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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 pate de foie gras a l'ancienne

Pate De Foie Gras A L'ancienne

Made with bay leaves, truffles, dried rosemary, pork fat, calves' or goose liver, garlic, Cognac or brandy, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cajun oysters

Cajun Oysters

Made with oysters, flour, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, paprika, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, shortening

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raw vegetable antipasto

Raw Vegetable Antipasto

Made with tomato, cauliflower florets, broccoli, cucumber, zucchini, onion, olive oil, wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tapas-style squid and olives

Tapas-Style Squid And Olives

Made with Spanish olives, saffron, tomato paste, white wine, fish broth, squid, salt, black pepper, Italian or French style bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bread bowl fondue

Bread Bowl Fondue

Made with raw vegetables and/or crackers, butter or margarine, olive oil, Italian bread, cream cheese, 4-cheese Mexican blend, sour cream, fully cooked ham, onion, Worcestershire...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for green chili quiche squares

Green Chili Quiche Squares

Made with garlic powder, salt, dry mustard, salad croutons, green chilies, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for strawberry cream cheese ball

Strawberry Cream Cheese Ball

Made with graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, fresh strawberries


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pesto cream veggie dip

Pesto Cream Veggie Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, prepared basil pesto, cream cheese, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apple brickle dip

Apple Brickle Dip

Made with apples, cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, almond brickle chips or Skors Chips or toffee chips


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apricot bites

Apricot Bites

Made with pistachios, apricots, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai turkey lettuce wraps

Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Made with mushrooms, sliced water chestnuts, ground turkey, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, plum tomatoes, cilantro, butter lettuce, Thai chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hamburger broccoli dip

Hamburger Broccoli Dip

Made with corn chips, tomatoes with green chilies, frozen chopped broccoli, ground beef, salt, processed cheese product

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catfish cakes with remoulade

Catfish Cakes With Remoulade

Made with capers, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, catfish fillets, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, red bell pepper, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for golden swan's baja shrimp cocktail

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


recipe for georgia spiced pecans

Georgia Spiced Pecans

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, evaporated milk, pecan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna deviled eggs

Tuna Deviled Eggs

Made with onion, hard boiled eggs, tuna, salt, black pepper, salad dressing, mustard

Method:   stovetop
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 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 asparagus and crab ragout

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

recipe for quesadillas mexicanas

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


recipe for walnut cream cheese finger sandwiches

Walnut Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches

Made with white sandwich bread, salt and pepper, cream cheese, walnuts, parsley, onion, green bell pepper, lemon juice, ground nutmeg


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican dipping sauce

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

recipe for corn salsa with cumin

Corn Salsa with Cumin

Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 cheese puff

Fried Cheese Puff

Made with salad oil, egg, Cheddar cheese, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, water, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 salty senorita's fundido dip

Salty Senorita's Fundido Dip

Made with celery, jicama, tortilla chips, onions, jalapeno, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, milk, pico de gallo

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for antipasto platter with prosciutto di parma and fruit

Antipasto Platter With Prosciutto Di Parma And Fruit

Made with mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, Prosciutto di Parma, Italian bread, fruits, olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sloppy joe dip

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Dip

Made with ground beef, sloppy joe sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 avocado tea sandwiches

Avocado Tea Sandwiches

Made with European cucumber, avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, wheat bread, smoked salmon


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker chinese beef-rice baby meatballs

Pressure Cooker Chinese Beef-Rice Baby Meatballs

Made with chopped or ground beef, scallions, fresh ginger root, ground ginger, eggs, water chestnuts, sugar, soy sauce, dry sherry

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 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 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 deep fried camembert with raspberry sauce

Deep Fried Camembert With Raspberry Sauce

Made with raspberry preserves, vegetable oil, sesame seeds, fine bread crumbs, egg, Camembert cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deli meat antipasto platter

Deli Meat Antipasto Platter

Made with green bell pepper, Italian vinaigrette salad dressing, cherry tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, Provolone cheese, leaf lettuce, roast beef, hard salami, marinated...


Time:   2-5 hours

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 french quarter cheese

French Quarter Cheese

Made with pecans, cream cheese, garlic, onion, butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared yellow mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cranberry-mango salsa

Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salsa de chile colorado

Salsa de Chile Colorado

Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 sugared almonds

Sugared Almonds

Made with egg whites, almonds, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 nacho chips

Nacho Chips

Made with salsa, cheese, onions, ground beef, peppers, guacamole, beans, sour cream, green or black olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked salmon and apple quesadillas with horseradish crema

Smoked Salmon and Apple Quesadillas with Horseradish Crema

Made with Granny Smith apple, Monterey Jack cheese, Asiago cheese, dill or tarragon, red onion, lime juice, flour tortillas, butter, prepared...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baking mix cheese straws

Baking Mix Cheese Straws

Made with Tabasco sauce, biscuit baking mix, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, crisped rice cereal

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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