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Cold Appetizer Recipes

Cold appetizers make a delicious start to any meal, or a great snack to keep the family's fingers out of the main dish while it's cooking.

BBQ Peanuts

This flavorful snack is made by coating dry roasted peanuts with a butter and barbecue sauce mixture flavored with garlic salt and ground red pepper, ...

Caramel Corn

Caramel corn that can be made at home; it will go quickly, so be ready to make more. Try adding some peanuts for some extra ...

Fresh Vegetable Dip

This dip for fresh vegetables is made with equal parts of mayonnaise and sour cream, and has Ranch dip mix and mozzarella cheese stirred into ...

Hummus with Pita Bread

Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, are blended with garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of cayenne pepper to form hummus. Serve this hummus recipe ...

Cottage Cheese-Dill Dip

Cottage cheese is blended along with green onion parsley, dillweed, Worcestershire, pepper and garlic powder to make this cold appetizer dip.

Salmon Spread

This versatile salmon appetizer recipe may be served as a spread or shaped into a ball, rolled in parsley, and chilled. It contains cream cheese, ...

Tex Mex Corn Chip Dip

The fresh onion, green peppers, and tomatoes provide great flavor and texture to an easy to make layer dip that will disappear quickly.

Cranberry Relish in a Shell

An easy to make relish with cranberries, apples, and walnuts that is baked in a unique serving made out of a pumpkin.

Curly Cukes and Radish Salad

A tangy and crunchy radish and cucumber salad with zip that comes from the jalepeno pepper.

Pizza Dip

A chilled spread with cream cheese, taco sauce, cheeses, and lots of vegetables. Always a hit at parties and picnics.

Crab Dip

This cold appetizer dip contains sour cream, ranch dressing mix, and imitation crab meat.

Sushi Rice

Use this sweetened rice mixture to fill sushi rolls along with your favorite ingredients.

7 Layer Bean Dip

An extremely popular appetizer dip recipe that consists of a layer of beans, seasoned sour cream, cheese, onion, and olives. Great for Superbowl parties or ...

Ceviche de Camarones (Shrimp Ceviche)

A great appetizer of shrimp that are tossed with citrus juices, cilantro and tequila for a cool, refreshing flavor.

Beer Cheese Spread

A creamy spread seasoned with ranch dressing mix and your choice of beer. A nice ale from the local microbrewery would be great.

Green Beans and Creamy Parmesan Dip

Green beans and yellow wax beans dipped into a creamy parmesan cheese spread. Great low fat snack option.

Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Prepare this sweet kiwi, apple, and berry salsa along with the cinnamon-sugar-coated tortilla wedges for a unique appetizer.

Tortilla Pinwheels

Cream cheese, white wine and seasoned salt are combined with sweet red pepper, green onion and olives. Then sliced to show the pinwheel effect.

BLT Dip

This "BLT" dip (without the "L") is a combination of crumbled bacon and diced tomato stirred into mayonnaise and sour cream. Serve with vegetables or ...

Seven Layer Dip

Bean dip is layered with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and vegetables in this Mexican-style dip.

Guacamole

Serve this guacamole, spiced up with bottled green pepper sauce, with tortilla chips.

Mini Cheese Balls

These individual appetizer cheese balls contain cheddar, cream cheese, and blue cheeses, plus white Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce for flavor. They're sha...

Beef Jerky

If you have never tried homemade beef jerky, maybe it's time you did. It is chewy, peppery, and salty to the taste.

Marinated Mushrooms

These mushrooms are cooked and marinated in a vinegar and oil mixture that is seasoned with mustard and parsley.

Citrus Cooler

Make a simple syrup then add pineapple, orange, and lemon juices for a citrus slush. Gingerale adds the finishing touch.

