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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 slow cooker chicken enchilada dip

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Dip

Made with Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, enchilada sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for exotic lobster appetizer

Exotic Lobster Appetizer

Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, pimentos, butter, caviar, anchovy fillets


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green tomato relish

Green Tomato Relish

Made with salt, cinnamon, celery seed, green tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bacon and tomato wafers

Bacon And Tomato Wafers

Made with salt, dill seed, bacon, flour, butter, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for sweet and sour pickled prawns

Sweet And Sour Pickled Prawns

Made with Tabasco, prawns, yellow bell pepper, red pepper, red onion, lemons, olive oil, cider vinegar, limes, dry mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for salmon log

Salmon Log

Made with pecans, red or pink salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt


Time:   over 5 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 pickled bell peppers

Pickled Bell Peppers

Made with canning or pickling salt, bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, water, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crispy salmon potato pancakes

Crispy Salmon Potato Pancakes

Made with applesauce, vegetable oil, salmon, baking potatoes, carrots, eggs, flour, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asparagus rolls

Asparagus Rolls

Made with garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, asparagus spears, sandwich bread, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheddar cheese cookies

Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Made with margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for teriyaki venison appetizer

Teriyaki Venison Appetizer

Made with party bread, venison, consomme or beef broth, teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dried apricots with blue cheese

Dried Apricots with Blue Cheese

Made with pecan or walnut halves, Cambozola or Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, dried apricot halves, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato basil and brie spread

Tomato Basil and Brie Spread

Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for 3 cup dip

3 Cup Dip

Made with onion, mayonnaise, Swiss or Colby cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for yogurt salsa

Yogurt Salsa

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dill pickle relish

Dill Pickle Relish

Made with pickling salt, mixed pickling spice, pickling cucumbers, onions, cabbage, garlic, apple cider or apple cider vinegar, sugar, fresh dill weed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for summer strawberry-peach salsa

Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa

Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme


Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for hot crab canapes

Hot Crab Canapes

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cream, onion, chives, garlic, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet cream cheese apple dip

Sweet Cream Cheese Apple Dip

Made with vanilla extract, cream cheese, brown sugar, nuts


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for catfish and crawfish mold

Catfish and Crawfish Mold

Made with Worcestershire sauce, parsley, cream cheese, white wine, salt, lemon juice, catfish meat, hot sauce, crawfish meat


Time:   over 5 hours

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 texas bean dip

Texas Bean Dip

Made with garlic, canola oil, onion, tomato, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for asian guacamole

Asian Guacamole

Made with sugar, cider vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar, potsticker skins, sesame seeds, avocado, pickled ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 hot pizza dip

Hot Pizza Dip

Made with red bell pepper, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, pizza sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cream cheese pretzel dip

Cream Cheese Pretzel Dip

Made with garlic powder, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheese & paprika dip

Cheese & Paprika Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, margarine, parsley, chives, milk


Time:   1-2 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 seasoned breadfruit chips with avocado cream cheese dip

Seasoned Breadfruit Chips with Avocado Cream Cheese Dip

Made with breadfruit, salt, black pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, oil, avocado pear, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 bacon and egg dip

Bacon and Egg Dip

Made with dill pickle, green onions, cream cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, bacon, hard boiled eggs


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetarian crab cakes

Vegetarian Crab Cakes

Made with tartar sauce, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade dill pickles

Homemade Dill Pickles

Made with pickling cucumbers, vinegar, water, salt, jalapeno peppers, dillweed, garlic, green tomatoes, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bbq pork sausage balls with dip and sauce

BBQ Pork Sausage Balls with Dip and Sauce

Made with egg, cracker crumbs, sage, sour cream, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, salt, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oysters with classic mignonette sauce

Oysters with Classic Mignonette Sauce

Made with salt, white pepper, oysters on the half shell, white wine, sherry vinegar, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham pineapple cheese spread

Ham Pineapple Cheese Spread

Made with chopped pecans, chunked ham, cream cheese, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker appetizer meatball sauce

Slow Cooker Appetizer Meatball Sauce

Made with meatballs, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, grape jelly

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker zesty smokies

Slow Cooker Zesty Smokies

Made with lil smokies cocktail sausages, chili sauce, cranberry sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken nachos

Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

Made with guacamole, tortilla chips, chicken breasts, picante sauce, monterey jack cheese, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cocktail meatballs

Cocktail Meatballs

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, evaporated milk, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker firecracker mix

Slow Cooker Firecracker Mix

Made with pretzel sticks, corn cereal squares, popped popcorn, Worcestershire sauce, margarine or butter, brown sugar, salt, cayenne

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for roasted garlic soybean hummus

Roasted Garlic Soybean Hummus

Made with water or vegetable broth, salt, garlic, soybeans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley

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 slow cooker pepperoni pizza dip

Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Made with dippers, cream cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, green onions, red bell pepper, ripe olives, mozzarella cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker spicy cheese and meat dip

Slow Cooker Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip

Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate peanut butter dip

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

Made with milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, ground cinnamon, chocolate syrup


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon-apple popcorn

Cinnamon-Apple Popcorn

Made with vanilla extract, brown sugar, nutmeg, dried apples, popcorn, pecan halves, butter, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for confetti popcorn balls

Confetti Popcorn Balls

Made with butter, marshmallows, popcorn, candy coated milk chocolate or peanut butter candy pieces, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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