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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 cinnamon-sugar popcorn

Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn

Made with popcorn kernels, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hobo popcorn

Hobo Popcorn

Made with oil, popcorn, butter, salt

Method:   campfire
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holiday stuffed celery bites

Holiday Stuffed Celery Bites

Made with celery, cream cheese, sour cream, green olives, walnuts, Tabasco sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for refrigerator dill pickles

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Made with dill, cucumbers, sugar, white vinegar, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for super sandwich cake

Super Sandwich Cake

Made with ketchup, cream cheese, white bread, Italian salad dressing, bologna, American cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for cinnamon tortilla crisps

Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps

Made with butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker white beer cheese dip

Slow Cooker White Beer Cheese Dip

Made with Asadero cheese, beer, prepared horseradish, garlic, Tabasco sauce, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for drunken cocktail franks

Drunken Cocktail Franks

Made with cocktail franks, hot sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, bourbon, onion, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ginger scented bamboo risotto cakes with chili lime sauce

Ginger Scented Bamboo Risotto Cakes with Chili Lime Sauce

Made with chicken stock, coconut milk, scallions, cilantro, peanut oil, lime juice, water, fish sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pickled pigs feet

Pickled Pigs Feet

Made with marjoram, celery seed, dry mustard, pigs' feet, wine or tarragon vinegar, onions, bay leaves, paprika, red pepper pod, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet onion and pepper relish

Sweet Onion and Pepper Relish

Made with cabbage, salt, sweet onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for savory parmesan and fennel biscotti

Savory Parmesan and Fennel Biscotti

Made with pine nuts, flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, fennel seed

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for feta cheese spinach dip

Feta Cheese Spinach Dip

Made with cream cheese, feta cheese, spinach, onions, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gingersnap granola

Gingersnap Granola

Made with salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, oat bran, oats, margarine, honey, light or dark molasses, lemon peel, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 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

recipe for herbed baked oysters

Herbed Baked Oysters

Made with Parmesan cheese, oysters, bread crumbs, lemon, fresh marjoram, fresh basil, fresh thyme, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon and swiss cheese dip

Bacon And Swiss Cheese Dip

Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Swiss cheese, green onion, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pate

Shrimp Pate

Made with salt, garlic powder, fresh parsley, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grapefruit and prawn cocktail

Grapefruit And Prawn Cocktail

Made with mayonnaise, prawns, grapefruit


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bing cherry salsa

Bing Cherry Salsa

Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crazy crunch

Crazy Crunch

Made with vanilla extract, popped popcorn, pecans, almonds, sugar, butter, corn syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southern fried dill pickles

Southern Fried Dill Pickles

Made with flour, Worcestershire sauce, milk, Tabasco sauce, salt, black pepper, Mrs. Dash, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, dill pickles

Method:   deep fryer
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 cajun shrimp dip

Cajun Shrimp Dip

Made with cooked shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, green onions, Italian dressing mix, salt and pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for salmon-spinach party dip

Salmon-Spinach Party Dip

Made with vegetables and crackers, lemon peel, salmon, frozen chopped spinach, plain nonfat yogurt, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, dried basil, dried dill weed


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for christmas popcorn

Christmas Popcorn

Made with vanilla extract, baking soda, corn syrup, popcorn, peanuts, butter or margarine, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 striped ribbon sandwiches

Striped Ribbon Sandwiches

Made with onion, tomato paste, black pepper, cucumber, cream cheese, blue cheese, salt, ground red pepper, white bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mississippi sin dip

Mississippi Sin Dip

Made with Hawaiian bread, sour cream, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green chilies, deviled ham, green onions

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker fruity spicy meatballs

Slow Cooker Fruity Spicy Meatballs

Made with apple juice, cranberry sauce, frozen Italian meatballs, garlic, chili sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for refrigerator fire and ice pickles

Refrigerator Fire And Ice Pickles

Made with onion, garlic, dill pickles, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper flakes


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bacon horseradish stuffed mushrooms

Bacon Horseradish Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, fresh mushrooms, butter or margarine, onion, bread crumbs, dried parsley, bacon, cream cheese, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dungeness crab and artichoke dip with crostini

Dungeness Crab And Artichoke Dip With Crostini

Made with sourdough baguettes, mayonnaise, Dungeness crab meat, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green olive dip

Green Olive Dip

Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and egg croquettes

Bacon And Egg Croquettes

Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 pounded cheese and crackers

Pounded Cheese And Crackers

Made with crackers, black pepper, ground red pepper, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, margarine or butter, Dijon mustard, milk, dried dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butterscotch apple dip

Butterscotch Apple Dip

Made with apple wedges, ground cinnamon, white vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch flavored chips, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sloppy nachos

Sloppy Nachos

Made with salsa, cheese sauce or nacho cheese soup, sloppy joe sauce, ground beef, corn chips

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 rainbow popcorn

Rainbow Popcorn

Made with strawberry or lime flavor gelatin, light brown sugar or granulated sugar, popcorn, peanuts, butter or margarine, corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 fried crab fingers

Fried Crab Fingers

Made with salt, crab claws, egg, flour, evaporated milk, celery seed, seafood seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ranch bacon, lettuce and tomato dip

Ranch Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Dip

Made with lettuce, sugar, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, tomato, bacon, celery, onion


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chorizo and shrimp with spicy chili-garlic oil

Chorizo and Shrimp with Spicy Chili-Garlic Oil

Made with kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, chorizo sausage, large shrimp

Method:   stovetop
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 mango-jicama salsa

Mango-Jicama Salsa

Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes





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