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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!

Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce ready to serve.

Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce

Jennifer Van Dyke avatar
By Jennifer Van Dyke
This recipe is just like one I found in a low-carb cookbook. If you aren't ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Crispy Sticky Oven Hot Wings.

Crispy Sticky Oven Hot Wings

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By Stephanie Rudy
My husband and kids love these wings. They are really good! I always double the ...
(14 ratings)
A bowl of Crab-Artichoke Dip with pita chips.

Crab-artichoke Dip

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By Nicole Darty
A co-worker brought an extra dish of this into the office a few months back ...
(13 ratings)
A platter of Miniature Meat Turnovers.

Miniature Meat Turnovers

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By Elaine Moretti
I've been making these appetizers for over 40 years and I have given the recipe ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Black-Eyed Peas Dip with crackers.

Black-eyed Peas Dip

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By Andy Rubini
This black-eyed peas dip is a family favorite. Great for game nights as well as ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Crab Balls.

Crab Balls

Melissa Turner avatar
By Melissa Turner
These baked crab balls are fun and super easy to make. This recipe could be ...
(5 ratings)
A bowl of Caramel Coated Walnuts.

Caramel Coated Walnuts

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By Verlene Feijo( Pronounce-Fay-Joe)
Great appetizer or have on hand for treat or snacks. Everyone asks for the recipe.
(3 ratings)
A platter of Tamale Balls.

Tamale Balls

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By Stacey Lawson
Whenever we have a get together, I am asked to bring tamale balls. Here in ...
(21 ratings)
A bowl of Fresh Corn Salsa.

Fresh Corn Salsa

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By Mary Elsener
I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra.

Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra

Jennifer J avatar
By Jennifer J
My family loves okra! Whether it is boiled, fried, or mixed in a dish, we ...
(3 ratings)
Crab Salad Cheese Ball on a plate with crackers.

Crab Salad Cheese Ball Or Spread

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By Judy Garcia
When I would make Open-Faced Crab Salad Sandwiches for my husband and son, I would ...
(3 ratings)
Hot Hero Sandwich on a plate with chips.

Hot Hero Sandwiches

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By Laura Yoder
These sandwiches are great when you're entertaining a crowd. They can be made ahead and ...
(4 ratings)
Bacon Wrapped Spam With Spicy Honey Mustard on a plate.

Bacon Wrapped Spam Bites With Spicy Honey Mustard

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By Vickie Parks
Spam is popular throughout the Hawaiian Islands and many family favorite recipes include Spam as ...
(2 ratings)
Greek Yogurt Dip Tzatziki with pita chips.

Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip "tzatziki"

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By Maria *
Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to ...
(4 ratings)
A bowl of Garden Fresh Salsa with tortilla chips.

Garden Fresh Salsa

Jenni K avatar
By Jenni K
This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa. There are rarely leftovers when I bring ...
(4 ratings)
I Could Have Been a Cheeseball, but the Pecans Let Me Down in a bowl.

I Could Have Been A Cheese Ball, But The Pecans Let Me Down

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By Deb Kotansky
WARNING!! This is totally addicting!! You will lick the spoon, you will lick the beaters, ...
(25 ratings)
Italian Meatball Subs or Sliders with melted cheese.

Italian Meatball Subs Or Sliders

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By Tiphane Fleming
These meatballs require no bread crumbs, yet they are still firm and full of meaty ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Purple Pickled Eggs.

Purple Pickled Eggs

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By Laurie Lott
I have been eating these purple pickled eggs my whole life. They are tangy ...
(10 ratings)
A platter of Mexican Pinwheels.

Mexican Pinwheels

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By Thea Pappalardo
This is a great appetizer to bring to a party because the hostess does not ...
(23 ratings)
Bacon Cheeseburger Queso in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Bacon Cheeseburger Queso Dip

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By Sherry Monfils
Oh my, do people seem to love this dip! It's meaty and cheesy and with ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of Millie's Sweet Potato Biscuits.

Sweet Potato Biscuits, Millie's

Millie Johnson avatar
By Millie Johnson
I first had these little biscuits at a quaint mountain restaurant. This is my own ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Fried Pickled Okra.

Fried Pickled Okra

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By Kitchen Crew
What's better than fried pickle spears? How about fried pickled okra spears! Super easy to ...
(1 rating)
Platter of 4th of July Strawberries.

4th Of July Strawberries

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By Neely Alexander
I saw something like this on the internet and decided to make my own. They ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad.

Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad

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By Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Love this salad for something different to be served as a Mexican side, over your ...
(2 ratings)
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