This creamy, colorful dip is a great recipe for unexpected guests or any type of gathering. Use low fat cream cheese, if desired. Adjust the quantity and heat level of salsa to taste. Serve with crackers...
Author: SJ_TULL
Easy economical salmon loaf that tastes great! Terrific during Lent. Unlike most fish recipes, this tastes even better the next day. Add a simple white sauce with dill for a more elegant presentation.
Author: Terri Otteni
This takes only 10 minutes and tastes like it came from a 5 star restaurant! This tuna tar tar is just amazingly simple and outstanding!
Author: JOELLEFLYNN
Calamares is the Filipino version of the "Mediterranean breaded fried squid dish", Calamari. There are different methods on how to make this dish; the most usual does not involve breadcrumbs. However,...
Author: Dave Smith @DaveSSmith1
This is a great appetizer. The shrimp can be served on a frilly toothpick or arranged on lettuce leaf base on platter. This is a best made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Picture is just cooked shrimp,...
Author: Sharon Whitley @aggiemom20002000
I wanted a top quality crab dip and so bought the quality ingredients and made this. What a difference in taste when you use quality ingredients like real crab meat! This was dipped to death:-)
Author: sherry monfils @smonfils
I used to order this regularly at my favorite Mexican restaurant. After much experimentation, this is a very close version. They serve it in a fish bowl type glass and even though I classified it as an...
Author: Lynn Caruso
This variation on bagels, lox and cream cheese can be served as a morning delicacy or for brunch.
Author: Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Cooked octopus is marinated with green onions, sesame oil and Morton® kosher salt. Raw tuna may be substituted for the octopus if desired.
Author: MELVINFLORES
I came up with this recipe as a way to make an easy salmon mousse (my recipe from Joy of Cooking was really labor intensive), and also to use puff pastry, something I had recently discovered. This is a...
Author: Jessica Allen @jcallen6
This Asian fusion recipe combines great summertime flavors. Try to get Haas avocados if possible. Slipper, spiny, rock, or Maine lobster would all work in this recipe.
Author: Ryan Nomura
This is one of my fave appy's for entertaining at the holidays or any special occasion. They come together almost effortlessly (no frying required!) yet they make an impressive presentation. Oh so delish...
Author: Cindy Smith Bryson @cindyluhooskitchen
These are the single-fried oysters that my Mom cooked at the market. A simple and delicious appetizer cooked Chesapeake Bay style.
Author: Dorsey
These are the single-fried oysters that my Mom cooked at the market. A simple and delicious appetizer cooked Chesapeake Bay style.
Author: Dorsey
These are the single-fried oysters that my Mom cooked at the market. A simple and delicious appetizer cooked Chesapeake Bay style.
Author: Dorsey
This recipe for homemade breaded baked clams is simple but delicious. A great looking appetizer for parties.
Author: McGee4782
I also use this as a filling for canapes and sandwiches. I usually mold it in a fish shaped mold and then sprinkle with chopped pecans and parsley mix and serve with Club Crackers.
Author: Marsha Gardner
These mussels have a fresh tomato basil broth with white wine and lobster stock and a duck-fat grilled crostini.
Author: Chef and a Baker
A hint of Maya and a hint of the south Pacific combine to create a wonderful summer starter! You want lots of lime juice in there! It matches so well with chile pepper and mango. If you can't find mangoes,...
Author: paulscape
This recipe is great as an appetizer served over crackers or sliced toasted French bread. Also, the dish can be poured over pasta if enough gravy is made. This recipe has the basic ingredients. You should...
Author: babydollmac
I usually go out of my way to simplify the recipes we post here, but for some things, like this Spanish-inspired, sausage-stuffed calamari recipe, there just are no acceptable shortcuts to take. However,...
Author: Chef John
Every Saturday night growing up, my folks and I would go to Grammy's house for good food and good company. These fritters were made quite regularly, and even as a young kid I loved these, cause they were...
