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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 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 mexican black bean dip

Mexican Black Bean Dip

Made with tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, sour cream, refried black beans, salsa, Mexican blend cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for carne asada sliders with spicy, pickled carrots and zucchini

Carne Asada Sliders with Spicy, Pickled Carrots and Zucchini

Made with salt, sugar, vinegar, water, zucchini, garlic, jalapeno pepper, skirt steak, cumin, garlic powder

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hungarian tudish lapein cheese cake

Hungarian Tudish Lapein Cheese Cake

Made with butter, EggBeaters, sour cream, egg whites, egg yolks, cottage cheese, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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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 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 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 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 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 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 salmon pillows with basil cream sauce

Salmon Pillows With Basil Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, half and half, heavy whipping cream, Romano cheese, smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 quick guacamole-spinach dip

Quick Guacamole-Spinach Dip

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


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 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 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 kahlua caramel popcorn

Kahlua Caramel Popcorn

Made with candied cherries, cashews, popped popcorn, sugar, Kahlua, cider vinegar, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 mexican cream cheese dip

Mexican Cream Cheese Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, refried beans, no-bean chili, Mexican blend shredded cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 firecracker snacks

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

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 slow cooker chicken enchilada dip

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

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 cranberry-mango salsa

Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey


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

recipe for curried almonds

Curried Almonds

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sugared almonds

Sugared Almonds

Made with egg whites, almonds, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for taramasalata

Taramasalata

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wasabi dill dip

Wasabi Dill Dip

Made with fresh dill, wasabi horseradish mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, green onion


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for elegant wrapped shrimp

Elegant Wrapped Shrimp

Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ajil-e moshkel gosha

Ajil-e Moshkel Gosha

Made with roasted chickpeas, raw almonds, pistachio nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, raisins, dried apricots, dried peaches


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for egg and watercress finger sandwiches

Egg And Watercress Finger Sandwiches

Made with fresh watercress, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, honey Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper, butter, whole wheat bread


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baking mix cheese straws

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


recipe for swiss scallops

Swiss Scallops

Made with bread rounds or melba toast, mayonnaise, butter, bay scallops, lemon zest, dill, garlic, Swiss or Gruyere cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bacon dip mix

Bacon Dip Mix

Made with garlic, bacon bits, beef bouillon granules, dried minced onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for potato samosa

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


recipe for hickory bacon cheese pop corn

Hickory Bacon Cheese Pop Corn

Made with bacon bits, popcorn, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, hickory-smoked salt, Parmesan or American cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado-tequila salsa

Avocado-Tequila Salsa

Made with salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, tequila


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for toasted buttered pecans

Toasted Buttered Pecans

Made with pecan halves, seasoned salt, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for benedictine spread

Benedictine Spread

Made with green food coloring, cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai crab salad phyllo cups

Thai Crab Salad Phyllo Cups

Made with vegetable oil, lime or lemon juice, sugar, fish or soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce, crabmeat, english cucumber, red bell pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alichela (anchovy dip)

Alichela (Anchovy Dip)

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, anchovies, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, black olives, oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado surprise dip

Avocado Surprise Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, Dry roasted almonds, slivered or sliced, red onion, small red ripe tomato, diced, black pepper, salt, sour cream, packed Krrrrisp Kraut...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet 'n' spicy fried pickles

Sweet 'n' Spicy Fried Pickles

Made with hot sauce, milk, vegetable oil, self rising cornmeal mix, flour, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, egg

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southwest cheesecake

Southwest Cheesecake

Made with green onion, bell pepper, sour cream, tortilla chips, butter or margarine, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, eggs, Colby/Montery Jack cheese, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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