Made with jalapeno peppers, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, eggs, beer, vegetable oil
Method: deep fryer
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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Jalapeno Bottle Caps
Pineapple-Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Made with salt and pepper, butter, cinnamon or nutmeg, bread, cream cheese, pineapple, nuts
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Mushroom Canapes
Made with melba toast, bacon, fresh mushrooms, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quesadillas Mexicanas
Made with fresh cilantro, avocados, hot, flour tortillas, refried pinto beans, cheddar cheese, ham, salsa, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Deviled Ham Eggs
Made with paprika, salt, black pepper, eggs, deviled ham, pickle relish, cider vinegar, sugar, prepared yellow mustard, Tabasco sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Fiesta Ranch Potatoes With Chili Dip
Made with diced green chilies, fiesta ranch party dip mix, potatoes, vegetable oil, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cajun Cheese Dip
Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Crabmeat Eggrolls With Creamy Crab Fondue
Made with shrimp, French bread, crab meat, egg, won ton wrappers, egg whites, oil, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Garlic Bread Deluxe
Made with French or Italian bread, cumin, butter or margarine, garlic, parmesan cheese or romano cheese, fresh parsley, fresh basil, dried thyme, paprika
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Popcorn Trail Mix
Made with non-stick cooking spray, butter or margarine, honey, microwave popcorn, granola, oats, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, sunflower kernels
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Havana Harry's Cheese And Chorizo Dip
Made with plantain, taro, or vegetable chips, chorizo sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, half and half or light cream, crushed red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Garlic Spinach Bread
Made with frozen pizza dough, kosher salt and ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, olive oil, onion, garlic, spinach, red bell peppers, black olives, crushed red pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Poached Sea Scallop, Smoked Salmon And Caviar Canapes
Made with green onion, caviar, smoked salmon, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, court bouillon, sea scallops, bread canape bases
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chilled Aromatic Shrimp With Cilantro-Ginger-Lime Cream
Made with fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, sugar, salt, lime juice, vegetable oil, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Vanilla Dip
Made with whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix, milk, sour cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Rotel Cream Cheese Dip
Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Boulevard Inn Pickled Mushrooms
Made with fresh button mushrooms, pickling spice, sugar, water, vinegar, kosher salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
White Bean Dip With Cumin Tortilla Chips
Made with garlic, great northern beans, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, serrano chile, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Clams Oreganata
Made with salt, bread crumbs, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, mint, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, clams
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sesame Crusted Pan Seared Scallops
Made with sea scallops, fresh ginger, garlic, green onion, cilantro leaves, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, canola oil, sake
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Miss Mary Bobo's Fresh Tomato Biscuits
Made with tomatoes, refrigerated flaky biscuits, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, fresh basil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Cakes With Creole Mustard Sauce
Made with red pepper sauce, salt, black pepper, lump crab meat, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, jalapeno pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Spiced Nuts
Made with nuts, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, oil, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Roast Beef Spread
Made with salt and pepper, roast beef, cream cheese, garlic, onion, parsley
Time: 30-60 minutes
Camembert In Puff Pastry
Made with water, puff pastry, Camembert cheese, pesto sauce, egg
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Avocado Salsa Dip
Made with salt, garlic, lime juice, avocado, tomatoes, onion, fresh cilantro, Serrano or other hot chili pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Tuna Dip With Dill
Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic salt, white pepper, cream cheese, dill weed, green onions, tuna, lemon juice, vegetables
Time: 2-5 hours
Grilled Bloomin' Onion
A low carb, keto friendly version of the famous Bloomin' Onion. It's grilled instead of battered and fried.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Dipping Sauce
A fusion of mayonnaise, grainy mustard, and green salsa, accented with a hint of lemon and garlic, this Mexican dipping sauce brings a multi-layered taste that complements a wide...
Time: under 30 minutes
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Grilled Chicken, Pesto And Sun Dried Tomatoes
Made with balsamic vinegar, portobello mushrooms, skinless boneless chicken breast halves, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes...
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Salmon Pillows With Basil Cream Sauce
Made with garlic, half and half, heavy whipping cream, Romano cheese, smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, white pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Peppercorn Marinated Shrimp
Made with red onion, capers, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon, olive oil, shrimp, bay leaves
Time: over 5 hours
Tex-Mex Ground Beef Taco Deviled Eggs
Ready to spice up your appetizer game? These Tex-Mex ground beef taco deviled eggs are a playful twist that combines two favorites in one bite.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Molten Cheese And Sausage (Queso Fundido Con Chorizo)
Picture this: rich, molten cheese mingling with savory chorizo, paired with perfectly crisp tortilla chips. If that doesn't sound like a good time...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Catfish Pate
Made with crackers or Melba toasts, pecans, parsley, catfish fillets, cream cheese, onion, lemon, Worcestershire sauce
Method: smoker
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Spinach-Feta Aioli On Crostini
Made with baguette, ground red pepper, creamed spinach, mayonnaise, feta cheese, garlic
Method: oven, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with black pepper, white mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh Italian parsley
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with sugar, salt, water chestnuts, fresh mushrooms, ground pork, Chinese salted turnip, soy sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick Vegetarian Chili-Con-Queso
Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, hominy, tomato paste, green chiles, onion, zucchini, chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramelized Peanuts
Made with Spanish peanuts, butter, sugar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mediterranean Pita Chips
Made with paprika, garlic, pita bread, butter, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Spinach & Dried Tomatoes
Made with garlic, tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, black pepper, portobello mushrooms, Kosher salt, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Carb Granola
Made with rolled oats, butter, honey, sugar substitute, walnuts, pecans, almonds, wheat bran, unsweetened shredded coconut, flax meal
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dump Dip
Made with paprika, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped green chilies, Mexican corn
Time: under 30 minutes
Corn Crisps
Made with cornmeal, water, butter, cayenne pepper, egg, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Snackers
Made with paprika, garlic powder, chicken breast halves, wooden skewers, margarine, Tabasco sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cucumber, Tomato, And Ginger Relish
Made with white pepper, salt, soy sauce, olive oil, hot Asian sesame oil, ginger, garlic, cucumber, tomato
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crispy Rolls Of Salsify With Prosciutto And Parmesan
Made with ground nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, butter, salsify roots, water, lemon, salt, black pepper, prosciutto, phyllo dough
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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