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Creative Recipes » Home » Creative Recipes » Appetizers

Appetizers

Explore Flavor Mosaic appetizer recipes including chips and dip recipes, wings recipes, meatballs, and other awesome appetizer recipes, such as Cheesy Chorizo Jalapeno Mexican Dip, Jalapeno Parmesan Chips, and Ham and Swiss Sliders.

3 sliced Fried Green Tomatoes on a white plate with a small bowl of dipping sauce for fried green tomatoes.

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

These Southern Fried Green Tomatoes are a traditional Southern snack, appetizer, or side dish that combines tangy green tomatoes with a cornmeal and flour coating, fried until crispy golden. These little slices of crunchy gold are totally addictive and so easy to make from the comfort of home! These Fried Green Tomatoes are one of…

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35 Mexican Appetizer Recipes

These are the Best 35 Mexican Appetizer Recipes for Cinco De Mayo or for any party or holiday. Included are easy recipes that make great party appetizers for your Mexican fiesta! Since Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner, I thought it was a great time to share these favorite easy Mexican appetizers because…

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Bowl with Mexican Corn And Black Bean Salad recipe

Corn And Black Bean Salad

Mexican Black Beans and Corn Salad provide a proud display of vibrant Mexican-inspired salad ingredients including corn, black beans, avocado, red opinion, and peppers…all blended together in a fusion of aromatics, spices, fresh lemon juice, honey, and olive oil.  This Mexican salad is ideal as a side salad while also versatile enough to be used…

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Air Fryer Honey Hot Wings

Saucy, crispy Air Fryer Honey Hot Wings are the perfect sweet and spicy finger food for the big game, any type of party, or a light dinner! Pair it with carrots, celery sticks, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce. Making these sweet and spicy chicken wings in the air fryer is a sure way to…

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Blue bowl of Dill Pickle Cheeseburger Dip topped with chopped dill pickles surrounded by tortilla chips and green parsley in the background.

Dill Pickle Cheeseburger Dip

Dill Pickle Cheeseburger Dip is simply your favorite cheeseburger in dip form! It’s perfect for the Super Bowl, Gameday, or any social event that calls for a showstopper appetizer or snack! Loaded with all the usual suspects of a meaty cheeseburger, this burger dip will leave you satisfied while simultaneously begging for more. The pickles…

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Reuben Slider on a white plate with a dipping sauce and another reuben slider in the back with some green parsley in the back.

Reuben Sliders

Ruben Sliders are buttery, savory appetizer-sized Reuben sandwiches, on Hawaiian roll dinner rolls, and filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian (or Thousand Island) dressing, and topped with melted butter. These hand-held Reuben Sliders are perfect party-sized appetizers for any type of party you are planning. These Reuben Sandwich Sliders make a great little Appetizer…

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Overhead view white platter pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs.

Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Creamy tangy Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs combine creamy mayonnaise and sharp cheddar offer a game-changing egg filling for your next batch of Southern-style deviled eggs!  After having received raving reviews of my Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs Recipe, I thought why stop there?! You can never go wrong with having a good number of mouth-watering deviled…

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Overhead view of a blue plate of chicken strips sitting on a blue napkin on a white marble counter.

Oven Baked Chicken Strips

These tender and crispy Sesame Chicken Strips offer a healthier way to satisfy those Fried Chicken Finger takeout cravings, without compromising texture or flavor! If you don’t have an air fryer and dislike the messy and unhealthy method that deep frying provides, then cooking these chicken strips in the oven is certainly the way to…

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Overview of a blue oblong tray with deviled eggs with celery leaves and green olives as garnish.

Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

Why settle for ordinary deviled eggs when you could make these visually enticing Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs? This recipe offers a fun Bloody Mary twist to this popular appetizer, garnished with celery stalks, olives, and shrimp! Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs are perfect for those special occasions or festive holiday celebrations such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter,…

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Overhead view of a white bowl with the hot Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip with melted cheese on top and someone dipping a tortilla chip into it.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip (with Cream Cheese)

This Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is the best out there! Made with smooth cream cheese, Ranch dressing, spicy Frank’s hot sauce, gooey cheese, juicy chicken, and no Bleu Cheese, this oven-baked recipe is tantalizing and cooked to perfection. In the mood for a tangy and cheesy dip filled with fiery buffalo flavors? You will…

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Overhead view of a bowl of Hot Shrimp Dip with hot sauce

The Best Shrimp Dip (with Cream Cheese)

This easy, creamy Shrimp Dip Recipe, made with tiny shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, or green onions, and a dash of hot sauce, makes a great make-ahead game day party appetizer. Serve the retro recipe with your favorite tortilla or pita or chips, crackers, or baguette slices, and let the party begin! My husband can…

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bowl of fresh peach salsa on white pedestal with blue napkin with peach below.

Fresh Peach Salsa

Fresh Peach Salsa is a refreshing summer salsa, with fresh peaches, tomatoes and jalapeños, that is used as a dip or topping for grilled chicken, pork, or seafood, as well as salads and tacos. In addition to the sweet heat and delicious peach flavor of this salsa, I love that it only uses fresh peaches,…

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ham salad tortilla pinwheels stacked on a plate with a glass of water and celery in the background.

