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
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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Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla
Candied Pepitas
Made with honey, sea salt, cinnamon, cumin seeds, pumpkin seeds, butter, sugar, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
Ham-Olive-Cheese Pinwheels
Made with green olives, cream cheese, steak sauce, onion, ham
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Cabbage Salsa
Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lobster Deviled Eggs
Made with black pepper, eggs, lobsters, mustard, shallots, mayonnaise, capers, chives, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Deviled Eggs
Made with salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ham
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Baby Potatoes
Made with parsley sprigs, baby new potatoes, sea salt, Irish Cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Asian Popcorn
Made with soy sauce, popcorn, chow mein noodles, butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Corn And Jalapeno Dip
Made with mexican cheese, shoepeg corn, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, jalapeno
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Crawfish Quesadillas
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, crawfish tails, onion, margarine or vegetable oil, green onions
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Feta Cheese-Olive Spread
Made with garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, milk, black olives, green olives, parsley
Time: under 30 minutes
Dirty Popcorn Snack
Made with milk chocolate coating, popcorn, pecans, pretzels, white chocolate coating
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Peanut Butter Honey Dip
Made with apple, pear, celery, carrot, peanut butter, honey
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Caramel Chocolate Pretzels
Made with semisweet chocolate, vegetable oil, caramels, water, pretzel nuggets
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread
Made with butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, refrigerated biscuits
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turtle Cheesecake Dip
Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans
Time: under 30 minutes
Party-Size Ham & Cheese Calzones
Made with refrigerated soft breadstick dough, mozzarella cheese, honey ham, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip
Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Savory Herb Cheese Spread
Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip
Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Boston Baked Peanuts
Made with salt, Spanish peanuts, sugar, water
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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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