Okay, okay. We said mushrooms weren't just for pizza--but you must admit, the two go together pretty well. Anne Zirkle of South Riding, Virginia adds mushrooms to this combination of her husband's favorite...
Author: Taste of Home
From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil," she says. "Increase the amount of herbs if you like or replace the pita chips with...
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As a busy stay-at-home mom, I like great-tasting recipes that are easy and that the kids can help prepare. These savory snacks meet both of those requirements.-Margo Lewis, Lake City, Michigan
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Enjoy this steakhouse appetizer right in your own home. Our Test Kitchen covered onion wedges with a golden batter and fried them to perfection. The spicy dipping sauce really heats things up!
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Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, white onion, chicken, paprika, salt, cream cheese, fresh parsley, unsalted butter, whole milk, chicken broth, all-purpose flour, egg, panko breadcrumbs, oil
Author: Robin Broadfoot
Celebrate warmer breezes by sharing a tropical combo: Thai-inspired chicken skewers and a Pineapple-Rum Cocktail.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. -Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida
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The curry and tomato sauce here is made from the liquid the shrimp are poached in.
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I first made this appetizer on Christmas Eve a few years ago, and it has since become a tradition. Serve the pork slices alone or on small dinner rolls with hot mustard sauce, ketchup or horseradish. -Diana...
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Wonderfully comforting, this hot cheese dip blends cream cheese, Colby Jack, and Parmigiano for a serious foundation of flavor. Stir in chopped marinated artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes before...
Author: Greg Lofts
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, adapted from Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom From My Life in the Kitchen, Oxmoor House, 2015, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: olive oil, bell peppers, onion, italian seasoning, garlic, hot italian sausage, pizza dough, deli ham, salami, provolone cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, marinara sauce
Author: Tasty
These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead of time and frozen until needed. I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce. -Nathalie...
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These meatballs, drizzled with cream sauce, are light, juicy, and quick to disappear. You can also serve them as a main course, with mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, and quick-pickled cucumbers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: large globe eggplant, salt, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
Author: Merle O'Neal
If you love sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, pair them with fresh mint for a cold kitchen appetizer. Marinate for up to one hour before assembling. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
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This appetizer takes everything you love about wings and rolls it into delicious, easy-to-eat hand pies. Roll out store-bought pie dough, stuff with spicy buffalo chicken, and bake until perfectly melty...
Author: Betsy Carter
Soba noodles tossed with spinach and mushrooms provide a flavorful bed for gingery grilled scallops in this light dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
My whole family loves crab rangoon, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version-no deep frying! Word of advice: Make a double batch. This won't last long! -Bridget Mooney, Chicago, Illinois
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When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles wrap up a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. -Noelle Myers,...
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My husband and I do lots of entertaining and always start off with appetizers like these tempting morsels.-Midge Scurlock, Creston, Iowa
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This fun dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it's easy to throw together on short notice. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska
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I've made these fluffy puffs for baby showers as well as holiday parties. The savory bites have such a nice mixture of lightness and crunch.
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I love to take tried and true recipes like twice baked potatoes and add new twists. I consider these to be the ultimate party appetizer. -Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia
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This is hands-down the easiest dip to make, and I never have leftovers. We have used venison in place of hamburger, as well as half hamburger and half spicy sausage. Everyone enjoys this wonderful dip!...
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We entertain a lot, and luxurious crab fondue makes guests feel indulged. -Debbie Obert, Middleburg, Florida
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"My husband and I love this pizza, which makes a quick, hearty meal for us on busy work nights," writes Connie Clegg of Frederick, Maryland. "We are eating more vegetarian meals now, and this certainly...
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You'll love this beefed up nacho supreme. Even when paired with homemade taco seasoning, you'll be surprised how quickly you can whip up this Mexican meal. -Rose Lauritsen, Lindale, Georgia
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The flaky cream cheese pastry adds sensational texture to these hot appetizers-and just wait until you taste the wonderful filling. I usually fix a double batch and freeze some to have on hand in case...
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Here's what you need: sour cream, Hidden Valley® Ranch Dip Mix, avocado, garlic powder, lime juice, Vegetable chip
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????The flavors blend deliciously in this refreshing pineapple dip. It's also terrific with an assortment of vegetables or your favorite fancy crackers. -Barb Meninga, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, flour, eggs, oil, butter, hot sauce
Author: Alvin Zhou
Preparing homemade salsa lets you alter the flavor to fit your palate. Whip this easy snack together and serve with fresh veggies or. my favorite, lime tortilla chips. -Amber Massey, Coppell, Texas
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Simple-to-make appetizers are the key to easy entertaining. A five-ingredient marinade flavors these juicy and tender chicken wings. -Robin Spires, Tampa, Florida
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I made this a couple of years ago for a picnic, and it was a huge hit. Serve with bell pepper strips and bagel chips. Really good with tortilla chips, too.
Author: Bryndis Curtin
Marsala and thyme turn humble chopped chicken liver into an even more enticing crowd-pleasing spread for crackers during a Passover gathering
Author: Martha Stewart
This taco dip is actually a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I just experimented until I came up with my favorite. It's always a hit, no matter where I take it. -Faye Parker,...
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Here's what you need: large seedless watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, fresh mint, olive oil, salt
Author: Betsy Carter
This shrimp appetizer couldn't be easier to make. Simply poach the shrimp in water, then tossed them with butter and Old Bay Seasoning, which provides the spark.
Author: Martha Stewart
These croquettes are formed from turkey and mashed potatoes and served with cranberry sauce on the side. It's the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
I've brought this creamy dip to many events in our community, to family get-togethers and to the elementary school where I work as a school psychologist. I'm always asked for the recipe. -Amy Brasley,...
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This easy spread is based on several different relishes and spreads I've tasted or made before. I love the sweet and spicy combination of flavors. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
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Here's what you need: top round steak, salt, pepper, eggs, breadcrumb, oil, baguette, refried black bean, mozzarella cheese, avocado, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese
Author: Alvin Zhou
"They're easy to fix as an appetizer or salad," says Mary Lou, a Florida native. "It's impossible to eat just one."
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Hot pepper and chili sauces liven up this spread from Eileen Blazik of Levittown, Pennsylvania. Try it the next time you're looking for a make-ahead party starter.
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