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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.

Marinated Vidalias

Sliced vidalia onions are chilled in a tangy-sweet marinade recipe of vinegar and sugar. After draining, they are combined with a little mayonnaise and celery ...

Jalapeno Jelly

The "hotness" of this jalapeno jelly is tempered by the sugar. Vinegar adds tartness and the pectin helps the gelling to occur. Serve this as ...

Vichyssoise Soup

This potato and onion appetizer soup made with chicken bouillon cubes may be served chilled or warmed. It also contains cream and milk, and is ...

Cajun Shrimp

Shrimp and strips of lemon peel are cooked in lemon juice, onion, garlic, and cajun seasoning, and then chilled in this same mixture. Chopped green ...

Dilled Oyster Crackers

How about a tasty snack of crackers seasoned with ranch mix and dill. Great for parties, or even a road trip nibble.

Jalapeno Roll ups

Use these easy to make jalapeno roll ups for a light snack or as an appetizer.

Taco Dip

South of the border layer dip that is always popular at parties.

Ranch Snack Mix

Keep this snack mix, with pretzels, Bugles, nuts, and crackers, on hand for any event.

Shrimp Cocktail Salad

A tasty chilled salad with shrimp that has been tossed with cocktail sauce and dill.

Cream Cheese Chutney

Easy to make spread using spiced mango chutney, cream cheese, and roasted peanuts.

Ham Spread

This spread for crackers is simply made from diced ham, shredded cheddar, Worcestershiresauce, with mayonnaise to bind it together.

Picante Sauce

A versatile dipping sauce made with tomatoes, onion, jalepeno's and spices that is thickened and can be saved for later use.

Benedictine Salad

This mixture of cucumber, cream cheese, onion and mayonnaise in the food processor may be served on sandwiches or as a dip. You may tint ...

Honey-Mustard Pretzel Snacks

A savory snack made with pretzels that has a little sweetness that is great for a party snack bowl or for watching a movie.

Salmon Holiday Dip

A smoky salmon cheese ball that rich in taste and rolled in pecans that is great at holiday time.

Cheese Ball

A beef and onion cheese ball that can be served as a quick appetizer with crackers or toast points.

Homemade Salsa

This homemade salsa combines tomatoes, red onion, green onion, parsley, garlic, lime juice and a jalapeno pepper. This recipe makes a great appetizer.

Horseradish Cheese Dip/Spread

This mixture of melted Velveeta cheese, mayonnaise and prepared horseradish maybe served as a dip or as a spread.

Cinnamon Glazed Almonds

Crunchy almonds with a sweet crust that is perfect for party snack bowl.

Baloney Wurst Spread

An appetizer spread made with balogna and liverwurst to serve with crackers or toast points.

Garlic Crostini

A versatile crostini flavored with garlic that can be used for appetizers.

Peach Brandy Punch

Punch made with tea, fruit juices, and some brandy to jazz it up a bit.

Crab Spread

Have guests drop in suddenly? Try this quick spread with crab and chili sauce. Takes less than five minutes.

Pecan Cheese Ball

Everybody loves pecan coated cheese balls like these which are great for parties, holiday buffets, and picnics.

Cheese Ring

An easy-to-make appetizer cheese spread with pecans and accompanied with strawberry jam.

Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs

Horseradish Spirals

Vegetable Dip

Deviled Eggs

Veggie Dip

Beef Liver Pate

Wasabi Deviled Eggs

Easy Salsa

Marinaded Shrimp revised

Cocktail Pecans

Pineapple Cheese Ball

Shrimp Veggie Dip

Jill's Tomatilla Salsa

Ham Dip

Jessie's Guacamole De Riego De La Boca

Low-Guilt Tex-Mex Dip

Crabmeat Dip

Crab Cracker Spread

Grandma's Grilled Eggplant Spread

Navratan Raita

Grandma's Purple Eggs

Celery Appetizer

Creamy Lobster Mousse in Crispy Potato Nests

Festive Cheese Ball

Smoked Salmon Lettuce Rolls with Orange Wasabi...

Sour Cream-Chick Pea Dip

Develish Eggs

Party Pleaser Shrimp and Veggie Tree

Olive Feta Spread

Tuna Stuffed Celery

Thai Salsa

Veggie Filling

Summer Squash Soup

Seafood Spinach Dip

Tangy Crab Dip

Balsamic Salsa

Quick Salsa

Caesar Salsa

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Cashew and Fig Roll-Ups

Quick Pineapple and Cherry Appetizer

Veg-mix Dip

Banana Crunches

Smoked Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Cream Cheese and Pickle on Dried Beef


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.