Made with roasted red peppers, sliced pitted ripe olives, refrigerated pizza crust dough, garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, feta cheese with sun-dried tomatoes...
Method: oven
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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Copycat Chili's Skillet Queso
The easiest, cheesiest dip you could imagine. Ground beef, tomatoes, with chiles and Velveeta cheese make up a meaty and substantial queso that's perfect on game day with...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Chocolate and bacon come together to form the ultimate sweet and salty snack.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Bruschetta With Gorgonzola Cheese And Honey
Made with honey or maple syrup, baguette, olive oil, Gorgonzola cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
A truly indulgent treat! Tater tots are wrapped in bacon and baked until crispy. Great as an appetizer or side dish. Bet you can't eat just one!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fast and Easy French Onion Dip
Fast, easy and low in fat. This simple dip is made with non-fat sour cream, fat-free mayo, and gets its extra onion-y flavor from green onions, onion soup mix, and dried...
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Forget what you know about shrimp cocktail, because this Mexican variation just changed the game. It's halfway between spicy cocktail sauce and citrusy ceviche.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Cocktail Sauce
You'd better bet a Mexican sauce has jalapeno and lime in it. This cocktail sauce gives shrimp a south-of-the-border kick. Add the splash of tequila for the full experience.
Time: under 30 minutes
Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce
Dijon mustard gives the dipping sauce a sharpness that works beautifully with sweetness from the honey. Try with chicken fingers or salmon.
Time: under 30 minutes
Mashed Potato Fondue
This tasty twist on fondue mixes mashed potatoes with creamy cheese. Serve with a variety of dippers.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Canned Tomato-Pepper Salsa
Canning is all but a lost art these days. It's still a great strategy, though. Take advantage of ripe, in-season tomatoes and make some flavorful salsa you can enjoy all...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cranberry Delight Cream Cheese Spread
Everyone always seems to go with savory snack spreads, so this sweet cream cheese dip is an easy way to stand out from the crowd.
Time: 1-2 hours
Thick And Chunky Guacamole
Thick and chunky is the way to go with guacamole. This recipe adds a little picante sauce for a fiery touch, but you could also opt for a diced jalapeno.
Time: 2-5 hours
Chopped Liver
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
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
Cheesy Beef Nachos
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
No-Cook Fresh Tomato Salsa
This no-cook fresh tomato salsa is the perfect addition to any summer meal. It is quick and easy to make, and can be made ahead of time.
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Chili's Tortilla Crunch Chicken Fingers
These crispy, crunchy chicken fingers aren't on the menu anymore at Chili's but you can still make them at home!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Oven Spareribs
Marinated in a sherry, soy, ginger, brown sugar sauce and then oven-baked until tender and browned.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Smoked Almonds
These smoked almonds are made in the oven, but the lovely flavor might convince you to get a smoker. The recipe is great as is, or you can add a little sugar and cinnamon for a sweet...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Bacon Wrapped Teriyaki Shrimp
A simple appetizer made with bacon, shrimp, and teriyaki sauce.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
Twisty cheese straws are a nice touch for a party. They're the ultimate light munch. No matter how many of them you make, you can be sure that the only leftovers will be...
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
Brown Sugar Bacon Crisps
These crispy pieces of bacon are sweet and tangy. Great for a snack, crumbled and added to a recipe, or sprinkled on a salad.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chinese Steamed Pork Dumplings (Shiu Mai)
Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, round dumpling skins, prawns, Chinese mushrooms, ground pork, green onion, egg, salt, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Pepitas
Raw, green pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas) are underrated. This recipe roasts the seeds with cumin, chile and salt for a flavorful pepita that's great to pop as a snack or add to homemade...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Cheese Salmon Spread
A party-perfect spread made with smoked salmon, lemon juice, cream cheese, and red onion. Serve with your favorite crackers.
Time: under 30 minutes
Pizza Flavored Popcorn
Made with black pepper, popcorn, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian herb seasoning, paprika, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Nachos
Love Italian food? Try this Italian twist on nachos made with Alfredo sauce, hot Italian sausage, and mozzarella cheese. Delizioso!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Napa Kimchee
Made with kosher salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, napa cabbage, Korean pickling salt, scallions, carrot, ginger, garlic, candied ginger
Time: over 5 hours
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
Easy Freezer Sweet Pickles
If you love pickles but don't want to go through the hassle of canning them, try this easy freezer sweet pickle recipe instead. All you need are cucumbers, onions, salt...
Time: over 5 hours
Bacon Quesadillas
An easy and tasty oven-baked version of quesadillas made with flour tortillas, Colby/Monterey Jack cheese blend, bacon, and green onions.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Kimchi (Korean Cabbage Relish)
Made with ginger root, Chinese cabbage, salt, green onions, crushed red chile peppers, garlic
Time: over 5 hours
Spinach And Feta Mini-Calzones
Everyone loves a good cheesy calzone, but they're a little messy to serve as party food. Until now. Mini puff-pastry calzones make for phenomenal finger food.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Bread Dip
Serve this pesto-like dip with sliced Italian or French bread.
Time: under 30 minutes
Rosemary Roasted Cashews
A great snack or appetizer. Warm cashews are combined with melted butter, rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Swedish Meat Balls Party-Style
What's a party without the Swedish meatballs? These mini bites are subtly spiced with nutmeg and allspice to add a little intrigue to their flavor palate. The meatballs...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Strawberries With Fluffy Cream Cheese Dip
Made with strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, whipped cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Mini Pepperoni Rolls
These make great finger food for parties or just as a snack. Slices of pepperoni and cheese are rolled up inside crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown and the cheese is...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Carpaccio with Capered Goat Cheese
Beef carpaccio is a collection of exquisitely balanced flavors. Thin slices of raw beef with goat cheese, capers, and arugula, topped off with truffle oil...
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Sour Cream Dip
This substantial tuna dip gets a shock of heat from horseradish that is awesome on crackers, loaded up into celery sticks, or spread onto rice cakes.
Time: 2-5 hours
Mini Ham Crescent Roll Quiches
Made with refrigerated crescent rolls, salt and pepper, eggs, cheese, cooked ham, green onions
Method: oven
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
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
Caribbean Deviled Eggs
Made with paprika, hot pepper sauce, hard-boiled eggs, capers, onion, tuna, curry powder, mayonnaise
Time: under 30 minutes
Gorgonzola-Stuffed Figs
Made with water, sugar, pecan, Gorgonzola or blue cheese, dried figs, soft cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Goat Cheese, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip
This upscale version of spinach-artichoke dip is made with goat cheese instead of the more commonly used cream cheese in other recipes.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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