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Appetizer Recipes

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

Crispy Egg Rolls

Egg Rolls

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By Sherry Blizzard
Almost anything can go inside an egg roll. I learned to make these almost ...
A platter of Crab Rangoon With a Simple Plum Sauce.

Crab Rangoon With Simple Plum Sauce

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By Tara Waites
My best appetizer (so I'm told). It's quick, fun, and very tasty.
(1 rating)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a plate.

Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

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By Ashley Gunderson
Someone brought these bacon-wrapped asparagus to a 1st Communion party and they were delicious!
(26 ratings)
This easy and simple Pico de Gallo recipe comes together in less than ten minutes and adds oodles of flavor to all your Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes.

Pico De Gallo

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By Beth Pierce
Delicious and simple fresh Pico de Gallo takes just minutes to prepare and makes all ...
So Yummy

Poultry Essentials: Honey Garlic Wings

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By Andy Anderson !
I suppose that this is just one more wing recipe in an ocean of others. ...
Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese on a plate.

Ooey Gooey Mac And Cheese

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By Samantha Jacobs
This baked mac and cheese is so creamy and delicious. It's great for a Crock ...
(112 ratings)
Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Portobello Mushroom ready to be enjoyed.

Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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By Jennifer Bass
We can't wait for the spring/summer seasons to hit up the local farmer's market for ...
(2 ratings)
Hot out of the oil, crispy, spicy Reuben Egg Rolls and Thousand Island salad dressing for dipping.

Reuben Egg Rolls

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By Sherry Blizzard
What's not to love about this little bite of happiness? Crispy, light, full of ...
(1 rating)

Sop It Up Shrimp Boil

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By Lori L (JostLori)
I'm not all that sure of the amounts, because on beach vacays we basically throw ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Faux-Fried Zucchini Chips.

Faux- Fried Zucchini

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By Nicole Barth
A great way to use an oversupply of zucchini. Most people can't believe these aren't ...
(2 ratings)
Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos on a plate.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp Taco

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By Chantell Byrd
Ditch the jalapeno and garnish with avocado or mango salsa for a less spicy twist.
(1 rating)
Apple Paste with Manchego (dulce de manzana)

Apple Paste (dulce De Manzana)

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By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
Similar to Dulce de Mambrillo, a paste made from Quince and a staple on the ...
Buffalo Chicken Dip ready to be served.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

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By Jessie Adams
This is a great hit at parties...serve or bring it one time, and people will ...
(19 ratings)

Chita's Guacamole

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By Lori L (JostLori)
This is not a recipe, it's a technique. Make it your own. Sometimes I use ...
(1 rating)

Spanish Toasts With Tomato (pan Con Tomate)

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By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
This is a recipe for when you have ripe, sweet, home grown tomatoes! Originally from ...
(1 rating)
Sliced Asian Pork Loin on a platter.

Asian Pork Loin

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By Melanie B
Delicious marinade for a pork loin. The amount of marinade ingredients you use depends on ...
(4 ratings)
A bowl of Spicy Roasted Cauliflower.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

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By Vickey Yott Morrissey
I only made 2 cups of this and it was not enough. You can increase ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Spring Rolls.

Spring Rolls (my Mother's Recipe)

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By Darla Mays
My mom made this while I was growing up. She'd make a big batch of ...
(4 ratings)
So yummy

Spread Essentials: Sardine Pâté

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By Andy Anderson !
I had a fond memory the other day… sitting opposite my father in the kitchen ...
(2 ratings)
These fun and easy Air Fryer Onions Rings are flavor packed and perfectly crispy without all the added fat and oil from deep frying.

Air Fryer Onion Rings

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By Beth Pierce
These Air Fryer Onion Rings are a cinch to make and they stay much crispier ...
A platter of Turkey & Potato Empanadas With Salsa Verde.

Turkey & Potatoes Empanadas With Salsa Verde

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By Josee Lanzi
I used what I had on hand for a snack that would be filing and ...
(1 rating)
My wonderful Easter deviled eggs.

Maddy's Easter Deviled Eggs

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By M H
A savory sweet deviled egg.
Fruit Pizza ready to be sliced.

Fruit Pizza

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By Janell Smith
A family favorite and always a huge hit.
(6 ratings)
Zippy Shrimp Remoulade Platter.

Zippy Shrimp Remoulade Platter

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By Garrison Wayne
Most people think of cocktail sauce when serving a shrimp platter. Remoulade sauce is a ...
(2 ratings)
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