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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 pepperoni and cream cheese pinwheels

Pepperoni And Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Made with parsley, chili powder, flour tortillas, pepperoni, Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheese, cream cheese, dried minced onions, garlic salt, black pepper...


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for toasted spiced walnuts

Toasted Spiced Walnuts

Made with walnut oil, walnuts, maple syrup, garlic powder, sea salt, cumin, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for icebox pickles

Icebox Pickles

Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, bell pepper, celery seed, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive-basil tapenade

Olive-Basil Tapenade

Made with goat cheese, lemon, basil, black olives, olive oil, sea salt, French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for fresh summer salsa

Fresh Summer Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, fresh cilantro


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 cream cheese and crescent roll-ups

Cream Cheese And Crescent Roll-Ups

Made with crescent rolls, cream cheese, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for green tomato refrigerator pickles

Green Tomato Refrigerator Pickles

Made with white vinegar, water, green tomatoes, garlic, hot peppers, dill, pickling spices, onions, red bell peppers, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dr. pepper glazed pecans

Dr. Pepper Glazed Pecans

Made with pecan, butter or margarine, Dr. Pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brown sugar smokies

Brown Sugar Smokies

Made with brown sugar, Little Smokie sausages, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for make ahead gazpacho dip

Make Ahead Gazpacho Dip

Made with garlic salt, salt, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, salad oil, diced green chilies, ripe olives, garlic


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for aloha dip

Aloha Dip

Made with crackers, nuts, lemon juice, ground ginger, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, shredded sweetened coconut


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 7 layer shrimp dip

7 Layer Shrimp Dip

Made with green onions, green bell pepper, sour cream, pimiento cheese spread, cocktail sauce, frozen small shrimp, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beefy bear claws

Beefy Bear Claws

Made with lemon pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, cheese, ground beef, refrigerator biscuits

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey, corn, and cranberry salsa quesadilla

Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla

Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candied pepitas

Candied Pepitas

Made with honey, sea salt, cinnamon, cumin seeds, pumpkin seeds, butter, sugar, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican vegetable roll-ups

Mexican Vegetable Roll-Ups

Made with flour tortillas, salsa, plum tomato, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, corn, black beans, cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jazzy jezabel sauce

Jazzy Jezabel Sauce

Made with crackers, dry mustard, horseradish, pineapple topping or preserves, apple jelly, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian appetizer wedges

Italian Appetizer Wedges

Made with tomatoes, refrigerated pie crust, bread crumbs, fresh basil, Romano cheese, salt, black pepper, ricotta cheese, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican party chicken balls

Mexican Party Chicken Balls

Made with green onions, salsa, ground chicken, onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham-olive-cheese pinwheels

Ham-Olive-Cheese Pinwheels

Made with green olives, cream cheese, steak sauce, onion, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled shrimp satay with ginger and lime & peanut sauce

Grilled Shrimp Satay With Ginger And Lime & Peanut Sauce

Made with lime, olive oil, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, shrimp, wooden skewers, canola oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mini bagels with crab spread

Mini Bagels With Crab Spread

Made with chives or parsley, miniature bagels, cream cheese, chili sauce, crab meat, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cabbage salsa

Cabbage Salsa

Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic deviled eggs

Diabetic Deviled Eggs

Made with salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stuffed baby potatoes

Stuffed Baby Potatoes

Made with parsley sprigs, baby new potatoes, sea salt, Irish Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oysters poached in white wine

Oysters Poached In White Wine

Made with garlic, fresh parsley, dried chervil, oysters, white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini-biscuit turkey sandwiches

Mini-Biscuit Turkey Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, creamy salsa dip, self-rising flour, sugar, salt, butter or margarine, Monterey jack cheese, half-and-half or whipping cream, deli smoked turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hot corn and jalapeno dip

Hot Corn And Jalapeno Dip

Made with mexican cheese, shoepeg corn, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, jalapeno

Method:   oven
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 merguez meatballs with yogurt sauce

Merguez Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

Made with ground lamb, garlic, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peanut butter honey dip

Peanut Butter Honey Dip

Made with apple, pear, celery, carrot, peanut butter, honey


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 crispy baked chicken fingers with honey mustard sauce

Crispy Baked Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, non-stick cooking spray, buttermilk, corn cereal, salt, black...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for best layered shrimp dip

Best Layered Shrimp Dip

Made with tortilla chips, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salsa, cocktail sauce, small shrimp, sliced black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramel chocolate pretzels

Caramel Chocolate Pretzels

Made with semisweet chocolate, vegetable oil, caramels, water, pretzel nuggets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for black-eyed pea and jalapeno cheese dip

Black-Eyed Pea And Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, Salt and pepper, black-eyed peas, garlic, green onions, butter, jalapeno pepper, parsley, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ham florentine wreath

Ham Florentine Wreath

Made with almonds, egg, plum tomatoes, black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls, deli ham, green onions, Swiss cheese, frozen chopped spinach, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlic parmesan pull-apart bread

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Made with butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, refrigerated biscuits

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for party-size ham & cheese calzones

Party-Size Ham & Cheese Calzones

Made with refrigerated soft breadstick dough, mozzarella cheese, honey ham, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shredded beef appetizers

Shredded Beef Appetizers

Made with water, salt, black pepper, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried basil, dried marjoram, butter, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef maki with lemon-ginger teriyaki sauce

Beef Maki With Lemon-Ginger Teriyaki Sauce

Made with lemon juice, ginger root, water, non-stick cooking spray, teriyaki sauce, beef tenderloin, scallions, carrot, brown rice, nori seaweed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 chilean chili con queso dip

Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boston baked peanuts

Boston Baked Peanuts

Made with salt, Spanish peanuts, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked pecans georgia-style

Baked Pecans Georgia-Style

Made with salt, pecan halves, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chinese chicken fingers

Chinese Chicken Fingers

Made with skinless and boneless chicken breasts, lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, peanut oil, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jalapeno bottle caps

Jalapeno Bottle Caps

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

recipe for pineapple-cream cheese sandwiches

Pineapple-Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Made with salt and pepper, butter, cinnamon or nutmeg, bread, cream cheese, pineapple, nuts


Time:   under 30 minutes





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