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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!

Cinnamon Tortilla Chips W/strawberry Salsa

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By Irana Grenier
This is a very fun recipe to try out. I really enjoyed making my ...
(4 ratings)

Bonnie's Blue Ribbon Red Pepper Ball

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By BonniE !
This is a family favorite. I love the mild, fruity taste of this ...
(4 ratings)

Peppery Brie En Croute

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By Beth Streeter
A fancy name, for a fancy appetizer that is SO EASY to make. Just 4 ...
(4 ratings)

Italian Shrimp And Scallop Salad

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By Lillian Russo
This is a light, fresh tasting salad. It's a garlic and seafood lovers dream! I ...
(16 ratings)

Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Tortillas

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By Kim Fry
This is an awesome recipe that I came up with about 1 year ago. ...
(2 ratings)

Simple Bruschetta

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By Brian Blackley
The kids love this one. Quick and easy, warm and cheesy, this one is also ...
(6 ratings)

Texas Crabgrass

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By Jenay Tate
Discovered this in my "Caterin' to Charleston" cookbook. I play around with it every time ...
(7 ratings)

Coconut Beer Shrimp With Sweet And Tangy Sauce

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By Leah Stacey
There isn't much to be said about this coconut beer shrimp with sweet and tangy ...
(16 ratings)

Bacon-wrapped Dates With Parmesan

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By Judy Sprague
This was recently a big hit at a friends retirement party.
(10 ratings)

Fireman's Ribs

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By JANE LOUISE
This recipe is hot and spicy but the heat depends on your taste. I ...
(6 ratings)

Cheesy Spinach Pinwheels

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By Jennifer Tennyson
(9 ratings)

Pesto Torte

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By ANN MORELL
Pesto anything is good by me, but this one is *really* good.
(9 ratings)

Maryland Style Crab Cakes

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By Judy Sprague
I LOVE crab cakes. This recipe is very good.
(12 ratings)

South Georgia "caviar"

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By Bonnie Roberts
This yummy appetizer comes from a dear Bunco friend who got it off the food-network. ...
(8 ratings)

Chili Cheese Bread

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By Dana Kruckenberg
I take this to just about every potluck and family get together. No idea where ...
(3 ratings)

Easy Chicken Verde Quesadillas

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By Michell James
These are too easy & too yummy! Great way to use up left over chicken ...
(6 ratings)

Seven Layer Taco Dip

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By Judy Sprague
Our family are Cincinnati Bengals fans. This is a good take along for tailgate parties.
(14 ratings)

Chestnut Hors'd'oeurves

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By Mikki Miller
Everytime I bring these to a gathering I also bring along several copies of this ...
(4 ratings)

Spinach Spectacular

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By Polly Anna
A spinach dip that’s great served hot or cold! Here’s a dish that’s ...
(9 ratings)

Mango Salsa

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By Steve Young
This mango salsa is the perfect addition to grilled or broiled fish - particularly tilapia. ...
(9 ratings)

Stuffed Tomatoes

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By Judy Sprague
I love the taste of this! It is a very easy side dish to make ...
(9 ratings)

Cheese Triangles

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By SCOTT WHALEY
(12 ratings)

Simply Divine! Open-faced Grilled Chicken & Apricot Sammies

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By Amanda Smith
Just one word! Divine! Submitting this wonderful open faced sandwich for the Sandwiches, Sammiches, and ...
(4 ratings)

Moscato Cheese Spread

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By Michelle Koletar/Mertz
I LOVE Moscato wine. And, I LOVE cheese. So, basically I made this recipe to ...
(16 ratings)
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