American appetizers & snacks recipes costing less than $1.0 per serving added by professional chefs

Banana Nut Appetizer

These quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party.

Basic Breakfast Muffins

Add fruit, chocolate chips, etc., to this excellent basic recipe. I especially like them with blackberries.

Lime & Mint Jelly

Tart and zesty, this jelly makes a nice gift for the holiday host or hostess. Lime is the predominant flavor, with a “hint of mint.” Serve it with…

Skinny, Mini Reuben Appetizers

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having company over or even as a fun lunch.…

Stuffed Breakfast Portabello Recipe

Imagine a portabello stuffed with eggs? This is an awesome way to start your day.

Easy Tex-Mex Refried Bean Dip

Inexpensive, easy prep recipe that guests will love. I sometimes use this recipe to make quesadillas, too.

Homemade Self-Rising Flour

Some cookbooks, particularly southern ones, list self-rising flour as an ingredient. Make up a batch of your own and keep it on hand.

Greek Salad Dressing and Bread Dip

Greek salad ingredients in the form of a dressing for salads (Romaine, mesclun mix, and tomato/cucumber salad),…

Southwestern Salad Dressing and Sandwich Spread

A spicy variation of Russian dressing.

Roasted Picante Salsa

Easy to prepare chunky salsa for dips and other dishes.

Roasted Ranchero Sauce (Salsa Ranchera)

Easy to prepare recipe for a salsa that goes with huevos rancheros, egg dishes, and tortilla dishes.

Delicious Deviled Eggs

Everyone loves deviled eggs. This variation is creamy and delicious, slightly tangy, and extra delicious. Great for parties & luncheons, or as an…

Stuffed Jalapenos

Mouth watering tasty goodness. Great for parties or a back yard bar-b-q. Dozens of potential variations.

Texas Caviar

Pâté with Bacon & Onion

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your…