Who does craveable sweets better than a state fair? This colorful blend of this popcorn will give you a rush of sugar and nostalgia in the same handful.
Method: oven, stovetop
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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State Fair Candied Popcorn
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
Copycat Stanley & Seafort's Hot Dungeness Crab Dip
Made with parsley, mayonnaise, dungeness crab meat, onion, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat A & W Onion Rings
The secret to A&W's famous crispy onion rings is in the batter. This copycat version uses tempura mix to give the onion rings a light, crisp coating like you get at the...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Buttermilk Battered Onion Rings
The buttermilk batter is the winning ingredient in this recipe. If you like onion rings, you'll love this recipe!
Method: deep fryer
Time: 2-5 hours
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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
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
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
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
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
Canned Salsa
A fantastic DIY canned salsa that you'll want to have stocked up all year. Grab the freshest tomatoes in summer and simmer them down with onion, cilantro, and some fiery jalapenos.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 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
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
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
Stuffed Pepperoncini
A simple stuffing with bacon and cream cheese makes these peppers pop!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Empanada Dough
No matter how good the filling, an empanada is only as good as its dough. That's where this scratch-made recipe comes into play. With a go-to dough as good as this one, you can start...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Easy Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with a melty chicken cheese sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Microwave Candied Pecans
Made with pecan, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno poppers will make you a hero at your next gameday get-together. These pepper poppers are stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar before being baked, not fried, to spicy...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Applebee's Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo is an absolute must for Mexican night. Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro is how Applebee's does it. Great on tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, you name it.
Time: over 5 hours
Hammerstone's Loaded Fries
Serve some homemade bar food next time you serve drinks at home. Cheesy fries topped with sour cream, fresh bacon bits, and parsley are perfect alongside some alcohol and...
Method: oven
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
Classic Deviled Eggs
Back to the basics: the classic deviled egg. There are a lot of variations available for deviled eggs but this version is always the most loved.
Time: under 30 minutes
Oven Fried Onion Rings
These oven-baked, buttermilk-battered onion rings deliver that craveable, crispy exterior without all the oil and calories.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Crispy Onion Chicken Breast Tenders
Made with French fried onions, boneless skinless chicken tenders, honey mustard
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Rotel Salsa
A big batch of homemade salsa is always a great thing to have hanging around in the fridge, especially when you throw in fresh lime juice and green onions.
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
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