Made with pita triangles, cayenne, tuna, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, fresh parsley
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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Tuna Horseradish Dip With Pita Triangles
Goldfish Snack Mix
Made with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, popped popcorn, cheddar cheese goldfish, croutons, tiny pretzels, butter, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cantaloupe Pickle
Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Taquitos (Fried Pork-Filled Tortillas)
Made with ancho chili, cumin, corn tortillas, fresh jalapenos, oil, boneless pork shoulder, white onion, garlic, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mini Cheese And Shrimp Quiches
Made with black pepper, salt, brandy, refrigerated butterflake dinner rolls, shrimp, Gruyere cheese, egg, light cream
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches
Made with chunk white chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, black pepper, white bread, butter, parsley, carrot
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Fig And Walnut Amuse-Bouche Appetizer
Made with walnut halves, figs, prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Apricot And Hot Mustard Cocktail Hot Dogs
Made with hot mustard, apricot preserves, ketchup, hot dogs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Squash Relish
Made with prepared mustard, yellow and zucchini squash, onions, green bell peppers, pimento peppers, salt, cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Cheddar Pretzel Dip
Made with yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, Cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, cream cheese, butter
Time: under 30 minutes
Layered Bruschetta Dip
Made with Wheat Thins, cream cheese, garlic, tomatoes, green onions, cheddar cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Pimento Cheese Spread
Made with olive juice, pimientos, stuffed olives, dry mustard, cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Shoepeg Corn Dip
Made with parsley, onion, corn, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise
Time: 2-5 hours
Chunky Caramel Popcorn
Made with dark chocolate chips, popcorn, cashews, pecan, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, baking soda
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Pupusas (El Salvador)
Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mushroom and Stilton Mousse
Made with mushrooms, egg whites, salt and freshly ground black pepper, button mushrooms, Stilton cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, unflavored...
Time: 1-2 hours
Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
Made with peppercorns, canning salt, jalapeno peppers, carrots, onion, white vinegar, water, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cocktail Pizzas
Made with green onions, ripe olives, party rye bread, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheddar Cheese Cookies
Made with margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Avery Island Hot Nuts
Made with nuts, salt, butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baba Ganouj (Iranian Eggplant Dip)
Made with black pepper, olive oil, eggplant, parsley, garlic, tahini, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Asparagus Appetizer
Made with orange rind, garlic, asparagus, water, orange juice, soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Appetizer Roll-Ups Platter With Roast Beef or Ham And Turkey
Made with fresh cilantro or parsley, banana peppers, garlic, cooked roast beef, cream cheese, carrot, zucchini, dill weed, fully cooked ham
Time: over 5 hours
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Made with bacon, soy sauce, hot pepper, ginger, lemongrass, vegetable oil, sea scallops
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Crisfield Crab Balls
Made with hot pepper sauce, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, egg, self-rising flour, prepared mustard, mayonnaise
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana Dip
Made with fruit, bananas, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, quick oatmeal
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Chile Guacamole
Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Beefy Chile Con Queso Dip
Made with ground beef, onions, green chiles, taco seasoning mix, milk, processed cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Gherkin and Ham Dip
Made with garlic, celery salt, cream cheese, ham, milk, gherkin pickles, black pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Torte
Made with tomato paste, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese
Time: over 5 hours
Pizza Bites
Made with mozzarella cheese, refrigerated biscuits, salt, ground beef, tomato paste, instant minced onion, Italian seasoning
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mushroom Tapenade
Made with fresh mushrooms, capers, anchovy fillets, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper
Time: 2-5 hours
Stone Crab Cakes with Sauce Remoulade Baton Rouge
Made with Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, fresh chives, fresh parsley, panko, lemon, mayonnaise
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Feta Bruschetta
Made with tomato, butter, olive oil, French bread, feta cheese, garlic, fresh basil, dried basil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Artichoke and Green Chile Dip
Made with non-stick cooking spray, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, artichoke hearts, green chiles, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, hot sauce
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Herb Dip Mix
Made with dried parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon, onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
White Chocolate Party Mix
Made with oil, vanilla chips, candy coated milk chocolate pieces, Cheerios, Corn or Rice Chex, peanuts, pretzels
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Mushrooms Nicoise
Made with mushroom caps, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, black olives
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
California Pinwheel Sandwiches
Made with dill pickles, white bread, dip, ham, Swiss cheese
Time: 30-60 minutes
Smoky Cheese Fondue
Made with smoked Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, Asiago cheese, flour, dry mustard, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, sourdough bread
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese and Grapes Spread
Made with crackers, green grapes, shallots, cream cheese, prepared mango chutney, curry powder, brandy, almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
Almond Bark White Trash
Made with almond bark, pretzels, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, corn Chex cereal, cheerios, peanuts, mixed nuts, raisins
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon And Swiss Cheese Dip
Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Swiss cheese, green onion, bacon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Make Ahead Antipasto
Made with marinated artichoke hearts, carrots, green bell peppers, cauliflower, mushrooms, sweet pickles, celery, black olives, green olives, pickled onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Eggplant Meze
Made with olive oil, lemon juice, eggplant, garlic, onion, parsley, tomato, dried marjoram, fines herbs
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Pretzels
Made with miniature pretzel twists, butter or margarine, spaghetti sauce mix, Parmesan cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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