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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 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 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 tuna horseradish dip with pita triangles

Tuna Horseradish Dip With Pita Triangles

Made with pita triangles, cayenne, tuna, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, fresh parsley


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 mini cheese and shrimp quiches

Mini Cheese And Shrimp Quiches

Made with black pepper, salt, brandy, refrigerated butterflake dinner rolls, shrimp, Gruyere cheese, egg, light cream

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 antipasto platter with prosciutto di parma and fruit

Antipasto Platter With Prosciutto Di Parma And Fruit

Made with mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, Prosciutto di Parma, Italian bread, fruits, olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 kix corn chip snack

Kix Corn Chip Snack

Made with corn chips, Kix cereal, Parmesan cheese, margarine or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for deep fried camembert with raspberry sauce

Deep Fried Camembert With Raspberry Sauce

Made with raspberry preserves, vegetable oil, sesame seeds, fine bread crumbs, egg, Camembert cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deli meat antipasto platter

Deli Meat Antipasto Platter

Made with green bell pepper, Italian vinaigrette salad dressing, cherry tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, Provolone cheese, leaf lettuce, roast beef, hard salami, marinated...


Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 bloody mary bites

Bloody Mary Bites

Made with kosher salt, cherry tomatoes, vodka

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for cheddar cheese cookies

Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Made with margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 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 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 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 cheese & paprika dip

Cheese & Paprika Dip

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


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jalapeno cabbage salsa

Jalapeno Cabbage Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 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 coquilles saint-jacques

Coquilles Saint-Jacques

Made with salt, black pepper, sea scallops, butter or margarine, onion, mushrooms, flour, light cream, milk, Gruyere cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for artichoke and green chile dip

Artichoke and Green Chile Dip

Made with non-stick cooking spray, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, artichoke hearts, green chiles, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, hot sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spinach, cheddar, and bacon dip baked in a bread bowl

Spinach, Cheddar, And Bacon Dip Baked In A Bread Bowl

Made with French, Italian or pumpernickel bread, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill weed, bacon, onion, fresh spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 4th of july cherry bombs

4th of July Cherry Bombs

Made with Ritz crackers, habanero peppers, cream cheese, sour cream, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, red bell pepper flakes, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 7 layer mediterranean dip

7 Layer Mediterranean Dip

Made with pita bread, ripe or kalamata olives, hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy cheese dip chili con queso

Spicy Cheese Dip Chili Con Queso

Made with tortilla chips, salt, Worcestershire sauce, butter, onion, picante sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, paprika, green chile peppers

Method:   stovetop
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 roasted tomato, onion and goat cheese frittatini

Roasted Tomato, Onion And Goat Cheese Frittatini

Made with goat cheese, fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, salt and pepper, olive oil, shortening, red onion, eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almond-encrusted crab cakes

Almond-Encrusted Crab Cakes

Made with almonds, vegetable oil, lump crab meat, fresh jalapeno, chipotle mayonnaise, egg, celery, yellow onion, panko

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for christmas caramel popcorn

Christmas Caramel Popcorn

Made with candy coated chocolate candy pieces, baking soda, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for duck terrine

Duck Terrine

Made with bread crumbs, garlic, carrot -- peeled and halved, yellow onion -- peeled and halved, fresh parsley, thyme, cognac, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, mallard ducks...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for white bean and sage dip

White Bean and Sage Dip

Made with baguette, olive oil, black pepper, white beans, fresh sage, garlic, kosher salt


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 pecan-cheese wafers

Pecan-Cheese Wafers

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


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for avocado vegetable dip

Avocado Vegetable Dip

Made with green onions, carrot, sour cream, avocados, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lime or lemon juice, Italian or Caesar salad dressing mix, hot pepper sauce


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for quinoa-shrimp petite croquettes

Quinoa-Shrimp Petite Croquettes

Made with water, rice vinegar or cider vinegar, quinoa, shrimp, eggs, onion, salt, ground ginger, soy sauce

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes





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