Inspired by the classic tarte flambee from Alsace and by that northern French region's love for pairing ham with cheese, here's an easy appetizer with wide appeal. It's also a great way to use up leftover...
Author: Martha Stewart
Since getting this recipe from our 4-H club, it's been a regular after-school snack. We like to dunk these bite-sized pizza treats, made with refrigerated crescent rolls, in spaghetti sauce. -Donna Klettke,...
Author: Taste of Home
I have lots of fun with this festive appetizer wreath. I often place a bowl of stuffed olives in the center. -Shirley Privratsky, Dickinson, North Dakota
Author: Taste of Home
I entertain a lot and am always looking for an easy crowd pleaser. If it's a dish in which I can use fresh ingredients from my herb and vegetable garden, it's even better! I serve this dip in individual...
Author: Taste of Home
Our onion rings, made from white onions, are fried in peanut oil.
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband and I have run a dairy for over 3 years and began making cheese 5 years ago. Gouda's distinctive, buttery taste is sensational in this quiche.
Author: Taste of Home
About these robust morsels, my husband likes to say, "I bet you can't eat just one- they're that good!" And he's right. Folks always come back for more.
Author: Taste of Home
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
My family raves about these air-fryer chimichangas. Infused with green chiles, the beefy snacks are guaranteed to liven up the party! —Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio
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Croquettes are adorned with parsley for these bite-size appetizers.
Author: Martha Stewart
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...
Author: Taste of Home
Want an amazing party starter? Coat slices of goat cheese with seasoned bread crumbs, fry them until golden-brown and top them off with tomato, basil, vinegar and pine nuts. -Julia TenHoeve, Richmond,...
Author: Taste of Home
Serve steamed mussels as a first course, or as a full meal accompanied by salad and crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. When buying mussels, choose only those with uncracked, closed shells.
Author: Martha Stewart
These cakes are flavored simply with sauteed onion, lemon zest, and juice. Served with our Yogurt Sauce with Herbs and Apple, they make a tasty summer supper.
Author: Martha Stewart
I love guacamole! But I add beans to boost the amount of fiber in this version. It has a texture similar to hummus and is perfect for dipping chips, pita or veggies. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
Author: Taste of Home
Grilled shrimp cocktail is a festive and easy-to-make apppetizer for entertaining. The dipping sauce gets its invigorating flavor from horseradish and fresh orange juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dried figs with a salty-sweet coating and clusters of red grapes are a refreshing dessert. Although tiny, each item is abundant in flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
These Fig and Brie bites are the easiest fall appetizer, and are just as delicious. Creamy Brie is stuffed into puff pastry squares with tangy fig jam and salty bacon, then baked until golden brown. Garnish...
Author: Jasmine Pak
My husband and I team up to make this appetizer, though it is easy to do alone. Tasty, easy and vanishes as soon as it is placed on the table. What more could you ask for!
Author: ROBIN JOYE
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
Try these easy savory corn fritters with our Barbecued Chicken Tenders.
Author: Martha Stewart
I grew up in Northern California, and I miss the flavors from home all the time. I made up this dip to combine some of my favorite things like avocados, artichokes, and almonds and it's a big favorite...
Author: Taste of Home
Our little turnovers get their heat from both chipotle and poblano chiles and make a spicy Mexican appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
"These light, golden puffs are super simple to make, and their flavor is oh-so-good," informs Wendy Chilton of Bookeland, Texas. "Their small size makes them easy to munch, and they're wonderful warm or...
Author: Taste of Home
My husband fine-tuned this recipe-and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily adjust the heat level by altering the amount of chili powder and cayenne....
Author: Taste of Home
Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do, so I'm always looking for simple and tasty recipes to feed our growing family (three sons - 8,5 and 7 months). These potato balls make a good snack or appetizer...
Author: Taste of Home
These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The phyllo shells and filling can be made in advance-just fill the cups and warm them in the...
Author: Taste of Home
Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These use purchased puff pastry, so they are very easy to make.-Mary Bettuchy, Columbia, South...
Author: Taste of Home
If you've never heard of mandu, it's a Korean-style dumpling that can be filled with a variety of toppings and boiled, steamed, or fried. This recipe uses a mixture of tofu, pork, beef, kimchi, scallions,...
Author: Rie McClenny
Use these to top our Tunisian Leblebi, or serve them on their own as an appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
The ultimate bite-size treats, chicken nuggets get the star treatment when you make them at home. I usually serve these herb-breaded baked bites with a sweet-and-sour sauce for dipping. -Karen Owen, Rising...
Author: Taste of Home
"Rillettes gets right to the heart of what's good: pork, pork fat, salt, and pepper," says chef Anthony Bourdain. "Easy and cheap to make, it's one of the great casual starters of all time." This recipe...
Author: Martha Stewart
These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! -Dianne Phillips, Tallapoosa, Georgia
Author: Taste of Home
I CREATED this recipe 30 years ago, when my new husband requested deviled eggs. He wouldn't eat celery or pickle relish, so I substituted garlic and onion. He approved. My co-workers always request these...
Author: Taste of Home
Not only is this chilled dip delicious and lower in fat, but it also offers easy make-ahead convenience. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Chicken tenders grill quickly-almost too quickly, resulting in dryness. But not with these skewers, which benefit from a buttermilk brine and a blanket of bacon. Serve them with a choice of two dipping...
Author: Greg Lofts
Take this perennial party food and give it an upscale twist with smoked salmon. Your guests will be delighted with the results. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Set a plate of these nutty, one-bite snacks out and watch them disappear. They're so easy to make.-Charlotte Rogers, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Author: Taste of Home
Hummus is an easy, tasty and nutritious snack or appetizer. Friends are often surprised at the uncommonly good taste and the jalapeno gives it a little kick. Serve with crackers, raw vegetables, or tortilla...
Author: Taste of Home
You'll want to try these party-perfect turnovers. My guests enjoy the delicious curried chicken. Plus, the puff pastry makes for an elegant snack. -Mary Kisinger, Calgary, Alberta
Author: Taste of Home
I came up with this as an appetizer for my Christmas dinner, but now I serve it year round. I love French onion soup, and the caramelized onions, herbs and Swiss cheese make this taste like French onion...
Author: Taste of Home
These special occasion-worthy bite-sized spuds are crowned with sour cream and caviar. Tip: these melt-in-your-mouth morsels pair especially well with a glass of bubbly-cheers!
Author: Greg Lofts
Author: Martha Stewart
You'll need just five ingredients to blend together this smooth and creamy bean dip. It's delicious and quick to make. -Kris Capener, Ogden, Utah
Author: Taste of Home
Sea salt gives these roasted nuts a clean, salty flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
"My mother gave me this recipe more than 10 years ago," writes Tracy Peters of Corinth, Mississippi. "Since then, I've made these lip-smacking wings for all different occasions."
Author: Taste of Home
Cumin and cayenne pepper jazz up homemade chips in these no-fuss nachos from the Light & Tasty Test Kitchen. Topped with beans, cheese, tomato, green onions and salsa, the nachos make a satisfying snack...
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
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