Blue Ribbon Appetizer Recipes

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

Meatless Nachos

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By Lillian Patterson
Don't get me wrong, I love beef, but sometimes it's so expensive and I'm lazy ...
(6 RATINGS)
Golden brown Potato Cakes.

Potato Cakes

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By Helene Mulvihill
I made up this recipe back in 1985 when I got my first apartment and ...
(10 RATINGS)

Horseradish Cheddar Pub Cheese

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By Stephanie Tate
We love the pub cheese at Trader Joe's but didn't want to drive to get ...
(7 RATINGS)

Quarterback Sacks

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By Kim Dixon
A great way to use left over chicken salad
(6 RATINGS)

Cheesie Mini Pizza's

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By Lynda England
These were a favorite of my teenagers and even as adults they ask me to ...
(4 RATINGS)

Strawberry Ham Bites

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By Jillena Smets
I was inspired to create these after seeing a turkey and spinach bite. Everyone ...
(14 RATINGS)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 ...
(5 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)
This is so yummy..sweet , tart and the pecans add so much!!

Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball W/ Caramelized Pecans

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By Leah Stacey
A long time ago I ate a cranberry cheese ball that I had made from ...
(25 RATINGS)
A bowl of Slow Cooker Queso with tortilla chips.

Slow Cooker Queso

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By Kitchen Crew
Make restaurant-quality queso with little effort by following this simple slow cooker recipe. It's as ...
(3 RATINGS)

Potato And Spinach Bocconcini

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By Mike Sabella
Growing up in a Sicilian family in San Francisco's North Beach was special. I spent ...
(8 RATINGS)
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