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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Ten Favorite Dips Spreads and Finger Food

Any one of these snacks would be a wonderful starter for your picnic or barbecue. They are all simple to assemble and easy to eat. The Australian Busters are one of my all-time favorite snacks. They are a cross between a cracker and a cheese scone that you won't soon forget. Without further ado, here are ten of my favorite ways to begin a party.








Australian Busters















Light and Chunky Clam Dip















Black Bean Hummus with Crispy Corn Chips















Warm Black Bean Dip















Blue Cheese Dip















Marinated Mushrooms















Mexican Beer-Cheese Spread

















Herb Cheese Dip














Liptauer Cheese Spread


















Cheese Bites
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65 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Those cheese bites look really tasty! Great roundup post!

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  2. Aldy June 7, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Oooh, Beautiful selection...BRAVO!!!
    Absolutely mouth-watering 'party dishes', Mary. My favorite would have to be your marinated mushrooms.They look simply superb :)

    Have a lovely day,

    Aldy.

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  3. ChelseaJune 7, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Yuuummm! I'm loving the sound of the bleu cheese dip...

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  4. PondsideJune 7, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    They all look so good - just the things for a Stanley Cup playoff party!

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  5. Angie's RecipesJune 7, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    o that clam dip!! looks really really fabulous! Thanks, Mary, for this delicious party food roundup!

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  6. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    oooh the black bean hummus dip makes my salivary glands excited!

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  7. KatarinaJune 7, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    They all look so good and the Australian busters sounds really yummy!

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  8. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    I absolutely LOVE snacky food! Great top ten favourites Mary.
    :-) Mansy

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  9. Food Glorious Food!June 7, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Wow!! the perfect ten! I can;t actually rank them... I love them all.

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  10. Nina TimmJune 7, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    I have to agree, 10 is the perfect number and these finger food ideas and recipes are th ebest. Sorry for my absense, Mary.

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  11. Glamour DropsJune 7, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Lots of great looking ideas to try - but I am checking out that warm bean dip. It looks fabulous on a cold winter's night!

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  12. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    so nice to have a variety of ideas to rely on! Have a great Tuesday xxx

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  13. AlessandraJune 7, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Ciao Mary, how is the computer? You know I never heard of Australian Busters?!?! I suppose that I should know what they are, but they are completely new to me!

    Ciao
    Alessandra

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  14. ClintJune 7, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    These all look wonderful, Mary. I'll have s'more of the bean dip, please...

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  15. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I'm Australian so I had better learn to make those Australian Busters quick sticks!

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  16. Little InboxJune 7, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Love most of them. :)

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  17. dr.antonyJune 7, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    They are really tempting.Hammous is a common preparation in this part.They also add thahina to it.

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  18. pamJune 7, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Warm black bean dip for me please!

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  19. Red Nomad OZJune 7, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Australian Busters - how intriguing!! I'll definitely have to check them out - although I'll have to admit I've never heard of them down here (maybe that means I'm not a real Aussie?!?!?!)

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  20. Linda StarrJune 7, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    That first one reminds me of an old family recipe for cheese balls made with cheddar cheesa and baked a cross between a cookie and a scone, yours looks as yummy.

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  21. A Bitchin' KitchenJune 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    All of these look awesome - especially the warm black bean dip! Hot dips are my favorite kind of appetizer.

    - Maggie

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  22. StephenCJune 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    This post was a joy to read. Especially like the busters and black bean dips.

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  23. KimJune 7, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Really I like all of these! I may prepaere one of these soon!

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  24. Cooking CreationJune 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    They all look wonderful, Mary! The clam dip looks divine!

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  25. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    All of a sudden I want to throw a party!!! Everything looks wonderful, Mary!

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  26. Young Adventures...June 7, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Mary I am really enjoying these posts of your favorites. Since I am new to your site, it is helpful to see what you may have posted awhile back. This is an excellent idea and I can't wait to read and try some of these recipes. I am very intrigued by the black bean recipes. Have a wonderful day!

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  27. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~June 7, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Thank you so much this is just in time for summer picnics.

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  28. Emily MalloyJune 7, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    This all looks so good!! Perfect for any party!

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  29. Marmande in the KitchenJune 7, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    These all look great, but I definetly have a soft spot for beer cheese dip. They all look perfect for summer!

