Very easy, versatile, and classy appetizer with a kick. Easy clean-up too. Garlic salt and red pepper can be omitted if they don't complement the main dish.
Author: COOKINGFORTHEKING
Twisting these wonton wrappers like little candies makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat. -Taylor Marsh, Algona, Iowa
Author: Taste of Home
In Catonsville, Maryland, Lee Server dresses up packages of cheese ravioli with a handful of seasonings for these mouthwatering bites. "I like to garnish them with extra parsley for a nice look."-Lee Server,...
Author: Taste of Home
Plum tomatoes have less juice and more pulp than many varieties, making them ideal for this recipe. Grilled bread, topped with fresh tomatoes tossed in vinaigrette, and fresh basil tastes like summer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Guests love these little chicken bites that get some zip from curry. The savory snacks work well for any occasion, big or small. -Judy Slotter, Alpharetta, Georgia
Author: Taste of Home
An all-time favorite recipe, Caramelized Onion-Gorgonzola Pizza is yummy and so simple to prepare.-Taste of Home Cooking School
Author: Taste of Home
Hot pepper and chili sauces liven up this spread from Eileen Blazik of Levittown, Pennsylvania. Try it the next time you're looking for a make-ahead party starter.
Author: Taste of Home
"I take these hearty egg rolls and their tasty sweet 'n' sour sauce to every family gathering," relates Jody Minke from Hugo, Minnesota.
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"I love these tasty little turnovers hot or cold," writes Joanne Migliozzi-Beers from Mesquite, Nevada. "They're great for parties or for serving at home. I'm recently 'transplanted' from Pennsylvania...
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The whole family devours this herby cheese spread-even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. -Jane Vince, London, Ontario
Author: Taste of Home
Taquitos are a popular appetizer and these homemade ones are so much better than the frozen ones in the supermarket. If you want a little more punch to the filling, adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.-Taste...
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Here's what you need: lentils, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, corn, black beans, tortilla chips, shredded mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, tomato,...
Author: Claire Nolan
This traditional Tuscan Panzanella summer salad is a mix of bright flavors and textures-tomatoes, bocconcini, red onion, basil, and crusty bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, adapted from Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom From My Life in the Kitchen, Oxmoor House, 2015, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Author: Martha Stewart
"I first tasted this warm, well-flavored dip at our daughter's house-and immediately asked for the recipe," relates Ramona Larson, a homemaker from Andover, Minnesota. Since then, she's served it herself...
Author: Taste of Home
When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. -Donna Magliaro,...
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Although the rich seafood tidbits look complicated, they're actually easy to assemble and cook. The dipping sauce, with its hints of mustard and maple syrup, complements the scallops nicely. It's a unique...
Author: Taste of Home
These creamy, quick bites are really yummy and couldn't be much easier to make. I prepare them ahead of time to take to a party, then bake them and serve with cocktail forks. -Sandi Vanthoff, Henderson,...
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A family favorite, these tend meatballs make a popular hors d'oeuvres at parties. The easy homemade barbecue sauce boasts terrific smoky-sweet flavor.-Jane Barta, St. Thomas, North Dakota
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It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a fun presentation. It's one of the best savory appetizers I've found. -Kay Daly, Raleigh, North...
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Many of the Maryland Green School students work to improve the health of our local treasure, the Chesapeake Bay. Crab stars in this creamy dip that highlights the importance of their efforts. -Carol Brzezinski,...
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Grilled flatbread is a tasty way to put fresh garden vegetables to use. It's so versatile: Simply change up the vegetables and cheese to suit your family's taste. It also works well indoors, cooked on...
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Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water crackers and pears. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois
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I have a huge fig tree that produces an abundance of figs. One year I tried drying some and developed this sweet and smoky recipe as a result. Now it's a regular at family gatherings. -Greg Fontenot, The...
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This fun dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it's easy to throw together on short notice. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska
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Flaky puff pastry, savory beef tenderloin and tangy horseradish cream easily come together for positively holiday-worthy hors d'oeuvres. -Joan Cooper, Sussex, Wisconsin
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This Spanish soup is traditionally made by adding olive oil to the vegetable puree; we left out the oil and used only a small amount to cook the shrimp.
Author: Martha Stewart
A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any party or get-together. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Author: Taste of Home
Both the children and adults really enjoy this dip, which includes mini chocolate chips. It is so easy to whip up.-Kristen Proulx, Canton, New York
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Here's what you need: chicken wings, baking powder, salt, butter, garlic, dried italian herb blend, fresh parsley
Author: Camille Bergerson
These candied pecans are perfect to serve with cocktails or toss over salads, and the best part is that they take just 15 minutes to make!
Author: Jennifer Segal
My mother shared this fabulous recipe with me, and I have shared it with many friends. They are always requesting this tasty appetizer. The flavor explosion is something else. —Stephanie Perenyi,...
Author: Taste of Home
Dry mustard, ground pepper, and cayenne give these crackers some kick. For variation, try Gruyere cheese in place of cheddar.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: pizza dough, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, whole milk ricotta cheese, fresh basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, butter, fresh parsley
Author: Tasty
Havarti cheese, asparagus and red peppers make these tasty roll-ups ideal for a spring celebration. Fresh chive ties give them a fussed-over look, but they're a cinch to make! -Rhonda Struthers, Ottawa,...
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A trip to Spain introduced me to its culinary treasures, like Manchego cheese and sherry. This appetizer always impresses folks who've never tasted roasted grapes. They're amazing. -Janice Elder, Charlotte,...
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In this method adapted from Giuilano Bugialli's "Classic Techniques of Italian Cooking," dry pasta such as penne or rigatoni bakes with fresh or canned tomatoes. The result: Deeply flavorful, tender, authentic...
Author: Martha Stewart
These meatballs, drizzled with cream sauce, are light, juicy, and quick to disappear. You can also serve them as a main course, with mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, and quick-pickled cucumbers.
Author: Martha Stewart
These bite-size appetizers are a cinch to make with just four ingredients-even your kids can help you with them! -Jean Baffuto, Apache Junction, Arizona
Author: Taste of Home
This luscious cheese bread will have your guests reaching for more. The cheese, onions, and olives make this bread a delicious and flavorful appetizer. -Amy Voights, Brodhead, Wisconsin
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Here's what you need: ground chicken, salt, pepper, mozzarella cheese, panko breadcrumbs, dried oregano, flour, eggs, oil
Author: Tasty
Feta cheese and spinach add Mediterranean flair to Sandy Rossier's mushroom caps. "They are delicious and filling," she pens from Brooksville, Florida. Try them for a simple entree, side dish or extravagant,...
Author: Taste of Home
Quick and easy for a weeknight dinner, these hearty cakes are made from canned tuna with grated carrots slipped in for an extra boost nutrition.
Author: Greg Lofts
Perhaps nothing so perfectly captures the sweet, salty essence of the sea as an oyster on the half shell. The Hog Island Oyster Company in Marshall, California, harvests some of the most delicious oysters...
Author: Martha Stewart
"Mild and easy-to-fix, this recipe is great for gatherings of friends or as a filling snack while watching movies or sports. People are always asking for the recipe." Linda Webb - Concord, California
Author: Taste of Home
Prepare these easy, cheesy rollups several days in advance if desired. Serve with your choice of mild or hot salsa or picante sauce. -Barbara Keith, Faucett, Missouri
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Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch. -Tacy Holliday Germantown, Maryland
Author: Taste of Home
These tiny, tangy appetizers have broad appeal. I prepare them often for holiday gatherings, weddings and family reunions. They're convenient to serve at parties since the sauce can be made ahead and then...
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