Made with tomato paste, cayenne, canola or vegetable oil, red onion, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Refried Bean Spread
Wasabi Dill Dip
Made with fresh dill, wasabi horseradish mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, green onion
Time: 30-60 minutes
Elegant Wrapped Shrimp
Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ajil-e Moshkel Gosha
Made with roasted chickpeas, raw almonds, pistachio nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, raisins, dried apricots, dried peaches
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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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
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
Avocado-Tequila Salsa
Made with salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, tequila
Time: under 30 minutes
Toasted Buttered Pecans
Made with pecan halves, seasoned salt, butter or margarine
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exotic Lobster Appetizer
Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, pimentos, butter, caviar, anchovy fillets
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Benedictine Spread
Made with green food coloring, cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Mousse Terrine With Olives
Made with sugar, white pepper, paprika, green olives, unflavored gelatin, tuna, mayonnaise, ketchup
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Toasted Spiced Walnuts
Made with walnut oil, walnuts, maple syrup, garlic powder, sea salt, cumin, cayenne pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans
Made with pecan, butter, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Barbecue Pecans
Made with honey, vinegar, pecans, butter, seasoned salt
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Yogurt Salsa
Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Super Bowl Salsa
Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip
Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Delicious recipes for red velvet cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes.
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