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Blue Ribbon Appetizer Recipes

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

Fried Cheese Balls

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By Pam T
This is a recipe I discovered through "Relish" Restaurant in GA. I just had to ...
(16 ratings)

Fried Wonton Tacos

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By Mindy Sena
We were having tacos for dinner, had won tons in the fridge, thought why not? ...
(4 ratings)

Caprese Pizzas

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By NIKKI SMITH
I make this at my shows and they love it, simple but elegant. Great for ...
(16 ratings)
This is so yummy..sweet , tart and the pecans add so much!!

Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball W/ Caramelized Pecans

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By Leah Stacey
A long time ago I ate a cranberry cheese ball that I had made from ...
(25 ratings)

Thai Tortellini Fritters

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By Loanne Chiu
This unusual recipe is so easy to make with commonly available ingredients, yet people are ...
(4 ratings)

Potato And Spinach Bocconcini

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By Mike Sabella
Growing up in a Sicilian family in San Francisco's North Beach was special. I spent ...
(8 ratings)

Deep Fried Onion Balls With Cajun Ranch Sauce

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By Kathy Sills
I wanted to try something different instead of a plain onion ring! So I came ...
(16 ratings)

Baked Layered Tex-mex Dip

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By Melissa Sperka
We really enjoy layered Tex-Mex dips. I'm sure you're like me, you've probably made ...
(3 ratings)

Island Teriyaki Tiki Chicken Bites

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By Jeanette Nelson
Asian food is one of my family favorites. So is this delicious appetizer recipe, which ...
(10 ratings)

Korean Chicken Wings

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By Cynthia Sigler
My ex-mother inlaw gave me this recipe and it's one of my favorites to take ...
(17 ratings)
These bites are hot, tasty, delicious and the perfect snack for any sports party!

Buffalo Chicken Mini Bites

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By Ronna Farley
These snacks are perfect for any sports party! They are quick-as-a-wink to prepare and are ...
(9 ratings)

Breakfast Egg Crowns

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By Stacey Morgan
This low calorie, high fiber, high protein breakfast will keep you full for hours.
(9 ratings)
Marv's crock pot meatball appetizer in a bowl

Marv's Meatballs

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By Marvin Beachler
I wanted to make a meatball recipe out of readily available items that was really ...
(6 ratings)

Lemon Pepper Panko Crusted Fish

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By Patti Jagodzinski
I came across lemon pepper Panko crumbs in the store, thinking hmmm, what can I ...
(9 ratings)

Spicy Grilled Beef Salad (kelaguen)

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By Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero
This dish is usually prepared for "Chesa" (side dish) as we call it. This type ...
(3 ratings)
WEAR NEWS- I used toasted mini flat bread in this photo.

Beef Tenderloin Crostini

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By Sherri Williams
I love to entertain with family and friends. This is one of my many ...
(12 ratings)

Sloppy Giuseppe Sliders

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By Lisa Speer
A twist on classic Sloppy Joes, these delicious (and not so sloppy) Italian-style mini-sandwiches are ...
(11 ratings)

Bacon Jam Spread

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By Nellie Rickey
I promise you that this is not as odd as you might think... and once ...
(4 ratings)

Nested Potato Skins

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By Melissa Sperka
Potato skins are always a favorite appetizer to serve at parties and events. ...
(25 ratings)
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