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Chocolate/Pecan Macaroons

I love these tasty little treats of coconut, chocolate, and pecans. And your guests will too. They're great around a nice cozy fire with a cup of good hot coffee or tea. Or, just any old time that you...

Author: Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Appetizer Essentials: Puff Pizza Bites

These are easy/peasy to make and can be assembled, baked and on the table in 20 quick minutes. Besides the pizza stuff, you will need some puff pastry. You can make your own or do what the rest of the...

Author: Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Corvina Ceviche w/ Red Thai Chili's

Inexpensive and easy to make, great appetizer

Author: Monika Rosales

Cute Bacon Cups

Found this on Pinterest and thought it was a great idea. Think of the possibilities. You can fill with salad, eggs and cheese, potatoes, meats, etc. I think grilled pineapple , nuts and a little brown...

Author: Allison Hazell

Pesto Torte

This recipe is so simple and utilizes some store-bought goodies... Put them together and you have a wonderful appetizer.

Author: ANN MORELL

Southern Deviled Eggs

I found a recipe by Paula Deen online and changed it a bit to fit my tastes. I made these for my son's bday and they were really good. I used hard boiled eggs in the package to save time and these were...

Author: Amanda Michelle

Creamy Sweet Potato Rarebit

I love the flavor combinations of cheese-mustard and sweet potato-cheese. I figured, why not, and made a dish with all three. This is both savory and creamy! It looks like a meringue or souffle is in my...

Author: Tiffany Bannworth

Muffin Frittatas

These little frittatas are so easy to make and have such great flavor. They are so good for breakfast, brunch, a light lunch, an appetizer or for a quick snack. They are very versatile, too, as you can...

Author: Donna Brown

Mini Corn dog muffins

What a clever idea for a snack or appetizer. Love this idea!! Doesn't have to be on a stick to be a corn dog! Picture borrowed for visual. Adapted from All Recipes.com

Author: Carole F

Andy's Flatbread Pizza

It's Christmas Eve... at least it is now... We have a great dinner on Christmas day; however, today it's more casual. In fact it's flat bread pizza. Served around the tree with a salad and some wine. So,...

Author: Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Dip

I found this recipe and photo on Jif.com some time back. This is really good and very easy. Its an easy way to get kiddos to eat veggies....they love to dip just about anything.

Author: Jeanne Benavidez

Corn and Blueberry Quinoa Salad

This can also be a corn blueberry salsa for a lighter version, I like to use the quinoa to be a more substantial side dish so make it to your liking. ENJOY

Author: Lisa 'Gayle' Goff

MARINATED FRESH TOMATOES & CUCUMBERS

I use to make this & put on the salad bar at a restaurant I worked at. It can be eaten alone or on salads, etc.

Author: Peggi Anne Tebben

Tom's Buffalo Chicken Dip

This is a recipe that was shared with me from a co-worker. I like to name my gifted recipes from the person that gave the recipe to me. Super easy and great to share with a group of people. Tom would bring...

Author: Patricia Clevenger @patclev1

Game Day Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

My family and friends always ask that I make this dip for parties, celebrations, and football games!!!! It is always a hit!!!

Author: Tina Brooks-Roberts

Piccata Fondue with Panko crusted chicken dippers

if you can't find chicken tenders, cut 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1 inch wide strips, then cut strips and two thirds.Source: Unknown

Author: Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Awesome Avocado Dip

This avocado dip is awesome! It's nice and creamy with a hint of tang from the cream cheese and sour cream. We opted to add the jalapeno and cayenne for a bit of a kick. But it's just as good without too....

Author: Debbie Sue @DSNjustpinchme

Cheezy Pickles

Great and a little weird snack

Author: Lou Kostura

Sweet Potato Balls

These delicious sweet potato balls are a fantastic, easy and healthy starter recipe. They're vegan, gluten free and can be frozen to be saved for another day. You could also serve these as a nutritious...

Author: Shy Strawberry

Homemade Almond Paste

True Almond paste is often difficult to find in the store and when you do happen to find it, the price is usually ridiculous. Making your own almond paste is pretty simple, offers much better flavor than...

Author: Amy Alusa

BLACK PUDDING ..

We like to use as much of the animal as we can and we all like black pudding so means we really can use as much as possible.It's usually made of pigs blood but can be any blood (we've used blood from cattle)....

Author: Amanda P

Hearty Comforting Creamy Corn Chowder

This corn chowder is so yummy and hearty it's great as a main dish. I remember making my first corn chowder during a school field trip to "The Little Red School House" My class made our very own Corn Chowder...

Author: Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Pear pizza wedges

this is a fav of mine

Author: Wallace Hale

Ham And Cheese Tarts

Got this out of my Jiffy cookbook.

Author: Eve Peterson @mumm6

Shrimp Corn Dogs (Yeh I said it!!!)

I developed this recipe in response to my wife's reaction to an appetizer we enjoyed in Houston. She enjoyed them so much I thought I might be able to use them as a "get out of jail free card". I was wrong...

