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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 ranch bacon, lettuce and tomato dip

Ranch Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Dip

Made with lettuce, sugar, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, tomato, bacon, celery, onion


Time:   2-5 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 aussie sausage rolls

Aussie Sausage Rolls

Made with black pepper, bulk sausage, onion, chives, fresh basil, dried basil, garlic, paprika, salt


Time:   30-60 minutes


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

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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 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 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 cold creamy crab dip

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

recipe for asian popcorn

Asian Popcorn

Made with soy sauce, popcorn, chow mein noodles, butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crispy baked chicken fingers with honey mustard sauce

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


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 chinese chicken fingers

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


recipe for cajun cheese dip

Cajun Cheese Dip

Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for warm mole bean dip

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

recipe for molten cheese and sausage (queso fundido con chorizo)

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


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 caramel pretzels

Caramel Pretzels

Made with baking soda, pretzels, margarine, brown sugar, salt, dark corn syrup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deep fried oysters with ponzu dipping sauce

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


recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger bites

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

recipe for cheesy spanish rice chicken quesadillas

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

recipe for cantaloupe pickle

Cantaloupe Pickle

Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bacon wrapped pork roll-ups

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

recipe for firecracker salmon rolls

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

recipe for sonora cafe guacamole

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


recipe for firefly's shrimp and scallop potstickers

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

recipe for seasoned pepper beef tenderloin appetizer

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

recipe for slow cooker cajun riblets

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


recipe for shake 'n' bake popcorn

Shake 'n' Bake Popcorn

Made with salt, margarine, popcorn, Shake 'n' Bake for chicken or pork

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian-herb party mix

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

recipe for marinated artichoke appetizers

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


recipe for grits cakes with shrimp jalapeno jelly

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

recipe for potstickers with dipping sauce and homemade gyoza wrappers

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

recipe for queso blanco

Queso Blanco

Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for 5 minute microwave chili con queso dip

5 Minute Microwave Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with chili, cheese whiz, tortilla or corn chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for praline popcorn crunch

Praline Popcorn Crunch

Made with pecan, vanilla extract, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, honey, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asparagus rolls

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


recipe for cocktail pizzas

Cocktail Pizzas

Made with green onions, ripe olives, party rye bread, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet peanuts

Sweet Peanuts

Made with water, peanuts, cornflour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried cheesecake

Fried Cheesecake

Made with ground cinnamon, sugar, cheesecake, spring roll wrapper, egg, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for polynesian scallops

Polynesian Scallops

Made with soy sauce, corn oil, ginger, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mock chicken legs (pinto beans)

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

recipe for bacon wrapped scallops

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Made with bacon, soy sauce, hot pepper, ginger, lemongrass, vegetable oil, sea scallops

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for authentic mexican salsa

Authentic Mexican Salsa

Made with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, serrano chiles, salt, pepper, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cowboy salsa with avocado, black eyed peas, and corn

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

recipe for summer strawberry-peach salsa

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


recipe for scallop appetizers

Scallop Appetizers

Made with scallops, French salad dressing, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for byron's famous killer cheese dip

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

recipe for creamy pepperoni dip

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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