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Appetizer Recipes

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

Three bowls filled with ceviche sitting on a black table mat with tortilla chips around.

Ceviche De Pescado - Fish Ceviche

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By Francine Lizotte
Ceviche de Pescado (Fish Ceviche) is a fresh way to enjoy fish without cooking! Appetizer ...
Rolls stuffed with shrimp and vegetables on a white plate with dipping sauce in the middle.

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

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By Francine Lizotte
This delicious healthy, light finger food is the perfect appetizer or main course to enjoy ...
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail also known as Cóctel de Camarónes is a delectable cornucopia of shrimp, onions, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and jalapenos in a slightly spicy tomato dressing.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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By Beth Pierce
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail also known as Cóctel de Camarónes is a delectable cornucopia of shrimp, ...
A small bowl of Tartar Sauce with fried fish.

My Tartar Sauce

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By Georgi Johnson
I make this whenever I have fried fish. I typically don't measure everything out. It's ...
(3 ratings)
Dip in a blue serving dish with tortilla chips in the background.

Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Dip

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By Francine Lizotte
If you are looking for a quick & easy appetizer, don't look any further. This ...
Utica Greens, a mixture of Escarole, Prosciutto, Onions, Garlic, Hot Cherry Peppers and their juice, Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese

Utica Greens

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By Rainie Piccione
Utica Greens are a popularized local dish to the area in and surrounding Utica, New ...

Sesame Chicken Wings

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By Barbara Lentz
Yummy sticky chicken wings

Asian Deviled Eggs

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By Lynn Clay
Deviled Eggs are loved no matter what the ingredients.
(2 ratings)

Baked Enchilada Meatballs

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By Lynn Clay
This casserole has everything you love about enchiladas but made with meatballs.
(2 ratings)
Asian Bacon Chicken Legs by Life is Good

Asian Bacon Chicken Legs

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By Lynn Clay
Another great fusion recipe using bacon.
(2 ratings)
So yummy

Appetizer Essentials: Pan-fried Garlic Shrimp

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By Andy Anderson !
If you love shrimp, and you want an easy recipe that packs great flavor, and ...
This pic was taken before cheese was added to the top and grilled an additional 7-10 minutes.

Dee-lish Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Dee Stillwell
I had cooked leftover tri colored quinoa in the fridge and I needed to make ...
Four zucchini sticks on a blue plate.

Zucchini Sticks

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By Francine Lizotte
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Zucchini Sticks are delicious finger ...

Kathy's Cheese Stick Appetizers

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By Megan Stewart
July 4th, 2019. Kathy brought an appetizer tray with pieces of cantaloupe and these yummy ...
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Shanna's Shrimp Dip

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By Sherry Blizzard
I love looking at old recipes. My sister-in-law, Shanna....has a recipe box that embraces ...
Bruschetta on a white plate.

Italian Style Bruschetta

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By Francine Lizotte
You want a healthy appetizer with tons of flavor then don't look any further...!
Dolmades with Avgolemono Sauce on a plate with chopped parsley on top.

Greek Dolmades With Avgolemono Sauce

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By Francine Lizotte
Super easy and super tasty, these little appetizers are a delicious choice anytime! With a ...
A tray of Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken.

Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken

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By JILL McEachern
A friend gave me this recipe last week. They're really quick and easy to make. ...
(3 ratings)
Easy homemade salsa

Easy Homemade Salsa

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By Joelle Johnson
We love fresh salsa, but I am not a fan of jarred salsa. I ...

Avocado Salad Cuban Style

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By Lynn Clay
Very easy and delicious salad
(4 ratings)

Elena Ruz Sandwich

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By Lynn Clay
This is a sweet and savory afternoon tea sandwich.
(1 rating)
Roasted red peppers blend with spices, herbs and walnuts

Middle East Muhammara

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By Francine Lizotte
This recipe is very versatile! It can be used as a dip with bread, a ...
Mexican Bruschetta ready to be served.

Mexican Bruschetta

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By Vera Cardia
Add a little twist to the common bruschetta (which I love as much) but with ...
(2 ratings)

Easy Homemade Queso

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By Paula Todora
I love using fresh garden tomatoes and home-grown jalapenos, so this was the perfect recipe ...
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