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Appetizer Recipes

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

A platter of Crab Balls.

Crab Balls

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By Melissa Turner
These baked crab balls are fun and super easy to make. This recipe could be ...
(5 ratings)
A bowl of Caramel Coated Walnuts.

Caramel Coated Walnuts

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By Verlene Feijo( Pronounce-Fay-Joe)
Great appetizer or have on hand for treat or snacks. Everyone asks for the recipe.
(3 ratings)
A platter of Tamale Balls.

Tamale Balls

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By Stacey Lawson
Whenever we have a get together, I am asked to bring tamale balls. Here in ...
(21 ratings)

Roast Beef Sliders W Teriyaki Honey Mustard Sauce

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By Barbara Lentz
Awesome Asian inspired sliders
A bowl of Fresh Corn Salsa.

Fresh Corn Salsa

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By Mary Elsener
I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra.

Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra

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By Jennifer J
My family loves okra! Whether it is boiled, fried, or mixed in a dish, we ...
(3 ratings)
Crab Salad Cheese Ball on a plate with crackers.

Crab Salad Cheese Ball Or Spread

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By Judy Garcia
When I would make Open-Faced Crab Salad Sandwiches for my husband and son, I would ...
(3 ratings)
Hot Hero Sandwich on a plate with chips.

Hot Hero Sandwiches

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By Laura Yoder
These sandwiches are great when you're entertaining a crowd. They can be made ahead and ...
(4 ratings)
Bacon Wrapped Spam With Spicy Honey Mustard on a plate.

Bacon Wrapped Spam Bites With Spicy Honey Mustard

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By Vickie Parks
Spam is popular throughout the Hawaiian Islands and many family favorite recipes include Spam as ...
(2 ratings)
Greek Yogurt Dip Tzatziki with pita chips.

Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip "tzatziki"

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By Maria *
Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to ...
(4 ratings)

Tomates Garnies Aux Oeufs (deviled Tomatoes)

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By Marion Wilting
This is a typical hors d'oeuvre from the Provence
(1 rating)
A bowl of Garden Fresh Salsa with tortilla chips.

Garden Fresh Salsa

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By Jenni K
This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa. There are rarely leftovers when I bring ...
(4 ratings)
I Could Have Been a Cheeseball, but the Pecans Let Me Down in a bowl.

I Could Have Been A Cheese Ball, But The Pecans Let Me Down

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By Deb Kotansky
WARNING!! This is totally addicting!! You will lick the spoon, you will lick the beaters, ...
(25 ratings)
Italian Meatball Subs or Sliders with melted cheese.

Italian Meatball Subs Or Sliders

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By Tiphane Fleming
These meatballs require no bread crumbs, yet they are still firm and full of meaty ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Purple Pickled Eggs.

Purple Pickled Eggs

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By Laurie Lott
I have been eating these purple pickled eggs my whole life. They are tangy ...
(10 ratings)
Cream Cheese Shrimp Cocktail on a Plate

Creamy Shrimp Cocktail On A Plate

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By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
This recipe has evolved over the years. Back in the 80s when invited to a ...
(1 rating)
All ingredients combined and it's ready to eat!

Blue Cheese Dip With Celery And Onion

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By Ellen Gwaltney Bales
If you love blue cheese you will love this dip and you will keep coming ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Mexican Pinwheels.

Mexican Pinwheels

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By Thea Pappalardo
This is a great appetizer to bring to a party because the hostess does not ...
(23 ratings)
Bacon Cheeseburger Queso in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Bacon Cheeseburger Queso Dip

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By Sherry Monfils
Oh my, do people seem to love this dip! It's meaty and cheesy and with ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of Millie's Sweet Potato Biscuits.

Sweet Potato Biscuits, Millie's

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By Millie Johnson
I first had these little biscuits at a quaint mountain restaurant. This is my own ...
(5 ratings)
I combined different ingredients that I like into my Own creation. Very easy to make and great dish for the Crockpot.

Franks Italian Meatball Subs

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By Jamie Franks
I just made these last night and it was raining out here at the beach ...
A platter of Fried Pickled Okra.

Fried Pickled Okra

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By Kitchen Crew
What's better than fried pickle spears? How about fried pickled okra spears! Super easy to ...
(1 rating)
Perfect for entertaining these tomato tarts are easy to assemble, so beautiful, and amazingly delicious.  Bake some for your friends and family today.

Tomato Tart

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By Beth Pierce
Tomato Tart is made easy with frozen puff pastry, garden fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs, mozzarella, ...

Hot Chicken Mexican Street Corn Dip

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By Cathie Valentine
I love Mexican street corn. This recipe gives you the deliciousness of Mexican street ...
(1 rating)
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