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Appetizer and Snack Recipes

Cooking equipment recipes for appetizers, snacks and hors d'oeuvres.

Recipe for Pimento Cheese with Green Olives

This pimento cheese recipe is a riff on a classic Southern treat that involves roasted pimento peppers, cheese and mayonnaise. This recipe for pimento cheese includes green olives for a briny kick. Serve pimento cheese on crackers, as a sandwich spread, or stuffed into cherry tomatoes or celery.

Make Grit, Polenta or Risotto Cakes

Grit cakes, polenta cakes or risotto cakes are a great use for leftover grits or risotto. You can later pan fry grit, polenta or risotto cakes and serve them with sauteed vegetables.

Tempura with Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Japanese tempura is light, crisp and delicate. This recipe for tempura batter uses seltzer water to keep the batter airy and light.

Salsa Recipes - Vidalia Tomato Salsa Recipe

This easy salsa recipe uses Vidalia onions, which are milder than regular yellow or white onions. Make this salsa recipe quickly and easily in your food processor.

Judy's Easy Guacamole Recipe

This fresh, tangy, easy guacamole recipe contains no chile peppers, so it's even suitable for small children. Make this easy guacamole recipe often as a dip, or to accompany Mexican dishes like fajitas, tacos or burritos.

Recipe for Waffled Turkey-Provolone Panini Sandwiches

These panini sandwiches are made in the waffle maker, which gives them a crisp crust and a fun look. Fill the panini sandwiches with smoked turkey and provolone cheese, or experiment with your own favorite meats and cheeses.

Recipe for Homemade Pita Chips

It's easy to make homemade pita chips. This recipe for homemade pita chips makes a version just as tasty as the store-bought version.

Yogurt-Thyme Hummus Recipe

This recipe for hummus uses yogurt for creaminess and tang and mixes up quickly in a food processor. Serve this hummus recipe at your next party, with homemade pita chips.

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