Sriracha mayo is the perfect partner for this protein-packed alternative to french fries.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you've never tried or are not sure how to make fried pickles, step up to the plate and try these puffy golden bites. They're a delicious accompaniment to a burger or a sandwich. For a fun and different...
Author: Taste of Home
Cipollini onions are perfect for these tarts because they are small, flat, and sweet. You can also substitute shallots.
Author: Martha Stewart
Combined in a sensational bite-size package are some of my favorites items-blue cheese, pears and walnut. My coworkers snatch them up when I bring them in for office festivities.-Heidi Der, Stow, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
This is a perfect recipe to take to any potluck or get-together. It is delightful and refreshing.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Prepare half the skewers with fresh bay leaves and half with thyme.
Author: Martha Stewart
For an extra layer of flavor, use a garlic- or herb-infused oil.
Author: Martha Stewart
At holiday cocktail parties, I love surprising guests with this impressive Havarti baked inside puff pastry. The wrapped cheese is pleasantly seasoned with herbs and served alongside crackers and fresh...
Author: Taste of Home
Guests will think you spent hours preparing these cute appetizers, but they're really easy to assemble, using purchased puff pastry. And the tasty combination of Brie, caramelized onions and caraway is...
Author: Taste of Home
Thrill partygoers with these bone-chilling deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating a Halloween version. -Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Sweet sea scallops, tossed with a delicate salad of chopped herbs, celery, and fennel, are brightened by the acidity of white wine. Choose a light, aromatic Muscadet, a dry Pinot Grigio or Alsatian Riesling,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This tasty recipe for shrimp shau mai comes courtesy of Michael Eisner.
Author: Martha Stewart
These simple canapes are designed for tomatoes at the peak of their season; select the ripest ones you can find. A combination of red, yellow, and orange tomatoes makes for a colorful presentation.
Author: Martha Stewart
I first served these at a New Year's Eve get-together a few years ago. After receiving raves, they became part of my regular appetizer offerings throughout the year. -Patricia Slater, Baldwin, Ontario
Author: Taste of Home
"This yummy side dish will keep everyone wondering what's different, and they'll never guess that it's the apple juice!" says Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. "I've had this recipe for over...
Author: Taste of Home
No one will guess that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest color and added nutrition. -Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
Scrambled eggs spooned back into their shells and dotted with caviar are colorful, unusual, and delicious. Serve them as a first course or with brunch.
Author: Martha Stewart
After trying to make my own pies (and failing miserably with the crust), I decided to try something new with the same great pumpkin pie taste. I came up with this awesome creamy dip. -Christy Johnson,...
Author: Taste of Home
"The meaty bacon plus the sweet, floral, honeyed fig is such a good combination. You will find it will be hard to stop eating them," says Chef Eric Ripert. This recipe is from his website. Photo by Gino...
Author: Martha Stewart
These hulled pumpkin seeds are tossed with lime juice for zing and chili powder for spice (we like arbol for its extra kick), and then toasted into a crunchy-and addictive- appetizer or snack. Counter...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: avocados, lime, roma tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, garlic, salt, chili powder, butter, scallion clove, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, milk, cornstarch, mild green chillis,...
Author: Arielle Benedek
This appetizer is the perfect start to any meal. It's always been a big hit with our family and friends. -Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
Author: Taste of Home
We recommend serving this dish with a crumbling of gorgonzola cheese as a first course; it would also make a wonderful light supper for four.
Author: Martha Stewart
Low-carb cauliflower Buffalo bites cook up fast in the air fryer, making them an easy snack or side dish. I serve them with a flavorful dip made with cottage cheese that's packed with protein compared...
Author: Taste of Home
This healthy and refreshing smoothie is made with only four ingredients-apple juice, low-fat yogurt, strawberries, and mango chunks. You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this smoothie and substitute orange...
Author: Martha Stewart
Ever since her catering days, Martha has been baking these light-as-air cheese straws. You can buy versions, but nothing rivals cheese straws fresh out of the oven. For a variation, try rolling the puff...
Author: Martha Stewart
Prosciutto and oregano give these stuffed mushrooms a bit of an Italian twist. To make them ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Author: Taste of Home
Cutting chorizo on the bias ensures even cooking and a flavorful, charred bite. Pair it with shrimp for a summer recipe on skewers, which instantly becomes the perfect for outdoor dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
I tried this egg salad at a luncheon and had to have it. I punched it up with pickled banana peppers. It's a hit with my kids and picky mother. -Lisa Easley, Longview, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Also known as Devils on Horseback, these sinful bacon-wrapped bites are perfect for a Halloween party hors d'oeuvre. With just two ingredients and about five minutes of prep work, they couldn't be easier...
Author: Martha Stewart
Little extras, like crumbled feta and red wine vinegar, take this creamy dip of artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan to the next level. Just throw the whole nine yards into a slow cooker and this dip...
Author: Taste of Home
When I had drop-in guests, I threw some mini tart appetizers together using mushrooms I had just bought on sale. Everyone gave them rave reviews and thought I'd spent hours cooking.
Author: Taste of Home
'Tis the season for easy make-ahead appetizers like these. They look so special and pretty that folks can't resist them! The refreshing flavor of ranch dressing and crisp colorful vegetables makes these...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: mayonnaise, key lime juice, kosher salt, hot sauce, vegetable oil, conch meat, large carrot, celery, small jalapeño, medium green bell pepper, small red onion, fresh cilantro, all...
Author: Visit Florida
This Sriracha Brussels sprouts recipe constantly surprises you-it's crispy, easy to eat and totally sharable, yet it's a vegetable! The recipe is also gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo, and it can be vegan...
Author: Taste of Home
A delicate honey -- like acacia or fireweed -- won't overpower the basil or ricotta, but even an everyday honey varietal such as wildflower or clover help give this bruschetta its sweetness.
Author: Martha Stewart
Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee writes, "With its colorful flecks of green onion and pimiento, this cheese ball is great as a Christmas or New Year's appetizer. It can be made with fat-free cheeses...
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce
Author: Robin Broadfoot
Here's my twist on the traditional BLT sandwich. I tossed in fresh basil, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. The small size makes it easy for guests to munch while they mingle.
Author: Taste of Home
This is a recipe from my mother. I like to make up a batch or two and store in the freezer till I'm ready to cook them.-Holly Camozzi, Petaluma, California
Author: Taste of Home
Goat cheese and basil take this pizza to the next level of flavor. "My husband and I developed this recipe several years ago because we love onions. It's always a hit with guests!" Radelle Knappenberger...
Author: Taste of Home
We make these several times throughout the summer and everyone loves them. With ooey-gooey cheese and salty bacon, these jalapenos are irresistible! -Bruce Hahne, Acworth, Georgia
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: large cauliflower, flour, eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, olive oil
Author: Merle O'Neal
Swordfish is flavorful and particularly delicious when grilled.
Author: Martha Stewart
Every November, our family and friends gather at our home for our annual "Oyster Party". My sons and some of their friends shuck between 300 and 400 oysters throughout the day and I prep, bake and serve...
Author: Taste of Home
My husband loves this recipe for mini lamb burgers. They're great for a light dinner or a hearty appetizer. Ground lamb makes really flavorful sliders, but you can use ground beef if you prefer. -Evelyn...
Author: Taste of Home