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Blue Ribbon Appetizer Recipes

Candied Nuts and Brie Dip with apples, bread, and crackers.

Candied Nuts And Brie Dip

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By Lisa 'Gayle' Goff
I love this recipe. I always serve it with apples and bread so I can ...
(4 ratings)
A bowl of Mango Jalapeno Guacamole.

Mango Jalapeno Guacamole

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By Joyce Tyo
This is my "go-to" recipe for when we get the craving for guacamole and tortilla ...
(1 rating)
Breadsticks ready to dip in sauce.

Breadsticks

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By Leslie Bengochea
Everyone loves these! I am hired out several times a month to make these. So ...
(12 ratings)
Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Chicken, Bacon, And Ranch Pasta Salad

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By Aleta Hepp
This is a pasta salad I have been making for at least 15 years. So ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Stuffed Jalapenos with ranch dressing.

Stuffed Jalapenos

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By Karen Baumgarten
Delicious, and OH SOOO addicting!
(5 ratings)
Bacon Onion Tomato Pie ready to be sliced.

Bacon Onion Tomato Pie

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By Lolly St John
It may sound strange, but believe me, it is to die for!
(9 ratings)
Garlic-Bacon Cheese Log on a cracker.

Garlic-bacon Cheese Log

Amy H. avatar
By Amy H.
I just kinda made this one up, but it sure is tasty and goes over ...
(6 ratings)
Bruschetta & Cheese in a bowl to serve.

Bruschetta & Cheese

Bobbi Gulla avatar
By Bobbi Gulla
This is best made with New Jersey tomatoes. I live in NJ's sister state, Pennsylvania. ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Devonshire Cream on a platter with fruit.

Devonshire Cream For Fruit

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By Bonnie Roberts
If you're looking for a fabulous dip for fruit, this one will definitely be a ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of Redneck Egg Rolls.

Redneck Egg Rolls

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By Glynda Loves To Cook
I've vamped up your traditional egg roll :) These are so good!
(2 ratings)
Grilled Vegetables With Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze.

Grilled Vegetables With Goat Cheese And Balsamic Glaze

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By Denise Lepard
My mom and grandmother would make this when they had leftover veggies that they couldn't ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Stiff Arm Stuffed Mushrooms.

Stiff Arm Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Pat McCracken
Some of you are probably wondering about my recipe titles. I am in the process ...
(6 ratings)
Ham and Swiss Hot Bread Bowl Dip ready to serve.

Ham And Swiss Hot Bread Bowl Dip

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By Renee W.
I'll warn you that this isn't the prettiest looking dish when it comes out of ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Mushrooms.

Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Mushrooms

Liz Owen avatar
By Liz Owen
My daughter loves stuffed mushrooms and green bean casserole. This is the best of both.
(7 ratings)
A platter of Spicy Mexican Wraps.

Spicy Mexican Wraps

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By Juanita Morrow
These are so, so yummy... I have yet to see anyone refuse them, you can't ...
(7 ratings)
Spreadable cheese on a Homemade Cheese Cracker.

Homemade Cheese Crackers

Rhonda Wheeler avatar
By Rhonda Wheeler
You can use a mixer or a food processor works very well. Serve these with ...
(15 ratings)
Artichoke-Topped Portobello Mushrooms on a serving plate.

Artichoke-topped Portobello Mushrooms

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By Stacey Exley
This is a big hit with my family! I serve only 1 mushroom with a ...
(2 ratings)
Spooning Awesome Avocado Dip on a tortilla chip.

Awesome Avocado Dip

Debbie Sue avatar
By Debbie Sue
An easy but yummy treat. Enjoy!
(7 ratings)
Battered French Fries with ketchup.

Battered French Fries

Maria Shinzai avatar
By Maria Shinzai
A change from regular fries. These are battered just like when you batter chicken or ...
(5 ratings)
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 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)
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 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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