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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 roast beef spread

Roast Beef Spread

Made with salt and pepper, roast beef, cream cheese, garlic, onion, parsley


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for camembert in puff pastry

Camembert In Puff Pastry

Made with water, puff pastry, Camembert cheese, pesto sauce, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 spicy mexican sausage quiche cups

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

recipe for low-carb granola

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

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recipe for deep-fried pickles with buttermilk batter

Deep-Fried Pickles With Buttermilk Batter

Made with peanut oil, dill pickles, buttermilk, cornmeal, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cold shrimp dip

Cold Shrimp Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, onion, chili sauce, mayonnaise, shrimp, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 fried chicken balls

Fried Chicken Balls

Made with lemon, oil, flour, salt and pepper, chicken breasts, white bread, milk, egg, turmeric

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for clams casino dip with bacon

Clams Casino Dip With Bacon

Made with bacon, clams, white clam sauce, butter, onion, cracker crumbs, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pinto bean hummus with pinto-feta-mint relish

Pinto Bean Hummus With Pinto-Feta-Mint Relish

Made with black pepper, tahini, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, pinto beans, scallion, feta cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy clam dip

Creamy Clam Dip

Made with chives, lemon, cream cheese, sour cream, minced clams, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white bean and ham nachos with smoked cheddar cheese

White Bean And Ham Nachos With Smoked Cheddar Cheese

Made with white beans, ham, fresh sage, paprika, chili powder, white wine, hot sauce, salt and pepper, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mesa grill lobster quesadillas with yellow tomato and roasted garlic salsa

Mesa Grill Lobster Quesadillas With Yellow Tomato And Roasted Garlic Salsa

Made with roasted garlic, red onion, serrano pepper, rice wine vinegar, fresh thyme, black pepper, flour tortillas, Monterey...

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 firefly's shrimp and scallop potstickers

Firefly's Shrimp And Scallop Potstickers

Made with bamboo shoots, salt, white pepper, ice cube, egg white, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 stilton and pear tea sandwiches

Stilton And Pear Tea Sandwiches

Made with stilton cheese, lemon juice, honey-oat bread, butter, pear


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for seafood quesadillas

Seafood Quesadillas

Made with sour cream, guacamole, tomato, fresh jalapeno, flour tortillas, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, green onion, flaked crab meat, diced cooked shrimp or crawfish, bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for provolone and pesto layered cheese torte

Provolone And Pesto Layered Cheese Torte

Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fondue with gouda cheese

Fondue With Gouda Cheese

Made with pepper, bread, kirsch, Gouda cheese, butter, flour, milk, garlic, nutmeg, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 best football dip ever

Best Football Dip Ever

Made with processed cheese, ground beef, cream cheese, salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arizona biltmore kumquat salsa

Arizona Biltmore Kumquat Salsa

Made with salt and pepper, red onion, red tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, fresh cilantro, kumquats, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican cream cheese dip

Mexican Cream Cheese Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, refried beans, no-bean chili, Mexican blend shredded cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for marinated artichoke appetizers

Marinated Artichoke Appetizers

This is a great party recipe because it can be prepared in advance and it's easy to pick up and eat. Use decorative party picks instead of toothpicks for a festive touch.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sugared jalapenos on cream cheese

Sugared Jalapenos On Cream Cheese

Made with tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos, sugar, lime rind, cream cheese


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 mini rice quiches

Mini Rice Quiches

Made with salt, ground cumin, rice, Swiss cheese, eggs, real bacon bits, diced green chilies, pimentos, fresh parsley, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy cheddar cheese straws with sesame seeds

Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws With Sesame Seeds

Made with butter, Cheddar cheese, paprika, whole milk, cayenne pepper, bread crumbs, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for berries and cheese appetizer

Berries and Cheese Appetizer

Made with honey, olive oil, champagne vinegar, fresh red raspberries, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, cream cheese, pine nuts, bread crumbs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 asparagus and prosciutto tea sandwiches

Asparagus and Prosciutto Tea Sandwiches

Made with honey mustard, prosciutto di Parma, asparagus spears, bread, whipped cream cheese, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet pickled peaches

Sweet Pickled Peaches

Made with whole cloves, peaches, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for smoked salmon dumplings

Smoked Salmon Dumplings

Made with parsley, black pepper, smoked salmon, potatoes, egg, flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blue cheese appetizer tart

Blue Cheese Appetizer Tart

Made with pine nuts, roasted red bell peppers, all-purpose flour, butter, water, cream cheese, blue cheese, whipping cream, egg, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for easy italian dressing marinated antipasto

Easy Italian Dressing Marinated Antipasto

Made with lettuce, Monterey jack cheese, Italian salad dressing, artichoke hearts, pepperoni slices, cherry tomato, ripe olives, pepperoncini peppers


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for roasted fingerling potatoes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zucchini pate

Zucchini Pate

Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cowboy salsa with avocado, black eyed peas, and corn

Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn

Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oysters louisiana

Oysters Louisiana

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, butter, oysters, green onions, garlic, lump crabmeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 easy crab dip

Easy Crab Dip

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, onion


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for refried bean spread

Refried Bean Spread

Made with tomato paste, cayenne, canola or vegetable oil, red onion, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 taramasalata

Taramasalata

Made with olive oil, egg yolk, white bread, milk, fish roe, garlic, onion, lemons


Time:   30-60 minutes





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