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#Appetizer Recipes

A focaccia with tomato slices and herbs.

Tomato Rosemary Focaccia

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By Francine Lizotte
This tasty Italian flatbread is a snap to make. So for anyone who hasn't made ...
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Garlic Bread Rustic Margherita Pizza

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By Family Favorites
Fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, olive oil, garlic bread... What's not to love? Traditional Margherita Pizza uses ...
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A large glass bowl with layers of food, topped with black olives sitting on a black table mat with a bowl of tortilla chips.

Six Layer Chip Dip

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By Francine Lizotte
This appetizer will score a touchdown at your Super Bowl party or any other occasion! ...
Slices of tuna on a plate with rice crackers and a slaw garnished with chives.

Tuna Tataki With Avocado Slaw

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By Francine Lizotte
Light, fresh and incredible easy to make, this Japanese inspired dish is one you just ...
Baba Ganoush is a simple Middle Eastern Dip made with Roasted Eggplant, Tahini, lemon juice, garlic and other delectable seasonings.  It is traditionally served with warm pita bread.

Baba Ganoush

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By Beth Pierce
Baba Ganoush is a simple Middle Eastern Dip made with Roasted Eggplant, Tahini, lemon juice, ...
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Baked wonton wrappers filled with sardine mixture and garnished with chives on a silver serving plate.

Sardine Cups

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By Francine Lizotte
Quick and super fast to put together, these little bite size hors d'oeuvre are perfect ...
A salmon dip in a serving dish topped with fresh dill sitting on a red mat with a wooden knife and crackers.

Sausalito Smoked Salmon Dip

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By Francine Lizotte
This is a quick, easy, healthy and very delicious smoked salmon dip to have in ...
Chicken wings and chicken drumettes on a plate with a glass bowl filled with a dipping sauce and some veggies.

Baked Chicken Drumettes And Wings

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By Francine Lizotte
Here's a healthier way to cook Chicken Wings/Drumettes... in the oven!
A bowl filled with chowder sitting on an orange table mat with a dish towel in the background.

West Coast Smoked Salmon Chowder

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By Francine Lizotte
There's nothing better than a chowder for your soul! This recipe is loaded with flavor ...
Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls are filled with fresh crab meat, cream cheese and a perfect blend of spices.  They are fried to golden perfection and are the ultimate party appetizer.

Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls

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By Beth Pierce
Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls are stuffed with crab, cream cheese, green onions and the perfect ...
A few chicken fingers with dipping sauce in a small glass bowl with French fries on a white/orange plate.

Oven Baked Chicken Fingers

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By Francine Lizotte
Crispy on the outside, tender & juicy on the inside, these Oven Baked Chicken Fingers ...
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, ...
Couple bowls of soup on a turquoise table mat with a tablespoon on a yellow napkin.

Chilled Roasted Pepper Soup

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By Francine Lizotte
Using fresh ingredients, this is the perfect cold soup to enjoy this summer! It will ...
Meat patties and cherry tomatoes on a blue plate with flatbread and sauce in a small bowl in the background.

Lamb Kofta With Yogurt Sauce

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By Francine Lizotte
These tasty little Middle East Lamb Kofta meatballs are certainly a delicious change. With fresh ...
Southern Fried Okra is crispy, crunchy and just a tad peppery.  Served with Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce it makes the perfect appetizer or side dish for fish, chicken, and pork.

Southern Fried Okra With Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce

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By Beth Pierce
Southern Fried Okra is crispy, crunchy and just a tad peppery. Served with Jalapeno ...
Everything is better with BACON! These bacon wrapped water chestnuts melt in your mouth and make you wanting to return for more. You can't get enough of these morsels.

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

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By Natalie Loop
On the fence if you like water chestnuts? One bite and you are sold. I ...
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Buttery Soft Pretzels

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By Christina Haley
These are buttery and so delicious!!! Have them with your favorite dipping sauce as ...
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These Cream Cheese Wontons are filled with cream cheese, chicken, Pepper Jack and a perfect blend of spices.

Cream Cheese Wontons

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By Beth Pierce
These Cream Cheese Wontons are filled with cream cheese, chicken, Pepper Jack and a perfect ...
BLT Dip combines all the delectable flavors of your favorite sandwich in dip form.  Crisp bacon, crunchy romaine lettuce and sun ripened tomatoes layered over a creamy base. Makes for a the perfect popular party dip.

Blt Dip

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By Beth Pierce
BLT Dip combines all the delectable flavors of your favorite sandwich in dip form. ...
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect party appetizer or game day food.  Prepare to have your tastes buds tantalized.  Prep or prepare them in advance to streamline your party plans.  Read on to learn how to pick the right peppers and how to mode

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

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By Beth Pierce
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect party appetizer or game day food. Prepare ...
Redneck Nachos with extra barbecue sauce on top.

Redneck Nachos

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By Dawn Ballou
My family enjoyed this appetizer at the local Bubba-Que's Restaurant and, being me, I just ...
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These Beer Battered Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce are the most delicious way to prepare onion rings.

Beer Battered Onion Rings

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By Beth Pierce
These Beer Battered Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce are the most delicious way to prepare ...
This amazing Bacon Jam Recipe is the ultimate bacon lovers taste treat.  It combines smoked bacon, onion, garlic, brown sugar, vinegar and a perfect blend of spices.

Bacon Jam

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By Beth Pierce
This amazing Bacon Jam Recipe is the ultimate bacon lovers taste treat. It combines ...
These quick and creamy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with fresh crab, cream cheese, bread crumbs, garlic and Parmesan making them the perfect appetizer.

Creamy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Beth Pierce
These quick and creamy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with fresh crab, cream cheese, bread ...
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