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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 fluffy peanut butter dip

Fluffy Peanut Butter Dip

Made with frozen whipped topping, cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, vanilla yogurt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wild rice pancake appetizers

Wild Rice Pancake Appetizers

Made with onion, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, wild rice, butter, red pepper jelly

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curry vegetable dip

Curry Vegetable Dip

Made with curry powder, mayonnaise, garlic salt, onion, prepared horseradish, white vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot and spicy oysters

Hot And Spicy Oysters

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, oysters on the half shell, non-stick cooking spray, green onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna tartare with cucumber garnish

Tuna Tartare With Cucumber Garnish

Made with salt, shallot, garlic, black pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cucumber, vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for make ahead gazpacho dip

Make Ahead Gazpacho Dip

Made with garlic salt, salt, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, salad oil, diced green chilies, ripe olives, garlic


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cold creamy crab dip

Cold Creamy Crab Dip

Made with crackers, almonds, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, hot sauce, paprika, ranch dressing mix, salt and freshly ground black pepper


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini-biscuit turkey sandwiches

Mini-Biscuit Turkey Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, creamy salsa dip, self-rising flour, sugar, salt, butter or margarine, Monterey jack cheese, half-and-half or whipping cream, deli smoked turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheddar spinach appetizer squares

Cheddar Spinach Appetizer Squares

Made with nutmeg, black pepper, salt, eggs, refrigerated crescent rolls, cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, half-and-half or milk, frozen chopped...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chilled aromatic shrimp with cilantro-ginger-lime cream

Chilled Aromatic Shrimp With Cilantro-Ginger-Lime Cream

Made with fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, sugar, salt, lime juice, vegetable oil, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sausage-bean dip casserole

Sausage-Bean Dip Casserole

Made with Cheddar or taco cheese, Italian sausage, refried beans, picante sauce, hot green salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

recipe for spinach-leek dip in a round crusty bread

Spinach-Leek Dip In A Round Crusty Bread

Made with round crusty bread, leek soup mix, fresh spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, green onions


Time:   2-5 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 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 chocolate and caramel drizzled snack mix

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

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 exotic lobster appetizer

Exotic Lobster Appetizer

Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, pimentos, butter, caviar, anchovy fillets


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 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 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 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 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 smoked salmon filo shells with cold dill sauce

Smoked Salmon Filo Shells With Cold Dill Sauce

Made with green pepper, shallot, white pepper, garlic, Liquid Smoke, frozen filo dessert shells, sour cream, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tuna mousse terrine with olives

Tuna Mousse Terrine With Olives

Made with sugar, white pepper, paprika, green olives, unflavored gelatin, tuna, mayonnaise, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for toasted spiced walnuts

Toasted Spiced Walnuts

Made with walnut oil, walnuts, maple syrup, garlic powder, sea salt, cumin, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chilean chili con queso dip

Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for appetizer ham balls

Appetizer Ham Balls

Made with dry mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, ground ham, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, tomato soup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caribbean coconut shrimp  with mango sauce

Caribbean Coconut Shrimp With Mango Sauce

Made with orange juice, Dijon mustard, mango marmalade, shrimp, flour, white wine, salt, black pepper, coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candied pumpkin spice pecans

Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans

Made with pecan, butter, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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