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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 slow cooker sweet and sour cocktail meatballs

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Cocktail Meatballs

Made with cocktail sauce, precooked frozen meatballs, grape jelly

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 spiced ritz crackers

Spiced Ritz Crackers

Made with vegetable oil, Ritz crackers, dry Ranch salad dressing mix, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for roasted eggplant dip with miso

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

recipe for homemade cocktail onions

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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recipe for white cheddar, apple and bacon cheesecake

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

recipe for spinach almond dip

Spinach Almond Dip

Made with crackers, toasted almonds, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, dry onion soup mix


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for charlie's steak house cheese spread

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


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

recipe for blue cheese-onion steak bites

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

recipe for crispy chicken dumplings

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


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 roasted garlic and pesto hummus

Roasted Garlic And Pesto Hummus

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, pesto, chickpeas, garlic


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sugared jalapenos on cream cheese

Sugared Jalapenos On Cream Cheese

Made with tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos, sugar, lime rind, cream cheese


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken strips in garlic and butter sauce

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

recipe for kahlua white chocolate fondue

Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue

Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kix corn chip snack

Kix Corn Chip Snack

Made with corn chips, Kix cereal, Parmesan cheese, margarine or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken parmesan sliders

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

recipe for baked lobster dip

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

recipe for steakhouse bruschetta

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


recipe for spinach and artichoke dip with bowtie pasta chips

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

recipe for salmon and bean quesadillas

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

recipe for rustic antipasto platter

Rustic Antipasto Platter

Made with baguette, kalamata olives, Mortadella, mild Genoa salami, prosciutto, antipasto dip, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pseftokeftedes santorini (greek spinach balls)

Pseftokeftedes Santorini (Greek Spinach Balls)

Made with plum tomatoes, spinach, scallions, garlic, parsley, oregano, cinnamon, fresh mint, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecue pecans

Barbecue Pecans

Made with honey, vinegar, pecans, butter, seasoned salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled garlic baguettes

Grilled Garlic Baguettes

Made with French baguette, salt, black pepper, garlic, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
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 deep fried shrimp balls

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

recipe for fried bow tie pasta chips

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


recipe for grits cakes with shrimp jalapeno jelly

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

recipe for asparagus, thyme and parmesan puffs

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

recipe for shrimp taco dip

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


recipe for cream cheese christmas wreath

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

recipe for slow cooker chicken enchilada dip

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

recipe for exotic lobster appetizer

Exotic Lobster Appetizer

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dean martin's caviar potato appetizers

Dean Martin's Caviar Potato Appetizers

Made with caviar, baking potatoes, sour cream, onion salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deli meat antipasto platter

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

recipe for mini rice quiches

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


recipe for dim sum (steamed chinese appetizers)

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

recipe for pickled celery

Pickled Celery

Made with turmeric, dry mustard, salt, sugar, water, cider vinegar, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for salmon risotto cakes

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


recipe for spicy asian-style ginger hummus

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

recipe for copycat red lobster's shrimp nachos

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




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