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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 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 rustic antipasto platter

Rustic Antipasto Platter

Made with baguette, kalamata olives, Mortadella, mild Genoa salami, prosciutto, antipasto dip, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 cheddar cheese cookies

Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Made with margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 curried almonds

Curried Almonds

Made with almonds, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, curry powder

Method:   oven
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 green chile guacamole

Green Chile Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheese & paprika dip

Cheese & Paprika Dip

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


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for taramasalata

Taramasalata

Made with olive oil, egg yolk, white bread, milk, fish roe, garlic, onion, lemons


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jalapeno cabbage salsa

Jalapeno Cabbage Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 chinese deviled eggs

Chinese Deviled Eggs

Made with eggs, mayonnaise, mushroom sauce, soy sauce, paprika, ginger


Time:   1-2 hours

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 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


recipe for fluffy peanut butter dip

Fluffy Peanut Butter Dip

Made with frozen whipped topping, cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, vanilla yogurt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wild rice pancake appetizers

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

recipe for party cheese sandwiches

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


recipe for irish dip

Irish Dip

Made with prepared mustard, onion, ketchup, cream cheese, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for curry vegetable dip

Curry Vegetable Dip

Made with curry powder, mayonnaise, garlic salt, onion, prepared horseradish, white vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for deviled crab croquettes

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


recipe for tuna tartare with cucumber garnish

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

recipe for cured beef tenderloin bruschetta

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

recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for make ahead gazpacho dip

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

recipe for cheddar bacon baked oysters

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

recipe for mini-biscuit turkey sandwiches

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


recipe for black-eyed pea and jalapeno cheese dip

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

recipe for fiesta ranch potatoes with chili dip

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

recipe for poached sea scallop, smoked salmon and caviar canapes

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


recipe for chilled aromatic shrimp with cilantro-ginger-lime cream

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

recipe for low-carb granola

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

recipe for oven baked potato crisps

Oven Baked Potato Crisps

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for teriyaki lamb riblet appetizers

Teriyaki Lamb Riblet Appetizers

Made with teriyaki marinade and sauce, lamb breast riblets

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spinach-leek dip in a round crusty bread

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

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 fried chicken croquettes (coxinha)

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

recipe for crispy cheese wafers

Crispy Cheese Wafers

Made with cayenne pepper, crisped rice cereal, flour, sharp cheddar cheese, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jamaican jerk pecans

Jamaican Jerk Pecans

Made with pecan halves, sugar, Jamaican jerk seasoning, pumpkin pie spice, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet pickled peaches

Sweet Pickled Peaches

Made with whole cloves, peaches, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dried apricots with blue cheese

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

recipe for cheesy chili pepper dip

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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