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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 corn salsa with cumin

Corn Salsa with Cumin

Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramel apple popcorn balls

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

recipe for caramel pretzels

Caramel Pretzels

Made with baking soda, pretzels, margarine, brown sugar, salt, dark corn syrup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli cheese bites

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

recipe for cranberry turkey mini sliders

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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recipe for yaprakes (stuffed grape leaves)

Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pastry wrapped pineapple cream cheese

Pastry Wrapped Pineapple Cream Cheese

Made with apples, crackers, egg yolk, flour, butter, crushed pineapple, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 antipasto platter with prosciutto di parma and fruit

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


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 miniature monte cristos

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

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 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 spinach almond dip

Spinach Almond Dip

Made with crackers, toasted almonds, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, dry onion soup mix


Time:   2-5 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 barbecue pecans

Barbecue Pecans

Made with honey, vinegar, pecans, butter, seasoned salt

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 deep fried camembert with raspberry sauce

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

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 bloody mary bites

Bloody Mary Bites

Made with kosher salt, cherry tomatoes, vodka

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 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 teriyaki venison appetizer

Teriyaki Venison Appetizer

Made with party bread, venison, consomme or beef broth, teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

recipe for yogurt salsa

Yogurt Salsa

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


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 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 chocolate chip cheesecake dip

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

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 jalapeno cabbage salsa

Jalapeno Cabbage Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buffalo chicken fingers

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for homemade dill pickles

Homemade Dill Pickles

Made with pickling cucumbers, vinegar, water, salt, jalapeno peppers, dillweed, garlic, green tomatoes, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheese borek

Cheese Borek

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, phyllo dough, feta cheese, olive oil, parsley, egg yolks

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 super bowl salsa

Super Bowl Salsa

Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers


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 parsnip & smoked salmon canapes

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

recipe for autumn fruit dip

Autumn Fruit Dip

Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, cream cheese, sour cream, frozen whipped topping, brown sugar, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chunky tuna salsa

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

recipe for benedictine spread

Benedictine Spread

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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