Appetizers and Snacks

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

These aren't your grandma's oyster crackers. They're seasoned, they're sassy, and they're ready to crash your bland snack party.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Need a last minute party recipe? Try this two-ingredient dip. Just mix, chill, and serve.


Time:   1-2 hours

If you've never been up to New England to experience true crab cakes, add it to the bucket list. Until then, this recipe for crispy, Maryland-style cakes should tide you over.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make-ahead party skewers made with cheese tortellini, salami, and stuffed olives, all marinated in Italian salad dressing before serving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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A simplified version of spinach dip. Add your own favorite seasonings to change up the flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with garlic, milk, eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This cheesy turkey bacon spread is amazing on crackers. You can also form it into a cheeseball and roll it in fresh chives.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Beef samosas are the perfect party food - they're bite-sized, packed with flavor, and always a hit with guests. This version uses phyllo dough for the crust instead of making it from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A different blend of crunchy ingredients that will keep your party-goers snack-happy.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Serve this pesto-like dip with sliced Italian or French bread.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Recreate the magic of Disney's Fiesta Fun Center with this nacho cheese dip recipe. Experience the creamy, savory blend of cheeses and seasonings...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These Italian-style cheesy stuffed mushrooms are a delicious and easy to make appetizer that is perfect for any gathering.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black beans, corn, red bell pepper, purple onion, and the special secret ingredient: toasted cumin seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Let homemade pickles become your new project (and new addiction). Great for gifts or impressing your neighbors at the next cookout.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These chicken and shrimp filled dumplings with a zesty dipping sauce are perfect for an appetizer or entree.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Take your favorite potato chips and dip them in melted chocolate. The combination of salty and sweet is addicting!

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

This flavorful baked clams appetizer is always a party pleaser.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Old Bay and Dijon mustard add a New England kick that's right on point with these crab cakes, but what else would you expect from a Red Lobster copycat?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

It's not just bacon, it's chicken-fried bacon! Serve with a dipping sauce like ketchup, gravy, or ranch dressing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A jar of giardiniera makes a centerpiece, condiment, and gift all in one. Vinegar-packed veggies and hot peppers make an awesome sweet and spicy topping for sausages and hot...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Elegant and delicious, shrimp cocktail is a popular dish that can be served as an appetizer or even as the main course.


Time:   over 5 hours

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

Red cabbage relish, bursting with color, is a great way to add a sweet crunch to all manner of meals. Use it to top brats, throw it on tacos. And if you want to add some heat to it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

These roasted wasabi chickpeas are a delicious and easy snack that is perfect for entertaining. The chickpeas are oven-roasted until crispy, then tossed with a...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with radishes, salt, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

If you're worried that crab cakes that aren't cooked in a mountain of butter don't hold up, have no fear. Fat-free mayo and yogurt save the day, and all the classic herbs and spices...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Tender meatballs made from a combination of pork and beef and served in a traditional-style sauce.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

These crab cakes have a great balance of ingredients which yield tender cakes that hold their shape without being dry.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Stuffed mushrooms are your ticket to gourmet appetizers on easy mode. A mixture of tangy blue cheese and rich cream cheese is the key to these addicting, bite-sized pieces...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

It's got hot and spicy in the name, so don't be surprised when it's got a kick and a half. Chex, nuts, and cheese crackers make a perfect by-the-handful party...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Out with ordinary onion rings. Dijon and beer make a bangin' batter for these babies, and the extra beer goes perfectly with all that fried goodness.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Nachos are always a hit. These beefy and cheesy nachos can be topped with your favorite add-ons such as jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The honey mustard sauce served at Houston's has just the right balance of tart and sweet. Try this creamy copycat version at home.


Time:   2-5 hours

Mini mac and cheese bites are the perfect bite-sized snack or appetizer. These little morsels are packed with cheesy flavor and will be devoured in no time.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a classic version of chopped liver that is easy to make and it can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Serve it with crackers or slices of cocktail rye bread.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Crab cocktail sauce has a different "tang" than your usual shrimp cocktail sauce to complement the flavor of the crab. Feel free to up the horseradish if you like extra...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This cheese dip is creamy, gooey, and delicious, with subtle chile heat. A must-have at any party, this cheesy dip is quick and simple to make.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Also known as Lutheran sushi, this savory pickle, cream cheese, and ham roll-up is great for snacking and entertaining, while being easy to prepare too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

These onion squares are somewhere between a pizza and a quiche, but they're tasty however you slice them. The flavor of caramelized onions goes well with pretty much anything.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

A simple appetizer made with bacon, shrimp, and teriyaki sauce.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Skip overpriced restaurant tuna tartare and make it at home. Tuna, avocado, and jalapeno, flavored with a kick of wasabi and served on wonton crisps makes an absolutely killer appetizer.


Time:   1-2 hours

These dumplings (gyoza) are made with ground pork, chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, carrot, cilantro, ginger, green onion, and lots of seasonings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

There's only four grams of fat per serving in these delicious low fat potstickers. They are made with ground chicken or turkey instead of the usual ground pork.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These tasty deviled eggs are made by mixing hard-boiled egg yolks with mayonnaise, spices, and a variety of other ingredients that add lots of flavor and texture.


Time:   under 30 minutes

These glazed meatballs will be a hit at your next cocktail party. A cup of bourbon for the barbecue glaze already has you breaking out the good stuff, so why not...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Pickled asparagus is a great way to enjoy this vegetable during the off months. The pickling process helps retain the flavor and nutrients of the asparagus, while also adding a bit of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Pickled eggs are yummy, and their color is out of this world. Thanks to some sliced beets in the pickling liquid, these eggs are show-stoppingly stunning.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours