Made with lime juice, littleneck clams, cilantro, garlic, white wine, jalapeno pepper, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Jalapeno Cilantro Clams with Lime Butter
Bacon Dip Mix
Made with garlic, bacon bits, beef bouillon granules, dried minced onion
Time: under 30 minutes
Mushrooms Nicoise
Made with mushroom caps, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, black olives
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
California Pinwheel Sandwiches
Made with dill pickles, white bread, dip, ham, Swiss cheese
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Nautical Appetizers
Made with oil, pie pastry, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, sweet pickle, salt, mustard, shrimp
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Avocado and Egg Pate
Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, fresh parsley, spring onions, avocados, lemon juice, eggs, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Autumn Fruit Dip
Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, cream cheese, sour cream, frozen whipped topping, brown sugar, sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
Pecan-Cheese Wafers
Made with pecans, cayenne pepper, Cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Cocktail Walnuts
Made with garlic powder, butter or margarine, walnut, soy sauce, ground ginger, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
Almond Cream Dip
Made with fresh fruit, vanilla pudding mix, whipping cream, milk, almond extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Bacon Sandwiches
Made with tomato, bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white bread
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Sugared Popcorn
Made with vanilla extract, water, popcorn, butter, sugar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Avocado Spread
Made with assorted crackers, hot pepper sauce, onion, tuna, avocado, lemon juice, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Stuffed Shrimp Crab Cakes
Made with butter, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, shrimp, eggs, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pineapple-Crab Dip
Made with salt and pepper, crabmeat, fresh tarragon, cream cheese, pineapple, mushrooms, celery, fresh chives
Time: under 30 minutes
English Muffin Appetizers
Made with processed cheese product, English muffins, ground beef, hot sausage
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Corn And Jalapeno Dip
Made with mexican cheese, shoepeg corn, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, jalapeno
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Savory Herb Cheese Spread
Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with black pepper, white mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh Italian parsley
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Deep-Fried Pickles With Buttermilk Batter
Made with peanut oil, dill pickles, buttermilk, cornmeal, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Shrimp Dip
Made with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, onion, chili sauce, mayonnaise, shrimp, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
Quick Guacamole-Spinach Dip
Made with tomato, dry guacamole dip mix, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach
Time: under 30 minutes
Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Clams Casino Dip With Bacon
Made with bacon, clams, white clam sauce, butter, onion, cracker crumbs, bread crumbs
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cajun Salmon Spread
Made with salmon, Cajun spice, tofu, lemon juice, roasted red pepper, dill, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Stilton And Pear Tea Sandwiches
Made with stilton cheese, lemon juice, honey-oat bread, butter, pear
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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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