Made with cocktail sauce, precooked frozen meatballs, grape jelly
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Cocktail Meatballs
Crispy Cheese Wafers
Made with cayenne pepper, crisped rice cereal, flour, sharp cheddar cheese, butter
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Spiced Ritz Crackers
Made with vegetable oil, Ritz crackers, dry Ranch salad dressing mix, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Eggplant Dip With Miso
Made with fresh parsley, sweet onion, eggplant, white miso, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, fresh ginger, jarred roasted red peppers
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Cocktail Onions
Made with mustard seeds, celery seeds, white vinegar, sugar, salt, water, pearl onions
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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White Cheddar, Apple And Bacon Cheesecake
Made with sharp white cheddar cheese, large eggs, cream cheese, bacon, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach Almond Dip
Made with crackers, toasted almonds, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, dry onion soup mix
Time: 2-5 hours
Charlie's Steak House Cheese Spread
Made with Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cream cheese, onions, ketchup, sour cream or milk, sweet relish, salt and pepper, stuffed olives, garlic
Time: 2-5 hours
Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans
Made with pecan, butter, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites
Made with blue cheese, cream cheese, onions, butter, garlic, beef tenderloin steaks, salt, black pepper, French bread
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Crispy Chicken Dumplings
Made with chicken breasts, egg whites, rice wine or dry sherry, ginger root, scallions, salt, oil, cornstarch, Chinese white rice vinegar or cider vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate And Caramel Drizzled Snack Mix
Made with semisweet chocolate chips, Corn Chex cereal, Rice Chex cereal, caramels, butter or margarine, milk
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Garlic And Pesto Hummus
Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, pesto, chickpeas, garlic
Time: 1-2 hours
Sugared Jalapenos On Cream Cheese
Made with tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos, sugar, lime rind, cream cheese
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Strips In Garlic And Butter Sauce
Made with condensed chicken broth, parsley, boneless chicken breasts, flour, butter, salt and pepper, garlic powder, garlic
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue
Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kix Corn Chip Snack
Made with corn chips, Kix cereal, Parmesan cheese, margarine or butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Made with dried oregano, fennel seeds, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, chicken breast halves, panko bread crumbs, eggs, flour
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Lobster Dip
Everyone will be impressed with this creamy, baked lobster dip at your next party. A hint of horseradish is the secret ingredient.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Steakhouse Bruschetta
Made with fresh basil, tomatoes, dry mustard, white wine vinegar, blue cheese, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, boneless sirloin steak, olive oil, baguette bread
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach And Artichoke Dip With Bowtie Pasta Chips
Made with Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Monterey jack cheese, paprika, fresh parsley, bow tie...
Method: stovetop, oven, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Salmon And Bean Quesadillas
Made with red onion, roasted red pepper, canned, boneless salmon, chili powder, garlic powder, corn, garbanzo or black beans, lime, salt and pepper, Monterey Jack cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rustic Antipasto Platter
Made with baguette, kalamata olives, Mortadella, mild Genoa salami, prosciutto, antipasto dip, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Pseftokeftedes Santorini (Greek Spinach Balls)
Made with plum tomatoes, spinach, scallions, garlic, parsley, oregano, cinnamon, fresh mint, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barbecue Pecans
Made with honey, vinegar, pecans, butter, seasoned salt
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Garlic Baguettes
Made with French baguette, salt, black pepper, garlic, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Jamaican Jerk Pecans
Made with pecan halves, sugar, Jamaican jerk seasoning, pumpkin pie spice, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Shrimp Balls
Made with oil, egg white, egg yolk, fresh ginger, salt, water chestnuts, pork fat, raw shrimp, chicken stock, white bread
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Bow Tie Pasta Chips
Made with bow tie pasta, water, vegetable oil, flour, salt, white pepper, eggs, milk, bread crumbs
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grits Cakes With Shrimp Jalapeno Jelly
Made with cornmeal, scallions, quick grits, Cheddar cheese, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, medium shrimp, all-purpose flour
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Asparagus, Thyme And Parmesan Puffs
Made with fresh thyme, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, milk, asparagus spears
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp Taco Dip
Made with taco chips, green pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, tiny cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, seafood cocktail sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onions, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Christmas Wreath
Made with salt, herbed salt substitute, pimentos, bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, green onion, Cheddar cheese, green olives
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Exotic Lobster Appetizer
Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, pimentos, butter, caviar, anchovy fillets
Time: under 30 minutes
Dean Martin's Caviar Potato Appetizers
Made with caviar, baking potatoes, sour cream, onion salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Deli Meat Antipasto Platter
Made with green bell pepper, Italian vinaigrette salad dressing, cherry tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, Provolone cheese, leaf lettuce, roast beef, hard salami, marinated...
Time: 2-5 hours
Mini Rice Quiches
Made with salt, ground cumin, rice, Swiss cheese, eggs, real bacon bits, diced green chilies, pimentos, fresh parsley, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)
Made with eggs, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, white pepper, sesame oil, green onions, corn starch, water chestnuts, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pickled Celery
Made with turmeric, dry mustard, salt, sugar, water, cider vinegar, celery
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Salmon Risotto Cakes
Made with egg yolk, salt and freshly ground black pepper, salmon, olive oil, risotto rice, spring onions, dry white wine, vegetable or fish stock, frozen peas, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Asian-Style Ginger Hummus
Made with fresh cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, fresh ginger, cooked garbanzo beans, cashew butter or peanut butter, soy sauce, Asian chili sauce, ground cumin, vegetable...
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Red Lobster's Shrimp Nachos
Made with pickled jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, milk, cream cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, salad shrimp, water, Old Bay seasoning
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.






























