Ham Salad Tortilla Pinwheels

Ham Salad Tortilla Pinwheels are fun party appetizers that are family-friendly and make delicious finger food for a party, picnic, or lunch! Burrito Sized Tortillas are filled with ham salad made with ham, cream cheese, celery, mayo, mustard, relish, and more, for a make-ahead, budget-friendly party appetizer! These make flavorful bite-sized pinwheels that are an…

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, AKA Coctel De Camarones, is a zesty Mexican appetizer with shrimp, Clamato, jalapeño, tomatoes, and vegetables, that makes a perfect start to your summer Mexican Dinner! Don’t worry if you missed your Mexican beach resort vacation this year. Bring the Mexican Caribbean to your house with this authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. If…

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Empanadas on wire rack on top of a blue-gray napkin.

Potato and Chorizo Empanadas

Stuffed with a spicy chorizo and potato filling, and wrapped in a buttery, golden, flaky pastry, these Potato and Chorizo Empanadas make awesome Mexican appetizers or a main dish. These hearty, savory Mexican Chorizo empanadas make great hand-held appetizers for Cinco De Mayo, or game day, or for a party. If you loved my Chicken…

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Overhead view of bowl with watermelon salsa surrounded by tortilla chips and slices of watermelon, whole jalapeños, strawberries, and a green napkin in the top right.

Watermelon Salsa

Light and refreshing Watermelon Salsa, with watermelon, strawberries, herbs, honey, and jalapeño, offers a sweet and spicy summer appetizer for Cinco De Mayo, or a picnic, party, or potluck! Pair Watermelon Salsa with crispy tortilla chips for a delicious appetizer, or use it as a topping for tacos, or your favorite salmon, fish, or chicken…

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Side view of bottom half of pineapple, hollowed out and filled with pineapple salsa, surrounded by 3 whole lemons, 2 red chili peppers, cilantro, the top half of the pineapple in the back, along with a glass bowl of the remaining salsa.

Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple Salsa, made with pineapple, peppers, red onions, and more, makes a sweet and refreshing summer salsa that goes perfectly on tacos, salads, fish, and chicken! It adds a light, fresh, tropical topping to any of your favorite summer or Mexican Recipes. Make it for Cinco De Mayo or anytime you want some sweet heat…

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orange bowl with guacamole with dark tortilla chips with a black background surrounded by shot glasses, lime slices, chilies and a pink and purple decoration.

Spicy Cilantro Game Day Guacamole

Spicy Cilantro Game Day Guacamole is as fresh as a Mexican Restaurant’s tableside guacamole, yet even better because you can customize it to your taste! For example, would you like chunky or creamy guacamole? Guacamole is easy to make even though it is homemade from scratch with fresh ingredients and guacamole seasoning! It is bursting…

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Golden Asiago Foccacia sitting on elevated white patter cut into slices.

Asiago Cheese Focaccia Bread

Asiago Cheese Focaccia Bread is an Italian bread topped with fresh herbs that can be used in a focaccia sandwich, pizza, or served with marinara or with a soup or salad. Cheese Focaccia Bread is crisp yet light and is perfect for soaking up your favorite sauce or soup. I learned about Asiago Cheese Focaccia…

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Overhead view of dark platter with about a dozen golden brown Empanadas De Pollo, or Chicken Empanadas, with a blue and white striped napkin next to it and bowls of salsa and sour cream on the bottom right.

Empanadas De Pollo (Chicken Empanadas)

Empanadas De Pollo, or Chicken Empanadas, are savory hand pies filled with Mexican seasoned chicken, cream cheese, and corn that make great appetizers or a delicious weeknight dinner! These hearty, savory Mexican chicken hand pies, or empanadas, make great hand-held appetizers for a game day, or tailgating party, or as the main course for a…

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Skillet of loaded queso topped with sliced avocados,, jalapenos, and chopped cilantros, with a tortilla chip held over the skillet of queso with queso dripping off the chip into the skillet.

Best Velveeta Skillet Queso

This is the Best Velveeta Skillet Queso ever! Sausage, jalapeño, 3 kinds of cheese, Rotel, and beer combine to create an amazing creamy cheesy flavor. Eat it with your favorite dip chip for a zesty party appetizer or game-day snack, or add a cheesy topping to your favorite nachos, burritos, tacos, or burgers. What Is…

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6-Photo photo collage showing 6 different types of wings with the title in red letters "20 Unique Chicken Wings" on a white label just under the top two photos.

20 Unique Game Day Wings Recipes

These 20 Unique Game Day Wings Recipes, from Baked Wings to Slow Cooker Wings, from Thai Peanut Wings to Caribbean Jerk Wings to Orange Soda Hot Wings, have the best and most unique chicken wing recipes!! Many of the wing recipes are easy to prep ahead, and that makes these the perfect Easy Appetizers for…

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Several Chicken Wonton Tacos lined up vertically served with red cabbage slaw, cilantro and limes.

Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Tacos

Chicken Wonton Tacos made with Chicken smothered in a Bang Bang Sauce and served in crispy wontons shaped like mini tacos. These Asian – Mexican Fusion Appetizers, Chicken Wonton Tacos, are a mash-up of Bang Bang Chicken and Chicken Tacos but instead of being served inside corn tortillas, they are served instead in crispy wonton…

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Blackened Bang Bang Shrimp sitting on bed of lettuce.

Blackened Bang Bang Shrimp

I’m combining two of my all time favorite recipes, blackened shrimp with bang bang shrimp, into one fabulous dish for a mouthwatering dinner! You may recognize this variation of a copycat recipe from Bonefish Grill. If you can’t make it to the restaurant, then you will love this recipe. If you have never tried it…

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