Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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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Classic Slow Cooker Reuben Dip
Italian-Style Stuffed Mushrooms
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
Seafood-Stuffed Italian Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are hard to say no to but seafood stuffed mushrooms with Cajun seasoning and parmesan take them absolutely over the top.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Layered Derby Day Dip
Made with bacon, turkey breast, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, instant chicken bouillon, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
Curried Crab Dip
Made with crabmeat, cream cheese, madras curry powder, mayonnaise, coconut milk, green onions or chives, red bell pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
The tasty flavors of jalapeno poppers turned into a dip. Cream cheese is mixed with mayo, green chiles, jalapenos, and a combination of Mexican and mozzarella cheeses.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Seasoned Deep Fried Cheddar Cheese
Picture this: crispy, golden-brown cheese bites that ooze deliciousness with each bite. These seasoned deep-fried cheddar cheese cubes are the perfect blend of crisp...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Wine Bar Nut Mix
Perfect for munching while having cocktails. Goes great with wine, beer, and mixed drinks.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Candied Pecans
Pecan halves are coated in a mixture of sugar, salt, and cinnamon, then baked until crispy. Enjoy them as is, or use them to top salads, yogurt, or oatmeal.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Simple Canned Salmon Pate
Canned salmon pate is often overlooked as a culinary delight, but those in the know appreciate its subtle flavor and versatility. Perfect for spreading on crackers or toast...
Time: 2-5 hours
Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms
Want some deliciously herby stuffed mushrooms? Of course you do! Just stuff them with pesto, parmesan and breadcrumbs before sending them off to bake in the oven. Pesto. Er...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chex Muddy Buddies
Made with powdered sugar, Chex cereal, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, margarine, vanilla extract
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Onion-Garlic Popcorn
A popcorn treat perfect for watching movies, sports, or just snacking. Made with popped popcorn, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Cabbage Relish
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
Egg And Chicken Liver Canape
This egg and chicken liver canape is a simple and delicious way to feed a crowd. It's perfect for parties as it can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cocktail Wraps
Quick and easy appetizers made with miniature smoked cocktail hot dogs and refrigerated crescent roll dough.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Betty Tosovsky's Cheese Dip
Don't let the ingredient list fool you. The French dressing and cream cheese combo makes an addicting dip for celery and carrots.
Time: under 30 minutes
Guinness Meatballs
Made with bread crumbs, egg, onion, green bell pepper, salt, dried thyme, dried marjoram, ground beef, Bloody Mary mix
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Hummus
Made with olive oil, garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomato pesto, tahini, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Rangoon
Ahh rangoon, the pinnacle of take-out appetizer - try making the crunchy, creamy bites at home. Cream cheese and shrimp make up these tasty rangoon, or sub out the shrimp for crab if...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Refried Bean Dip
Picture this: creamy, spiced bean dip that's just begging to pair up with your favorite tortilla chips. Ready to dive into a crowd-pleaser?
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Vidalia Onion Dip
This addicting dip is made with only three ingredients: mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, and onions.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Jiaozi - Chinese Dumplings
For a work-intensive recipe like scratch-made dumplings, you'll want to make a big batch. This recipe serves 60, so whether you're serving these to a crowd or freezing them...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Best Cottage Cheese Dip
Just four ingredients for a party-ready snack. This cottage and cream cheese is easy, tasty, and surprisingly healthy for how delicious it is. Make sure you make enough!
Time: 2-5 hours
Spicy Pretzels
Miniature pretzels are coated with ranch salad dressing mix, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and vegetable oil and then baked to soak in the flavors.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Chinese Squid Balls
Poached squid with shrimp, garlic, and egg, pan-fried and simmered in chicken stock makes an exotic party food.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kalamata Olive And Garlic Bread
Made with cornmeal, Kalamata olives, garlic, all-purpose flour, sugar, active dry yeast, salt, water, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Asian Beef Hors D'oeuvres
Tiny bites of tender beef are cooked in a blend of hoisin and duck sauce. Serve with cocktail picks.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Nachos Deluxe
When it's time to take your nachos up a notch-o, these beefy deluxe nachos with refried beans, lettuce, and sour cream are the move.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Simple Crab Cakes with Spicy Mayonnaise
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
Super Nachos Supreme
Tortilla chips loaded up with the whole shebang: cheese, beans, onions, a couple creamy dollops of sour cream and guac... if anybody isn't happy with this spread, that's nacho...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork And Cheese Quesadillas
Flour tortillas are filled with ground pork, green chiles, a Mexican cheese blend, and green onions and then broiled until done.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Buffalo Wing Meatballs
Made with celery, ground chicken, ground beef, bread, eggs, blue cheese, buffalo wing sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Granola Energy Balls
This recipe is packed with oats, seeds, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a healthy boost whenever you need one. It's a spectacular snack, or is that snacktacular?
Time: 30-60 minutes
Canned Salsa
A fantastic DIY canned salsa that you'll want to have stocked up all year. Grab the freshest tomatoes in summer and simmer them down with onion, cilantro, and some fiery jalapenos.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Margarita Guacamole
Splashes of tequila and triple sec or Cointreau add an eye-opening pop to some guac, which is already zesty thanks to fresh jalapeno and cilantro.
Time: under 30 minutes
Ground Beef Puffs
Made with ground beef, onion soup mix, Cheddar cheese, buttermilk biscuits
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese Sausage Balls
These scrumptious sausage bites could not be easier. Sausage, cheese, and baking mix all kneaded together and baked - perfect for dipping in all sorts of your favorite sauces as an...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Zesty Guacamole
Guacamole with a zesty twist. This avocado dip has tomatoes, onions, fresh lime, and a pinch of cumin for extra flavor. Perfect with chips or pita.
Time: under 30 minutes
Seven-Layer Mexican Dip
This seven layer dip has all the classics. Refried beans, sour cream, guacamole... Every bite is different and delicious.
Time: under 30 minutes
Brie Kisses
These brie kisses might be better than the real thing. Creamy brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with a sizzle of hot pepper jelly is certainly a great way to express your love for...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Chocolate Fondue
Who needs a fancy fondue pot? Just fire up the crock pot. This rich chocolate fondue is perfect with cake, fruit, cookies, or other dippers (try marshmallows!)
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Crab Cocktail Sauce
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
Frickles (Fried Dill Pickles In Beer Batter)
These battered and fried pickles are perfect for parties or game day gatherings, and can be served with a dipping sauce such as ranch dressing or ketchup.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Baileys Irish Cream Fruit Dip
Make fresh fruit a festive affair with this Baileys Irish cream fruit dip. It's where sophistication meets sweetness in a bowl, no cocktail attire required!
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Veggie Pizza
The pizza crust is made from refrigerated crescent roll dough. It's topped with a sauce of cream cheese, mayo, ranch salad dressing mix and lots of veggies.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Taco Crackers
Oyster crackers are roasted with taco seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, and chili powder.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Pepperoncini
Pick a peck of pickled pepperoncini! These hot peppers are delicious on an antipasto platter or in salads.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pickled Sausage
Made with smoked beef sausage, water, salt, white vinegar, red food coloring
Time: over 5 hours
Armadillo Eggs
The ultimate in jalapeno poppers! Hot jalapenos are stuffed with cheese and wrapped in a crispy sausage coating.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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.
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.
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.