Made with hot pepper sauce, lime juice, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 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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Traditional Salsa
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
Herbed Pork Pate
Made with crackers, Melba rounds, brandy, boneless pork loin, bacon, water, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Smoked Salmon and Chive Cheesecake
Made with red bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, cream cheese, eggs, milk, salt, Parmesan cheese, jarlsberg or swiss cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Fabulous Party Franks
Made with hot dogs, egg, water, frozen puff pastry sheet
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
Brie And Papaya Quesadillas
Made with oil, butter, flour tortillas, water, yellow onion, red chili peppers, papaya, brie
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab and Andouille Dip
Made with olive oil, sourdough bread, fresh parsley, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, roasted red bell peppers, andouille sausage, heavy cream
Method: stovetop
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
Cajun Oysters
Made with oysters, flour, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, paprika, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, shortening
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tiny Potato Appetizers
Made with watercress or parsley, potatoes, black pepper, sour cream, black olives, chives or green onion tops
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic BLT Dip
Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Escargot And Spinach Traume
Made with water, fresh spinach, snails, feta cheese, garlic, onion, pine nuts, salt, Pernod, romaine lettuce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Gourmet Chicken Sausage And Asian Pear Skewers With Rosemary
Made with Asian pears, olive oil, bamboo skewers, chicken sausages, rosemary
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Clam Stuffing Dip
Made with crackers, Parmesan cheese, clams, lemon juice, butter, oregano, onion, parsley, Tabasco sauce, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pesto Cream Veggie Dip
Made with Parmesan cheese, prepared basil pesto, cream cheese, sour cream
Time: under 30 minutes
World's Best Clam Dip
Made with clam juice, minced clams, cream cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce
Time: 1-2 hours
Crab And Wild Mushroom Cheesecake
Made with olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, wild mushrooms, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Crispy Prawn Nuggets
Made with oil, prawns, flour, salt, soya sauce, green chile paste, ginger-garlic paste, eggs, msg, lemon
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Brickle Dip
Made with apples, cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, almond brickle chips or Skors Chips or toffee chips
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Chao Tom (Shrimp And Sugar Cane Rolls)
Made with black pepper, rice powder, Vietnamese fish sauce, water, oil, sugar cane, cucumber, fresh mint, fresh coriander, lettuce
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
Blizzard Party Mix
Made with white chocolate chips, rice cereal squares, small pretzel twists, dry roasted peanuts, caramels
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Pineapple-Crab Dip
Made with salt and pepper, crabmeat, fresh tarragon, cream cheese, pineapple, mushrooms, celery, fresh chives
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Sliced Dill Pickles
Made with mustard seed, cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, canning salt, celery seed, onions, fresh dill
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Catfish Cakes With Remoulade
Made with capers, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, catfish fillets, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, red bell pepper, scallions
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Deviled Eggs
Made with onion, hard boiled eggs, tuna, salt, black pepper, salad dressing, mustard
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Super Nacho Dip
Made with onions, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, lettuce
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla
Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Vegetable Roll-Ups
Made with flour tortillas, salsa, plum tomato, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, corn, black beans, cilantro
Time: 1-2 hours
Cabbage Salsa
Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butterscotch Party Mix
Made with caramel candies, crisp rice and corn cereal, miniature pretzels, dry roasted peanuts, butterscotch chips
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cajun Crab Dip
Made with pepper and salt, Monterey jack cheese, crabmeat, green onions, red bell pepper, butter, tomatoes, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, processed cheese
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Best Layered Shrimp Dip
Made with tortilla chips, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salsa, cocktail sauce, small shrimp, sliced black olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Mushroom Canapes
Made with melba toast, bacon, fresh mushrooms, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quesadillas Mexicanas
Made with fresh cilantro, avocados, hot, flour tortillas, refried pinto beans, cheddar cheese, ham, salsa, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Gorgonzola-Stuffed Figs
Made with water, sugar, pecan, Gorgonzola or blue cheese, dried figs, soft cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Stuffed Garlic Spinach Bread
Made with frozen pizza dough, kosher salt and ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, olive oil, onion, garlic, spinach, red bell peppers, black olives, crushed red pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Walnut Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Made with white sandwich bread, salt and pepper, cream cheese, walnuts, parsley, onion, green bell pepper, lemon juice, ground nutmeg
Time: under 30 minutes
Clams Oreganata
Made with salt, bread crumbs, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, mint, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, clams
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Frozen Bread And Butter Pickles
Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, pickling salt
Time: over 5 hours
Oven Baked Potato Crisps
Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Classic Fondue Bourguignonne
Made with salt and pepper, dipping sauces, beef filet or boneless sirloin, oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Swiss And Cheddar Baked Reuben Dip
Made with sauerkraut, corned beef, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, cocktail rye bread
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Crimson-Glazed Ham Balls And Smokies
Made with graham crackers, onion, dried cranberries, milk, ground cloves, ground pork, ground ham, non-stick cooking spray, cranberry sauce, chili sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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