Take familiar techniques, like sauteing, and apply them in new ways for this delicious side.
Author: Martha Stewart
I had some amazing marinated mushrooms in a little tapas bar in Seville when I was stationed in Spain with the U.S. Navy. A couple of months ago, I decided to see if I could make something close, and here's...
Author: Taste of Home
Greek yogurt imparts a silky texture to this hummus without tahini.
Author: Martha Stewart
The fresh flavors of cucumber and smoked salmon are delicious, but it's the presentation here that will stop guests in their tracks. There's no cooking with these beauties. Just assemble and watch them...
Author: Taste of Home
You'll need just five ingredients to stir up this no-fuss appetizer from Sue Cal. "People often ask me to bring this creamy dip to potlucks and parties," she remarks from her Beech Grove, Indiana kitchen....
Author: Taste of Home
Here's how to make French onion dip, adding to your favorite dip recipes because it's so simple and delicious! Serve it for a game day snack or party appetizer.
As the weather warms, you'll want to eat lighter and more fresh produce -- this salad is perfect for a spring dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
If time permits, make this a day or two in advance; it gets even better as the flavors meld.
Author: Martha Stewart
I alter my sister's dip recipe by adding finely chopped jalapeno for a little heat. It's a different way of serving corn as a dip that can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving. -Pat Roberts,...
Author: Taste of Home
Ordinary crab cakes are fine, but my family prefers this version featuring scallops and shrimp as well as crab.
Author: Taste of Home
A pleasant, mild blend of peanut and curry flavors makes up the sauce for these wings. I doubled the recipe, and was I glad I did! The tasty wings were devoured. -Kristen Proulx, Canton, New York
Author: Taste of Home
We have an annual cook-off at our cabin. One time the theme was wings and ribs, so I made wings with chutney, and everyone cheered. The flavors are refreshing on warm days. -Lori Stefanishion, Drumheller,...
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I'm a "transplant" from Wisconsin currently living in Texas. Even after 20 years, I can't get enough of our wonderful local citrus. This is one way to work it into a main dish. The combination of tangy...
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Among my memories of a reunion held on my farm are these savory meatballs a family member made. That's where I got this recipe that I now make for potlucks and get-togethers. It's so handy to transport...
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Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic reduction and tangy goat cheese. -Ariana Abelow, Holliston, Massachusetts
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe for baccala salad is courtesy of Sal Scognamillo, owner of Patsy's.
Author: Martha Stewart
To make these super-tasty and summer-y fritters, juicy shrimp are poached in lemon water and then coated in a batter made with rice flour before being deep fried to golden brown perfection. The rice flour...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: store-bought pizza dough, shredded mozzarella cheese, presliced pepperoni, marinara sauce, nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
Author: Tasty
This is the first bacon-wrapped fig recipe I made. I like that the figs and walnuts have very similar nutritional values, making this recipe a high energy appetizer or snack. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston,...
Author: Taste of Home
I'm always prepared for recipe requests when I serve this outstanding stuffed loaf. It's excellent not only as an appetizer but also as a side for pasta or chili. -Heidi Mellon, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Get your vegetables even when you don't feel like cooking. Garlic and cayenne give green beans and wax beans a pleasant heat.
Author: Martha Stewart
One quesadilla per person is never quite enough, so this recipe makes an extra to share.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: corn, canola oil, medium red onion, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, scallions, garlic, Frank's® Buffalo Ranch Thick Sauce, green chile, shredded pepper jack cheese, shredded mozzarella...
Author: Tracy Raetz
These savory bites always bake up golden brown and delicious. The tasty cheese-and-olive filling goes inside the cooled puffs just before serving. -Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana
Author: Taste of Home
I almost didn't make these appetizers for last year's Christmas party because I was running out of time, but I knew they'd be a tasty hit. Simple to make, the cups have few ingredients and look beautiful...
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"Friends and family go wild when I serve these tongue-tingling baked chicken wings," relates Anna Free of Loudonville, Ohio. "The creamy dipping sauce is a mild accompaniment."
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For a light bite, Elaine Sweet created these pretty appetizers. "I really like asparagus, so I'm always trying it in different things," says the Dallas, Texas reader. "This is a delicious twist on traditional...
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Serve this fresh-tasting spread with wedges of our Herb-Scented Flatbread.
Author: Martha Stewart
These pretty pinwheels capture the classic flavor of spinach dip served in a bread bowl. -Patty Koepp, Marquette, Michigan
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In Berlin, Pennsylvania, Karen Thomas curbs hunger in a hurry. "These zest roll-ups are great as picnic nibbles, dinner appetizers and football party munchies," she notes. "When my husband's co-workers...
Author: Taste of Home
Satisfy hearty appetites with these golden loaves. Each slice is like a hot sandwich packed with ham, broccoli and Swiss cheese. Hot pepper sauce adds a nice kick, while refrigerated crescent rolls make...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: broccoli, water, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, all-purpose flour, garlic, salt, pepper, vegetable oil
Author: Katie Aubin
Protein-packed and so versatile, canned chickpeas are a pantry must-have that can make a meal in minutes. Try this easy idea for serving up these super staples.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cornbread with rosemary and olive oil is just barely sweet; match it up with cheese, olives, and white wine.
Author: Martha Stewart
Enjoy pea soup in a whole new way! The garnish is curried crab, which will catch everyone by surprise. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Serve these mushrooms with a loaf of rustic bread and a soft, creamy cheese, like an herb-coated Camembert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our little turnovers get their heat from both chipotle and poblano chiles and make a spicy Mexican appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chicken bites wrapped in bacon get a kick from Montreal seasoning and sweetness from barbecue sauce. We love the mix of textures. -Kathryn Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Author: Taste of Home
Simple ingredients-in fact you probably have most if not all in your kitchen- are used to create a fantastic, but different appetizer.-Meta West, Abilene, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
I invented these cute little muffins so I could enjoy the flavor of cheeseburgers without resorting to fast food. I often freeze a batch and reheat however many I need, including as appetizers. -Teresa...
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Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe was given to me more than 20 years ago by a German friend. The meatballs are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. -Nancy Means, Moline, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
This quick take on the Provencal pizza-like tart known as pissadaliere is topped by sauteed onions, slivered Nicoise olives, fresh thyme, and anchovies. Puff pastry makes a fast and easy alternative to...
Author: Martha Stewart
As Forrest Gump would say, shrimp and grits go together like peas and carrots in this appetizer. You'll love the rich sauce, the hint of heat and the refreshing citrus flavor. -Gene Peters, Edwardsville,...
Author: Taste of Home
The flavors of sweet carrots, mustard and curry blend deliciously in this appetizing dip. Raw veggies are the perfect partners. -Louise Weyer, Marietta, Georgia
Author: Taste of Home
This elegant party spread is smooth and creamy and has a mild blue cheese flavor. It's popular every time I serve it. Garnished with chopped walnuts, it looks like you fussed, but it's not that tricky...
Author: Taste of Home