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Appetizer Recipes

Get your party started with these tasty appetizer recipes from party-savvy cooks all across the country!

Spinach artichoke dip with pita chips

"just Like Houston's" Spinach-artichoke Dip

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By Jamie Tarence
My friend Sally Reiser shared this recipe in a Briarwood Christian School cookbook years ago, ...
(1 rating)
This easy Pinwheel Recipe brings out all the great flavors in jalapeno poppers.  It is an easy delicious game day snack or party appetizer and can easily be modified to your liking!

Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

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By Beth Pierce
This easy Pinwheel Recipe brings out all the great flavors in jalapeno poppers. It ...
Curried Pumpkin Soup topped with toasted coconut.

Curried Pumpkin Soup

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By Billy Haze
This soup is a favorite with my guests. A few have told me even to ...
(3 ratings)
A tray of Mushroom, Sausage, Ricotta, and Basil Cannelloni with torn basil on top.

Mushroom, Sausage, Ricotta, And Basil Cannelloni

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By Linda Dalton
I love to use egg roll wrappers for my cannelloni and stuff them with the ...
(3 ratings)
Four buns with a spread of tuna with cheese on an orange plate.

Tuna Melt

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By Francine Lizotte
This tasty recipe can be served as a hors d'oeuvre when you host a soirée ...

Chinese-style Bbq'd Spareribs

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By Daily Inspiration S
These ribs make a great appetizer or main dish. *prep time does not include marinating time ...
(3 ratings)
Roasted Piggy in a Pepper

Bonnie’s Roasted Piggy Peppers

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By BonniE !
A terrific appetizer made from the end of the season banana peppers and stuffed with ...
This delectable pumpkin cheesecake is a cream cheese based delight blended with festive fall spices and baked in an easy to make graham cracker crust.  It is perfect for all of your holidays, parties and special occasions.

Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

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By Beth Pierce
This Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe is full of all of your favorite jalapeno popper ...

Cheese Ball Bites

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By Barbara Lentz
Great cheese appetizer.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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By Barbara Lentz
Delicious spicy meatballs.

Pepper Jelly Glazed Baked Chicken Wings

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By Daily Inspiration S
I love jalapeno pepper jelly as an appetizer and this goes so well with ...
(1 rating)
Panko Breaded Mozzarella Sticks are deep fried crispy breaded pieces of mozzarella.  They taste so much better than the frozen box kind and they have no preservatives and artificial flavors.

Panko Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

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By Beth Pierce
Panko Breaded Mozzarella Sticks are deep fried crispy breaded pieces of mozzarella. They taste ...
So yummy

Chicken Tender Essentials: Sweet/spicy Sauces

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By Andy Anderson !
I have two recipes for you. The first is a sauce to “toss” with your ...

Tumeric & Coconut Milk Curry

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By Patsy Oburn
I love curries for many dishes. I use with all types of meats and ...

Candied Jalapenos

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By Paula Todora
Sweet, tangy, and all sorts of tastes in between!
Greek humus and Greek olives

Hummus

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By Jo Magram
Pungent and tasty...
A plate of wings coated in Sweet & Sassy Wing Sauce.

Sweet & Sassy Wing Sauce

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By Staci Cakes
For years I've been eating my fried chicken with honey and hot sauce. One day ...
(4 ratings)
So yummy

Air Fryer Essentials: Spicy Cajun Shrimp

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By Andy Anderson !
Threw this together last night and was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful they were. The ...
Mouthwatering baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are the perfect party appetizer, game day food or tasty snack. They can be prepared with either fresh or frozen wings and are always a hit.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

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By Beth Pierce
Fall will be here before we know it and it will be all things football ...
A log of cheese wrap with toasted almonds on a serving plate with a wooden bowl filled with crostini.

Baked Goat Cheese With Almonds

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By Francine Lizotte
This Baked Goat Cheese with Almonds is not only delicious but also quick & easy ...
Vol-au-vent on a plate with escargots.

Escargot Con Funghi In Vol-au-vent

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By Francine Lizotte
This recipe is elegant and also very scrumptious! A beautiful blend of escargots in a ...
Hot Crab Dip with crackers ready to be served.

Hot Crab Dip

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By Stacy Cantwell
So good and addictive. It's been referred to as "Crack Dip."
(5 ratings)
So yummy

Slow Cooker Essentials: Asian Sweet/sour Wings

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By Andy Anderson !
Can the world ever have enough chicken wing recipes? I submit to you that it ...
A glass serving dish with hummus sitting on a black table mat with crackers, wooden knife and two red peppers.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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By Francine Lizotte
Smooth and creamy, this homemade hummus is so good, so healthy and so full of ...
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