I came up with this rich, creamy pumpkin dip when I had a small amount of canned pumpkin left in the fridge after my holiday baking. It's also great served with sliced pears and apples, or as a spread...
Author: Taste of Home
I get repeated requests for this easy-to-prepare appetizer. It's one of the first to disappear from the table.-Sheila Styles, Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
We grill peppers with rosemary and garlic, then blend them with sun-dried tomatoes for a creamy spread to pass with pita chips. -Donna Alwine, Bloomington, Indiana
Author: Taste of Home
Tangy hummus is perfect for parties or as a quick and healthful snack when served with a colorful array of fresh vegetables. Roasted garlic, fruity olive oil, and sesame tahini enliven the flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
These flavorful skewers deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear. -Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: large bell peppers, olive oil, medium onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, quinoa, vegetable stock, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, enchilada sauce, sour cream,...
Author: Jordan Kenna
Living near the ocean, I have a wide variety of seafood available to experiment with in recipes. This one uses salmon and scallops, but shrimp, crab, lobster, or any firm white fish, such as halibut or...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: reduced fat cream cheese, nonfat greek yogurt, chicken breasts, low fat cheddar cheese, light crumbled blue cheese, buffalo sauce
Author: Tara Botwinick
I've been making this recipe for years-everyone flips over the wonderful flavors. When cooled, this cheesy appetizer is also fantastic as a cracker spread. -Cleo Gonske, Redding, California
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My lasagna noodle chips turned out great and are out-of-this-world crispy. And the dip truly tastes like rich, cheesy Italian-American lasagna. -Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois
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While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried these toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant! When I got home, I had to try to replicate them, and this recipe comes pretty...
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Here's what you need: cream cheese, sour cream, lime, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, kosher salt, paprika, cayenne, fresh lump crab meat, scallions, monterey jack cheese, McCormick Sesame Seeds, vegetable...
Author: McCormick
These flavorful vegetarian cakes are easy to prep. Serve with a green salad and chips and salsa for a complete meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you're looking for something a little different to serve guests, you can't go wrong with these elegant shrimp bites, pleasantly seasoned with bacon, basil, goat cheese and barbecue sauce. -Eileen Stefanski,...
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You can slather this smoky bacon jam on pretty much anything. It lasts only a week in the fridge, so I freeze small amounts for a quick snack with crackers. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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These cheesy, buttery bites are easy but elegant. They're great at an appetizer or just for snacking. -Rebecca Young of Pleasant Hill, Missouri
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Unlike smoking, which dries and shrinks the fish, this pickling process allows the fish to stay moist and full-bodied. The gravlax can be refrigerated for up to two weeks. Serve gravlax thinly sliced on...
Author: Martha Stewart
Three incredible cheese balls with the flavors of pesto, horseradish-bacon and Gorgonzola make a dazzling display at any get-together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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I grew up eating many dishes from Pureto Rico but tostones have always been a favorite dish for me. I still make the fried snacks when I miss my family. -Leah Martin, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
This tasty recipe for deep-fried eggplant is from Curtis Stone's new cookbook, Cooking with Curtis.
Author: Martha Stewart
Frico, or "little trifles" in Italian, are very thin and crisp. When sprinkling the cheese mixture in the skillet, don't worry if there are spaces; the cheese will melt into a lacy whole. In Italy, frico...
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a quick and easy appetizer or main dish focusing on a garlic lime marinade and thick slices of peppered bacon wrapped around green chilies and shrimp. This recipe works exceptionally well on an...
Author: CulinaryCutie
Home-canned pickled mushrooms are a handy addition to your pantry. They're ideal for cocktails, appetizers, salads and relish trays.-Jill Hihn, Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms, West Grove, Pennsylvania
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We barely noticed the difference in this lightened-up version of our favorite dish. We tried it with friends and loved it. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
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Club soda gives the batter a lighter texture so this tempura fries up extra crisply.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: russet potatoes, oil, shredded chicken breasts, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, spinach, salt, pepper
Author: Camille Bergerson
For a gift that will impress any foodie, prepare a jar of this savory appetizer spread from TV chef Nora Singley.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: ground chicken, red onion, scallions, fresh cilantro, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, ghee, olive oil, small dumpling wrappers, napa cabbage, chutney, olive...
Author: Rie McClenny
These beef skewers are easy to make and even easier to eat-perfect for any party! The horseradish cream sauce pairs well with the flavorful beef. -Linda Flaherty, Lake Worth, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
This is a popular dish, especially at Eastertime when hard-cooked eggs are abundant.-Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
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"I keep the ingredients for this wonderful cheese spread on hand so that I can assemble it any time," notes Patricia Kitts of Dickinson, Texas. "The combination with jalapenos, cream cheese and pecans...
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I love a Reuben sandwich, and this recipe combines all of those flavors into a warm and gooey party dip. -Sylvia Metzler, Chillicothe, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Guests at virtually any party will be positively captivated by these fragrant and delicious nuts. Make sure to use the freshest garlic, shallots, and nuts in this recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
Three ingredients are all you need for Luke Walker's Mexican twist on grilled cheese. The Unionville, Ontario teenager says the tasty wedges are ideal as an after-school snack or with soup at lunchtime....
Author: Taste of Home
A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These surprisingly simple appetizers are the ultimate finger food and are perfect for parties....
Author: Taste of Home
Making stuffed portobellos for guys watching a hockey game was quite an endeavor. I made two dozen for six guys, and as the game got more exciting, they screamed for more. Scraping the gills from the underside...
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My family loves Chinese food, but it's hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store. So instead, I make these healthy dumplings into a great family activity. With many hands helping...
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Deb Keslar of Utica, Nebraska dresses up chicken wings with grill marks and a lively marinade to create a fantastic summertime appetizer that's sure to be a hit. "I like these wings hot, so I often add...
Author: Taste of Home
Pack on the flavor with just a few ingredients! These meatballs hit the spot. -Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois
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Author: Martha Stewart
Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is easy, elegant and delicious!
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: large head romain lettuce, cherry tomatoes, carrot, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic clove, olive oil, salt,...
Author: Joey Firoben
These garlic bread bites are ridiculously easy to make and insanely tasty! To make them extra cheesy, sprinkle the tops with more mozzarella cheese after taking them out of the oven the second time. Return...
Author: Taste of Home
I stuffed figs with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon and spices for an addictive flavor combo that's sweet, salty and delicious. You can use dates, too. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
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This creamy appetizer, fresh from Raegan Dexter of Union Grove, Wisconsin, features nothing but great flavor. "you don't have to be a carrot fan to enjoy it," she notes. "I like it even more, because it...
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Here's what you need: chicken wings, baking powder, salt, honey, dijon mustard, salt, pepper
Author: Mercedes Sandoval
These small bites are well worth the time they take. Serve them as part of an antipasto platter or as a cheese course alongside your favorite wine. -Eleanor Grofvert, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home