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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 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 pink elephant popcorn

Pink Elephant Popcorn

Made with popcorn, butter, miniature marshmallows, strawberry gelatin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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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 phyllo sausage and cheese triangles

Phyllo Sausage And Cheese Triangles

Made with spaghetti sauce, margarine or butter, bulk hot Italian or pork sausage, onion, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, frozen phyllo dough

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for phyllo sausage cups

Phyllo Sausage Cups

Made with miniature phyllo cups, hot sausage, cream cheese, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 slow cooker cajun riblets

Slow Cooker Cajun Riblets

Made with fresh parsley, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, pork loin back ribs, Cajun seasoning, chili sauce, onion, serrano pepper, tapioca, lemon peel

Method:   crock pot
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

recipe for smoked tuna dip

Smoked Tuna Dip

Made with liquid smoke, horseradish, salt, tuna, cream cheese, onion, lemon juice, sour cream


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for onion, black olive, and caper relish for fish

Onion, Black Olive, And Caper Relish For Fish

Made with salt and ground black pepper, fresh parsley, fresh marjoram or oregano, olive oil, onions, garlic, black olives, capers, anchovy fillets...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for provolone and pesto layered cheese torte

Provolone And Pesto Layered Cheese Torte

Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fondue with gouda cheese

Fondue With Gouda Cheese

Made with pepper, bread, kirsch, Gouda cheese, butter, flour, milk, garlic, nutmeg, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pumpkin pate

Pumpkin Pate

Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pressure cooker chinese beef-rice baby meatballs

Pressure Cooker Chinese Beef-Rice Baby Meatballs

Made with chopped or ground beef, scallions, fresh ginger root, ground ginger, eggs, water chestnuts, sugar, soy sauce, dry sherry

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker italian cheese dip

Slow Cooker Italian Cheese Dip

Made with dried basil, ground anise, garlic powder, hot or sweet Italian sausage, process cheese product, chunky salsa, ground fennel

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


recipe for slow cooker chex party mix

Slow Cooker Chex Party Mix

Made with seasoned salt, garlic powder, mixed nuts, pretzels, bagel chips, corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, margarine or butter, Wheat Chex cereal, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 cranberry feta pinwheels

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Made with flour tortillas, whipped cream cheese, feta cheese, green onions, dried cranberries


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cold salmon mousse with cucumber sauce

Cold Salmon Mousse With Cucumber Sauce

Made with lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, cayenne pepper, unflavored gelatin, water, heavy cream, sour cream, cucumber


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for layered bruschetta dip

Layered Bruschetta Dip

Made with Wheat Thins, cream cheese, garlic, tomatoes, green onions, cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shake 'n' bake popcorn

Shake 'n' Bake Popcorn

Made with salt, margarine, popcorn, Shake 'n' Bake for chicken or pork

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tangy garlic dill pickle relish

Tangy Garlic Dill Pickle Relish

Made with turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed, dill seed, pickling cucumbers, Vidalia or sweet type onions, pickling salt, white distilled vinegar, sugar, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for best football dip ever

Best Football Dip Ever

Made with processed cheese, ground beef, cream cheese, salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour kielbasa sausage

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Kielbasa Sausage

Made with kielbasa sausage, hot pepper sauce, onions, butter, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce

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


recipe for olive pimento cheese spread

Olive Pimento Cheese Spread

Made with olive juice, pimientos, stuffed olives, dry mustard, cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked bacon-wrapped chicken lollipops

Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Lollipops

Made with chicken drumettes, bacon, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   smoker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for artichoke and shrimp-filled phyllo cups

Artichoke And Shrimp-Filled Phyllo Cups

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, marinated artichoke hearts, shrimp, cream cheese, phyllo

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shoepeg corn dip

Shoepeg Corn Dip

Made with parsley, onion, corn, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chunky caramel popcorn

Chunky Caramel Popcorn

Made with dark chocolate chips, popcorn, cashews, pecan, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for all-american bbq sliders

All-American BBQ Sliders

Made with brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, ground chuck, ground sirloin, salt, pepper, red onion, cheddar cheese

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


recipe for bacon and cheese pinwheels

Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon-wrapped oyster stuffing balls

Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls

Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water

Method:   oven
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 chilled asparagus with mustard sauce dip

Chilled Asparagus With Mustard Sauce Dip

Made with pepper, green onions, spicy mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, asparagus

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blt chicken sliders

BLT Chicken Sliders

Made with chili powder, paprika, bacon, maple syrup, black pepper, chicken, shallots, fresh basil, salt, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dan aykroyd's spiced up guacamole

Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole

Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados


Time:   2-5 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 italian-herb party mix

Italian-Herb Party Mix

Made with nuts, butter, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for italian olive salad

Italian Olive Salad

Made with salt and freshly ground pepper, hot red pepper flakes, pimiento-stuffed green olives, garlic, celery, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, dried oregano


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon mini potatoes

Bacon Mini Potatoes

Made with small new potatoes, Dijon mustard, bacon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoky cream cheese spread

Smoky Cream Cheese Spread

Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican pepperjack cheese corn dip

Mexican Pepperjack Cheese Corn Dip

Made with pepperjack cheese, Mexican corn, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlic-cilantro bread

Garlic-Cilantro Bread

Made with black pepper, fresh cilantro, French bread, butter, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for marinated artichoke appetizers

Marinated Artichoke Appetizers

This is a great party recipe because it can be prepared in advance and it's easy to pick up and eat. Use decorative party picks instead of toothpicks for a festive touch.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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