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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 jalapeno cilantro clams with lime butter

Jalapeno Cilantro Clams with Lime Butter

Made with lime juice, littleneck clams, cilantro, garlic, white wine, jalapeno pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon dip mix

Bacon Dip Mix

Made with garlic, bacon bits, beef bouillon granules, dried minced onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushrooms nicoise

Mushrooms Nicoise

Made with mushroom caps, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, black olives

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for california pinwheel sandwiches

California Pinwheel Sandwiches

Made with dill pickles, white bread, dip, ham, Swiss cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican mini quiche

Mexican Mini Quiche

Made with four-cheese Mexican shredded cheese, egg substitute, croutons, salsa, garlic powder, skim milk, dried cilantro, cumin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for nautical appetizers

Nautical Appetizers

Made with oil, pie pastry, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, sweet pickle, salt, mustard, shrimp


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple avocado salsa

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

recipe for avocado and egg pate

Avocado and Egg Pate

Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, fresh parsley, spring onions, avocados, lemon juice, eggs, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for parsnip & smoked salmon canapes

Parsnip & Smoked Salmon Canapes

Made with fresh dill, smoked salmon, parsnips, onion, Granny Smith apple, all-purpose flour, eggs, salt and pepper, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for autumn fruit dip

Autumn Fruit Dip

Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, cream cheese, sour cream, frozen whipped topping, brown sugar, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tortellini antipasto kabobs

Tortellini Antipasto Kabobs

Made with refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, pepperoni sausage, Parmesan Italian salad dressing

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for smoked salmon and chive cheesecake

Smoked Salmon and Chive Cheesecake

Made with red bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, cream cheese, eggs, milk, salt, Parmesan cheese, jarlsberg or swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for alichela (anchovy dip)

Alichela (Anchovy Dip)

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, anchovies, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, black olives, oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and tomato cups

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


recipe for sweet 'n' spicy fried pickles

Sweet 'n' Spicy Fried Pickles

Made with hot sauce, milk, vegetable oil, self rising cornmeal mix, flour, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, egg

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pecan-cheese wafers

Pecan-Cheese Wafers

Made with pecans, cayenne pepper, Cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cocktail walnuts

Cocktail Walnuts

Made with garlic powder, butter or margarine, walnut, soy sauce, ground ginger, salt


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for almond cream dip

Almond Cream Dip

Made with fresh fruit, vanilla pudding mix, whipping cream, milk, almond extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato bacon sandwiches

Tomato Bacon Sandwiches

Made with tomato, bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for escargot and spinach traume

Escargot And Spinach Traume

Made with water, fresh spinach, snails, feta cheese, garlic, onion, pine nuts, salt, Pernod, romaine lettuce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sugared popcorn

Sugared Popcorn

Made with vanilla extract, water, popcorn, butter, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna avocado spread

Tuna Avocado Spread

Made with assorted crackers, hot pepper sauce, onion, tuna, avocado, lemon juice, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and crab cups

Bacon and Crab Cups

Made with smoked Spanish paprika, fresh crab meat, mini phyllo cups, bacon, shallot, cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh chives, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate caramel fondue

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

recipe for hungarian tudish lapein cheese cake

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

recipe for stuffed shrimp crab cakes

Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes

Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pineapple-crab dip

Pineapple-Crab Dip

Made with salt and pepper, crabmeat, fresh tarragon, cream cheese, pineapple, mushrooms, celery, fresh chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for english muffin appetizers

English Muffin Appetizers

Made with processed cheese product, English muffins, ground beef, hot sausage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 stuffed garlic spinach bread

Stuffed Garlic Spinach Bread

Made with frozen pizza dough, kosher salt and ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, olive oil, onion, garlic, spinach, red bell peppers, black olives, crushed red pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for garlic parmesan stuffed mushrooms

Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with black pepper, white mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh Italian parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled portobello mushrooms stuffed with spinach & dried tomatoes

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Spinach & Dried Tomatoes

Made with garlic, tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, black pepper, portobello mushrooms, Kosher salt, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry turkey mini sliders

Cranberry Turkey Mini Sliders

Made with brie cheese, fresh baby spinach, sesame seeds, cranberry sauce, salt and pepper, frozen turkey meatballs, poultry seasoning, refrigerated biscuit dough, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 quick guacamole-spinach dip

Quick Guacamole-Spinach Dip

Made with tomato, dry guacamole dip mix, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yaprakes (stuffed grape leaves)

Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 baked spicy cumin cheese olives

Baked Spicy Cumin Cheese Olives

Made with butter, all-purpose flour, cheddar cheese, paprika, cumin, hot pepper sauce, green olives stuffed with pimiento

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cajun salmon spread

Cajun Salmon Spread

Made with salmon, Cajun spice, tofu, lemon juice, roasted red pepper, dill, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 mini-portobello burgers

Mini-Portobello Burgers

Made with Swiss cheese, sesame seeds, sesame oil, portobello mushrooms, Italian eggplants, yellow squash, zucchinis, sea salt, mini Brioche buns or dinner rolls

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 miniature monte cristos

Miniature Monte Cristos

Made with ground cinnamon, salt, white bread, mustard, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, buttermilk baking mix, eggs, evaporated milk

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chunky caramel popcorn

Chunky Caramel Popcorn

Made with dark chocolate chips, popcorn, cashews, pecan, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for firecracker snacks

Firecracker Snacks

Made with saltine or oyster crackers, canola oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, Ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   1-2 hours





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