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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!

Slices of Beef & Green Chile Braided loaf.

Beef & Green Chile Braided Loaves

Mark Perkins avatar
By Mark Perkins
I made these up last night, and they came out fabulous! I figured I’d better ...
(10 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)
Spooning Awesome Avocado Dip on a tortilla chip.

Awesome Avocado Dip

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By Debbie Sue
An easy but yummy treat. Enjoy!
(7 ratings)
Japanese Kabobs on a bed of rice.

Japanese Kabobs

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By Giovannina Torres
This is one of my family's favorites especially when I have the kids put their ...
(2 ratings)
Inside of the Pulled Pork and Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

Pulled Pork And Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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By Tammy Brownlow
Pulled bbq pork...good...apple pie...good...grilled cheese...good...put them all together - a little slice of heaven. Sweet ...
(3 ratings)
Battered French Fries with ketchup.

Battered French Fries

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By Maria Shinzai
A change from regular fries. These are battered just like when you batter chicken or ...
(5 ratings)
A small bowl of Polish Vegetable Salad.

Polish Vegetable Salad

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By Lisa Pekala
This authentic Polish salad is known all over Poland as a staple dish in every ...
(4 ratings)
Pressed Cuban Sandwich on a plate.

Pressed Cuban Sandwich

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By Danelle New
These were common in FL, but not so common here in NC. So true to ...
(5 ratings)
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

Brad Nichols avatar
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

Diana Perry avatar
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

Sabrina Nichols avatar
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)
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