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Appetizer and Snack Recipes

Whether I’m hosting friends or just need a quick bite, these are my go-to appetizer and snack recipes—fun, flavorful, and always a hit.

Kick things off with our classic Buffalo Chicken Dip, a creamy and spicy favorite that’s always a hit. For a hands-off version, try the Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip, which delivers the same delicious flavors with minimal effort.​

Looking for a lighter option? Our Baked Buffalo Cauliflower offers a vegetarian twist on the classic, combining tender cauliflower florets with tangy buffalo sauce for a guilt-free indulgence.​ For a refreshing and zesty appetizer, our Ceviche is a must-try. Featuring fresh fish marinated in citrus juices and mixed with vibrant vegetables, it’s a light yet flavorful dish that’s sure to impress.

Hand scooping fresh pico de gallo with a tortilla chip from a bowl garnished with lime and green chiles.

Authentic Homemade Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

Split image showing crispy buttermilk fried chicken on a cooling rack beside a pan of sweet cornbread squares topped with butter and served with a honey dipper.

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Close-up of crispy boudin balls in serving tray.

Crispy Fried Boudin Balls Recipe

Two images side by side. On the left is an image of quesabirria tacos on a white plate, and the image on the right is of five shrimp tacos topped with Mexican crema and slaw.

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A big, round serving bowl brimming with a colorful house salad, perfectly layered with fresh lettuce, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, shredded carrots, Cheddar cheese, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and golden croutons, all finished with a generous drizzle of ranch dressing.

Everyday House Salad Recipe – Quick and Customizable

Perfectly golden brown and crispy chicken tenders being lifted from a large pot of sizzling oil in a spider strainer with text overlay reading " Tips and Recipes: Deep Frying 101"

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A full serving of golden, crispy buttermilk chicken tenders presented on a round plate with a small bowl of honey mustard dipping sauce, a side plate of French fries, fresh lemon slices, and a soft blue cloth napkin. Additional plates of chicken tenders surround the main dish, making this a perfect meal for sharing or game day.

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

Homemade olive tapenade recipe made with pitted olives, basil, anchovies, parsley, garlic cloves, olive oil. .and capers in a white serving bowl garnished with fresh basil leaves and served with crispy crostini.

Olive Tapenade

Round serving plate with crisp Romaine lettuce, iceberg, radicchio, halved cherry tomatoes, black olives, sliced pepperoncini, shaved parmesan, and croutons.

Italian Salad Recipe

White bowl filled with perfectly cooked green lentils.

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Cast iron skillet filled with juicy cooked tail-on shrimp marinated in cilantro lime marinade.

The Best Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe

Saucepot filled with silky smooth cheese sauce made from scratch.

15-Minute Homemade Cheese Sauce Recipe

Large soup pot filled with thick, creamy, and rich blended tomato bisque garnished with fresh basil leaves, cracked red pepper, and a drizzle of fresh cream.

Tomato Bisque

Two glasses filled with warm mulled wine garnished with a cinnamon stick, orange slice, fresh black berries, and cranberry.

Mulled Wine

Whole bulb of roasted garlic with golden caramelized cloves on foil.

Roasted Garlic Recipe – How to Roast Garlic

Close up image of sausage stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet topped with crispy golden buttery breadcrumbs and garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Large silver platter filled with well-seasoned Cajun shrimp garnished with chopped parsley and served with sliced lemon.

Spicy Cajun Shrimp

Classic cheese ball coated in chopped pecans and garnished with fresh parsley on a plate and served with various types of crackers and crostini.

Cheese Ball Recipe

Small serving tongs holding one crab stuffed mushroom over a baking sheet with the remaining baked crab stuffed mushrooms.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

One corner dinner roll removed partially from a pan filled with perfectly baked yeast dinner rolls with golden tops.

Yeast Dinner Rolls Recipe (Soft & Buttery)

Large round plate filled with homemade honey walnut shrimp garnished with sliced green onions.

