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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 nautical appetizers

Nautical Appetizers

Made with oil, pie pastry, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, sweet pickle, salt, mustard, shrimp


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple pear salsa

Apple Pear Salsa

Made with Serrano chilies, lime juice, pineapple juice, Anjou pears, Red Delicious apples, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple avocado salsa

Apple Avocado Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, Granny Smith apple, avocado, lime juice, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado and egg pate

Avocado and Egg Pate

Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, fresh parsley, spring onions, avocados, lemon juice, eggs, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for striped ribbon sandwiches

Striped Ribbon Sandwiches

Made with onion, tomato paste, black pepper, cucumber, cream cheese, blue cheese, salt, ground red pepper, white bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for seared beef tenderloin mini-sandwiches

Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini-Sandwiches

Made with sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh tarragon, prepared horseradish, beef tenderloin, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, lemon juice, watercress, French...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for duck terrine

Duck Terrine

Made with bread crumbs, garlic, carrot -- peeled and halved, yellow onion -- peeled and halved, fresh parsley, thyme, cognac, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, mallard ducks...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 kraut-stuffed mushroom caps

Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fig and goat cheese pitas

Fig And Goat Cheese Pitas

Made with salt and cracked black pepper, pita bread rounds, olive oil, garlic, fresh figs, goat cheese, honey, fresh thyme

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon and tomato cups

Bacon and Tomato Cups

Made with refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, dried basil, tomato, bacon, onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 6 layer mexican dip

6 Layer Mexican Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, salsa, tomatoes, black olives, bean dip, guacamole dip, sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, green onions


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chinese deviled eggs

Chinese Deviled Eggs

Made with eggs, mayonnaise, mushroom sauce, soy sauce, paprika, ginger


Time:   1-2 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 proscuitto and goat cheese tea sandwiches

Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches

Made with white sandwich bread, goat cheese, cream, proscuitto


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked salmon and dill tea sandwiches

Smoked Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches

Made with white sandwich bread, smoked salmon, dill, whipped cream cheese


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 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 pecan-cheese wafers

Pecan-Cheese Wafers

Made with pecans, cayenne pepper, Cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

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 cocktail walnuts

Cocktail Walnuts

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


Time:   1-2 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 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 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

recipe for mexican black bean dip

Mexican Black Bean Dip

Made with tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, sour cream, refried black beans, salsa, Mexican blend cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna avocado spread

Tuna Avocado Spread

Made with assorted crackers, hot pepper sauce, onion, tuna, avocado, lemon juice, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creole-style stuffed mushrooms

Creole-Style Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with turmeric, Creole seasoning, whole wheat bread,, olive oil cooking spray, button mushrooms, olive oil, onions, red bell peppers, chopped frozen spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apricot bites

Apricot Bites

Made with pistachios, apricots, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate caramel fondue

Chocolate Caramel Fondue

Made with angel food cake, pound cake, sweetened condensed milk, caramel ice cream topping, unsweetened chocolate, cookies, fruit, berries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for quick 'n' easy beef quesadillas

Quick 'n' Easy Beef Quesadillas

Made with flour tortillas, roast beef, onion, green bell pepper, salsa, Co-Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy roasted cocktail peanuts

Spicy Roasted Cocktail Peanuts

Made with salt, garlic, raw red peanuts, vegetable oil, chiles de arbol

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hungarian tudish lapein cheese cake

Hungarian Tudish Lapein Cheese Cake

Made with butter, EggBeaters, sour cream, egg whites, egg yolks, cottage cheese, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for deviled crab croquettes

Deviled Crab Croquettes

Made with cracker meal, egg, crab meat, salt, mashed potatoes, Old Bay seasoning, eggs, onion powder, green bell pepper, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange thai shrimp appetizers

Orange Thai Shrimp Appetizers

Made with orange, fish sauce, lime, dried red chili flakes, shrimp, oranges, mint leaves, garlic, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab and cheddar waffles

Crab And Cheddar Waffles

Made with milk, egg, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, green onion

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stuffed shrimp crab cakes

Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes

Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet and spicy salsa

Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for golden swan's baja shrimp cocktail

Golden Swan's Baja Shrimp Cocktail

Made with avocados, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, salt and pepper, fresh cilantro, lime juice, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado and mint salsa

Avocado And Mint Salsa

Made with onion, avocado, lemon, mint, sea salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried fish cakes

Fried Fish Cakes

Made with shortening or oil, flour, onion, egg, leftover fish, mashed potatoes, salt, pepper & onion powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for french fried deviled eggs

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

recipe for dirty popcorn snack

Dirty Popcorn Snack

Made with milk chocolate coating, popcorn, pecans, pretzels, white chocolate coating

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for touchdown taco dip

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


recipe for savory herb cheese spread

Savory Herb Cheese Spread

Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for asparagus and crab ragout

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

recipe for cajun cheese dip

Cajun Cheese Dip

Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes





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