North american christmas appetizers & snacks recipes

Quick/Easy Chocolate Buttesecotch Peanut Clusters

Candy making has been around for many centuries. Many countries have their individual candies. I have tried…

Creamy Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

This is so good my son asks for a bowl and just eats it with a spoon! We have this every family get…

How to Build a Perfect Appetizer Board

Suggestions for cheese, fruits and vegetables to build a wood board full of delicious appetizers

Uncle Gary's Apple Pie

This pie is "mountain High" when baked by Gary Supeck. This simple recipe is a must for anyone who wants a great tasting quality apple pie.…

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz crackers

So simple yet everyone loves these.

Peach Rum Sauce

Lip-smacking delicious! A spoonful of this delicately flavored luscious sauce turns ordinary desserts into memorable treats. Warm and serve over ice…

Old Fashioned Cretons (meat pâté)

A typical French Canadian meat pâté served cold, with fresh bread slices or crackers as an appetizer.

Bread and Butter Pickles

Well, it is that time of year. What to do with all those leftover cucumbers from your garden. Why you make bread and butter pickles of course.…

Spinach and Mozzarella Pockets

Whoever created Pillsbury Crescent Rolls is a genius. Yes, they make good rolls, but you can make so many different recipes with them, including…

Yellow Cake Mix Bars

This is a nice yellow cake bar recipe that you and your friends can enjoy over coffee or tea.

Steak Bites

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Smoked salmon WITHOUT SMOKE

An excellent gravlax appetizer. Serve with or without cream cheese on thin crackers or fresh baguette slices.

Italian 7 Fishes Baccala/Cod

This is a tradition in Italian Christmas Eve dinner. Part of 7 Fishes, Baccala is salted cod. This one is made with tomato sauce over pasta.

Two Bean Cheddar Bacon Dip w/ Roasted Garlic

Packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and flavor, this dip is a great way to stock pile on nutrition. Quick…