These crisp-tender patties are a nice alternative to crab cakes and taste very similar, thanks to the seafood seasoning. They always get gobbled up! -Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Bruschetta is a delicious Italian garlic bread that is served with various toppings as an appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
This Peruvian ceviche recipe is loaded with flavor. Every single bite is uniquely delicious. It is sure to wake up all of those taste buds! -Melissa Rodriguez, Melissa is Hungry
Author: Taste of Home
It's hard to beat the sweet, tangy taste of fresh salsa on a hot summer day. This makes a great topping for grilled fish or chicken. If serving with chips, be sure you have enough-it'll go fast. Teri Rasey...
Author: Taste of Home
Spinach adds unexpected color and flavor to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They're easy to make and are an attractive addition to a party spread. -Dorothy Sander of Evansville, Indiana
Author: Taste of Home
Craving something crunchy? These spicy roasted chickpeas will give you healthy satisfaction without too much salt or saturated fat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Enjoy the tasty, unexpected flavors of this recipe immediately, or allow the dip to mellow overnight.
Author: Martha Stewart
"This baked spinach and artichoke blend makes a great appetizer for any occasion," remarks Nancy Farmer of Jordan, Arkansas. Serve it warm from the oven with reduced-fat crackers.
Author: Taste of Home
A fellow schoolteacher gave me this recipe that's since become a family favorite. It's also popular at various church functions featuring eat-with-your-fingers fare.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: hot dogs, crescent roll dough, small onion, ground beef, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, ketchup, cumin, chili powder, sugar, shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, cast iron pan
Author: Andrew Ilnyckyj
A hint of Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese and ranch salad dressing take the flavor of these absolutely adorable deviled eggs to new heights! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
This thick fondue originated in my kitchen when I didn't have all of the ingredients I needed to make the recipe I initially planned to prepare. Served with bread cubes, it has since become a staple, particularly...
Author: Taste of Home
Serve this fresh salsa as a topping for tortilla chips or as a condiment for grilled steak or shrimp.
Author: Martha Stewart
The simple combination of pineapple, onion and marinated shrimp has turned me into a fan of seafood appetizers. - Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: large eggs, large egg whites, whole milk, tomato paste, dried oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, parmesan cheese, pepperoni, fresh basil, marinara...
Author: Katie Aubin
Your guests will have a ball sampling this appetizer that has all the flavor and saucy goodness of traditional Buffalo chicken wings, just without the bones. -Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: jalapeñoes, Signature Select® Pork Sausage Roll Italian Style, medium yellow onion, kosher salt, O Organics® Cream Cheese, O Organics® Grade A Half-and-Half, O Organics® Mexican...
Author: Albertsons
An Onion Blossoms-whole onions cut to resemble a flower and then deep-fried-were the talk of the town when served at a popular local festival in northwestern Louisiana. Steve Watkins of Liar's Pub in Bossier...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: olive oil, shallot, garlic, black beans, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, sour cream, lime, fine sea salt, avocados, lime, lime, fine sea...
Author: Chris Salicrup
Here's what you need: broccoli, scallions, large garlic, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Sriracha
Author: Tasty
Made with just four simple ingredients, these stuffed dates are a wonderfully easy-to-assemble dish. Also try:Blue-Cheese-Stuffed Olives, Stravecchio Frico
Author: Martha Stewart
Because Japanese rice balls are so easy to eat, they're often used in lunch boxes. Our Test Kitchen's onigiri recipe features tuna and a touch of wasabi. -Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
"Chinese take-out can be high in sodium, fat and calories, so these crispy appetizers are a nice alternative. Whenever my husband craves a take-out egg roll, I make these instead," shares Barbra Annino...
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Topped with crisp veggies, this fresh-tasting pizza makes a cool appetizer on a warm day. Leslie Hampel of Palmer, Texas shares the recipe.
Author: Taste of Home
A perfect snack to serve at holiday gatherings, this pecan-coated cheese ball is a party favorite. Serve it with raw vegetables and crisp crackers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Joan Morris combines four ingredients to create a ginger mixture that's used as both a marinade and a sauce for these barbecued shrimp. "Serve them with toothpicks as an appetizer or stir the shrimp into...
Author: Taste of Home
Impress dinner guests with this elegant potato blini appetizer from chef Thomas Keller's "The French Laundry Cookbook."
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is creamier than your typical guacamole, thanks to a spin in a food processor and the addition of sour cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Beans, along with rice and corn, are one of the trilogies of Mexican cuisine, another one is tomatoes, peppers, and onion. But today it is about the beans, the perfect refried beans, that's it. To serve,...
Author: Mely Martínez
These golden brown rounds from field editor Vikki Rebholz of West Chester, Ohio, have lots of pepperoni flavor. "They're easy to make, and really good!" says Vikki.
Author: Taste of Home
Save the claws the next time you have a crab boil at your house or purchase them already peeled from a local market. Make this one pot recipe ahead of time and pull it out of the fridge just in time for...
Author: Martha Stewart
My mom introduced me to this ham pickle pinwheels appetizer a number of years ago, and I've been making them for parties ever since. They are easy to make and are always well received by guests. -Gloria...
Author: Taste of Home
As far back as I can remember, this spread has been used for sandwiches served after church services. It's especially tasty on toast. -Maudie Raber, Millersburg, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: mango, red onion, bell pepper, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, pepper, salt, cilantro, rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, shrimp, flour, egg, panko breadcrumb, oil, nori
Author: Tasty
I discovered this lovely starter at a wedding I attended. After sampling one, I decided I had to try duplicating the recipe at home. I think my version is a bit easier and faster to prepare, but just as...
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Martha Stewart
Satisfy hungry holiday guests with this mouthwatering crab dip from chef Emeril Lagasse's "Emeril's Potluck" cookbook. Also try:Corn Cakes with Christmas Caviar
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: small onion, garlic, ground beef, taco seasoning, pizza dough, mexican cheese blend, olive oil, salsa, guacamole
Author: Claire Nolan
Here's what you need: frozen spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, Tasty Zesty Spice Blend, kosher salt, chip
Author: Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
This versatile crab spread can be served warm or cold. Either way, it's delicious!
Author: Taste of Home
These quick and easy crab-stuffed portobello mushrooms can serve as a tasty starter for a casual dinner party, or a light main course for two.
Author: Lynne Webb
A flaky puff pastry crust holds sweet caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese for an easy yet upscale appetizer. The recipe is a must on all our entertaining menus. -Heidi Ellis, Monument, Colorado
Author: Taste of Home
A taste of the tropics will be welcomed by your holiday guests. The cool and creamy dip can be served as an appetizer or a dessert. -Shelly Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
These golden brown plantain fritters are a favorite in West Africa, where my aunt served as a missionary for 45 years. Make sure the plantains are very ripe, or substitute bananas instead. -Heather Ewald,...
Author: Taste of Home
Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this creamy quick-to-fix fondue cheese dip that has just a hint of apple. You can also serve this appetizer with pear wedges. -Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota,...
Author: Taste of Home
Teresa Barrenechea is executive chef and owner of Marichu, a Spanish restaurant in New York City. The shrimp in this traditional Basque appetizer (known as gambas al ajillo in Spanish) are cooked in small...
Author: Martha Stewart