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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 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 hungarian tudish lapein cheese cake

Hungarian Tudish Lapein Cheese Cake

Made with butter, EggBeaters, sour cream, egg whites, egg yolks, cottage cheese, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crab and cheddar waffles

Crab And Cheddar Waffles

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


recipe for stuffed shrimp crab cakes

Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes

Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cottage cheese dill dip

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

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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 savory chicken bites

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


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

recipe for cured beef tenderloin bruschetta

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

recipe for oysters bordelaise

Oysters Bordelaise

Made with oil, olive oil, garlic, scallions, dry sherry, salt and pepper, flour, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun appetizer meatballs

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

recipe for toasted spiced walnuts

Toasted Spiced Walnuts

Made with walnut oil, walnuts, maple syrup, garlic powder, sea salt, cumin, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for avocado and mint salsa

Avocado And Mint Salsa

Made with onion, avocado, lemon, mint, sea salt


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 slow cooker barbecue sausage bites

Slow Cooker Barbecue Sausage Bites

Made with pineapple chunks, ground allspice, dry mustard, miniature smoked sausage links, cooked bratwurst links, cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, barbecue sauce...

Method:   crock pot
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 deep fried fish puffs

Deep Fried Fish Puffs

Made with oil, milk, eggs, salt and pepper, panfish, self rising flour, onion, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 spam cantina appetizers

Spam Cantina Appetizers

Made with garlic salt, peanut oil, lemon juice, Spam Classic, green onion, tomato, celery, avocado, picante sauce, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old yankee sausage sauerkraut balls

Old Yankee Sausage Sauerkraut Balls

Made with onions, sauerkraut, bread crumbs, cream cheese, thyme, garlic powder, flour, egg, prepared mustard, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 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 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 beefy taco dip

Beefy Taco Dip

Made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, cheddar or taco cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 cajun crabmeat eggrolls with creamy crab fondue

Cajun Crabmeat Eggrolls With Creamy Crab Fondue

Made with shrimp, French bread, crab meat, egg, won ton wrappers, egg whites, oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for miss mary bobo's fresh tomato biscuits

Miss Mary Bobo's Fresh Tomato Biscuits

Made with tomatoes, refrigerated flaky biscuits, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, fresh basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab cakes with creole mustard sauce

Crab Cakes With Creole Mustard Sauce

Made with red pepper sauce, salt, black pepper, lump crab meat, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot spiced nuts

Hot Spiced Nuts

Made with nuts, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, oil, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickled figs

Pickled Figs

Made with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice, figs, salt, sugar, vinegar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican dipping sauce

Mexican Dipping Sauce

A fusion of mayonnaise, grainy mustard, and green salsa, accented with a hint of lemon and garlic, this Mexican dipping sauce brings a multi-layered taste that complements a wide...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rice paper shrimp rolls

Rice Paper Shrimp Rolls

Made with ponzu sauce, fresh cilantro, shrimp, rice flour vermicelli or capellini, rice paper sheets, cucumber, carrots

Method:   stovetop
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 caramelized peanuts

Caramelized Peanuts

Made with Spanish peanuts, butter, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for johnny cakes crabcake

Johnny Cakes Crabcake

Made with shrimp, crabmeat, onion, celery, butter, eggs, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curried chicken liver rumaki

Curried Chicken Liver Rumaki

Made with bacon, chicken livers, soy sauce, fresh ginger, brown sugar, curry powder, water chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crab cakes with lemon sauce

Crab Cakes With Lemon Sauce

Made with butter, Worcestershire sauce, onion, dry mustard, jalapeno pepper, buttery round crackers, salt and pepper, panko plain bread crumbs, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for corn salsa with cumin

Corn Salsa with Cumin

Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramel apple delight

Caramel Apple Delight

Made with apples, cream cheese, caramel ice cream topping


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli cheese bites

Broccoli Cheese Bites

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, chopped frozen broccoli, water, sharp Cheddar cheese

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

recipe for creole snack mix

Creole Snack Mix

A zesty Creole version of the popular cereal snack mix made with oat, wheat, corn, and rice cereals plus pretzel sticks and parmesan cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy hot shrimp dip

Creamy Hot Shrimp Dip

This shrimp dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It's creamy, hot, and full of flavor. Dress it up by adding salad shrimp, if desired.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cold shrimp dip

Cold Shrimp Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, onion, chili sauce, mayonnaise, shrimp, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for appetizer ham balls

Appetizer Ham Balls

Made with dry mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, ground ham, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, tomato soup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herbed cream cheese bruschetta on baguette toasts

Herbed Cream Cheese Bruschetta On Baguette Toasts

Made with garlic powder, dried marjoram, thyme, black pepper, red bell pepper, tomato, onion, black olives, marinated artichoke hearts, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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