Your next party will pop off with these quick and easy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. Loaded with a cheesy cream cheese filling, they're the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Author: Betsy Carter
Had a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating? Settle in for a family-pleasing meal of homemade pizza. With a prebaked crust and simple Alfredo sauce, it's easy and delicious. -Tammy Hanks, Gainsville,...
Author: Taste of Home
This slightly spicy dip cleverly captures the flavor of buffalo chicken wings. Using canned chicken adds to the convenience. -Allyson, DiLascio, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
I brought the recipe for these gougeres back from a trip to Nice, France. The original called for Gruyere cheese, but I found that Gouda is a more budget-friendly alternative. These puffs are a wonderful...
Author: Taste of Home
Roasting the eggplant in its skin steams the flesh, turning it soft and silky-great for a dip to serve with pita wedges as an appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: limes, shrimp, kosher salt, jalapeñoes, small red onion, cherry tomato, fresh cilantro leaf, tortilla chip
Author: Rie McClenny
Here's what you need: russet potato, oil, salt, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh chive
Author: Alvin Zhou
This versatile recipe converts easily into a creamy dip or smooth dressing. It's delicious served with fresh veggies or drizzled over greens. -Carolyn Zimmerman, Fairbury, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Salsa is the surprising ingredient in this creamy tuna spread. It gives a unusual spark we enjoy. -Peggy Burdick, Burlington, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Oysters take very little time to cook. Our pan-broiled hors d'oeuvre, which consists of oysters tossed with herbs and showered with olive oil and Parmesan, spends just minutes in the oven; serve with crusty...
Author: Martha Stewart
This scrumptious snack will go fast! The sausage cream cheese dip recipe is so easy to make and fits Southwestern flavor to a T. My pot is always scraped clean! -Kaye Christiansen, Freistatt, Missouri
Author: Taste of Home
Chicken and mushrooms make up the filling in these pot stickers, a traditional Chinese dumpling. Greasing the steamer rack makes it easier to remove them once they're steamed. -Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas,...
Author: Taste of Home
This reinterpretation of meatballs combines breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and onion for a very flavorful holiday appetizer, enough for a crowd of hungry folks.
Author: Martha Stewart
It's easy to turn lean ground turkey into these moist, tender meatballs. Ideal for informal gatherings of family and friends, the appetizers feature a tangy sauce that my guests find delicious.-Janell...
Author: Taste of Home
Cheese curds or cubes dipped in flour and beer, then fried, need only a good supply of crinkly toothpicks to turn them into a vanishing act. -Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
This is probably the easiest chili cheese dip that I've ever come across, but it's one of my best-tasting recipes, too! It's very important that you keep the dip warm while serving, you can also heat it...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: butter, can of biscuit dough, marinara sauce, sliced pepperoni, ball of mozzarella cheese, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, shredded parmesan cheese
Author: Tasty
Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.
Author: Martha Stewart
Grated Parm, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, mayo and butter make this dip as decadent as it gets. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: prepared cornbread, red pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, garlic, large eggs, old bay seasoning, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh lump crab...
Author: Scott Loitsch
Add zip to your appetizer platter with an easy asparagus dip that doubles as a flavorful sandwich spread. - Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
As family arrives for a get-together, I make sure this fruity and savory Brie is in the oven so the aromas of cinnamon and apples fill the house. -Alicia Gower, Auburn, New York
Author: Taste of Home
I created this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was a hit! It's so easy, yet has a serious wow factor. The creamy dipping sauce mellows out the shrimp's heat perfectly. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington,...
Author: Taste of Home
These delightful grilled shrimp from Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling shrimp skewers.
Author: Taste of Home
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? I top my restaurant-worthy loaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and a dollop of sour cream. Have them at lunch, snack time or cocktail hour. -Trish Perrin,...
Author: Taste of Home
This quick taco dip from Rhonda Biancardi of Blaine, Minnesota is a definite family favorite. In fact, she says, "This recipe has been made more times than I can count! It just looks very colorful to a...
Author: Taste of Home
Serve your clan a big ol' platter of these fun and crazy-tasty nacho bites as you cheer for your team. You'll score big with tortilla chips filled with creamy, spicy cheese and beef! -Raine Gottess, Coconut...
Author: Taste of Home
I came across this recipe while living abroad many years ago. These meatballs are as finger-licking good as barbecued ribs but easier to eat.-Dane Harvill, Mosca, Colorado
Author: Taste of Home
These pastries make a stunning first course when filled with a seafood stew, soft scrambled eggs, or creamed mushrooms. For best results, use a vol-au-vent cutter, although round cookie cutters can also...
Author: Martha Stewart
These egg rolls are low in fat but the crispiness from baking will fool you into thinking they were fried! -Barbara Lierman, Lyons, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: carrots, olive oil, fresh parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, plain greek yogurt, lemon juice, chives, salt, pepper
Author: Mercedes Sandoval
Jerri Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, fills crunchy phyllo shells with a sweet onion mixture. "I enjoy experimenting with novel flavors and ingredients," she writes. "I've used this recipe for open houses...
Author: Taste of Home
These bite-sized meatballs are a favorite of mine. Feel free to swap in different cheese for the cheddar or to serve the balls with Dijon mustard instead of the barbecue and sweet-and-sour sauces.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: ground beef, eggs, breadcrumb, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ham, cheddar cheese, spinach, bacon
Author: Robert Broadfoot
We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. -Taste of...
Author: Taste of Home
We enjoy these yummy mushrooms every Christmas and when we have company for dinner. With bits of shrimp in the stuffing, they really stand out from other recipes. -Jacqui Beal, Dallas, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
An old Russian favorite, this dish goes perfectly atop pita bread or served as a dip.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sandy Schneider of Naperville, Illinois shares this delightful shrimp appetizer that's a breeze to make. The creamy three-ingredient filling has a hint of horseradish. TIP: These can be assembled a day...
Author: Taste of Home
Cynde Sonnier's smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chilies and crunchy pecans. It's always a hit in Mont Belvieu, Texas...and a sure-fire way to get the kids to eat more...
Author: Taste of Home
Roasted red peppers take the place of tomatoes in this twist on traditional bruschetta. If your bakery doesn't offer baguettes, buy regular French bread instead then cut the slices in half to create the...
Author: Taste of Home
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is known for crabs, and they're a big favorite of ours. When fresh crabmeat is available, we'll use it in this dip, but canned works just as well. This appetizer is nice for any...
Author: Taste of Home
I made these for our staff Christmas party last year; they were such a hit that I was flooded with requests for the recipe the next day. Throughout the year, whenever I needed favors done at school, people...
Author: Taste of Home
Make all 3 flavors of cheese balls or prepare just 1 or 2, adjusting the ingredients accordingly.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bacon on a bread stick makes this lower calories than bacon on a smokie and it's so good!
Author: kcs
This is a scrumptious appetizer for a weekend dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
"This cheesy blend, sparked with mustard and Worcestershire sauce, is yummy," relates field editor Norene Wright of Manilla, Indiana.
Author: Taste of Home
When I hosted a Christmas cookie exchange several years ago, I served this quiche as an appetizer. You can also cut it into wedges to serve as main dish for breakfast or brunch.-Arliene Hillinger, Rancho...
Author: Taste of Home