These bite-size appetizers are a cinch to make with just four ingredients-even your kids can help you with them! -Jean Baffuto, Apache Junction, Arizona
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: puff pastry, pesto sauce, chicken, shredded parmesan cheese, kosher salt, eggs, fresh parsley
Author: Betsy Carter
Here's what you need: chicken wings, baking powder, salt, butter, lemon juice, pepper, salt
Author: Camille Bergerson
My mother shared this fabulous recipe with me, and I have shared it with many friends. They are always requesting this tasty appetizer. The flavor explosion is something else. —Stephanie Perenyi,...
Author: Taste of Home
For a change from spicy Buffalo sauce, try these sweet and sticky wings. There's a good chance they'll become your new favorite! -Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
Author: Taste of Home
This appetizer is perfect for a football game or informal party, but it came about because I have two sons who are always hungry. I needed time to get dinner on the table after coming home from work. They...
Author: Taste of Home
This thick, creamy dip is my mom's recipe and a family favorite for ringing in the season. It also makes a tasty substitute for mayonnaise on chicken and turkey sandwiches.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: jalapeño, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, italian bread crumbs, butter, dried parsley, bread
Author: Tasty
It seems I'm always entertaining at the last minute. I keep many of the ingredients for this rich pizza on hand so I can make it at a moment's notice.
Author: Taste of Home
Strawberries are a satiating and exciting alternative to tomatoes in this bright and fruity salsa; they pack an extra gram of fiber per cup. Serve it with chips or use it as a topping to grilled fish or...
Author: Shira Bocar
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!...
Author: Taste of Home
Although the rich seafood tidbits look complicated, they're actually easy to assemble and cook. The dipping sauce, with its hints of mustard and maple syrup, complements the scallops nicely. It's a unique...
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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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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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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...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeñoes, bacon, yellow cornmeal, all purpose flour, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, cayenne...
Author: Betsy Carter
With a delicate crust and lots of lovely tomatoes on top, this dish is a special one to serve to guests. I make it often when fresh garden tomatoes are in season. It freezes well unbaked, so I also keep...
Author: Taste of Home
Feta cheese and spinach add Mediterranean flair to Sandy Rossier's mushroom caps. "They are delicious and filling," she pens from Brooksville, Florida. Try them for a simple entree, side dish or extravagant,...
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Everyone will want to dip into this classic cheese fondue. It's made with three Swiss cheeses (raclette, Emmental, and Gruyere), and is rich, gooey, and delicious. We use cubed French bread and pickled...
Author: Martha Stewart
Coriander and cumin are zesty updates to the familiar stuffed mushrooms. The addition of couscous makes them very filling and delicious. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
Author: Taste of Home
Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good? Family and guests alike will scramble to ensure they get more than one of these utterly...
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A few years back, I was looking for a snack that would suit my family's tastes. I combined three different recipes and came up with this one. They love the rich Parmesan flavor.
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My love for Greece inspired this fast, easy Mediterranean dip. It is fabulous for parties and a delicious way to include garden-fresh veggies on your menu. -Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland
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These zesty melt-in-your-mouth ravioli combine a classic ricotta filling with lump crabmeat. The fresh acidity of lemon adds to the delicacy of this dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
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
Author: Taste of Home
Brushed with tangy dressing and filled with cheesy bread crumbs and crunchy dressed romaine, these Caesar salad potato skins have it all! Serve at your next party for a refreshing, satisfying bite.
Author: Tikeyah Whittle
These skewers are super lean and scrumptious-especially when dipped in the fresh fruit salsa. We rave about the salsa's sweet heat and the shrimp's party-pretty look. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: shredded chicken, sour cream, lime, fresh cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt, pico de gallo, corn tortillas
Author: Joey Firoben
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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This spread definitely lives up to its name. Flavored with six different herbss, it is one of the best cream cheese spreads I've had.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: flour tortillas, butter, shrimp, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, lime juice, avocados, tomato, medium red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, fresh cilantro,...
Author: Claire Nolan
"Here's a creamy sweet-tart spread that's ideal for a holiday buffet," notes field editor Nancy Johnson of Laverne, Oklahoma.
Author: Taste of Home
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...
Author: Taste of Home
This salsa is a staple at my house. I can make it in about 5 minutes, so it's great for quick meals or snacks.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's a wonderful appetizer for the big game or any family function. Very easy to prepare and also very tasty. I've doubled and even tripled the recipe for large to huge groups. No matter how much I make,...
Author: Taste of Home
Our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for Southern Boiled Peanuts. Grab yourself an ice cold Nehi Soda and lets go to the drive-in. They may take a few hours to complete, but the reward of popping...
Author: Steve Gordon
Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are perfect to snack on while you watch the race. -Kimla Carsten,...
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A creamy mustard-and-lemon dressing emulsified with a soft-boiled egg yolk takes this asparagus salad over the top.
Author: Martha Stewart
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!
Author: Taste of Home
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
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,...
Author: Taste of Home
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
Steaming the garlic with the artichokes mellows its flavor in this easy hors d'oeuvre. This recipe is included in Butterflied, Rolled, and Roasted Leg of Lamb.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: chicken wings, baking powder, salt, butter, garlic, dried italian herb blend, fresh parsley
Author: Camille Bergerson
I needed a brand-new appetizer for a big party. I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce. That's how you spread holiday cheer. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington
Author: Taste of Home