Made with frozen whipped topping, cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, vanilla yogurt
Time: under 30 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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Fluffy Peanut Butter Dip
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
Curry Vegetable Dip
Made with curry powder, mayonnaise, garlic salt, onion, prepared horseradish, white vinegar
Time: over 5 hours
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Crispy Cheese Wafers
Made with cayenne pepper, crisped rice cereal, flour, sharp cheddar cheese, butter
Method: oven
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
Jamaican Jerk Pecans
Made with pecan halves, sugar, Jamaican jerk seasoning, pumpkin pie spice, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Exotic Lobster Appetizer
Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, pimentos, butter, caviar, anchovy fillets
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Yogurt Salsa
Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt
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
Super Bowl Salsa
Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers
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
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
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
Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip
Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese
Method: 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
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
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
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.
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