Here's a busy host's dream! Stir together the zippy, Christmasy red salsa ahead of time, then just spoon it over a block of cream cheese when guests arrive. -Linda Mattfield, Eugene, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
The subtle essence of rosemary comes through on these savory blue cheese treats. The will fast when you serve them at a gathering.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This spring roll recipe takes some time to prepare but it's well worth it! The peanut dipping sauce is slightly spicy but really complements these traditional vegetable-filled spring rolls. -Nirvana Harris,...
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This samosa recipe is one of my family's absolute favorites. These crispy dough pockets are stuffed with potatoes and peas and then air-fried to give them a healthier twist. In India's northern and western...
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Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach, artichoke heart, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, sourdough...
Author: Kiano Moju
On-the-go families will love these pizza-flavored goodies. They're made in a wink with convenient refrigerated biscuits and a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce. -Kimberly Ledon, St. Marys, Georgia
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Oysters Rockefeller is a classic, elegant and timeless appetizer from New Orleans. I love the flavor but wanted to try it in another of my favorite appetizers: egg rolls. I think the combination is a winner....
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I love getting nachos at sporting events so I wanted to create a recipe like them. This is the result of my experiments and my family loves it!-Deb Helmer, Winfield, Kansas
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Here's what you need: strong bread flour, salt, yeast, warm water, extra virgin olive oil, pesto, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese
Author: Tasty
Put a new delicious spin on nachos! Simple to make, these are ideal for most any party or a fun night in with family. Consider a build-your-own nacho bar so guests can choose their toppings. -Mike Tchou,...
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When it comes to this tangy fruit dip, I don't mind my kids playing with their food. We like to dip strawberries, but friends have reported great results with pears, bananas and more. -Shelly Bevington-Fisher,...
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I made this recipe often when I worked in the food service area of a local university. The cream pairs well with scones and muffins. -Carol Allen, Emporia, Kansas
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"This is a favorite standby of mine when I need a quick appetizer," says Kathryn Goecke of Montrose, Colorado. The creamy dill dip, with chunks of shrimp and cucumber, makes a nice change from the standard...
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Friends and family request that I make these golden brown puffs every year on Christmas Eve. The tasty little treats are so good, you can't help but pop them in your mouth.
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This is one of my favorite potluck recipes. I frequently am asked for the recipe.-Linda Harrington, Hudson, New Hampshire
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In El Dorado, Arkansas, Dorothy Smith bakes a large batch of moist meatballs that are tender and flavorful. Serve some for dinner and freeze the extras for the two tasty recipes that follow.
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Serve these topped with your favorite salsa and a dollop of sour cream, just like traditional nachos.
Author: Martha Stewart
My mom and I would always make this together because its fast and easy! Using flaky phyllo dough is a different way to wrap up Brie.-Katie Klee, Noblesville, Indiana
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This easy and elegant appetizer from Rebecca Irons in Lubbock, Texas has only four ingredients! "I first tasted something similar at a cheese shop," she says. "Most any chutney flavor will work-from pineapple...
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I wanted to create a bite-sized version of rich, creamy artichoke dip. These adorable phyllo cup appetizers were a total success! -Neel Patel, Champaign, Illinois
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This healthy, no-fuss dish is ready in just a few minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's a spicy start to dinner. Toss the shrimp in a combination of olive oil, curry powder, paprika, and salt, then grill until charred. Serve these spicy shrimp as hors d'oeuvres with a tangy mango chutney...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: medium sweet onions, milk, eggs, flour, garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, canola oil, marinara sauce, mozzarella
Author: Merle O'Neal
Here's what you need: avocados, small red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Author: Kiano Moju
Easy, quick deviled ham is the perfect savory sandwich spread or dip that everyone will love no matter the occasion! Tasty ham is blended with lots of spices and creamy mayo to make an out-of-this-world...
Author: Angela
Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onion, garlic, whole green chiles, whole chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, adobo sauce, ground mexican beef chorizo, ground cumin, ground paprika, ground cinnamon,...
Author: Pepsi
Here's what you need: puff pastry, shredded cheddar cheese, deli ham, mayonnaise, mustard, honey, salt, pepper, garlic powder
Author: Claire Nolan
Here's a memorable take on an all-time classic. Maxine Petersohn tops eggplant slices with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese before broiling them. "My family thoroughly enjoys them," she pens from...
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In this sweet-and-salty Palestinian tapenade recipe from Zaitoun cookbook author Yasmin Khan, a handful of pantry ingredients come together to create something exquisite: black olives, walnuts, capers,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Everybody loves this simple dip. If you have any left over, spoon it on toasted English muffins for a great open-faced sandwich. -Sara Nowacki, Franklin, Wisconsin.
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This delicious pupu platter will impress your guests at your next gathering.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve these simple stuffed olives at your next party for a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Also try:Goat-Cheese-Stuffed Dates, Stravecchio Frico
Author: Martha Stewart
Toast topped with asparagus and two types of cheese makes for a rustic appetizer; truffle oil adds a luxurious note.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting gives these little grape tomatoes extra flavor when tossed with the olive oil and spices for a quick appetizer or side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
My girls and I often ask my husband to make his famous chicken wings. They're sweet yet spicy, and we love 'em. -Dona Hoffman, Addison, Illinois
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Yummy dip or wonton filling that can be quickly made, but is sure to impress!
Author: Heath
I appreciate this appetizer's ease of preparation, especially during the hectic holiday season. The recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.
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My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins, and a creamy...
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A simple, creamy bean dip and a cocktail turn any late-afternoon gathering into happy hour.
Author: Martha Stewart
Empanadas are a popular street food and fun to re-create in your own kitchen. These empanadas have a hearty beef and vegetable filling encased in tender cream cheese pastry crust. Traditionally empanadas...
Author: Martha Stewart
A crisp coating holds marvelous melted cheese, which tastes terrific when dipped into a homemade tomato sauce.-Jay Davis, Knoxville, Tennessee
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Our taste panel just raved about this creamy low-fat spinach dip. Richly caramelized sweet onions and a hint of wine make for a decadently delicious appetizer-but this one's guilt-free! -Corrine Rupp,...
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Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over goat cheese and slather on crackers. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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I love the fresh flavors, colors and convenience of this dish. It adds fun to a workday lunch without adding inches to the waistline or putting a dent in the food budget. This can be served immediately...
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A quick turn on the grill brings out the natural sweetness of bell peppers. Here, they're tossed with cherry tomatoes, capers, red-wine vinegar, olive oil to top crostini.
Author: Martha Stewart
My grandmother makes this smoky bacon and Parmesan spread for parties and holiday get-togethers. For a pretty yuletide presentation, decorate the cream cheese wreath with green parsley and red pimientos....
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