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  30. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Yes! A great selection.
    Karen

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  31. FaithJune 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Wow, where to start? Everything is beautiful and sounds really delicious! That Mexican Beer-Cheese Spread is really calling my name! Hope you're having a wonderful day, Mary!

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  32. Jessica | CajunliciousJune 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    These all look wonderful, the warm black bean dip made me hungry!

    I passed on a few awards to you!!! View and get them here

    http://cajunlicious.com/2011/06/new-awards-2.html

    - Jessica

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  33. PamJune 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Great! They all sound mouthwatering to me but those mushrooms are definitely a must try! Thanks!

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  34. SueJune 7, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    They all look great, but the warm black bean dip is screaming at me:)

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  35. TashaJune 7, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I would try each and every one of these. I love dips and snacky finger foods way more than I should!

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  36. That GirlJune 7, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I like that your non dip items are cheesy!

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  37. JoanneJune 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Between the black bean hummus and the black bean dip, I don't know what I want to try first!

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  38. ClaudiaJune 7, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I could prepare all for a dinner party for not cook! Mary, I could graze my way through life - finger foods and small bites are my favorite way to eat. Thanks for prepping such a thorough list of easy ones.

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  39. DavidJune 7, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Mary, Love the Mexican Beer-Cheese Spread and the Cheese Bites!! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  40. Chef-JitsuJune 7, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    OOhhhh gosh where to even start??? You make it all sound so good and I am having a hard time not taking a bite out of my monitor!!!!!

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  41. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    WOW so many delicious bites - really fabulous post!
    Mary

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  42. Ginny HartzlerJune 7, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    The Australian Busters look awesome!!!!

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  43. nannyJune 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Let's have a party!!!! Bring your top 10!!!!
    They all look delicious!

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  44. teresaJune 7, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    i'm just loving these top ten posts! they all look amazing, YUMMY!

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  45. KM StudiosJune 7, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    dips are my summer language!!
    great post - gotta go try some of these!

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  46. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    What perfect snacks! Everything looks so delicious. Definitely bookmarking some of these. :)

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  47. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    love the blue cheese dip! I make a similar one! all your dips look great!!!

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  48. GuviJune 7, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Excellent post, exceptional selection!

    I hope you computer problem will be solved soon...

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  49. Arlene DelloroJune 7, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I wouldn't turn down any of these. I'm bookmarking it for future reference.

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  50. Gloria BakerJune 7, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    My dear Mary, I love all!!! gloria

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  51. RyanJune 7, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    These all look delicious! I love to find good dip recipes to make when people come over! I'm saving this post for future reference!!

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  52. (Lady Gourmet) CatherineJune 7, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Dear Mary, All of these treats sound GREAT! Blessings, Catherine ox

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  53. AJJune 7, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting my little blog! :)

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  54. mia xaraJune 8, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Everything looks so appetizing,Mary!Just in time for BBQ season!I've never heard of the Australian Busters but I would surely want to try them! XO

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  55. Khadija El Mary June 8, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    I love those marinated mushrooms, thanks for the recipe my friend. They look so delicious. Have a great day Mary!
    Cheers,

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  56. MamatkamalJune 8, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I love those marinated mushrooms, they looks delicious! Have a nice day Mary,
    Cheers

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  57. Chiara June 8, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    looks really fabulous Mary!All of these look awesome!have a lovely day....

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  58. SunandaJune 8, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Its really a wonderful snacks item.. perfect to go with evening tea..

    Sunanda's Kitchen

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  59. SunandaJune 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Its really a wonderful snacks item.. perfect to go with evening tea..

    Sunanda's Kitchen

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  60. KimJune 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Mary - I've printed out the Australian Busters, the black bean dip, and the Mexican Beer Cheese. As you can see, my heart goes out to cheese ;-) I hope your computer woes are coming to an end!

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  61. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    You are an absolutely talented cook and baker, Mary! I'm so glad you have email subscriptions available now. To think I'll never miss one of your posts again! :) (I'm here today to search for recipes using marmalade, by the way.)

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  62. mia mariaJune 8, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    They look really tempting! I would love the warm black bean dip:)

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  63. Nami | Just One CookbookJune 9, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    What a great list!!! Black bean dip is calling me.

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  64. lenaJune 9, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    they all look and sound terrific to me. Have a nice coming weekend!

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  65. Alicia FoodycatJune 12, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I've never heard of Australian Busters - and I am Australian! But they sound totally delicious. I am bookmarking the Mexican beer & cheese spread - I think that would make magic grilled cheese!

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