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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 bowl of 5 Minute Salsa with tortilla chips.

5 Minute Salsa

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By Deedee Miller
This is my favorite salsa. Even though it is easy and quick, it is delicious. ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs.

Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs

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By Kitchen Crew
Deviled eggs are a popular party side dish or appetizer. They're also delicious for breakfast ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Pizza Stuffed Baby Portobello Mushrooms.

Pizza Stuffed Baby Portobello Mushrooms

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By Sabrina Nichols
If you like Alfredo, pepperoni, and mushroom pizza then this is it... without the crust. ...
(2 ratings)
A plate of Simple, Succulent BBQ Baby Back Ribs.

Simple, Succulent Bbq Baby Back Ribs

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By Brad Nichols
This is an easy way to consistently make very tasty fall-off-the-bone BBQ Ribs. As a ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Basil Tomatoes.

Basil Tomatoes

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By Judy Sprague
If at all possible, use fresh, homegrown tomatoes - you'll be in heaven!
(11 ratings)
A platter of Grilled & Stuffed Squash.

Grilled & Stuffed Squash

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
We always have an abundance of crookneck squash each year in our garden. I started ...
(8 ratings)
Jenny's Meaty Deviled Eggs with paprika and bacon on top.

Jenny's Meaty Deviled Eggs

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By Jenny Glenn
The inspiration behind this recipe is my love of bacon and my love of deviled ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of Strawberry Salsa.

Strawberry Salsa

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By Natalie Miller
A great summer salsa for BBQs and family gatherings.
(6 ratings)
Amaretto Dip with strawberries on a platter.

Amaretto Dip With Strawberries

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By Diana Perry
This dip is delicious and actually low fat and quite light! It is wonderful ...
(3 ratings)
A plate of Lime Shrimp Quesadillas With Adobo Guacamole.

Lime Shrimp Quesadillas With Adobo Guacamole

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By Kelly Allen
This is the basic recipe, but please add whatever kinds of veggies, meats & cheeses ...
(7 ratings)
A platter of Smoking Deviled Eggs.

Smoking Deviled Eggs

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By Sabrina Nichols
I came up with this recipe last night for the football game. The guys had ...
(3 ratings)
Buffalo Chicken Sliders on a serving tray.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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By Peggy O'Brien
This is a great alternative to the original Buffalo chicken dip. It can be made ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Shrimp Toast.

Shrimp Toast - My Way

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By Dawn Whitted
There is a Chinese restaurant here that has shrimp toast on its menu. I dream ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Gluten-Free Cheesy Corn Pups with dipping sauce.

Gluten-free Cheesy Corn Pups

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By Suzanne Banfield
Many of my friends and relatives need to eat gluten-free so I try to develop ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Best Fried (Non-Breaded) Buffalo Wings Ever.

Best Fried (non-breaded) Buffalo Wings Ever

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By Aneisha Grinton
Great for the whole family.
(1 rating)
Asiago Spinach and Artichoke Dip for Game Day with tortilla chips.

Asiago Spinach And Artichoke Dip For Game Day

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By Deneece Gursky
This is a fave at all parties. I serve it up in a nice bread ...
(3 ratings)
A Pepperoni Pizza Dog on a plate.

Pepperoni Pizza Dogs

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By Barbara Lentz
My grandkids love these and they are fast and easy to make. Yummy too.
(1 rating)
Spring Roll cut in half on top of a platter of Spring Rolls.

Spring Rolls

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By Melissa Goode
These spring rolls are easy to make and so good.
(11 ratings)
A platter of Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs.

Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs

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By Lee Thayer
These are great deviled eggs. They have great taste. Feel free to use lump crab ...
(2 ratings)
A plate of Green Chile Cheese Squares.

Green Chile Cheese Squares

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By Diana Furman
Received this from a dear friend who made it often for the office parties because ...
(56 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 Argentine Empanadas.

Argentine Empanadas

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By Katie Nichols
Very tasty finger food and appetizer. It's not that spicy so don't worry about that ...
(9 ratings)
A bowl of Corn and Bean Sweet Chunky Salsa with chips.

Corn And Bean Sweet Chunky Salsa

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By Kimberly Kolligs
So easy! When I bring this to a party everyone wants the recipe. So here ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Momma Sweet Biscuits.

Momma Sweet Biscuits

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By Tammy Green
My 9 yr old son named this snack/dessert. (Momma sweet biscuits). Now they are requested ...
(5 ratings)
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