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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 hot dog relish

Hot Dog Relish

Made with salt, celery seeds, dry mustard, sweet red peppers, sweet green peppers, onions, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple avocado salsa

Apple Avocado Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, Granny Smith apple, avocado, lime juice, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for confetti bites

Confetti Bites

Made with spice mix, cream cheese, salad dressing or mayonnaise, onion, crescent roll dough, garlic powder, basil, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican chex mix

Mexican Chex Mix

Made with taco seasoning mix, Corn Chex cereal, corn chips, cheese crackers, popcorn, butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot pickle mix

Hot Pickle Mix

Made with zucchini, carrots, onions, canning salt, peppers, water, fresh jalapeno peppers or dried red pepper pods, sugar, prepared horseradish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for jalapeno party roll-ups

Jalapeno Party Roll-Ups

Made with taco or picante sauce, cream cheese, green chiles, jalapenos, soft tortillas, sour cream


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for nut and cheese stuffed celery sticks

Nut And Cheese Stuffed Celery Sticks

Made with walnuts, sour cream, celery, blue cheese, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy carrots

Hot And Spicy Carrots

Made with salt, sugar, white vinegar, hot peppers, garlic, rosemary, carrots, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pickled cauliflower

Pickled Cauliflower

Made with Dried red pepper, turmeric, cauliflower, pickling onions, canning salt, vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for toasted buttered pecans

Toasted Buttered Pecans

Made with pecan halves, seasoned salt, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for watermelon dip

Watermelon Dip

Made with lime juice, hot sauce, salt, seedless watermelon


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ranch cheese spread

Ranch Cheese Spread

Made with cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crazy crunch

Crazy Crunch

Made with vanilla extract, popped popcorn, pecans, almonds, sugar, butter, corn syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southern fried dill pickles

Southern Fried Dill Pickles

Made with flour, Worcestershire sauce, milk, Tabasco sauce, salt, black pepper, Mrs. Dash, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, dill pickles

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado and egg pate

Avocado and Egg Pate

Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, fresh parsley, spring onions, avocados, lemon juice, eggs, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for halibut carpaccio

Halibut Carpaccio

Made with fresh chervil, golden beets, chioggia beets, vegetable oil, salt, white pepper, shallot, olive oil, lemon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun shrimp dip

Cajun Shrimp Dip

Made with cooked shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, green onions, Italian dressing mix, salt and pepper


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire

Made with fresh chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roasted garlic and jalapeno spread

Roasted Garlic And Jalapeno Spread

Made with habanero pasilla powdered blend, black pepper, vegetable oil, salt, garlic, balsamic vinegar, jalapenos, parsley, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for parsnip & smoked salmon canapes

Parsnip & Smoked Salmon Canapes

Made with fresh dill, smoked salmon, parsnips, onion, Granny Smith apple, all-purpose flour, eggs, salt and pepper, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for salmon-spinach party dip

Salmon-Spinach Party Dip

Made with vegetables and crackers, lemon peel, salmon, frozen chopped spinach, plain nonfat yogurt, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, dried basil, dried dill weed


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gingersnap dip

Gingersnap Dip

Made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, Cool Whip, gingersnaps


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas popcorn

Christmas Popcorn

Made with vanilla extract, baking soda, corn syrup, popcorn, peanuts, butter or margarine, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for autumn fruit dip

Autumn Fruit Dip

Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, cream cheese, sour cream, frozen whipped topping, brown sugar, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gefilte fish terrine

Gefilte Fish Terrine

Made with black pepper, ground ginger, watercress, onion, whitefish, pike, fresh parsley, eggs, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for roasted tomato, onion and goat cheese frittatini

Roasted Tomato, Onion And Goat Cheese Frittatini

Made with goat cheese, fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, salt and pepper, olive oil, shortening, red onion, eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chunky tuna salsa

Chunky Tuna Salsa

Turn the tide on traditional salsa with this chunky tuna salsa. Fresh, flavorful, and ideal for dipping, it's the catch of the day.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tortellini antipasto kabobs

Tortellini Antipasto Kabobs

Made with refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, pepperoni sausage, Parmesan Italian salad dressing

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for striped ribbon sandwiches

Striped Ribbon Sandwiches

Made with onion, tomato paste, black pepper, cucumber, cream cheese, blue cheese, salt, ground red pepper, white bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for benedictine spread

Benedictine Spread

Made with green food coloring, cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tamari almonds

Tamari Almonds

Made with almonds, tamari sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mississippi sin dip

Mississippi Sin Dip

Made with Hawaiian bread, sour cream, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green chilies, deviled ham, green onions

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker fruity spicy meatballs

Slow Cooker Fruity Spicy Meatballs

Made with apple juice, cranberry sauce, frozen Italian meatballs, garlic, chili sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for champagne nuts

Champagne Nuts

Made with walnuts, powdered sugar, dried cherries, chocolate covered almonds, white chocolate pastilles or chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas caramel popcorn

Christmas Caramel Popcorn

Made with candy coated chocolate candy pieces, baking soda, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 roasted olives (olive al forno)

Roasted Olives (Olive Al Forno)

Made with parsley, black olives, green olives, garlic, lemon, olive oil, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple party sandwiches

Apple Party Sandwiches

Made with salted peanuts, orange juice, cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon-raisin bread, Golden Delicious apples


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for refrigerator fire and ice pickles

Refrigerator Fire And Ice Pickles

Made with onion, garlic, dill pickles, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper flakes


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for duck terrine

Duck Terrine

Made with bread crumbs, garlic, carrot -- peeled and halved, yellow onion -- peeled and halved, fresh parsley, thyme, cognac, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, mallard ducks...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mascarpone, chicken, and artichoke quesadillas

Mascarpone, Chicken, And Artichoke Quesadillas

Made with mascarpone cheese, black pepper, salt, onion, olive oil, garlic, chicken breast, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bacon horseradish stuffed mushrooms

Bacon Horseradish Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, fresh mushrooms, butter or margarine, onion, bread crumbs, dried parsley, bacon, cream cheese, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mashed potato stuffed mushrooms

Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with salt, butter, mushrooms, potatoes, whipped cream cheese, shrimp

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ritz cracker spread

Ritz Cracker Spread

Made with Cool Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, crushed pineapple


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dungeness crab and artichoke dip with crostini

Dungeness Crab And Artichoke Dip With Crostini

Made with sourdough baguettes, mayonnaise, Dungeness crab meat, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked salmon and salmon mousse terrine

Smoked Salmon And Salmon Mousse Terrine

Made with toast points, smoked salmon, clarified butter, heavy cream, lemon, fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh chives, salt and white pepper, Choupit caviar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for teriyaki date rumaki

Teriyaki Date Rumaki

Made with bacon, teriyaki marinade, dates, water chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green olive dip

Green Olive Dip

Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and egg croquettes

Bacon And Egg Croquettes

Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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