Set sail on a delicious journey with this cheesy bread boat, guaranteed to make waves at your next gathering. Bon appetit!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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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Cadillac Ranch Dip
If you're looking for a tasty, creamy dip to serve at your next party, look no further. This homemade ranch dip is easy to prepare and can be served with any of your favorite finger...
Time: over 5 hours
Chiao Tzu (Traditional Chinese Dumplings)
These delicious dumplings can be served as a snack or a meal. They can even be frozen, so go ahead and make a big batch!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Gruyere and Brie Fondue
Is fondue the ultimate fancy party food? It's definitely worth finding out with this gruyere, brie, and white wine recipe of melty perfection.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Pork Meatballs
Deep-fried pork meatballs are a delicious and easy to make appetizer. The bread crumb coated meatballs are fried in hot oil until golden and served with your favorite dipping...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Fondue
A healthy dose of Baileys gives this fondue a luscious layer of boozy flavor. Marshmallows, bananas, graham crackers, or angel food cake all make great dippers.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Always a hit at parties, this salsa is made with black beans, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and a splash of balsamic vinegar and seasonings.
Time: over 5 hours
Stuffed Pepperoncini
A simple stuffing with bacon and cream cheese makes these peppers pop!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Boudin Stuffed Jalapenos
A little heat, a little sweet, and a whole lot of flavor. Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with boudin sausage and then wrapped in bacon and oven-baked.
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Crunchy-Sweet Pecan Salad Topping
One of the biggest culprits of a boring salad is texture. Use these roasted, candied pecans to add a wonderful crunch to a massive variety of salads.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bread Dipping Olive Oil
Infusing the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and rosemary in olive oil makes an upgraded bread dip you'll get addicted to immediately, in the best way possible.
Time: 1-2 hours
Fried Soft-Shelled Cicadas
Feeling adventurous? Try these battered and fried fresh cicadas for a crunchy snack. While you can catch them yourselves when in season, it's easier to buy them at an Asian...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Don Pablo's Chicken Nachos
Fix up a nacho snack Don Pablo's style! Crisp tortilla chips are topped with refried beans, cooked chicken, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and jalapenos.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
Spinach, feta, cottage cheese, and eggs form a creamy and satisfying filling for buttered pastry sheets. Perfect for sharing at a big brunch!
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Bubba Gump's Coconut Fried Shrimp
As Bubba once said,"shrimp is the fruit of the sea." Do him proud with this copycat coconut shrimp from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The secret to the...
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion
You know this appetizer is a huge hit at the Outback Steakhouse so it will definitely go over big when you serve it to your party guests!
Method: deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Deviled Egg Dip
Deconstructed deviled eggs served with your favorite dippers.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Granola Energy Balls
This recipe is packed with oats, seeds, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a healthy boost whenever you need one. It's a spectacular snack, or is that snacktacular?
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sour Cream Clam Dip
A simple version of the popular party dip made with clams, sour cream, dehydrated onion, and seasonings. Serve with crackers or chips.
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with a melty chicken cheese sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Squid Rings (Calamari)
Why buy expensive calamari at a restaurant when you can do it better and way cheaper at home? Squid rings with a crispy coating are ready for the deep fryer and a dip...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Freezer Garlic Bread
A great make-ahead recipe. Simply fill the sliced bread with a garlic butter spread and freeze until you are ready to bake it.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Candied Pecans
Made with pecan, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese And Garlic Bread For A Crowd
Ooey gooey mozzarella melts on top of Italian bread spread with garlic, butter, and parsley. This recipe serves 50 soon-to-be very happy people.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Betty Tosovsky's Cheese Dip
Don't let the ingredient list fool you. The French dressing and cream cheese combo makes an addicting dip for celery and carrots.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and monterey jack cheese mixture and wrapped in bacon before grilling.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Bean And Shoepeg Corn Salsa
Spice up your snack time with this black bean and shoepeg corn salsa. It's a zesty, fresh, and slightly rebellious take on your salsa expectations.
