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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 smoked salmon filo shells with cold dill sauce

Smoked Salmon Filo Shells With Cold Dill Sauce

Made with green pepper, shallot, white pepper, garlic, Liquid Smoke, frozen filo dessert shells, sour cream, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stuffed garlic bread

Stuffed Garlic Bread

Made with artichoke hearts, parsley, french bread, butter, garlic, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 pesto cream veggie dip

Pesto Cream Veggie Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, prepared basil pesto, cream cheese, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 crab and wild mushroom cheesecake

Crab And Wild Mushroom Cheesecake

Made with olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, wild mushrooms, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuna mousse terrine with olives

Tuna Mousse Terrine With Olives

Made with sugar, white pepper, paprika, green olives, unflavored gelatin, tuna, mayonnaise, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pizza by the scoop

Pizza By The Scoop

Made with corn chips, tortilla chips, or pita wedges, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, chili sauce, Canadian bacon, onion, green pepper, cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and crab cups

Bacon and Crab Cups

Made with smoked Spanish paprika, fresh crab meat, mini phyllo cups, bacon, shallot, cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh chives, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy oysters

Hot And Spicy Oysters

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, oysters on the half shell, non-stick cooking spray, green onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pizza pull-aparts

Pizza Pull-Aparts

Made with pizza toppings, refrigerated biscuits, pizza sauce, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for amaretto caramel corn

Amaretto Caramel Corn

Made with Amaretto liqueur, brown sugar, popcorn, almonds, margarine or butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 slow cooker beef chili con queso dip

Slow Cooker Beef Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with green chiles, ground beef, chili without beans, process cheese product

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for orange thai shrimp appetizers

Orange Thai Shrimp Appetizers

Made with orange, fish sauce, lime, dried red chili flakes, shrimp, oranges, mint leaves, garlic, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for camembert with sherry gastrique

Camembert with Sherry Gastrique

Made with crackers, crostini, or toast points, almonds, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, Camembert

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for soused shrimp cocktail

Soused Shrimp Cocktail

Made with shrimp, pickling spice, beer, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet and spicy salsa

Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crisp pickle slices

Crisp Pickle Slices

Made with celery seed, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, garlic, kosher salt, ice, sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for texas cheesecake with blue corn tortilla

Texas Cheesecake With Blue Corn Tortilla

Made with tortilla chips, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, green chiles, sour cream, jalapeno cheddar dip, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for super nacho dip

Super Nacho Dip

Made with onions, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, lettuce


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pepperoni and cream cheese pinwheels

Pepperoni And Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Made with parsley, chili powder, flour tortillas, pepperoni, Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheese, cream cheese, dried minced onions, garlic salt, black pepper...


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for icebox pickles

Icebox Pickles

Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, bell pepper, celery seed, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brown sugar smokies

Brown Sugar Smokies

Made with brown sugar, Little Smokie sausages, bacon

Method:   oven
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 turkey, corn, and cranberry salsa quesadilla

Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla

Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian appetizer wedges

Italian Appetizer Wedges

Made with tomatoes, refrigerated pie crust, bread crumbs, fresh basil, Romano cheese, salt, black pepper, ricotta cheese, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican party chicken balls

Mexican Party Chicken Balls

Made with green onions, salsa, ground chicken, onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini bagels with crab spread

Mini Bagels With Crab Spread

Made with chives or parsley, miniature bagels, cream cheese, chili sauce, crab meat, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stuffed baby potatoes

Stuffed Baby Potatoes

Made with parsley sprigs, baby new potatoes, sea salt, Irish Cheddar cheese

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 french fried deviled eggs

French Fried Deviled Eggs

Made with flour, egg yolks, hard boiled eggs, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, white pepper, Tabasco sauce, sweet relish, mayonnaise

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter honey dip

Peanut Butter Honey Dip

Made with apple, pear, celery, carrot, peanut butter, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 garlic parmesan pull-apart bread

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Made with butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, refrigerated biscuits

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for party-size ham & cheese calzones

Party-Size Ham & Cheese Calzones

Made with refrigerated soft breadstick dough, mozzarella cheese, honey ham, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shredded beef appetizers

Shredded Beef Appetizers

Made with water, salt, black pepper, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried basil, dried marjoram, butter, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef maki with lemon-ginger teriyaki sauce

Beef Maki With Lemon-Ginger Teriyaki Sauce

Made with lemon juice, ginger root, water, non-stick cooking spray, teriyaki sauce, beef tenderloin, scallions, carrot, brown rice, nori seaweed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for savory herb cheese spread

Savory Herb Cheese Spread

Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chinese chicken fingers

Chinese Chicken Fingers

Made with skinless and boneless chicken breasts, lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, peanut oil, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jalapeno bottle caps

Jalapeno Bottle Caps

Made with jalapeno peppers, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, eggs, beer, vegetable oil

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun cheese dip

Cajun Cheese Dip

Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic bread deluxe

Garlic Bread Deluxe

Made with French or Italian bread, cumin, butter or margarine, garlic, parmesan cheese or romano cheese, fresh parsley, fresh basil, dried thyme, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for popcorn trail mix

Popcorn Trail Mix

Made with non-stick cooking spray, butter or margarine, honey, microwave popcorn, granola, oats, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, sunflower kernels

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for stuffed garlic spinach bread

Stuffed Garlic Spinach Bread

Made with frozen pizza dough, kosher salt and ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, olive oil, onion, garlic, spinach, red bell peppers, black olives, crushed red pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
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





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