Made with tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos, sugar, lime rind, cream cheese
Time: over 5 hours
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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Sugared Jalapenos On Cream Cheese
Kix Corn Chip Snack
Made with corn chips, Kix cereal, Parmesan cheese, margarine or butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rustic Antipasto Platter
Made with baguette, kalamata olives, Mortadella, mild Genoa salami, prosciutto, antipasto dip, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cheddar Cheese Cookies
Made with margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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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
Curried Almonds
Made with almonds, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, curry powder
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Oysters Louisiana
Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, butter, oysters, green onions, garlic, lump crabmeat
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Cream Cheese Apple Dip
Made with vanilla extract, cream cheese, brown sugar, nuts
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Green Chile Guacamole
Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheese & Paprika Dip
Made with paprika, cream cheese, margarine, parsley, chives, milk
Time: 1-2 hours
Taramasalata
Made with olive oil, egg yolk, white bread, milk, fish roe, garlic, onion, lemons
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
7 Layer Mediterranean Dip
Made with pita bread, ripe or kalamata olives, hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
White Bean and Sage Dip
Made with baguette, olive oil, black pepper, white beans, fresh sage, garlic, kosher salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Deviled Eggs
Made with eggs, mayonnaise, mushroom sauce, soy sauce, paprika, ginger
Time: 1-2 hours
Sloppy Nachos
Made with salsa, cheese sauce or nacho cheese soup, sloppy joe sauce, ground beef, corn chips
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Fluffy Peanut Butter Dip
Made with frozen whipped topping, cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, vanilla yogurt
Time: under 30 minutes
Wild Rice Pancake Appetizers
Made with onion, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, wild rice, butter, red pepper jelly
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Party Cheese Sandwiches
Made with bread, cayenne pepper, butter, cheese spread, celery seed, dill weed, Tabasco sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Irish Dip
Made with prepared mustard, onion, ketchup, cream cheese, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Curry Vegetable Dip
Made with curry powder, mayonnaise, garlic salt, onion, prepared horseradish, white vinegar
Time: over 5 hours
Deviled Crab Croquettes
Made with cracker meal, egg, crab meat, salt, mashed potatoes, Old Bay seasoning, eggs, onion powder, green bell pepper, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Tartare With Cucumber Garnish
Made with salt, shallot, garlic, black pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cucumber, vinegar
Time: under 30 minutes
Cured Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta
Made with coriander seed, cumin, fresh herbs, beef tenderloin, lemon zest, red wine, herb bouquet, black peppercorns
Time: over 5 hours
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries
Time: under 30 minutes
Make Ahead Gazpacho Dip
Made with garlic salt, salt, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, salad oil, diced green chilies, ripe olives, garlic
Time: over 5 hours
Cheddar Bacon Baked Oysters
Made with garlic, dried parsley, oysters, water, Cheddar cheese, butter or margarine, bacon, salt, onion, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini-Biscuit Turkey Sandwiches
Made with fresh cilantro, creamy salsa dip, self-rising flour, sugar, salt, butter or margarine, Monterey jack cheese, half-and-half or whipping cream, deli smoked turkey
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Black-Eyed Pea And Jalapeno Cheese Dip
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, Salt and pepper, black-eyed peas, garlic, green onions, butter, jalapeno pepper, parsley, lime juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fiesta Ranch Potatoes With Chili Dip
Made with diced green chilies, fiesta ranch party dip mix, potatoes, vegetable oil, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Poached Sea Scallop, Smoked Salmon And Caviar Canapes
Made with green onion, caviar, smoked salmon, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, court bouillon, sea scallops, bread canape bases
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chilled Aromatic Shrimp With Cilantro-Ginger-Lime Cream
Made with fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, sugar, salt, lime juice, vegetable oil, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Oven Baked Potato Crisps
Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Teriyaki Lamb Riblet Appetizers
Made with teriyaki marinade and sauce, lamb breast riblets
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spinach-Leek Dip In A Round Crusty Bread
Made with round crusty bread, leek soup mix, fresh spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, green onions
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Fried Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha)
Made with all-purpose flour, fresh parsley, green onions, water, salt & freshly ground black pepper, beef bouillon, butter, garlic, onion, chicken breast
Time: 1-2 hours
Crispy Cheese Wafers
Made with cayenne pepper, crisped rice cereal, flour, sharp cheddar cheese, butter
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Jamaican Jerk Pecans
Made with pecan halves, sugar, Jamaican jerk seasoning, pumpkin pie spice, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Pickled Peaches
Made with whole cloves, peaches, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon stick
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Dried Apricots with Blue Cheese
Made with pecan or walnut halves, Cambozola or Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, dried apricot halves, fresh parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Chili Pepper Dip
Made with tortilla chips, poblano chiles, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, vegetable oil, green onion, garlic, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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