30 Easy Dips & Appetizers
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![Easy Hummus and Pita Chips]( "Easy Hummus and Pita Chips")
Easy Hummus and Pita Chips
Our tasty combo of savory dip and lightly seasoned, baked chips makes a great snack after school or sports practice.
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![Origami Edibles]( "Origami Edibles")
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![Warm Crab Dip]( "Warm Crab Dip")
Warm Crab Dip
Satisfying, cheesy dips steal the show at any holiday gathering, and they're well-suited for teaching young cooks the basics of sauce-making and presentation.
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![Apple Pie Party Dip]( "Apple Pie Party Dip")
Apple Pie Party Dip
Enjoy the flavor of a classic holiday dessert -- minus the baking! -- with this tasty fruit dip.
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![Creamy Peanut Ginger Dip]( "Creamy Peanut Ginger Dip")
Creamy Peanut Ginger Dip
This Asian-influenced dip will appeal to both kids and adults, and it also makes a great sauce for noodles.
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![Coconut Chicken Wings]( "Coconut Chicken Wings")
Coconut Chicken Wings
This Asian-inspired recipe straight out of food editor Ken Haedrich's kitchen may be the perfect cookout finger food.
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![Easy Egg Rolls]( "Easy Egg Rolls")
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![Mini Crab Cakes]( "Mini Crab Cakes")
Mini Crab Cakes
These festive appetizers are loaded with crabmeat and made crispier by using Japanese panko bread crumbs, which resist sogginess because they don't absorb oil as readily as regular bread crumbs.
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![cold salmon spread, thanksgiving appetizer, familyfun.com]( "cold salmon spread, thanksgiving appetizer, familyfun.com")
Cold Salmon Spread
This savory appetizer comes to us from Deborah C. of Federal Way, Washington. Made with both fresh and smoked salmon, it's a natural match for the Pacific Northwest.
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![Pickles in a Blanket]( "Pickles in a Blanket")
Pickles in a Blanket
There's just something irresistible about the mini pickles. Kids can never eat enough of them and they also like to help roll the salami blankets.
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![Grits Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Jelly]( "Grits Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Jelly")
Grits Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Jelly
Paige Travis C. credits her two grandmothers for inspiring these zesty fried cakes, which serve as a warm-up to the family Thanksgiving.
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![Orange-Kissed Tomato Salsa]( "Orange-Kissed Tomato Salsa")
Orange-Kissed Tomato Salsa
This no-cook salsa is delicious with quesadillas and many other Latin dishes.
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![Tex-Mex Black Bean Salsa]( "Tex-Mex Black Bean Salsa")
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![Sweet Mango-Berry Salsa]( "Sweet Mango-Berry Salsa")
Sweet Mango-Berry Salsa
Kids will love making and eating this yummy topper for pancakes or ice cream.
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![Mexican Sushi Bites]( "Mexican Sushi Bites")
Mexican Sushi Bites
Great appetizers for a Mexican-themed party, these sushi bites combine cream cheese, salsa and bell peppers for a spicy, unique treat.
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![Mini Pumpkin Tarts]( "Mini Pumpkin Tarts")
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![Football Turnovers]( "Football Turnovers")
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![Chicken Chili Cheese Cups]( "Chicken Chili Cheese Cups")
Chicken Chili Cheese Cups
These dynamite little chicken and cheese quiches are a true kid favorite. Mild green chilies add a southwestern flavor without any of the heat. The pre-made phyllo cups, found in the grocery freezer section, add a slightly fancy touch.
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![Crispy Cheese Stars]( "Crispy Cheese Stars")
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![Animal Chips]( "Animal Chips")
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![Edamame Dip]( "Edamame Dip")
Edamame Dip
It looks like guacamole, but it's made with edamame -- it's guacamame! Served as a flavorful party dip or a novel sandwich spread, it's sure to be a healthy hit.
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![Mexican Cheese Fondue]( "Mexican Cheese Fondue")
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![Sweet and Savory Spiced Nuts]( "Sweet and Savory Spiced Nuts")
Sweet and Savory Spiced Nuts
These delicious nuts, simply wrapped, make for a welcome gift during the holiday season.
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![Parsley Ranch Dip]( "Parsley Ranch Dip")
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![Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip]( "Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip")
Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip
This flavorful dip, rich with feta cheese, makes a great sandwich spread too.
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![White Bean and Sage Dip]( "White Bean and Sage Dip")
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![Tiny Taco Tarts]( "Tiny Taco Tarts")
Tiny Taco Tarts
Mini phyllo shells, ready-made and smartly ornamental, are the secret here. Simply fill them with this delectable sour-cream-and-taco-seasoning-mix dip, and garnish. Tip: Double the dip and serve the extra with crudites.
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![Holiday Cucumber Cups]( "Holiday Cucumber Cups")
Holiday Cucumber Cups
These peeled cucumber cups, with their holiday color scheme, look wonderfully festive, plus they're a snap to make. The rounds provide the perfect base for all manner of tasty fillings. Flavored hummus works well, as do other savory dips.
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![Christmas Package Cheese Snack]( "Christmas Package Cheese Snack")
Christmas Package Cheese Snack
Spread some holiday cheer at your family gathering with this savory appetizer.
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![Frosty the Cheese Ball]( "Frosty the Cheese Ball")
Frosty the Cheese Ball
This cheery fellow won't have a chance to melt — he'll be gobbled up too quickly! And as is true of any snowman, dressing him is half the fun.
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Easy Hummus and Pita Chips
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Origami Edibles
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Warm Crab Dip
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Apple Pie Party Dip
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Creamy Peanut Ginger Dip
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Coconut Chicken Wings
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Easy Egg Rolls
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Mini Crab Cakes
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Cold Salmon Spread
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Pickles in a Blanket
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Grits Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Jelly
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Orange-Kissed Tomato Salsa
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Tex-Mex Black Bean Salsa
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Sweet Mango-Berry Salsa
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Mexican Sushi Bites
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Mini Pumpkin Tarts
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Football Turnovers
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Chicken Chili Cheese Cups
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Crispy Cheese Stars
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Animal Chips
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Edamame Dip
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Mexican Cheese Fondue
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Sweet and Savory Spiced Nuts
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Parsley Ranch Dip
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Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip
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White Bean and Sage Dip
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Tiny Taco Tarts
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Holiday Cucumber Cups
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Christmas Package Cheese Snack
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Frosty the Cheese Ball
