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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Appetizers

    Appetizer Recipes

    If you are looking for the best appetizer recipes (also known as an hors d’ oeuvres) for the big game, a family gathering, an evening with friends or a holiday party, check out my incredibly quick and easy appetizer recipes.

    From Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Almonds to Roasted Pecans to Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip find the perfect appetizers to please even your "pickiest eaters."

    Close up shot of a bourbon pecan brie bite appetizer.

    Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites in Phyllo Cups

    Classic Jezebel Sauce – A Southern Condiment

    Blue Cheese Spread in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board with assorted crackers.

    The Ultimate Blue Cheese Spread with Pecans

    Pesto pizzas topped with tomatoes, bacon and mozzarella cheese.

    Pesto Pizza – English Muffins with Tomatoes and Bacon

    Seven glass relish trays with an assortment of marinated and pickled vegetables.

    The Ultimate Relish Tray Guide

    Six slices of bruschetta on a wooden board with a gray napkin underneath.

    Bruschetta with Citrus Roasted Olives and Burrata

    A blue bowl full of deviled ham and crackers below it.

    Leftover Ham = Devilishly Delicious Deviled Ham

    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates with Almonds

    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates with Almonds

    Savory Havarti and Sun-Dried Cheesecake on a wooden cutting board with crackers

    Savory Havarti and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheesecake

    Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls on a white plate.

    Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls

    A silver serving dish with Cornmeal Cookies with Tomato Jam

    Cornmeal Cookies with Tomato Jam – A Southern Treat

    Two wooden bowels full of boiled peanuts.

    Southern Boiled Peanuts

    A clear glass bowl of Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa with a red bell pepper, peaches and a jalapeno pepper next to it.

    Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

    Easy homemade Pico de Gallo in a white bowl with cut limes in front

    Easy Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe

    Close up of an Easy Crunchy Taco Cup on a white plate garnished with a dollop of sour cream and Pico de Gallo

    Easy Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe

    Traditional Irish Potato Boxty topped with sour cream and chives with green flowers in the background

    Traditional Irish Potato Boxty aka Potato Pancakes or Potato Cakes

    Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with toasted bread rounds ready for serving

    Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip

    Easy Marinated bacon wrapped scallops with a garnish of chopped rosemary

    Easy Marinated Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    Crispy Cheesy Southern Cheese Crackers in a Christmas gift box

    Crispy Cheesy Southern Cheese Crackers

    Easy Leftover Turkey Egg Rolls with Leftover Cranberry Sauce

    Easy Turkey Egg Rolls Recipe

    Easy Cheesy Hot Corn Dip for Game Day

    Easy Cheesy Hot Corn Dip with Rotel and Jalapeños

    Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls-9

    Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls

    Easy Mardi Gras Snack Mix-5

    Mardi Gras Snack Mix – A Quick and Easy Appetizer

    Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip-7

    Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip – A Flavorful Appetizer

    Buffalo Chicken Dip in a small baking dish with celery, carrots, and triscuits on the side.

    Easy Make-Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese

    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus and pita chips in white duo bowl.

    Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

    Easy Ten Minute Roasted Shrimp à la Ina Garten served as shrimp cocktail on a plate with cocktail sauce.

    Easy Ten-Minute Roasted Shrimp Recipe à la Ina Garten

    Cranberry Infused Vodka in a decorative gift bottle.

    Cranberry Infused Vodka aka Cranberry Flavored Vodka

    Olive Tapenade in a gift basket with a baguette and ribbons.

    Easy Mixed Olive Tapenade – 10 Minute Recipe

    A silver platter with Roquefort Cheesecake topped with red pepper jam.

    Roquefort Cheesecake with Roasted Red Pepper and Peach Jam

    Nine Spinach and Goat Cheese Tartlets on a white cloth.

    Spinach and Goat Cheese Tartlets

    Tomato and Artichoke Pizza garnished with basil being sliced.

    Tomato and Artichoke Pizza

    Avocado Stuffed with Blue Crab Meat

    Avocado Stuffed with Blue Crab – A Quick and Easy Recipe

    Bruschetta Avocado Toast with crumbled goat cheese and fresh basil for garnish.

    Bruschetta Avocado Toast

    Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts with Puff Pastry on a plate garnished with basil.

    Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts with Puff Pastry – Easy Recipe

    Yummy Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp

    Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp

    Five pieces of green chili pie on a white plate.

    Green Chili Pie – Only Three Ingredients

    Pigs in a Blanket with carrots and celery

    Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket

    Dipping a toasted baguette slice into Easy Crab Mornay Dip

    Easy Creamy Crab Mornay Dip Recipe

    Easy Shrimp Puff Appetizers in a basket.

    Easy Shrimp Puffs Appetizers

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      Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherries
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