These delicious dumplings can be served as a snack or a meal. They can even be frozen, so go ahead and make a big batch!
Method: 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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Chiao Tzu (Traditional Chinese Dumplings)
Pickled Red Beet Eggs
Made with vinegar, sugar, beets, onion, hard cooked eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Bubba Gump's Coconut Fried Shrimp
As Bubba once said,"shrimp is the fruit of the sea." Do him proud with this copycat coconut shrimp from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The secret to the...
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese And Bacon Hors D'Oeuvre
A mixture of cream cheese and green onions is tucked inside crescent roll dough. The entire roll is wrapped in a slice of bacon and baked until done.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Quiche Filled Stuffed Mushrooms
Large mushroom caps are filled with a lush bacon and swiss quiche filling. A great recipe for brunch or cocktail party.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Pulled Chicken And Slaw Sliders
Get ready for a flavor-packed meal with these pulled chicken and slaw sliders. Tangy barbecue chicken pairs perfectly with a creamy, crunchy slaw, all tucked into a soft...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Prize Winning Zucchini Relish
Made with black pepper, celery seed, turmeric, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, green chiles, canning salt, sugar, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Don Pablo's Salsa Fresca
An easy salsa recipe that tastes like the salsa fresca from Don Pablo's restaurants
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets
Buttermilk is a key ingredient in this recipe for baked chicken nuggets. It gives it a slight tang and helps to keep the chicken moist.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Homemade Chex Mix
There's nothing quite like a big bowl of homemade Chex mix. It's the perfect snack for any occasion, whether you're watching a movie or hosting a party.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Seafood Cocktail Sauce
This spicy sauce is perfect for dipping or topping boiled shrimp, steamed crab, and other seafood.
Time: 1-2 hours
Bread Dipping Olive Oil
Infusing the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and rosemary in olive oil makes an upgraded bread dip you'll get addicted to immediately, in the best way possible.
Time: 1-2 hours
Olive Garden Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Italian Sausage
Made with garlic, milk, eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas-Style Picante Sauce
Texas-style cooking is all about big, bold flavors and this picante sauce recipe fits that description. If you want it to be more salsa-like, don't puree the jalapenos, just...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Delicious party food! Pork sausage is browned then combined with cream cheese and Parmesan cheese and stuffed into jalapeno pepper halves then baked.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven Fried Onion Rings
These oven-baked, buttermilk-battered onion rings deliver that craveable, crispy exterior without all the oil and calories.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Bean And Shoepeg Corn Salsa
Spice up your snack time with this black bean and shoepeg corn salsa. It's a zesty, fresh, and slightly rebellious take on your salsa expectations.
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Macaroni Grill's Shrimp & Artichoke Dip
Made with cayenne pepper, half and half, clam juice, white wine, butter, shallot, flour, spinach, canned artichoke hearts, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster Bites
Flaky crescent roll dough is topped with cooked lobster that is basted in sherry and butter.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Batter Fried Zucchini
Slices of zucchini are dipped in a secret batter (ok, it's pancake batter) and deep fried until golden brown. Serve with a marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Eggs With Jalapenos, Habaneros And Tabasco
Ever thought eggs could be exciting? With a little vinegar and a splash of heat, we're about to change that with these smoky, zesty pickled eggs.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sri Lankan Sates
Made with vegetable oil, onion, ginger, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Disappearing Snack Mix
This snack mix has just the right balance of salty (peanuts, sesame sticks, cashews) and sweet (chocolate chips, yogurt covered raisins, dried cranberries) that makes it so...
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Pork Dumplings with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
You'll love these dumplings made with ground pork, soy sauce, oyster sauce, napa cabbage, and scallions and served with a soy sauce based dipping...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Breakfast Deviled Eggs
Tired of plain old eggs for breakfast? Try these bacon-and-eggs deviled eggs for a change. They are also a huge hit at parties.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Deep-Fried Cheese Curds
Deep-fried cheese curds are a hallmark food at midwest state fairs. Cheese curds can be found in the cheese or deli section at larger grocery stores.