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Small white plate filled with perfectly tender butternut squash cubes cooked in the air fryer with charred tips and garnished with fresh parsley.

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Boat dip made with shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, drained rotel tomatoes, taco seasoning, and ranch seasoning in a large white serving bowl and garnished with additional shredded cheese and green onions.

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Pineapple cheese ball in the shape of a disc and coated in pecans on a small wood cutting board with a single cracker stuck in the center.

Pineapple Cheese Ball

One small, soft pretzel bite resting in a large serving bowl filled with beer cheese dip garnished with fresh parsley

Beer Cheese Recipe

Dozens of soft pretzel bites topped with coarse sea salt and served with a side of beer cheese served in a large aluminum serving tray.

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites

Large white plate filled with six crispy pan-fried zucchini fritters with a side of herbed yogurt dip in a small white serving bowl.

Zucchini Fritters

Large white rectangular serving platter with four wedges of iceberg lettuce, cut-side-up, drizzled with homemade blue cheese dressing and sprinkled with crumbled bacon bits, halved cherry tomatoes, chives, and blue cheese crumbles.

Classic Wedge Salad

Large speckled serving plate filled with pan-seared buffalo meatballs coated in tangy buffalo sauce, drizzled with ranch dressing, and garnished with sliced green onions.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

A white plate with three sandwiches made with leftover turkey salad piled between a golden buttery butter croissant with lettuce.

Turkey Salad Recipe

Cauliflower florets smothered and baked in buffalo hot sauce and served on a white platter with a small glass jar filled with ranch dressing and a side of celery sticks.

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Large white bowl filled with creamy dill pickle pasta salad garnished with sliced dill pickles and fresh dill.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Pinterest Pin for Dill Dip Recipe with one image and text overlay.

Dill Dip Recipe

Small plate with golden buttery crackers topped with homemade canned salmon salad and garnished with fresh minced dill.

Canned Salmon Salad

Single water cracker in a white bowl filled with creamy tuna salad presented on a cutting board surrounded by crackers and celery sticks.

Tuna Salad Recipe

Large white salad bowl filled with halved cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, garlic, salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs.

Cherry Tomato Salad

One dozen baked buffalo chicken sliders made with shredded chicken mixed in creamy buffalo sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Small white bowl cooked rotini pasta, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced red onion, green peas, and chopped bacon coated in creamy ranch seasoning and sour cream dressing and topped with thinly sliced green onion and chopped bacon bits.

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Speckled white plated presented with six golden baked crab cakes served with fresh lemon wedges and garnished with freshly minced parsley.

Crab Cake Recipe with Creamy Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce

Large oval serving plate filled with creamy BLT pasta salad made with bowtie pasta, arugula, avocado, tomato, bacon, and corn in a creamy mayo and sour cream dressing.

BLT Pasta Salad

Wide shallow serving bowl filled with white fish ceviche and small diced pieces of tomato, shallot, and bell pepper, garnished with fresh minced parsley.

Ceviche Recipe

White shallow serving plate filled with shrimp ceviche made with chopped shrimp, sliced onion, chopped bell peppers, and tomatoes in citrus juice with chopped cilantro and chopped jalapenos.

Shrimp Ceviche Recipe (Ceviche de Camaron)

Crab salad served over mixed greens and served with buttery crackers on a white plate.

Crab Salad Recipe

Large plate filled with a pile of cooked Greek meatballs, lime wedges, Israeli salad, and pita bread.

Greek Meatballs

Oval plate with air fryer meatballs garnished with minced parsley and served with a small pile of toothpicks for serving.

Air Fryer Meatballs

Grinder salad presented in a large white ceramic salad bowl filled with chopped iceberg lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, sliced pepperoncini peppers, and sliced ham, pepperoni, and salami.

Grinder Salad

Image of golden crispy homemade croutons on white parchment paper.

Crouton Recipe

Golden roasted Greek potatoes seasoned with fresh parsley and oregano, lemon juice, and garlic, on a baking sheet with lemon wedges.

Greek Potatoes

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