Made with lettuce, sugar, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, tomato, bacon, celery, onion
Time: 2-5 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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Ranch Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Dip
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
Aussie Sausage Rolls
Made with black pepper, bulk sausage, onion, chives, fresh basil, dried basil, garlic, paprika, salt
Time: 30-60 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
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
Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!
Super Nacho Dip
Made with onions, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, lettuce
Time: 2-5 hours
Olive-Basil Tapenade
Made with goat cheese, lemon, basil, black olives, olive oil, sea salt, French bread
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Aloha Dip
Made with crackers, nuts, lemon juice, ground ginger, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, shredded sweetened coconut
Time: 1-2 hours
Cold Creamy Crab Dip
Made with crackers, almonds, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, hot sauce, paprika, ranch dressing mix, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian Popcorn
Made with soy sauce, popcorn, chow mein noodles, butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Crispy Baked Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce
Made with honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, non-stick cooking spray, buttermilk, corn cereal, salt, black...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Chinese Chicken Fingers
Made with skinless and boneless chicken breasts, lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, peanut oil, cayenne pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Cheese Dip
Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Warm Mole Bean Dip
Made with onion, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomato, salsa, fresh cilantro
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Molten Cheese And Sausage (Queso Fundido Con Chorizo)
Picture this: rich, molten cheese mingling with savory chorizo, paired with perfectly crisp tortilla chips. If that doesn't sound like a good time...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Frozen Bread And Butter Pickles
Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, pickling salt
Time: over 5 hours
Caramel Pretzels
Made with baking soda, pretzels, margarine, brown sugar, salt, dark corn syrup
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Oysters With Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Made with vegetable or canola oil, water, oysters, rock salt, red jalapeno pepper, shallot, fresh mint, fresh ginger, lime, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites
Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Spanish Rice Chicken Quesadillas
Made with sour cream, salsa, Mexican-style cheese, chicken tenderloins, water, instant Spanish rice mix, flour tortillas, ripe olives
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cantaloupe Pickle
Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bacon Wrapped Pork Roll-Ups
Made with Parmesan cheese, ground pork, egg, cornflakes, salt, black pepper, celery salt, onion, bread crumbs, carrots
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Firecracker Salmon Rolls
Made with salmon, spinach, carrots, green onions, chile paste, white wine, cornstarch, phyllo dough, vegetable oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sonora Cafe Guacamole
Made with garlic, dried Mexican oregano, avocados, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Firefly's Shrimp And Scallop Potstickers
Made with bamboo shoots, salt, white pepper, ice cube, egg white, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Seasoned Pepper Beef Tenderloin Appetizer
Made with sour cream, prepared horseradish, beef tenderloin, olive oil, salt, seasoned pepper, dinner rolls, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Cajun Riblets
Made with fresh parsley, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, pork loin back ribs, Cajun seasoning, chili sauce, onion, serrano pepper, tapioca, lemon peel
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Shake 'n' Bake Popcorn
Made with salt, margarine, popcorn, Shake 'n' Bake for chicken or pork
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian-Herb Party Mix
Made with nuts, butter, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, garlic powder
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Marinated Artichoke Appetizers
This is a great party recipe because it can be prepared in advance and it's easy to pick up and eat. Use decorative party picks instead of toothpicks for a festive touch.
Time: under 30 minutes
Grits Cakes With Shrimp Jalapeno Jelly
Made with cornmeal, scallions, quick grits, Cheddar cheese, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, medium shrimp, all-purpose flour
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Potstickers With Dipping Sauce And Homemade Gyoza Wrappers
Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Queso Blanco
Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
5 Minute Microwave Chili Con Queso Dip
Made with chili, cheese whiz, tortilla or corn chips
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Praline Popcorn Crunch
Made with pecan, vanilla extract, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, honey, baking soda
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Asparagus Rolls
Made with garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, asparagus spears, sandwich bread, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise
Method: oven, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cocktail Pizzas
Made with green onions, ripe olives, party rye bread, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Cheesecake
Made with ground cinnamon, sugar, cheesecake, spring roll wrapper, egg, water, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Polynesian Scallops
Made with soy sauce, corn oil, ginger, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Mock Chicken Legs (Pinto Beans)
Made with margarine, black pepper, garlic, egg substitute, salt, celery salt, beans, bean juice, bread crumbs, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Made with bacon, soy sauce, hot pepper, ginger, lemongrass, vegetable oil, sea scallops
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Authentic Mexican Salsa
Made with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, serrano chiles, salt, pepper, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn
Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Scallop Appetizers
Made with scallops, French salad dressing, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Byron's Famous Killer Cheese Dip
Made with sour cream, condensed cheese soup, green chilies, yellow onion, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, hot sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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