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Appetizer Recipes

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

Melt in your mouth buttery and super cheesy Cheese Straw snacks made with freshly shredded cheddar cheese, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Cheese Straws

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By Beth Pierce
Homemade Cheese Straws are made with eight simple ingredients, most of which you may already ...
A platter of Orange Glazed Chicken Wings with dipping sauce and celery.

Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

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By Angela Gray
This is a great appetizer for any occasion and is super easy to make. The ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Memphis Style BBQ Sliders.

Memphis Style Bbq Sliders

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By Samantha Fowler
These Southern-inspired sliders will be a hit with your crowd!
(2 ratings)
A platter of Redneck Egg Rolls.

Redneck Egg Rolls

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By Glynda Loves To Cook
I've vamped up your traditional egg roll :) These are so good!
(2 ratings)
Beer Cheese Dip in a bowl with crackers.

Beer Cheese Dip

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By Robin Poindexter
Hubby came up with this recipe.
(2 ratings)
A delicious wheel of brie with tasty fillings wrapped just like a gift in puff pastry!

Brie En CroÛte

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By Francine Lizotte
This is a real crowd pleaser and the beauty of this is recipe is different ...
A Crab and Chive Baked Rangoon.

Crab And Chive Baked Rangoons

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By Wendy Rusch
YUM!! Almost as good as deep-fried!!! I happened to serve these alongside a soup this ...
(4 ratings)
So yummy

Technique Essentials: Easy/peasy Crispy Wings

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By Andy Anderson !
Such a pretty evening yesterday that I decided to stay up and have a putter ...
St. John's Dip ready to serve.

St. John's Dip

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By Paige Nicholas
My mother taught me to make this dish when I was ten, around 1971. It's ...
(5 ratings)
So Yummy

Poultry Essentials: Instant Pot To Skillet Wings

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By Andy Anderson !
Put these together on one of my all-nighters (last night). This is not so much ...
Crab Dip baked until golden brown.

Crab Dip

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By Laura Sjostrand
I had a hot crab dip in Virginia and loved it. Here is my recipe. ...
(1 rating)
True Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip ready to be served.

True Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

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By Pam Love
As someone who grew up in the greater Buffalo area, eating real Buffalo chicken wings ...
(2 ratings)
This Gyoza Recipe is cabbage and ground pork stuffed dumplings pan fried and steamed to perfection served with a sweet and salty three ingredient sauce.

Gyoza (japanese Dumplings)

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By Beth Pierce
This Gyoza recipe is Japanese dumplings stuffed with cabbage, ground pork, garlic, ginger, and green ...
Fresh egg rolls yum!

Easy Fast Egg Rolls.

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By Mary Hendricks
Easy shortcut .. buy a bag of coleslaw in produce. Saves time has a good ...
They weren't the prettiest batch but they tasted great. 
Cancer wears me out lol

Crab Rangoon

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By Mary Hendricks
These are so easy and tasty. As good as a restaurant! Adjust the sugar to ...
This little Smokies Recipe with little smoked sausages in a slightly spicy barbecue glaze is easily made in the crock pot, on the stovetop, or in the oven.

Little Smokies Recipe

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By Beth Pierce
This quick and easy Little Smokies Recipe combines little smokie sausages in a sweet and ...
Two Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs on a plate with rice.

Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

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By Vanessa Marie Milare
This is a family favorite. I make this at least once a month. It is ...
(1 rating)

Instant Pot Dirty Bastard Deviled Eggs

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By Barbara Lentz
I love boiling eggs in my instant pot. The shells slide right off. You ...
A delicious bowl of Pico de Gallo served with tortilla chips

Pico De Gallo

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By Francine Lizotte
Very easy to make and with a delicious twist, this tasty recipe is a great ...
This tasty baked Jalapeño Popper Dip combines green onions, crisp bacon, and fresh jalapeños in cheddar and cream cheese base all topped with a buttery parmesan breadcrumb mixture.

Jalapeno Popper Dip

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By Beth Pierce
This tasty baked Jalapeño Popper Dip combines green onions, crisp bacon, and fresh jalapeños in ...
A bowl of So Easy Homemade Beer Cheese.

So Easy Homemade Beer Cheese

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By Genny Bortner
This recipe came from one of my mother's cookbooks from the '70s. Not as detailed ...
(21 ratings)
An easy to make Crab Rangoon dip made with cream cheese, mozzarella, and crab meat all baked up to golden perfection.  For an over the top presentation serve with wonton chips.

Crab Rangoon Dip

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By Beth Pierce
An easy to make Crab Rangoon dip made with cream cheese, mozzarella, and crab meat ...

Teriyaki Salmon Bites

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By Barbara Lentz
Great little appetizer
Easy Panko breaded Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks cooked up crispy in the air fryer. Just as delicious as deep fried without the mess and added calories.

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

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By Beth Pierce
These easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are panko breaded mozzarella string cheese cooked to crispy ...
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