Made with oil, pie pastry, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, sweet pickle, salt, mustard, shrimp
Time: 30-60 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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Nautical Appetizers
Apple Pear Salsa
Made with Serrano chilies, lime juice, pineapple juice, Anjou pears, Red Delicious apples, fresh mint
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Avocado and Egg Pate
Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, fresh parsley, spring onions, avocados, lemon juice, eggs, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
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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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
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
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
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
Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Chinese Deviled Eggs
Made with eggs, mayonnaise, mushroom sauce, soy sauce, paprika, ginger
Time: 1-2 hours
Crab Bites
Made with crabmeat, butter, Old English cheese, garlic salt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, English muffins
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches
Made with white sandwich bread, goat cheese, cream, proscuitto
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches
Made with white sandwich bread, smoked salmon, dill, whipped cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Butterscotch Apple Dip
Made with apple wedges, ground cinnamon, white vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch flavored chips, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sloppy Nachos
Made with salsa, cheese sauce or nacho cheese soup, sloppy joe sauce, ground beef, corn chips
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pecan-Cheese Wafers
Made with pecans, cayenne pepper, Cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Raw Vegetable Antipasto
Made with tomato, cauliflower florets, broccoli, cucumber, zucchini, onion, olive oil, wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Cocktail Walnuts
Made with garlic powder, butter or margarine, walnut, soy sauce, ground ginger, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Almond Cream Dip
Made with fresh fruit, vanilla pudding mix, whipping cream, milk, almond extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Bacon Sandwiches
Made with tomato, bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white bread
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Tuna Avocado Spread
Made with assorted crackers, hot pepper sauce, onion, tuna, avocado, lemon juice, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Spicy Roasted Cocktail Peanuts
Made with salt, garlic, raw red peanuts, vegetable oil, chiles de arbol
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Orange Thai Shrimp Appetizers
Made with orange, fish sauce, lime, dried red chili flakes, shrimp, oranges, mint leaves, garlic, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes
Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Dirty Popcorn Snack
Made with milk chocolate coating, popcorn, pecans, pretzels, white chocolate coating
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Savory Herb Cheese Spread
Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Cajun Cheese Dip
Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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.
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