Beer Cheese Pretzel Dip

Ralph & Kacoo Shrimp Butter

Nuts and Bolts

Southwest Spinach Dip

Zesty Hummus

Oven Caramel Corn

Mexicali Bean Dip

Eggless Coffee Cake

Bagel Dip

Cream Cheese - Chocolate Chip Dip

Golden Gate Avocado Boats

Vichyssoise

My Favorite California Rolls

Bread & Butter Pickles

Smoked Salmon Rollups

Cucumber Rounds with Chicken Salad

Dill Garlic Dip

Not Yo Mama's Deviled Eggs

Stop the Hunger Stuffed Celery

Tabasco Cats Salsa Fresca

Gorgonzola Granny Smith Greens

Hotlanta Black Bean Spread

Bruschetta Wedges

Tiny Shrimp Tarts

Mini Bay Shrimp Bites

Low-fat Seafood Dip

Tasty Low-fat Seafood Dip

Cucumber Raita

Spring Rolls

White Bean and Cheese Potato Appetizer Cups

Balsamic Bruschetta

Ashley's Taco Dip

Italian Tortellini Salad

Mango Chutney Brie

Spicy Salmon Balls

Garden of Eden Chutney

Easy Cheesy Bread and Veggie Dip

Mini Me Caesar Salad en Croute

Shrimp & Avocado Creme Brulee

The Holiday Cheeseball

Almond Bark Mix-Up

Sugar & Spice Pecans

Marvelous Marinated Olives

Pignoli Cocktail Cookies

Caribbean Grape Salsa

Texas Caviar

Sperr's Mild Salsa

My Tia Debbie's Salsa

Pico de Gallo

Olive Spread

24/7 Mom's Bruschetta

The Crabby Mary

Salsa Supreme

Festive Cheese Spread

Olives And Sundried Tomatoes

Awesome Crab Spread

Colorful Fruit Sticks

Tangy Seafood Spread

Onion and Gorgonzola Cheese Ball

Parmesan Crisps with Roasted Tomato Relish

Authentic Polish-Style Deviled Eggs

Kid Friendly Strawberry Shortcake Kebobs

Holiday Chilled Cranberry Pumpkin Soup

Halloween-y Crostini

Pimiento Cheese Stuffed Turkey Rolls

Traditional Chutney Cheese Tea Sandwich

Fresh Salsa Stuffed Peppers

Cream Cheese "Sushi"

Blue Cheese with Capers & Red Onions

Stuffed Dills

Snappy Party Bread Spread

Mushroom Broccoli Wheels

Hot Vegetable Relish

Jazzy Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

Raspberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Slimming Guacamole

Double-Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Festive Cilantro Salsa

California Crab Salad

Blueberry Salad

Artichoke Olive Tapenade

Southwestern Polenta with Avocados

Crab Spinach Roll Ups

Which Came First? Chicken Salad-Stuffed Eggs

Lima Guacamole

Ron's Fruit Delite

Adams Macaroni Salad

Guacamole Dip and Tortilla Chips

Tennessee Caviar

Kickin' Fiesta Dip

Gourmet Cheeseball

What Your Garden Grows

Beef and Veggie Cheese Ball

Tommi's Macaroni Salad

Raspberry Dip

Spirit Pasta Salad

Chilled Red Potato Salad with Smoked Salmon

Potato Twist Salad

Turkey Pinwheels

Buttermilk Peach Soup

Margarita Shrimp Ceviche

Jelly Cheese Spread

Middle Eastern Mint Yogurt Soup

Quick Caramel Dip

Molly's Endives

Cream Cheese Cocktail

Easter Cheese Sticks

Layers of Veggies

Orzo Pasta ala Turka

Tortilla Spirals

Mexican Mama Salsa

Red Snapper Mango Ceviche


Marinated Shrimp and Artichokes

These appetizer kabobs make a colorful addition to any appetizer buffet. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or they will be tough.

Petite Spring Rolls

These tender bites of rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and herbs are traditionally served for New Years. Wrap each appetizer roll in rice paper, sheets of ...

Stuffed Jalapenos

Be warned--although they're small, these cheese-filled pepper shells pack a mighty big kick.