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Tulips
Made with celery, peanuts, lemon juice, onion, mayonnaise, butter, black pepper, Bisquick, milk
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Planter's Trail Mix
This copycat planter's trail mix features a fun mix of textures and tastes, combining various nuts with the sweetness of chocolate and dried fruit.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Carlos Murphy's Sweet Onion Salsa
Ready to shake up your appetizer lineup? This copycat sweet onion salsa is not just for chips; it can transform anything from tacos to grilled meats.
Time: 2-5 hours
Slippery Jim's Pickled Cucumbers
You know a perfect pickle when you crunch it. Sugar, mustard seed, and cider vinegar help turn a cool cucumber into something with a little more bite.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Yellow Curry Marinated Chicken Satay and Spicy Peanut Sauce
Grilled chicken strips, marinated in a homemade yellow curry paste and zesty peanut butter mixture, served with a flavorful spicy peanut...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Beer-Battered Chicken Strips
Boneless strips of chicken are coated in a light beer batter then deep fried in oil until crispy and golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Swiss Almonds
Crystallized almonds are coated in your choice of semisweet, bittersweet, or milk chocolate and then tossed in spiced powdered sugar.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Applebee's Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo is an absolute must for Mexican night. Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro is how Applebee's does it. Great on tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, you name it.
Time: over 5 hours
Extra Zesty Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Whip up a big batch of this zesty tabasco-laced honey mustard and throw it in the fridge so it's ready whenever you've got chicken, grilled shrimp, or roasted...
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian-Style Crab Cakes
These crab cakes use panko bread crumbs which give them a lighter texture than other crab cakes. Serve with tartar or cocktail sauce, or some wasabi mayo!
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spinach Vegetable Dip
A simplified version of spinach dip. Add your own favorite seasonings to change up the flavors.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Oysters Wrapped in Bacon
Also known as "Angels on Horseback", this is a popular (and easy) party appetizer. You can use freshly shelled or jarred oysters.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mini Quiche Wedding Appetizers
These miniature quiches are perfect for wedding receptions, baby showers, or any party where you want some easy but elegant finger food.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Nachos Nuevos
Made with jalapeno slices, sour cream, lettuce, Mexican-seasoned beef, tortilla chips, black beans, queso cheese sauce, tomatoes
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese And Garlic Bread For A Crowd
Ooey gooey mozzarella melts on top of Italian bread spread with garlic, butter, and parsley. This recipe serves 50 soon-to-be very happy people.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cadillac Ranch Dip
If you're looking for a tasty, creamy dip to serve at your next party, look no further. This homemade ranch dip is easy to prepare and can be served with any of your favorite finger...
Time: over 5 hours
Quesadillas with Orange Chicken
The spicy, orange chicken filling gives these quesadillas a fresh flavor. You can use Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Smoked Salmon Mousse: for when you want to spread a little fancy on your crackers without spending a sea of time in the kitchen.
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Quesadillas
The quesadilla is truly a jack of all trades, a Tex-Mex master of versatility. This version, packed with cumin-spiced chicken and fresh cilantro, is a delicious way to use leftover...
Method: sandwich maker, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
Pinwheel appetizers made with sour cream, cream cheese, green chiles, black olives, Cheddar cheese, green onions, and seasonings all rolled up in flour tortillas.
Time: 2-5 hours
Rhode Island Clam Cakes
Crab cakes seem to get all the hype; give these clam cakes a shot instead. A crucial complement to clam chowder.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Seven Layer Taco Dip
Refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, and chopped veggies are topped with cheese and black olives to make a dip you can't stop eating.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Arizona Republic Fried Onion Rings
These crunchy onion rings from Arizona Republic can be either baked or fried.
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and monterey jack cheese mixture and wrapped in bacon before grilling.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).