Appetizers

Whether you call them starters, hors d'oeuvres, appetizers or antipasto, their role is the same: keeping starving diners at bay until the main dish is ready to serve.

  • Almond Raisin balls

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:15:00
    Chop almonds and peanuts. Slice the raisins in halves or quarters. Make a ball with raisins, peanut and milk chocolate ...
  • Bacon Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:20:00
    1 In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. 2 Stir in the bacon, onion and garlic powder. 3 Spoon into mus...
  • Black Bean Quesadillas

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:25:00
    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the beans, garlic, broth and cilantro. Using a fork, crush t...
  • Cocktail Smokies

    Prep and Cook Time: 01:05:00
    Put all ingredients into crock pot. Sir all ingredients together as jelly melts. Simmer for 1 hour. Serve warm. Servi...
  • Egg Rolls

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:45:00
    Combine flour, salt and eggs. Stir in water a little at a time until a smooth, thin batter. Heat 1 ts salad oil in 7 inc...
  • Four Cheese Crackers

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:25:00
    1. Using a food processor ; pulse flour, salt and butter together until flour holds together. (or use a pastry cutter) ...
  • Lil Smokies in Sauce

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:25:00
    Put together in crock pot and cook. I find them better if cooked for a long period, or cooked, cooled and warmed again l...
  • Monkey Bread

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:55:00
    Put sugar and cinnamon in bowl. Shake up. Quarter biscuits and drop in. Add nuts. Melt one stick of butter in bundt pan....
  • Pigs in Blanket

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:24:00
    Cut crescent roll dough into small strips about 3/4" by 2-3". For fastest results, cut the dough before unrolling. Wrap ...
  • Rye Crackers

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:25:00
    1. Using a food processor ; pulse flour, salt and butter together until flour holds together. (or use a pastry cutter) ...
  • Sausage and Cheese Balls

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:32:00
    Mix well. Roll into small balls. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Yields 130...
  • Simple Black Bean Salsa

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:15:00
    In a large bowl, combine the ingredients and stir with a fork, slightly mashing the beans. Serve immediately or cover an...
  • Simple Crackers

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:25:00
    1. Preheat the oven to 400. 2. Lightly grease two large cookie sheets. Combine the dry ingredients, and then stir in t...
  • Summertime Bruschetta

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:25:00
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato, minced garlic, basil, parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt and p...
  • The Original Chex Party Mix

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:15:00
    1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, micro...
  • Tomato and Basil Pizza

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:25:00
    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the tortillas on baking sheets and bake...
  • Tropical Fruit Salad

    Prep and Cook Time: 00:05:00
    Place the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to coat with juices. Serve lightly chilled....