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Vegetable Appetizer Recipes

Super cheesy Roasted Parmesan Asparagus on a fork.

Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

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By Betty Warren
One of our favorites. Quick and easy. It is a great side with any dish.
(4 ratings)

Sauteed Lima Beans And Ham - Habas Con Jamon

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By Lori L (JostLori)
A tapas recipe from the Andalucia region of Spain. Jamon Serrano is different from American ...
(1 rating)

Champiñones Salteados - Sauteed Mushrooms

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By Lori L (JostLori)
This is a Spanish recipe and is often served as tapas, but can also be ...
(1 rating)
Mexican Potato Bites to jazz up your meal or party!

Mexican Potato Bites

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By Kathy Sills
These Mexican Potato Bites are great for a meal or party.
A tray filled with Mexican Pinwheels.

Mexican Pinwheels

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By Denise Greene McManaway
Kids love these in addition to adults! Great buffet addition during the holidays.
(2 ratings)
Three fried potato latkes on a plate with sour cream and apple sauce.

Potato Latkes

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By Francine Lizotte
Crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside, these Potato Latkes are just ...
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)

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...
Savory Roasted Butternut Squash & Roasted Red Pepper Soup in a bowl.

Savory Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup

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By Ashley Burnam
I love anything with butternut squash. Since it's finally soup weather I had to make ...
(2 ratings)
Baba Ganoush is a simple Middle Eastern Dip made with Roasted Eggplant, Tahini, lemon juice, garlic and other delectable seasonings.  It is traditionally served with warm pita bread.

Baba Ganoush

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By Beth Pierce
Baba Ganoush is a simple Middle Eastern Dip made with Roasted Eggplant, Tahini, lemon juice, ...
(1 rating)

Deconstructed Caprese Bruschetta

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By Cathie Valentine
I love Caprese salad. My daughter made this more in the Greek fashion using ...
(1 rating)
Utica Greens, a mixture of Escarole, Prosciutto, Onions, Garlic, Hot Cherry Peppers and their juice, Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese

Utica Greens

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By Rainie Piccione
Utica Greens are a popularized local dish to the area in and surrounding Utica, New ...
This pic was taken before cheese was added to the top and grilled an additional 7-10 minutes.

Dee-lish Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Dee Stillwell
I had cooked leftover tri colored quinoa in the fridge and I needed to make ...
Four zucchini sticks on a blue plate.

Zucchini Sticks

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By Francine Lizotte
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Zucchini Sticks are delicious finger ...
Bruschetta on a white plate.

Italian Style Bruschetta

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By Francine Lizotte
You want a healthy appetizer with tons of flavor then don't look any further...!
Roasted red peppers blend with spices, herbs and walnuts

Middle East Muhammara

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By Francine Lizotte
This recipe is very versatile! It can be used as a dip with bread, a ...
A plate of New York Style Corn Fritters.

New York Style Corn Fritters

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By Anthony Nicometi Jr
Ever since I had the corn fritters at the restaurant I interned at, I've been ...
(3 ratings)
My grandmother’s avocado dip is a crowd pleaser! It was cool before we knew what guacamole was!

Avocado Dip

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By Lori Kaye
My maternal grandmother was born in 1900 on the island of Rhodes, in Greece. She ...
Giddyup Guacamole in a bowl with cheese sprinkled on top.

Giddyup Guacamole

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By Natalie Loop
I am a stay at home mom with a home-based business. During the day ...
(3 ratings)

Brushcetta With Balsamic Tomato Topping

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By Carolyn Haas
Bruschetta is actually the type of bread, not the topping. Happily, this bruschetta is ...
(5 ratings)
A plate of Fried Zucchini with dipping sauce.

Fried Zucchini

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
I love using up my fresh garden zucchini, which seems to always be more than ...
(5 ratings)
Onions straws are thin slices of  sweet onion lightly breaded and deep fried until golden and crispy.  Enjoy by them themselves or serve with Chipotle Pepper Aioli as the perfect party appetizer.

Onion Straws With Chipotle Pepper Aioli

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By Beth Pierce
Onions straws are thin slices of sweet onion lightly breaded and deep fried until ...
(1 rating)
A tray of Fried Green Tomatoes fried until golden brown.

Fried Green Tomatoes

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By Heather Haddo
I've lived in a Southern state for over 6 years now and I've finally made ...
(2 ratings)
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