Author: Patrick Johnson @pwjohnso

Cita's Cilantro Dip / Cilantro Salad Dressing

A co-worker shared this recipe with me and I've added my own touch to this. It is always a hit! I started making this into a salad dressing to compliment my King Ranch Chicken cassarole.

Author: Tambi Heines @tamberini

Cheese & Herb Beignets

I've made plenty of batches of the sweet beignets but savory ones are a new territory. The amount of fresh herbs was greatly reduced. The original recipe called for one half cup of parsley, another half...

Author: C G @Celestina9000

Spring Hill Ranch's Armadillo Turds

Every once in awhile we'll invite a Texan to one of our get togethers. If you understand the relationship between Texans and New Mexicans you'll understand that the Texan has to be a special kind of friend...

Author: Wiley P @WileyP

Reuben Dip

My mom gave me this recipe. If you like reubens, you will love this.

Author: Amanda Michelle

Dill Pickled Eggs

Some folks just call them "yellow pickled eggs" I will post a picture soon

Author: Joan Hunt

Slow Cooker Reuben Spread

I served this recipe at a valentine's Day party, and it was enjoyed by all of my guest. Instead of putting it on cocktail bread, I used whole wheat whole grain bread, and cut it into triangles. Can serve...

Author: Rose Mary Mogan

Holiday Spiced Roasted Pecans

When I have houseguests during the holidays, I always maintain some serving stations around the house. These casual areas have bottles of wine (red/white) and snacks. This is one of my guests favorite...

Author: Andy Anderson !

Mexican Apple Pie

I figured this recipe out when i was craving a dessert from a local restaurant but didnt want to drive all the way across town, it is very similar to theirs if not the same. Also its a good use for tortilla...

Author: georgi johnson

Ricotta and Egg Ravioli

This is so impressive looking and very easy. If you don't want a runny yolk boil for 3 minutes.

Author: barbara lentz

Hot Sesame Sticks

1-13 Keep these peppery little pastry-like morsels on hand in the freezer packed in an airtight container to protect their shape. Serve them along with other appetizers or as an accompaniment to soups...

Author: Janice Wiles

Egg Foo Young

I started cooking Asian food about 20 years ago and this is one of my favorite's to cook and eat. The ingredient are simple and few, Go beyond the box and be creative, use fresh mushrooms, shrimp anything...

Author: Jean Romero

Hot Pepper Jelly

Spicy, hot and sweet! This would make a terrific Christmas or hostess gift. So pretty!

Author: annie Melton

Jalapeno Popper Cups

If you love biscuits, you'll love this popper cups. It's so easy to make and are great for entertaining your guest before you serve your hot dishes. Great for game nights, too!

Author: Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero

Fried Mac n Cheese

I have had these at The Chessecake Factory years ago. I saw a segment on Foodnet work a while back and decided I would give it a try. My kids loved it. They love anything with mac n cheese, plus anything...

Author: Debbie W

Irisa's Czechoslovakian Kolacky style cookies

If you want to put this over the moon, serve with some really good vanilla ice cream. These are so sticky and oh so good! You'll get 8 large Kolacky out of this. But believe me one is plenty for a serving....

Author: Irisa Raina 9

Best Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

Best Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

Author: Jane Kaylie

Better Cheddar Dip

A eatery here in Delaware makes this to serve to the patrons to snack on while waiting for their food!!! It is very good!!! I always have rave reviews when I make this!!!

Author: Debbie Gill

Sesame Bean Paste Balls

I love the sweet bean paste balls rolled in sesame seeds at the restaurants,so decided to try making them fast and easy with flaky biscuit dough...they are fun to have for game time snacks !

Author: Lori McLain @lmclain

Olive Pesto Tapenade

I love olives and I love pesto! It seemed obvious to me to combine the two to create this taste sensation. Serve this on a hearty and crusty bread. But, watch out, its addictive!

Author: Susan Seybert @sseybert1

Mixed Olives with Lemon and Rosemary, circa 1970

Use a mix of Manzanilla, Kalamata, Sicilian, and Bella Cerignola Rosa olives for a good range of color and texture. Don't add salt, the olives are salty enough.

Author: Lynnda Cloutier

DOUBLE CRANBERRY CROSTINI

The Cranberry Ginger Chutney just previously posted goes with this recipe... I love costini with all sorts of toppings....this is really good....

Author: Loretta Jasper

BONNIE'S DEVILED EGGS WITH A CAJUN KICK!

We love these spicy deviled eggs with a new twist on flavor, Cajun Style. Just a hint of heat, seasoned with sour cream, chives and crisp bacon. What's not to like? My Mama Hen is looking very proud of...

Author: BonniE !

GRACE'S CHRISTMAS TRAIL MIX

EVERY ONE LIKES SOMETHING AT THE HOLIDAYS I THOUGHT I'D SHARE THIS WITH U HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Author: Grace Camp @grace123

White almond bark In A Jar

This Crunchy and sweet, no-bake snack mix in a jar is easy to make. To make this snack mix, recipients melt white chocolate chips and coat the snack mixture with a sweet holiday topping.

Author: Stormy Stewart

Spicy baked pumpkin seeds

Spicy and sweet, these are great for snacking anytime!

Author: sherry monfils