or light balsamic salad dressing, pita flatbreads, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, fresh basil...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blackened salmon quesadillas

Blackened Salmon Quesadillas

Made with barbecue sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, salmon filet, Cajun blackening seasoning, whole-wheat tortillas, olive oil, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 6 layer french onion taco dip

6 Layer French Onion Taco Dip

Made with Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, French onion dip, taco sauce or picante sauce, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brigtsen's crab ravigote

Brigtsen's Crab Ravigote

Made with Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, Tabasco sauce, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, hard-cooked egg, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cooked jumbo lump crab...

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green tomato refrigerator pickles

Green Tomato Refrigerator Pickles

Made with white vinegar, water, green tomatoes, garlic, hot peppers, dill, pickling spices, onions, red bell peppers, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for deep fried egg sandwiches

Deep Fried Egg Sandwiches

Made with fritter batter, hoagie rolls, red pepper, shortening, eggs, cream, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dr. pepper glazed pecans

Dr. Pepper Glazed Pecans

Made with pecan, butter or margarine, Dr. Pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brown sugar smokies

Brown Sugar Smokies

Made with brown sugar, Little Smokie sausages, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead gazpacho dip

Make Ahead Gazpacho Dip

Made with garlic salt, salt, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, salad oil, diced green chilies, ripe olives, garlic


Time:   over 5 hours


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 7 layer shrimp dip

7 Layer Shrimp Dip

Made with green onions, green bell pepper, sour cream, pimiento cheese spread, cocktail sauce, frozen small shrimp, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefy bear claws

Beefy Bear Claws

Made with lemon pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, cheese, ground beef, refrigerator biscuits

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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