Author: Denise Bernius @dbernius08
Ina Garten has been roasting shrimp for ages and claims that the roasting process adds flavor to the shrimp that the boiling method takes away.I love her recipe, but wanted to add a little something of...
Author: Linda Dalton @Stripey
If you're having people over for game day, you'll want to make this easy crab appetizer.
Author: Christina R. @sweetpea3390
Surprise your guests with this spicy recipe for Malabar Shrimp - perfect for a dinner party appetizer. To toast coconut preheat oven to 300 F. Spread coconut on a baking sheet and bake 4 to 6 minutes or...
Author: Russ Myers @Beegee1947
This is another one of my MIL's fantastic recipes. This is so good to have at parties or just to snack on.
Author: Melanie B @MelBelle
Canned salmon is not only cheep but also very healthy and versatile. It can be used for just about anything. I always have several cans in my pantry, just in case.
Author: Raven Higheagle @ravenhigheagle
use canned lump crabmeat found near the seafood counter . Carefully fold into cream cheese mixture to keep the chunks large.Source unknown
Author: Lynnda Cloutier
This is a great appetizer for your summer parties or gatherings . It will get great reviews . enjoy
Author: Gloria Gasperson'Giddings
These are the single-fried oysters that my Mom cooked at the market. A simple and delicious appetizer cooked Chesapeake Bay style.
Author: Dorsey
Beignets are cajun doughnuts. I am not one for sweets so I offer this savory version of the Louisiana classic. Serve them with a spicy remoulade or cajun dipping sauce. Note: Crawfish tail meat can be...
Author: Patrick Johnson @pwjohnso
Cream cheese and crab wontons Hawaiian style! Serve with sweet and sour sauce and Chinese mustard, or with sweet chili sauce. These can also be frozen.
Author: Gina
Simple, cheap, quick, and tasty! You can make it easily while traveling or camping. Good for backpacking or just a quick snack. This got me through many nights traveling in Guatemala and Mexico on a very...
Author: flah0062
These are so delicious if you're doing a low-carb diet and just want something flavorful and a little crispy. These can be eaten as an appetizer or a main dish with some sauteed veggies and a salad. Serve...
Author: bugsmom
This recipe for homemade breaded baked clams is simple but delicious. A great looking appetizer for parties.
Author: McGee4782
This tantalizing appetizer mingles fresh ahi, avocado, cucumbers and spice and will impress the most knowledgeable food critic.
Author: JULESKICKS2
This tantalizing appetizer mingles fresh ahi, avocado, cucumbers and spice and will impress the most knowledgeable food critic.
Author: JULESKICKS2
This tantalizing appetizer mingles fresh ahi, avocado, cucumbers and spice and will impress the most knowledgeable food critic.
Author: JULESKICKS2
This recipe is adapted from a recipe from 1988. One of the adaptations is changing it from a large loaf, which can fall apart and can be too large for most dinner parties, to individual muffin tin-sized...
Author: slpscientist
Shell macaroni are stuffed with a creamy tuna mixture in this easy to prepare, fun to eat appetizer. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves with toothpicks, and make sure plenty of cocktail sauce is available!...
Author: WALLEN
Where I live "fresh" means beef, chicken, or pork. I would put the pork and beef from Nebraska up with any in the nation! Fish can be rather iffy even in the good stores. I had a Mexican friend who made...
Author: Mary Ann Hanson @DeaconGrandma
Delicious fish cakes made with cod, potatoes, onion, butter, and parsley! You can substitute salmon for cod if you would rather make salmon cakes.
Author: DRAGON11
Every year we have a Christmas Open House and I make about 20 pounds of this marinated shrimp. It is one of the most popular items I serve. I think some come just to eat the shrimp.
Author: Marsha Gardner
Many years ago, someone in the family collected recipes from descendants of my great grandparents, William M. and Florence E. (Snodgrass) Whaley and had them compiled into a cookbook. I am posting those...
Author: Claudia McClaran