Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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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Corn Salsa with Cumin
Caramel Apple Popcorn Balls
Made with ground cinnamon, popcorn, apple-cinnamon-flavored cereal rings, dried apples, caramels, water, butter or margarine
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Caramel Pretzels
Made with baking soda, pretzels, margarine, brown sugar, salt, dark corn syrup
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli Cheese Bites
Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, chopped frozen broccoli, water, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 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
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Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pastry Wrapped Pineapple Cream Cheese
Made with apples, crackers, egg yolk, flour, butter, crushed pineapple, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
White Cheddar And Jalapeno Spread
Made with hot pepper sauce, salt, white cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, white pepper
Time: 2-5 hours
Salty Senorita's Fundido Dip
Made with celery, jicama, tortilla chips, onions, jalapeno, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, milk, pico de gallo
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Salmon Spread
Made with salmon, Cajun spice, tofu, lemon juice, roasted red pepper, dill, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Kahlua Caramel Popcorn
Made with candied cherries, cashews, popped popcorn, sugar, Kahlua, cider vinegar, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 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
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
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
Crispy Cheese Wafers
Made with cayenne pepper, crisped rice cereal, flour, sharp cheddar cheese, butter
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach Almond Dip
Made with crackers, toasted almonds, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, dry onion soup mix
Time: 2-5 hours
Rustic Antipasto Platter
Made with baguette, kalamata olives, Mortadella, mild Genoa salami, prosciutto, antipasto dip, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Barbecue Pecans
Made with honey, vinegar, pecans, butter, seasoned salt
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
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
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Dip
Made with Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, enchilada sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cranberry-Mango Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey
Time: under 30 minutes
Teriyaki Venison Appetizer
Made with party bread, venison, consomme or beef broth, teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Yogurt Salsa
Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Curried Almonds
Made with almonds, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, curry powder
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sugared Almonds
Made with egg whites, almonds, confectioners' sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Made with cream cheese, whipping cream, vanilla extract, brown sugar, miniature chocolate chips, cinnamon, graham crackers, strawberries
Time: under 30 minutes
Wasabi Dill Dip
Made with fresh dill, wasabi horseradish mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, green onion
Time: 30-60 minutes
Elegant Wrapped Shrimp
Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ajil-e Moshkel Gosha
Made with roasted chickpeas, raw almonds, pistachio nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, raisins, dried apricots, dried peaches
Time: under 30 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Dill Pickles
Made with pickling cucumbers, vinegar, water, salt, jalapeno peppers, dillweed, garlic, green tomatoes, onions
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cheese Borek
Made with black pepper, salt, milk, phyllo dough, feta cheese, olive oil, parsley, egg yolks
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baking Mix Cheese Straws
Made with Tabasco sauce, biscuit baking mix, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, crisped rice cereal
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Dip Mix
Made with garlic, bacon bits, beef bouillon granules, dried minced onion
Time: under 30 minutes
Potato Samosa
Made with vegetable oil, spring roll wrappers, potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, chili flakes, lemon juice, cilantro
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Super Bowl Salsa
Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers
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
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
Chunky Tuna Salsa
Turn the tide on traditional salsa with this chunky tuna salsa. Fresh, flavorful, and ideal for dipping, it's the catch of the day.
Time: under 30 minutes
Benedictine Spread
Made with green food coloring, cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.