These stuffed jalapenos make a great party appetizer. The recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.
Author: Martha Stewart
These bite-sized spinach puffs are full of cheese and creamy goodness. -Marissa Allen, First and Full
Author: Taste of Home
Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.-Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield,...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno popper dip recipe to a party, I'm always asked for the recipe. Serve with corn...
Author: Taste of Home
This tasty spread, prepared with softened cream cheese, is a beautiful pale salmon color. A teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce provides just the right amount of zest.
Author: Taste of Home
These quick, versatile wontons are great for a savory snack or paired with a bowl of soothing soup on a cold day. I usually make a large batch, freeze half on a floured baking sheet, then store in an airtight...
Author: Taste of Home
Casual, flavorful and low in carbohydrates, these Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps are a perfect and low-fuss way to feed a group. Place the ingredients in separate dishes and let your guests assemble their...
Author: Taste of Home
Especially when made with plump, in-season asparagus, this dish makes for a sophisticated, visually pleasing appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
I first tasted this seafood dip at a family reunion and requested the recipe right away. It's since become a fixture at our Christmas Day celebration, partly because it's so easy- but mostly because it's...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: flour, garlic powder, pepper, salt, chicken winglets, oil, butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame seed, scallion
Author: Claire Nolan
Serve these cheese ball recipes at your next party and watch them disappear! From bacon ranch to cranberry pecan to spinach artichoke, these appetizers are bound to be the stars of the show.
Author: insanelygood
This honey chicken wings recipe was given to me by a special lady who was like a grandmother to me. -Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, Ontario
Author: Taste of Home
Large shrimp tend to get rubbery when cooked. Grilling them is an excellent alternative. The bacon keeps them from drying out.
Author: stacy candlish
"The garlic is mellow and sweet in this recipe," says Lara Pennell of Mauldin, South Carolina. "I never fail to get compliments when I serve this as a first course-even brie-haters are converted!"
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: water, sugar, butter, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, salt, butter, garlic salt
Author: Matthew Johnson
Potato chips are the natural accompaniment to our Tuna Nicoise Sandwiches; ours are sliced russets that are baked, not fried.
Author: Martha Stewart
This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It's a snap to make but looks really impressive. Be advised...your guests will be vying for the last tasty slice. -Heidi Meek, Grand...
Author: Taste of Home
For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until I bring out more. When they ask me how to fry chicken wings, they never believe it's so easy! -Nick Iverson,...
Author: Taste of Home
We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even fill the bread bowl early in the day and chill it until serving. Just remove it from...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: pita bread, olive oil, vegetarian parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley
Author: Merle O'Neal
How to make hummus the traditional way. No fuss. No extra flavors added. Just a plain, classic homemade hummus recipe. And a couple of tricks will ensure you achieve the best hummus ever--thick, smooth,...
Author: Suzy Karadsheh
This fruit salsa served with tortilla chips is great for summer barbecues. It can also be served alongside fish and chicken entrees. -Mary Gloede, Lakewood, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
I love having appetizers on hand in the freezer, especially when the holiday season is fast approaching. This easy spanakopita recipe is one of my all-time favorites. Everyone loves them, they're easy...
Author: Taste of Home
In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I even have a special pan for roasting the peppers. -Roger Stenman, Batavia, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Nothing pleases party guests like a hot artichoke dip. We upgraded our recipe by adding extra veggies and subtracting the extra fat so you can scoop up this indulgence guilt-free.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sensational salsa is a colorful combination of lots of fresh-tasting flavors. My husband, son and I think it's great as a dip or with main-dish burritos or chimichangas. We love taste-testing my creations...
Author: Taste of Home
"CHRISTMAS was the time when our family forgot about the food budget and splurged on one special meal. I can still see Grandmother making dozens of these little meatballs! The hint of spices gives them...
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe for calamari salad is courtesy of Sal Scognamillo, the owner of Patsy's.
Author: Martha Stewart
At party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I like to make mine with reduced-fat sausage, but you can use regular for an indulgent treat. -Debby Beard, Eagle, Colorado
Author: Taste of Home
I'm a fan of classic dishes but frequently tweak them a bit to suit my family's tastes. My cheesy spinach dip is a little lighter than other versions I've seen and pairs well with bagel chips. -Jenn Tidwell,...
Author: Taste of Home
After wondering how to make deviled eggs for years, I stumbled across this recipe. It comes from the Durbin Inn, a well-known restaurant in Rushville, Indiana from the 1920s until it closed in the late...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: artichokes, lemon, salt, butter, garlic, lemon, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, mayonnaise
Author: Alix Traeger
Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon wrapped water chestnut recipe-it's become my trademark. I especially like to prepare them for holiday gatherings. -Debi Jellison, Jacksonville,...
Author: Taste of Home
These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary and/or paprika to add even more flavor. -J. Spivey, Ennice, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
Even people that don't like blue cheese love this wonderful hot dip. It can be served with vegetables, but I find that people like it best with French bread.
Author: CSPALAIKA
My easy crowd-pleasing recipe is prepared a day ahead of time, cutting down on the need for party-day fuss. I always seem to get a lot of requests for the recipe whenever I make it for a special occasion....
Author: Taste of Home
My friends and I have been getting together for "ladies lunches" for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy food; they look complicated, but are actually simple and fun to make. Whenever...
Author: Taste of Home
These crispy, lightly browned rings from Della Stamp of Long Beach, California are a healthy alternative to the deep-fried version. Thyme and paprika enhance the flavor of the tender onions.
Author: Taste of Home
My family has enjoyed this hearty ham salad recipe for years. It came to be an unexpected leftover every time we had ham for a special dinner. Recently, I decided to measure the ingredients, write down...
Author: Taste of Home
When my husband was stationed in England in the mid-1960s, I traveled to Switzerland and purchased two copper fondue pots. I've used them countless times to make this meat fondue since then. -Margaret...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: frozen shrimp, cornstarch, oil, garlic, fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, scallions, white rice
Author: Frank Tiu
Whenever I serve this make-ahead, easy pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast. When a friend at the office shared them with me, I knew in one bite I'd be taking her Mexican pinwheels home for the holidays....
Author: Taste of Home
"I've been making this dip for years, and now my grown daughters fix it for their families," says Jauneen Hosking of Waterford, Wisconsin. "My mom makes it, too, and her motto is, 'You can never have too...
Author: Taste of Home
Bacon and scallops are a classic combination. Here, the smoky-and-sweet pairing is used as a savory topping for our Sauteed Zucchini and Wax Beans.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dates are stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. These are delicious and very easy to make for a party. You can serve them at room temperature, so it is okay to make a few hours...
Author: WINEANDCHEESE
Ensure that you don'tlose a drop of juice by nestling your shellfish in salt. Fill a shallow ovenproof servingdish with coarse salt or sea salt, and place oysters in it as you shuck them. This willprevent...
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband and his brother operate a 400-cow dairy farm, so we enjoy many foods featuring an assortment of dairy products. This dip is my mom's recipe.-Cathy Hanehan, Saratoga Springs, New York
Author: Taste of Home
My next-door neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. The combo of poppy seeds, ham and cheese, horseradish and...
Author: Taste of Home