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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 hot spiced nuts

Hot Spiced Nuts

Made with nuts, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, oil, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roast beef spread

Roast Beef Spread

Made with salt and pepper, roast beef, cream cheese, garlic, onion, parsley


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy mexican sausage quiche cups

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


recipe for frozen bread and butter pickles

Frozen Bread And Butter Pickles

Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, pickling salt


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for classic fondue bourguignonne

Classic Fondue Bourguignonne

Made with salt and pepper, dipping sauces, beef filet or boneless sirloin, oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for blue crab dip

Blue Crab Dip

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, parsley

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for swiss and cheddar baked reuben dip

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

recipe for fried chicken balls

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


recipe for cantaloupe pickle

Cantaloupe Pickle

Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili-cheese bites

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

recipe for reuben casserole dip

Reuben Casserole Dip

Made with Swiss cheese, corned beef, Thousand Island salad dressing, sauerkraut

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for quick apricot and hot mustard cocktail hot dogs

Quick Apricot And Hot Mustard Cocktail Hot Dogs

Made with hot mustard, apricot preserves, ketchup, hot dogs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for firefly's shrimp and scallop potstickers

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

recipe for squash relish

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


recipe for best candied butter pecans

Best Candied Butter Pecans

Made with salt, pecans, butter, egg whites, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheddar pretzel dip

Cheddar Pretzel Dip

Made with yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, Cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, cream cheese, butter


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fondue with gouda cheese

Fondue With Gouda Cheese

Made with pepper, bread, kirsch, Gouda cheese, butter, flour, milk, garlic, nutmeg, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for arizona biltmore kumquat salsa

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

recipe for olive pimento cheese spread

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

recipe for dill weed dip

Dill Weed Dip

Made with vegetables, green onions, seasoned salt, dill weed, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for marinated artichoke appetizers

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

recipe for spinach almond dip

Spinach Almond Dip

Made with crackers, toasted almonds, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, dry onion soup mix


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for salmon and bean quesadillas

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


recipe for cream cheese christmas wreath

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

recipe for mini rice quiches

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

recipe for berries and cheese appetizer

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


recipe for pupusas (el salvador)

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

recipe for asparagus and prosciutto tea sandwiches

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

recipe for pickled jalapeno peppers

Pickled Jalapeno Peppers

Made with peppercorns, canning salt, jalapeno peppers, carrots, onion, white vinegar, water, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for avery island hot nuts

Avery Island Hot Nuts

Made with nuts, salt, butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zucchini pate

Zucchini Pate

Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baba ganouj (iranian eggplant dip)

Baba Ganouj (Iranian Eggplant Dip)

Made with black pepper, olive oil, eggplant, parsley, garlic, tahini, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for asparagus appetizer

Asparagus Appetizer

Made with orange rind, garlic, asparagus, water, orange juice, soy sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crisfield crab balls

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

recipe for banana dip

Banana Dip

Made with fruit, bananas, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, quick oatmeal


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy and delicious bean dip

Easy and Delicious Bean Dip

Made with picante sauce, ranch-style beans


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green chile guacamole

Green Chile Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beefy chile con queso dip

Beefy Chile Con Queso Dip

Made with ground beef, onions, green chiles, taco seasoning mix, milk, processed cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for molded cheese spread

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

recipe for salmon mousse

Salmon Mousse

Made with cucumber, onion, salmon, ripe olives, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dried parsley, fresh parsley


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sun dried tomato pesto torte

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


recipe for pizza bites

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

recipe for roasted granola

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

recipe for mushroom tapenade

Mushroom Tapenade

Made with fresh mushrooms, capers, anchovy fillets, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for jalapeno cilantro clams with lime butter

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

recipe for feta bruschetta

Feta Bruschetta

Made with tomato, butter, olive oil, French bread, feta cheese, garlic, fresh basil, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot mexican slow cooker dip

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


recipe for dill dip mix

Dill Dip Mix

Made with parsley, dried onion flakes, seasoned salt, dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushrooms nicoise

Mushrooms Nicoise

Made with mushroom caps, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, black olives

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy chex mix

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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