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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 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 candied pepitas

Candied Pepitas

Made with honey, sea salt, cinnamon, cumin seeds, pumpkin seeds, butter, sugar, cayenne pepper

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 cheddar bacon baked oysters

Cheddar Bacon Baked Oysters

Made with garlic, dried parsley, oysters, water, Cheddar cheese, butter or margarine, bacon, salt, onion, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jazzy jezabel sauce

Jazzy Jezabel Sauce

Made with crackers, dry mustard, horseradish, pineapple topping or preserves, apple jelly, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for italian appetizer wedges

Italian Appetizer Wedges

Made with tomatoes, refrigerated pie crust, bread crumbs, fresh basil, Romano cheese, salt, black pepper, ricotta cheese, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for molasses popcorn balls

Molasses Popcorn Balls

Here's a clever little gem of a treat. With its combination of rich molasses and airy popcorn, these balls provide a delicious contrast between the chewy and the crunchy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki walnuts

Teriyaki Walnuts

Made with crushed dried red chilies, garlic, walnut halves, sesame seeds, frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican party chicken balls

Mexican Party Chicken Balls

Made with green onions, salsa, ground chicken, onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham-olive-cheese pinwheels

Ham-Olive-Cheese Pinwheels

Made with green olives, cream cheese, steak sauce, onion, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled shrimp satay with ginger and lime & peanut sauce

Grilled Shrimp Satay With Ginger And Lime & Peanut Sauce

Made with lime, olive oil, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, shrimp, wooden skewers, canola oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mushroom, walnut, and olive spread

Mushroom, Walnut, And Olive Spread

Made with walnuts, walnut oil or vegetable oil, onion, fresh mushrooms, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, kalamata olives, parsley, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini bagels with crab spread

Mini Bagels With Crab Spread

Made with chives or parsley, miniature bagels, cream cheese, chili sauce, crab meat, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 lobster deviled eggs

Lobster Deviled Eggs

Made with black pepper, eggs, lobsters, mustard, shallots, mayonnaise, capers, chives, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic deviled eggs

Diabetic Deviled Eggs

Made with salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed baby potatoes

Stuffed Baby Potatoes

Made with parsley sprigs, baby new potatoes, sea salt, Irish Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oysters poached in white wine

Oysters Poached In White Wine

Made with garlic, fresh parsley, dried chervil, oysters, white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini-biscuit turkey sandwiches

Mini-Biscuit Turkey Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, creamy salsa dip, self-rising flour, sugar, salt, butter or margarine, Monterey jack cheese, half-and-half or whipping cream, deli smoked turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 hot corn and jalapeno dip

Hot Corn And Jalapeno Dip

Made with mexican cheese, shoepeg corn, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, jalapeno

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french fried deviled eggs

French Fried Deviled Eggs

Made with flour, egg yolks, hard boiled eggs, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, white pepper, Tabasco sauce, sweet relish, mayonnaise

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 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 merguez meatballs with yogurt sauce

Merguez Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

Made with ground lamb, garlic, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crawfish quesadillas

Crawfish Quesadillas

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, crawfish tails, onion, margarine or vegetable oil, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for feta cheese-olive spread

Feta Cheese-Olive Spread

Made with garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, milk, black olives, green olives, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dirty popcorn snack

Dirty Popcorn Snack

Made with milk chocolate coating, popcorn, pecans, pretzels, white chocolate coating

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried pickles in pink dipping sauce

Fried Pickles In Pink Dipping Sauce

Made with dill pickle chips, buttermilk, tapioca starch, corn meal, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter honey dip

Peanut Butter Honey Dip

Made with apple, pear, celery, carrot, peanut butter, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for touchdown taco dip

Touchdown Taco Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro or parsley, ripe olives, refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, garlic, tomato, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 caramel chocolate pretzels

Caramel Chocolate Pretzels

Made with semisweet chocolate, vegetable oil, caramels, water, pretzel nuggets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for black-eyed pea and jalapeno cheese dip

Black-Eyed Pea And Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, Salt and pepper, black-eyed peas, garlic, green onions, butter, jalapeno pepper, parsley, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham florentine wreath

Ham Florentine Wreath

Made with almonds, egg, plum tomatoes, black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls, deli ham, green onions, Swiss cheese, frozen chopped spinach, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for garlic parmesan pull-apart bread

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Made with butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, refrigerated biscuits

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turtle cheesecake dip

Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for party-size ham & cheese calzones

Party-Size Ham & Cheese Calzones

Made with refrigerated soft breadstick dough, mozzarella cheese, honey ham, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gorgonzola (blue cheese) dip

Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip

Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shredded beef appetizers

Shredded Beef Appetizers

Made with water, salt, black pepper, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried basil, dried marjoram, butter, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef maki with lemon-ginger teriyaki sauce

Beef Maki With Lemon-Ginger Teriyaki Sauce

Made with lemon juice, ginger root, water, non-stick cooking spray, teriyaki sauce, beef tenderloin, scallions, carrot, brown rice, nori seaweed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for savory herb cheese spread

Savory Herb Cheese Spread

Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for thai basil hummus

Thai Basil Hummus

This hummus is a flavorful and unique take on the classic Mediterranean dip. Made with the balanced flavors of garbanzo beans, sesame oil, peanut butter, lime, garlic, and fresh...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chilean chili con queso dip

Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for asparagus and crab ragout

Asparagus And Crab Ragout

Made with black pepper, olive oil, shallots, tomato, garlic, asparagus, fish or chicken stock, crab meat, butter, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boston baked peanuts

Boston Baked Peanuts

Made with salt, Spanish peanuts, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bangers in rum sauce

Bangers In Rum Sauce

Made with brown sugar, bangers, rum

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hot ham & cheese rolls with mustard sauce

Hot Ham & Cheese Rolls With Mustard Sauce

Made with party rolls, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, ham, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
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





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