The batter on these onion rings is full of flavor and has a crispy texture
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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Ultimate Onion Rings
Stuffed Pepperoncini
A simple stuffing with bacon and cream cheese makes these peppers pop!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mediterranean Magic Popcorn
Popcorn is one of the absolute easiest foods to upgrade. Olive oil and parmesan turn fresh popped popcorn into a movie night creation that'll keep you snacking away guilt...
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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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
Blackened Oysters
Fresh oysters are covered in a spicy coating and deep fried until golden brown.
Method: stovetop
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
Seasoned Pretzels
Coat your favorite pretzels in a mixture of garlic salt, dill, lemon pepper, and ranch salad dressing mix for a tasty snack.
Method: oven
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Easy Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with a melty chicken cheese sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
Smoked Turkey Spread
This cheesy turkey bacon spread is amazing on crackers. You can also form it into a cheeseball and roll it in fresh chives.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spinach Dip-Fat Free
A guilt-free version of the popular dip. Made with fat-free sour cream, fat-free cream cheese, spinach, onion soup mix, water chestnuts, and red onion.
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Seven Layer Taco Dip
Refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, and chopped veggies are topped with cheese and black olives to make a dip you can't stop eating.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Artichoke Hearts And Prosciutto Roll-Ups
Lovely and delicious, these artichoke appetizers are easy to assemble the day before you need them. Let them marinate overnight and then just drain and serve at...
Time: 1-2 hours
Nachos Deluxe
When it's time to take your nachos up a notch-o, these beefy deluxe nachos with refried beans, lettuce, and sour cream are the move.
Method: stovetop, oven
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
French Fried Onion Rings
Homemade onion rings are just one more reason to watch the game at home instead of at the bar. Onion rings are so quick and easy (and the beer is so much cheaper), you'll...
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
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
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
This creamy dip tastes like pumpkin pie. You can substitute fat-free or low-fat cream cheese in it if you wish for a lower fat snack.
Time: 1-2 hours
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This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.