Made with ground beef, onions, green chiles, taco seasoning mix, milk, processed cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Beefy Chile Con Queso Dip
Seasoned Breadfruit Chips with Avocado Cream Cheese Dip
Made with breadfruit, salt, black pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, oil, avocado pear, cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Shrimp Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Made with salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, large mushrooms, bread crumbs, shrimp, green onions, celery, pimentos
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Devilish Mini-Sandwiches
Need a quick and tasty appetizer? Try these devilish mini sandwiches! Made with cream cheese, deviled ham, and cranberry sauce, these bite-sized treats are served on cocktail...
Time: 1-2 hours
Roasted Granola
Made with orange juice, canola or vegetable oil, honey, old-fashioned rolled oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!
Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Albondigas de Atun con Salsa de Vino
Made with garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, chicken broth, white wine, tuna, hard cooked egg, egg
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheese Borek
Made with black pepper, salt, milk, phyllo dough, feta cheese, olive oil, parsley, egg yolks
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bean Hominy Dip
Made with salt, white hominy, navy beans, cucumber or zucchini, salsa, green chiles, lime juice, cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Feta Bruschetta
Made with tomato, butter, olive oil, French bread, feta cheese, garlic, fresh basil, dried basil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Mexican Slow Cooker Dip
Made with tomatoes, hot ground sausage, ground beef, Velveeta cheese, Velveeta Mexican cheese, picante sauce
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bean & Cheese Dip for 60
Made with tortilla chips, cheese sauce, refried beans
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Herbed Baked Oysters
Made with Parmesan cheese, oysters, bread crumbs, lemon, fresh marjoram, fresh basil, fresh thyme, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Pear Salsa
Made with Serrano chilies, lime juice, pineapple juice, Anjou pears, Red Delicious apples, fresh mint
Time: under 30 minutes
Bing Cherry Salsa
Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Soybean Granola
Made with vanilla extract, oats, wheat germ, walnuts, sunflower seeds, wheat bran, soybeans, coconut, canola oil, honey
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Olive And Tomato Dip
Made with salt, brown sugar, capers, olives, tomato, jalapeno, white onion, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Supreme Cream Cheese Dip
Made with vanilla extract, orange liqueur, sour cream, sugar, strawberries, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Layered Seafood Appetizer
Made with cheddar cheese, lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonanaise, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, green onions, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Cheese Straws
Made with ground red pepper, salt, sharp cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, butter, paprika
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fig And Goat Cheese Pitas
Made with salt and cracked black pepper, pita bread rounds, olive oil, garlic, fresh figs, goat cheese, honey, fresh thyme
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Smoked Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches
Made with white sandwich bread, smoked salmon, dill, whipped cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Almonds Mocha
Made with almonds, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, egg white
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Avocado Vegetable Dip
Made with green onions, carrot, sour cream, avocados, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lime or lemon juice, Italian or Caesar salad dressing mix, hot pepper sauce
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Mexican Black Bean Dip
Made with tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, sour cream, refried black beans, salsa, Mexican blend cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Baked Shrimp Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, salt, butter, vegetable oil, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Black Bean Dip
Made with scallion, monterey jack cheese, black beans, sour cream, salsa, Mexican lime juice
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Roasted Cocktail Peanuts
Made with salt, garlic, raw red peanuts, vegetable oil, chiles de arbol
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Amaretto Caramel Corn
Made with Amaretto liqueur, brown sugar, popcorn, almonds, margarine or butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange Thai Shrimp Appetizers
Made with orange, fish sauce, lime, dried red chili flakes, shrimp, oranges, mint leaves, garlic, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Sliced Dill Pickles
Made with mustard seed, cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, canning salt, celery seed, onions, fresh dill
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Texas Cheesecake With Blue Corn Tortilla
Made with tortilla chips, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, green chiles, sour cream, jalapeno cheddar dip, tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Fried Fish Cakes
Made with shortening or oil, flour, onion, egg, leftover fish, mashed potatoes, salt, pepper & onion powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cabbage Salsa
Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Hot Spiced Nuts
Made with nuts, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, oil, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Roast Beef Spread
Made with salt and pepper, roast beef, cream cheese, garlic, onion, parsley
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Tuna Dip With Dill
Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic salt, white pepper, cream cheese, dill weed, green onions, tuna, lemon juice, vegetables
Time: 2-5 hours
Salmon Pillows With Basil Cream Sauce
Made with garlic, half and half, heavy whipping cream, Romano cheese, smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, white pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Mexican Sausage Quiche Cups
Made with pie crusts, salsa, hot Italian sausage, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno peppers, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).





































