Time: 2-5 hours
Genoa Salami Antipasto With Roasted Peppers and Provolone
Antipasto is traditionally the first course of an Italian meal, but you may end up making a meal out of this. Salami, cheese, and a medley of...
Time: over 5 hours
Zesty Italian Zucchini Dip
A creamy, cheesy, veggie-packed baked dip. Serve with pita wedges, carrot sticks, or sturdy chips.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kirby Pickles
Kirby pickles are named after the Kirby cucumber, which is a small, firm cucumber that is well suited for pickling.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Dipping Chocolate
Use this easy-to-make dipping chocolate as a coating for all kinds of candies or fruit. You can use milk, dark, semisweet, or bittersweet chocolate.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Onion Pretzels
Onion-seasoned pretzels are a delicious and unique snack that are perfect for any occasion. The result is a crunchy, buttery, savory snack that is irresistible.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Smoked Salmon Mousse: for when you want to spread a little fancy on your crackers without spending a sea of time in the kitchen.
Time: under 30 minutes
Ripe Tomato Relish
Juicy tomatoes, spicy peppers, and zesty onions blend together in this mouth-watering tomato relish. Perfect for canning and freezing.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Jiaozi - Chinese Dumplings
For a work-intensive recipe like scratch-made dumplings, you'll want to make a big batch. This recipe serves 60, so whether you're serving these to a crowd or freezing them...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Cheddar's Santa Fe Spinach Dip
Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, onion, spinach, plum tomatoes, green chiles, cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, half and half, red wine vinegar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Instant Refried Beans Mix or Bean Dip Mix
Beans, beans, they're good for your heart - and a whole lot more. This instant refried beans mix packs a punch when it comes to flavor and convenience.
Time: under 30 minutes
Watermelon Pickles
Made with ground ginger, whole cloves, whole allspice, watermelon rind, salt, sugar, white vinegar, water, sticks cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Carlos Murphy's Sweet Onion Salsa
Made with lime juice, sweet onion, tomatoes, garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta Cheese
Stuffed mushrooms are a tasty and impressive appetizer. These caps stuffed with fresh herbs, bread crumbs and feta are perfect as a starter for a Mediterranean or...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Littleneck Clams With Oil And Garlic
Fresh littleneck clams are simmered in a basil-garlic broth which gently steams them open and infuses them with flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beer-Battered Chicken Strips
Boneless strips of chicken are coated in a light beer batter then deep fried in oil until crispy and golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy New Orleans Slow Cooker Shrimp Dip
A southern twist on queso! With bacon, shrimp, and onions along with melted Monterey Jack, this New Orleans slow cooker dip doesn't mess around.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Forget what you know about shrimp cocktail, because this Mexican variation just changed the game. It's halfway between spicy cocktail sauce and citrusy ceviche.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Drunken Kielbasa
Kielbasa sausage is the perfect party food - especially when it's drunken! The kielbasa is cooked in a mixture of chili sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar, resulting in a sweet-savory...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Chili's Salsa
Here's a salsa that's as easy as it is tasty. It's all blending and no chopping, so it's ideal for making a big batch for parties or game days.
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Baker's Fish House Onion Rings
Baker's Fish House in Wagoner, Oklahoma is famous for their onion rings. They are made with a unique buttermilk batter and then deep fried until crisp and golden...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Canned Tomato-Pepper Salsa
Canning is all but a lost art these days. It's still a great strategy, though. Take advantage of ripe, in-season tomatoes and make some flavorful salsa you can enjoy all...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Shrimp Balls
These Cajun bites are terrific as a fun, fried alternative to cocktail shrimp. They're nice and flavorful and great for dipping in horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce or spicy mayo.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Don Pablo's Salsa Fresca
An easy salsa recipe that tastes like the salsa fresca from Don Pablo's restaurants
Time: under 30 minutes
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