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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 slow cooker cheeseburger bites

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites

Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bastrop louisiana caviar

Bastrop Louisiana Caviar

Made with tortilla chips, Italian salad dressing, garlic, onions, blackeyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, pimento


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mini-crawfish pies

Mini-Crawfish Pies

Made with flour, yellow onion, celery, carrots, scallions, green bell pepper, shallots, crawfish tails, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 quick guacamole-spinach dip

Quick Guacamole-Spinach Dip

Made with tomato, dry guacamole dip mix, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for mexican sushi bites

Mexican Sushi Bites

Made with yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, salt, avocado, lime juice, flour tortillas, baby spinach


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fried chicken balls

Fried Chicken Balls

Made with lemon, oil, flour, salt and pepper, chicken breasts, white bread, milk, egg, turmeric

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 clams casino dip with bacon

Clams Casino Dip With Bacon

Made with bacon, clams, white clam sauce, butter, onion, cracker crumbs, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade stove top granola

Homemade Stove Top Granola

Made with salt, coconut, dried fruit, water, rolled oats or kamut or rye flakes, nuts, wheat germ, ground flaxseed or pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butter rum cashews

Butter Rum Cashews

Made with butter, sugar, rum, cashews

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for polenta hors d'oeuvres with sausage & basil

Polenta Hors D'Oeuvres With Sausage & Basil

Made with salt, yellow polenta, red onion, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage links, tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian eggplant spread

Italian Eggplant Spread

Made with crushed red pepper, cumin, fresh oregano, eggplants, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for margarita salsa

Margarita Salsa

Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries


Time:   over 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 gourmet seafood cocktail sauce

Gourmet Seafood Cocktail Sauce

Made with canned tomato puree, celery seed, chili sauce, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


recipe for white cheddar and jalapeno spread

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

recipe for salty senorita's fundido dip

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

recipe for cheese-bacon finger sandwiches

Cheese-Bacon Finger Sandwiches

Made with black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bread, sharp Cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, almonds, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun salmon spread

Cajun Salmon Spread

Made with salmon, Cajun spice, tofu, lemon juice, roasted red pepper, dill, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pulled pork quesadillas

Pulled Pork Quesadillas

Made with flour tortillas, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, pork shanks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese sausage puffs

Cream Cheese Sausage Puffs

Made with water, egg, pork sausage, mushrooms, green onions, cream cheese, salt and black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for antipasto bread

Antipasto Bread

Made with olive oil, frozen bread dough, green bell pepper, salami, provolone cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy spinach dip boat

Creamy Spinach Dip Boat

Made with cream cheese, egg bread loaf, light sour cream, black pepper, margarine-butter blend, garlic, onion, frozen spinach

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pickled onions and jalapenos

Pickled Onions And Jalapenos

Made with salt, lime juice, red onion, jalapeno peppers, rice vinegar, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for avocado bacon dip

Avocado Bacon Dip

Made with salt and pepper, lime juice, avocado, sour cream, bacon, green onion, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for potato crostini with smoked salmon

Potato Crostini With Smoked Salmon

Made with white horseradish, potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked shrimp dip

Baked Shrimp Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salad shrimp, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oyster rockefeller dip

Oyster Rockefeller Dip

Made with anchovy paste, lemon juice, parsley, frozen chopped spinach, oysters, green onions, celery, margarine, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini steak tacos with spicy pico de gallo

Mini Steak Tacos With Spicy Pico De Gallo

Made with flour tortillas, Mexican cheese blend, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sensational scallop hors d'oeuvres

Sensational Scallop Hors D'Oeuvres

Made with salt and pepper, scallops, olive oil, onion, vinegar, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spaghetti dip

Spaghetti Dip

Made with green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce mix, cottage cheese, milk, lemon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatballs in a zesty champagne sauce

Meatballs In A Zesty Champagne Sauce

Made with champagne or port wine, grape jelly, ground beef, butter, salt, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scandia's chilled lobster cocktail with vodka sauce

Scandia's Chilled Lobster Cocktail With Vodka Sauce

Made with chives, Old Bay seasoning, English cucumber, frozen lobster tails, dried dill weed, caraway seeds, vodka, prepared cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for reuben casserole dip

Reuben Casserole Dip

Made with Swiss cheese, corned beef, Thousand Island salad dressing, sauerkraut

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked chili cream cheese dip

Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip

Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sonora cafe guacamole

Sonora Cafe Guacamole

Made with garlic, dried Mexican oregano, avocados, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for firefly's shrimp and scallop potstickers

Firefly's Shrimp And Scallop Potstickers

Made with bamboo shoots, salt, white pepper, ice cube, egg white, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini-portobello burgers

Mini-Portobello Burgers

Made with Swiss cheese, sesame seeds, sesame oil, portobello mushrooms, Italian eggplants, yellow squash, zucchinis, sea salt, mini Brioche buns or dinner rolls

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for squash relish

Squash Relish

Made with prepared mustard, yellow and zucchini squash, onions, green bell peppers, pimento peppers, salt, cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crab meat pie

Crab Meat Pie

Made with fried onions, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for best candied butter pecans

Best Candied Butter Pecans

Made with salt, pecans, butter, egg whites, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chorizo quesadillas

Chorizo Quesadillas

Made with salt, cilantro, white onion, jalapeno, flour tortillas, Monterey pepper Jack or smoked cheddar, chorizo or andouille sausage, scallions, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baltimore's best hot crab dip

Baltimore's Best Hot Crab Dip

Made with sour cream, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, white bread, backfin crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 end of the garden relish

End Of The Garden Relish

Made with onions, green tomatoes, salt, water, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, celery, turmeric, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheddar pretzel dip

Cheddar Pretzel Dip

Made with yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, Cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, cream cheese, butter


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 cheese and shrimp strudel

Cheese And Shrimp Strudel

Made with egg, puff pastry, Swiss cheese, sour cream, green onion, shrimp

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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