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
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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Crab And Cheddar Waffles
Camembert with Sherry Gastrique
Made with crackers, crostini, or toast points, almonds, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, Camembert
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes
Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Soused Shrimp Cocktail
Made with shrimp, pickling spice, beer, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Pineapple-Crab Dip
Made with salt and pepper, crabmeat, fresh tarragon, cream cheese, pineapple, mushrooms, celery, fresh chives
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Fruit Dip
Made with fruit, rum, cinnamon, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, almond extract
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Georgia Spiced Pecans
Made with vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, evaporated milk, pecan
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Kool-Aid Pickles
Made with unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid, water, dill pickles, sugar
Time: over 5 hours
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
Oysters Bordelaise
Made with oil, olive oil, garlic, scallions, dry sherry, salt and pepper, flour, paprika
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Mushroom Logs
Made with poppy seeds, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, egg, mushrooms, butter, cream cheese, seasoned salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Habanero Salsa
Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Escargot In Wine
Made with chives, tarragon, escargot, garlic, red wine, black pepper, butter, parsley
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Toasted Spiced Walnuts
Made with walnut oil, walnuts, maple syrup, garlic powder, sea salt, cumin, cayenne pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Icebox Pickles
Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, bell pepper, celery seed, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive-Basil Tapenade
Made with goat cheese, lemon, basil, black olives, olive oil, sea salt, French bread
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cream Cheese And Crescent Roll-Ups
Made with crescent rolls, cream cheese, mushrooms
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
Deep Fried Egg Sandwiches
Made with fritter batter, hoagie rolls, red pepper, shortening, eggs, cream, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Dr. Pepper Glazed Pecans
Made with pecan, butter or margarine, Dr. Pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brown Sugar Smokies
Made with brown sugar, Little Smokie sausages, bacon
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Aloha Dip
Made with crackers, nuts, lemon juice, ground ginger, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, shredded sweetened coconut
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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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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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