Made with cheddar cheese, lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonanaise, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, green onions, tomato
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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Layered Seafood Appetizer
Salsa Negra
Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Alichela (Anchovy Dip)
Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, anchovies, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, black olives, oregano
Time: under 30 minutes
Pate De Foie Gras A L'ancienne
Made with bay leaves, truffles, dried rosemary, pork fat, calves' or goose liver, garlic, Cognac or brandy, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Avocado Surprise Dip
Made with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, Dry roasted almonds, slivered or sliced, red onion, small red ripe tomato, diced, black pepper, salt, sour cream, packed Krrrrisp Kraut...
Time: under 30 minutes
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Baked Stuffed Clams
Made with lemon pepper, olive oil, clam shells, clams, crab meat, bread crumbs, sweet onion, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker 5-Spice Pecans
Made with ground red pepper, ground ginger, pecan, butter or margarine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Shrimp Chips
Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Crostini With Caramelized Onion Marmalade
Made with beef tenderloin, honey, brown sugar, focaccia, olive oil, sweet onions, dry red wine, red wine vinegar
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot-and-Sweet Freezer Pickles
Made with water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling cucumbers, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Sugared Pecans or Walnuts
Made with ground ginger, ground cinnamon, pecans or walnut, butter, powdered sugar, ground allspice, ground cloves
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet 'n' Spicy Fried Pickles
Made with hot sauce, milk, vegetable oil, self rising cornmeal mix, flour, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, egg
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Day Lilly Dillies
Made with celery seed, day lily buds, hot red pepper pods, garlic, white vinegar, water, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Crab Bites
Made with crabmeat, butter, Old English cheese, garlic salt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, English muffins
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Kahlua Crystalized Nuts
Made with butter, light corn syrup, whole shelled nuts, sugar, Kahlua
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pounded Cheese And Crackers
Made with crackers, black pepper, ground red pepper, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, margarine or butter, Dijon mustard, milk, dried dill weed
Time: under 30 minutes
Warm Maine Lobster Dip
Made with walnuts, cream cheese, cooked Maine lobster meat, onion, fresh horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, milk
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Butterscotch Apple Dip
Made with apple wedges, ground cinnamon, white vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch flavored chips, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Miso Dipping Sauce
Made with tahini, garlic, soy sauce, miso paste, onion, sugar, apple, sesame oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Southwest Cheesecake
Made with green onion, bell pepper, sour cream, tortilla chips, butter or margarine, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, eggs, Colby/Montery Jack cheese, green chiles
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Monterey Jack Cheese Dip
Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno chilies, Monterey jack cheese, flour, beer
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Nacho Chicken Cheese Spread
Made with jalapenos, chopped green chilies, mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, corn
Time: 1-2 hours
Sloppy Nachos
Made with salsa, cheese sauce or nacho cheese soup, sloppy joe sauce, ground beef, corn chips
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tiny Potato Appetizers
Made with watercress or parsley, potatoes, black pepper, sour cream, black olives, chives or green onion tops
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish
Made with sesame oil, jalapeno peppers, pineapple, red bell pepper, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Raw Vegetable Antipasto
Made with tomato, cauliflower florets, broccoli, cucumber, zucchini, onion, olive oil, wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Rainbow Popcorn
Made with strawberry or lime flavor gelatin, light brown sugar or granulated sugar, popcorn, peanuts, butter or margarine, corn syrup
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cocktail Walnuts
Made with garlic powder, butter or margarine, walnut, soy sauce, ground ginger, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
Tapas-Style Squid And Olives
Made with Spanish olives, saffron, tomato paste, white wine, fish broth, squid, salt, black pepper, Italian or French style bread
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Indonesian Pork Satay With Peanut Dipping Sauce
Made with brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, black pepper, orange juice, peanut oil or melted butter, pork, peanuts
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Almonds Mocha
Made with almonds, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, egg white
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Crab Fingers
Made with salt, crab claws, egg, flour, evaporated milk, celery seed, seafood seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Tiny Butternut Squash Tartlets
Made with Cheddar cheese, black pepper, salt, pie pastries, butternut squash, fresh herbs, cream cheese, eggs, heavy cream, ground nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Ranch Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Dip
Made with lettuce, sugar, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, tomato, bacon, celery, onion
Time: 2-5 hours
Quinoa-Shrimp Petite Croquettes
Made with water, rice vinegar or cider vinegar, quinoa, shrimp, eggs, onion, salt, ground ginger, soy sauce
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Chili Quiche Squares
Made with garlic powder, salt, dry mustard, salad croutons, green chilies, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Hamburger Shortcakes
Made with ketchup or tomato sauce, ground beef, mustard, salt, dried savory, biscuit mix, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chorizo and Shrimp with Spicy Chili-Garlic Oil
Made with kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, chorizo sausage, large shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Almond Cream Dip
Made with fresh fruit, vanilla pudding mix, whipping cream, milk, almond extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Bacon Sandwiches
Made with tomato, bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white bread
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Meatless Quesadillas
Made with salsa, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, yogurt, kidney beans, flour or corn tortillas, ricotta cheese, red bell pepper, plum tomato
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mango-Jicama Salsa
Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Fluffy Peanut Butter Dip
Made with frozen whipped topping, cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, vanilla yogurt
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon Filo Shells With Cold Dill Sauce
Made with green pepper, shallot, white pepper, garlic, Liquid Smoke, frozen filo dessert shells, sour cream, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Stuffed Garlic Bread
Made with artichoke hearts, parsley, french bread, butter, garlic, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Strawberry Cream Cheese Ball
Made with graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, fresh strawberries
Time: 2-5 hours
Wild Rice Pancake Appetizers
Made with onion, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, wild rice, butter, red pepper jelly
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Party Cheese Sandwiches
Made with bread, cayenne pepper, butter, cheese spread, celery seed, dill weed, Tabasco sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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