Made with nuts, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, oil, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg
Method: oven
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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Hot Spiced Nuts
Roast Beef Spread
Made with salt and pepper, roast beef, cream cheese, garlic, onion, parsley
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Mexican Sausage Quiche Cups
Made with pie crusts, salsa, hot Italian sausage, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno peppers, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Frozen Bread And Butter Pickles
Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, pickling salt
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Fondue Bourguignonne
Made with salt and pepper, dipping sauces, beef filet or boneless sirloin, oil
Time: under 30 minutes
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Blue Crab Dip
Made with crab meat, cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, parsley
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Swiss And Cheddar Baked Reuben Dip
Made with sauerkraut, corned beef, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, cocktail rye bread
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Chicken Balls
Made with lemon, oil, flour, salt and pepper, chicken breasts, white bread, milk, egg, turmeric
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Cantaloupe Pickle
Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chili-Cheese Bites
Made with cheddar cheese, garlic salt, ground red pepper, refrigerated plain breadstick dough, butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, chili powder
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Reuben Casserole Dip
Made with Swiss cheese, corned beef, Thousand Island salad dressing, sauerkraut
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Apricot And Hot Mustard Cocktail Hot Dogs
Made with hot mustard, apricot preserves, ketchup, hot dogs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Firefly's Shrimp And Scallop Potstickers
Made with bamboo shoots, salt, white pepper, ice cube, egg white, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Squash Relish
Made with prepared mustard, yellow and zucchini squash, onions, green bell peppers, pimento peppers, salt, cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Best Candied Butter Pecans
Made with salt, pecans, butter, egg whites, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheddar Pretzel Dip
Made with yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, Cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, cream cheese, butter
Time: under 30 minutes
Fondue With Gouda Cheese
Made with pepper, bread, kirsch, Gouda cheese, butter, flour, milk, garlic, nutmeg, white wine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Arizona Biltmore Kumquat Salsa
Made with salt and pepper, red onion, red tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, fresh cilantro, kumquats, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Pimento Cheese Spread
Made with olive juice, pimientos, stuffed olives, dry mustard, cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Dill Weed Dip
Made with vegetables, green onions, seasoned salt, dill weed, sour cream, mayonnaise
Time: over 5 hours
Marinated Artichoke Appetizers
This is a great party recipe because it can be prepared in advance and it's easy to pick up and eat. Use decorative party picks instead of toothpicks for a festive touch.
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach Almond Dip
Made with crackers, toasted almonds, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, dry onion soup mix
Time: 2-5 hours
Salmon And Bean Quesadillas
Made with red onion, roasted red pepper, canned, boneless salmon, chili powder, garlic powder, corn, garbanzo or black beans, lime, salt and pepper, Monterey Jack cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Christmas Wreath
Made with salt, herbed salt substitute, pimentos, bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, green onion, Cheddar cheese, green olives
Time: 1-2 hours
Mini Rice Quiches
Made with salt, ground cumin, rice, Swiss cheese, eggs, real bacon bits, diced green chilies, pimentos, fresh parsley, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Berries and Cheese Appetizer
Made with honey, olive oil, champagne vinegar, fresh red raspberries, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, cream cheese, pine nuts, bread crumbs, sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pupusas (El Salvador)
Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Asparagus and Prosciutto Tea Sandwiches
Made with honey mustard, prosciutto di Parma, asparagus spears, bread, whipped cream cheese, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
Made with peppercorns, canning salt, jalapeno peppers, carrots, onion, white vinegar, water, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Avery Island Hot Nuts
Made with nuts, salt, butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Zucchini Pate
Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
Baba Ganouj (Iranian Eggplant Dip)
Made with black pepper, olive oil, eggplant, parsley, garlic, tahini, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Asparagus Appetizer
Made with orange rind, garlic, asparagus, water, orange juice, soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Crisfield Crab Balls
Made with hot pepper sauce, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, egg, self-rising flour, prepared mustard, mayonnaise
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana Dip
Made with fruit, bananas, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, quick oatmeal
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Chile Guacamole
Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice
Time: 1-2 hours
Beefy Chile Con Queso Dip
Made with ground beef, onions, green chiles, taco seasoning mix, milk, processed cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Molded Cheese Spread
Made with cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, walnuts or pecans, green bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, prepared mustard
Time: over 5 hours
Salmon Mousse
Made with cucumber, onion, salmon, ripe olives, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dried parsley, fresh parsley
Time: 2-5 hours
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Torte
Made with tomato paste, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese
Time: over 5 hours
Pizza Bites
Made with mozzarella cheese, refrigerated biscuits, salt, ground beef, tomato paste, instant minced onion, Italian seasoning
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Roasted Granola
Made with orange juice, canola or vegetable oil, honey, old-fashioned rolled oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mushroom Tapenade
Made with fresh mushrooms, capers, anchovy fillets, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper
Time: 2-5 hours
Jalapeno Cilantro Clams with Lime Butter
Made with lime juice, littleneck clams, cilantro, garlic, white wine, jalapeno pepper, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Feta Bruschetta
Made with tomato, butter, olive oil, French bread, feta cheese, garlic, fresh basil, dried basil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Mexican Slow Cooker Dip
Made with tomatoes, hot ground sausage, ground beef, Velveeta cheese, Velveeta Mexican cheese, picante sauce
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mushrooms Nicoise
Made with mushroom caps, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, black olives
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot and Spicy Chex Mix
Made with mixed nuts, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, margarine, seasoned salt, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, corn Chex cereal
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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