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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!

A large bowl of Cabbage Salsa with a lime wedge.

Cabbage Salsa

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By Vicki Moser
I make this once a week. My family and friends love it! I can't take ...
(4 ratings)
Bruschetta & Cheese in a bowl to serve.

Bruschetta & Cheese

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By Bobbi Gulla
This is best made with New Jersey tomatoes. I live in NJ's sister state, Pennsylvania. ...
(3 ratings)
Baked Italian Sandwiches on a plate with marinara sauce.

Baked Italian Sandwich

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By LESLIE TRYTHALL
I got the inspiration for this one from Gale's Antipasto Squares. I wanted to try ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Spinach Balls.

Spinach Balls

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By Candy Beard
I can't keep enough of these on hand after making them. My granddaughters hunt them ...
(5 ratings)
A bowl of Grilled Peaches.

Grilled Peaches By Freda

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By FREDA GABLE
Grilled peaches and Georgia peaches, of course, are a wonderful surprise while camping or anytime. ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Sausage Wonton Stars.

Sausage Wonton Stars

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By Lynn Zak
One of our favorite appetizers. Impressive but easy!
(5 ratings)
A platter of Sweet Potato Chips With a Hint of Lime.

Sweet Potato Chips With A Hint Of Lime

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By Cindy Smith Bryson
It is that sweet potato time of the year and these will become one of ...
(3 ratings)
Pizza Bubble Cake with pizza sauce for dipping.

Pizza Bubble Cake

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By Stacy Hutchinson
Every Friday night is pizza night in our house. My family would rather have this ...
(10 ratings)
Slices of Pepperoni Rolls on a platter.

"giuseppe" Pepperoni Rolls

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By Megan Todd
I had this whole story typed out about this awesome pepperoni roll I ate as ...
(4 ratings)
Amazing BLT Appetizer Pizza.

Amazing Blt Appetizer Pizza

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By Family Favorites
My husband's favorite appetizer and a wonderful, light spring and summer meal. The sauce can ...
(2 ratings)
Crisp Cucumber Salsa in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Crisp Cucumber Salsa

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By Sue Huhn
A 1/4 cup of this cucumber salsa is only around 16 calories!
(1 rating)
A plate of Chicken Taquitos.

Chicken Taquitos

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By Christine Cuneo
Serve with my red enchilada sauce, taco sauce, guacamole, and sour cream, or whatever else ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of Cowboy Queso with tortilla chips.

Cowboy Queso

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By Barbara Lentz
This queso is yummy! If you like it spicier, add chopped jalapeno peppers to the ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Chicken Bacon Ranch Bruschetta.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Bruschetta

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By Melissa Turner
This is so so yummy. I just love bruschetta, and this is a nice variation ...
(3 ratings)
Breadsticks ready to dip in sauce.

Breadsticks

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By Leslie Bengochea
Everyone loves these! I am hired out several times a month to make these. So ...
(12 ratings)
Fresh Pico De Gallo Mexican Dip For Your Crowd.

Fresh Pico De Gallo Mexican Dip For Your Crowd

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By Jannette Dellanos-poland
This recipe is my version of the Mexican layer dip, BUT I make it with ...
(14 ratings)
Grilled Vegetables With Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze.

Grilled Vegetables With Goat Cheese And Balsamic Glaze

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By Denise Lepard
My mom and grandmother would make this when they had leftover veggies that they couldn't ...
(3 ratings)
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms ready to enjoy.

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Brian Blackley
I was visiting a friend on a cold night and his wife pulled "stuffed mushrooms" ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of French Fried Onion Rings.

French Fried Onion Rings

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By Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Who doesn't love onion rings? I do, but didn't know they were really easy to ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Pam's Variations on a Theme - Onion Rings.

Pam's Variations On A Theme - Onion Rings

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By Pam Ellingson
As my Dad used to say, "I have a Hankering for some onion rings!" I ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Crab Balls.

Crab Balls

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By Melissa Turner
These baked crab balls are fun and super easy to make. This recipe could be ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Mexican Pinwheels.

Mexican Pinwheels

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By Thea Pappalardo
This is a great appetizer to bring to a party because the hostess does not ...
(23 ratings)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a plate.

Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

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By Ashley Gunderson
Someone brought these bacon-wrapped asparagus to a 1st Communion party and they were delicious!
(26 ratings)
Three Ham Puffs on a plate.

Ham Puffs

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By Leslie Holt
These are extremely quick to make. They are great for a morning meeting or ...
(11 ratings)
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