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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 traditional salsa

Traditional Salsa

Made with hot pepper sauce, lime juice, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
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 herbed pork pate

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


recipe for smoked salmon and chive cheesecake

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

recipe for fabulous party franks

Fabulous Party Franks

Made with hot dogs, egg, water, frozen puff pastry sheet

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 brie and papaya quesadillas

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

recipe for crab and andouille dip

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


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 cajun oysters

Cajun Oysters

Made with oysters, flour, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, paprika, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, shortening

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tiny potato appetizers

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


recipe for classic blt dip

Classic BLT Dip

Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

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 escargot and spinach traume

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


recipe for gourmet chicken sausage and asian pear skewers with rosemary

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

recipe for hot clam stuffing dip

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

recipe for pesto cream veggie dip

Pesto Cream Veggie Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, prepared basil pesto, cream cheese, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for world's best clam dip

World's Best Clam Dip

Made with clam juice, minced clams, cream cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab and wild mushroom cheesecake

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

recipe for crispy prawn nuggets

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


recipe for apple brickle dip

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

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 chao tom (shrimp and sugar cane rolls)

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


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 blizzard party mix

Blizzard Party Mix

Made with white chocolate chips, rice cereal squares, small pretzel twists, dry roasted peanuts, caramels

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 sliced dill pickles

Sliced Dill Pickles

Made with mustard seed, cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, canning salt, celery seed, onions, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for catfish cakes with remoulade

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

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 turkey, corn, and cranberry salsa quesadilla

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

recipe for mexican vegetable roll-ups

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

recipe for cabbage salsa

Cabbage Salsa

Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butterscotch party mix

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

recipe for slow cooker cajun crab dip

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

recipe for best layered shrimp dip

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


recipe for baked pecans georgia-style

Baked Pecans Georgia-Style

Made with salt, pecan halves, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon mushroom canapes

Bacon Mushroom Canapes

Made with melba toast, bacon, fresh mushrooms, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quesadillas mexicanas

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


recipe for gorgonzola-stuffed figs

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Figs

Made with water, sugar, pecan, Gorgonzola or blue cheese, dried figs, soft cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stuffed garlic spinach bread

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

recipe for walnut cream cheese finger sandwiches

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


recipe for clams oreganata

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

recipe for frozen bread and butter pickles

Frozen Bread And Butter Pickles

Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, pickling salt


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for oven baked potato crisps

Oven Baked Potato Crisps

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for classic fondue bourguignonne

Classic Fondue Bourguignonne

Made with salt and pepper, dipping sauces, beef filet or boneless sirloin, oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for swiss and cheddar baked reuben dip

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

recipe for slow cooker crimson-glazed ham balls and smokies

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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