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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 layered seafood appetizer

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

recipe for salsa negra

Salsa Negra

Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alichela (anchovy dip)

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


recipe for pate de foie gras a l'ancienne

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

recipe for avocado surprise dip

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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recipe for baked stuffed clams

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

recipe for slow cooker 5-spice pecans

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

recipe for shrimp chips

Shrimp Chips

Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef crostini with caramelized onion marmalade

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

recipe for hot-and-sweet freezer pickles

Hot-and-Sweet Freezer Pickles

Made with water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling cucumbers, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sugared pecans or walnuts

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


recipe for sweet 'n' spicy fried pickles

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

recipe for day lilly dillies

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

recipe for crab bites

Crab Bites

Made with crabmeat, butter, Old English cheese, garlic salt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, English muffins

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kahlua crystalized nuts

Kahlua Crystalized Nuts

Made with butter, light corn syrup, whole shelled nuts, sugar, Kahlua

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pounded cheese and crackers

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

recipe for warm maine lobster dip

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


recipe for butterscotch apple dip

Butterscotch Apple Dip

Made with apple wedges, ground cinnamon, white vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch flavored chips, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for miso dipping sauce

Miso Dipping Sauce

Made with tahini, garlic, soy sauce, miso paste, onion, sugar, apple, sesame oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southwest cheesecake

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


recipe for monterey jack cheese dip

Monterey Jack Cheese Dip

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno chilies, Monterey jack cheese, flour, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nacho chicken cheese spread

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

recipe for sloppy nachos

Sloppy Nachos

Made with salsa, cheese sauce or nacho cheese soup, sloppy joe sauce, ground beef, corn chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tiny potato appetizers

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

recipe for pineapple-jalapeno relish

Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish

Made with sesame oil, jalapeno peppers, pineapple, red bell pepper, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raw vegetable antipasto

Raw Vegetable Antipasto

Made with tomato, cauliflower florets, broccoli, cucumber, zucchini, onion, olive oil, wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rainbow popcorn

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

recipe for cocktail walnuts

Cocktail Walnuts

Made with garlic powder, butter or margarine, walnut, soy sauce, ground ginger, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tapas-style squid and olives

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


recipe for indonesian pork satay with peanut dipping sauce

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

recipe for almonds mocha

Almonds Mocha

Made with almonds, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, egg white

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fried crab fingers

Fried Crab Fingers

Made with salt, crab claws, egg, flour, evaporated milk, celery seed, seafood seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado vegetable dip

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

recipe for tiny butternut squash tartlets

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

recipe for ranch bacon, lettuce and tomato dip

Ranch Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Dip

Made with lettuce, sugar, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, tomato, bacon, celery, onion


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for quinoa-shrimp petite croquettes

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

recipe for green chili quiche squares

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

recipe for hamburger shortcakes

Hamburger Shortcakes

Made with ketchup or tomato sauce, ground beef, mustard, salt, dried savory, biscuit mix, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chorizo and shrimp with spicy chili-garlic oil

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

recipe for almond cream dip

Almond Cream Dip

Made with fresh fruit, vanilla pudding mix, whipping cream, milk, almond extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato bacon sandwiches

Tomato Bacon Sandwiches

Made with tomato, bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for meatless quesadillas

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

recipe for mango-jicama salsa

Mango-Jicama Salsa

Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fluffy peanut butter dip

Fluffy Peanut Butter Dip

Made with frozen whipped topping, cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, vanilla yogurt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for smoked salmon filo shells with cold dill sauce

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

recipe for stuffed garlic bread

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

recipe for hot clam stuffing dip

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


recipe for strawberry cream cheese ball

Strawberry Cream Cheese Ball

Made with graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, fresh strawberries


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for wild rice pancake appetizers

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

recipe for party cheese sandwiches

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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