Frozen mini phyllo tart shells are so convenient and easy to use. Just add a savory filling featuring sun-dried tomatoes and bacon, then pop them in the oven.-Patricia Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
I love getting nachos at sporting events so I wanted to create a recipe like them. This is the result of my experiments and my family loves it!-Deb Helmer, Winfield, Kansas
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Irene Howard of Shanandoah, Iowa shares her recipe for a crowd-pleasing compote that takes advantage of convenient canned fruit. Its sweet, buttery sauce, spiced with ginger and cinnamon, makes a warm...
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Cream puffs are a family favorite, but I prefer them savory and not sweet, so this is my take on a unique appetizer that disappears quickly! Crab, chicken or other cooked meat could be used to replace...
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Roasted with olives, rosemary, and lemon juice and zest, baby artichokes can be served straight from the oven or bathed in a jar of olive oil, where the flavors will deepen over the course of hours or...
Author: Martha Stewart
I put an unusual spin on yogurt dip by adding radishes. This creamy dip makes a zippy appetizer when served with cauliflower and broccoli florets or rye bread cubes. -Donna Smith, Victor, New York
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This recipe makes a lot of pot sticker filling, so I freeze the extra for later.-Alison Barnett, New York, New York, www.alibabka.com
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"I'm the father of three girls who loves cooking for the family in my spare time," says Dayton Hulst from Moorhead, Minnesota. "All of us really love this savory treat."
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Feta cheese, garlic and ripe olives, along with a hint of hot sauce, give a Greek salad-like flavor to this distinctive dip sent by Debbie Burton of Callander, Ontario. Besides pita chips, it's terrific...
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Everything about this dip is good. It's not only low-fat and low-calorie, it's also fast to prepare and fantastic to eat. -Donna Roberts, Shumway, Illinois
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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, scallion, chip
Author: Alix Traeger
Of all the appetizers I serve, this tempting cheese spread is the most popular. It has the right combo of sweet and savory flavors, but it's the warm topping that makes it a standout! -Lee Ann Miller,...
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A friend of mine first introduced me to this easy recipe. I usually make six or eight batches at Christmas time.-Charlene Turnbull, Wainwright, Alberta
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"This is a wonderful appetizer," relates Katy Joosten of Suamico, Wisconsin. Guest are sure to love the tempting topping on the warm squares, and you will love how easy this recipe is to make with convenient...
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Use your broiler instead of the outdoor grill to make these cheeseburger sliders and get your summer fix any time of year.
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Succulent shrimp get a flavor boost from the sweet-hot sauce. Served on skewers, they make a fabulous addition to a summer menu. -Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
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Green peas shine in a soup that gets tang from buttermilk, depth from vermouth, and body from a Yukon Gold potato. Delicate pea tendrils are a fitting garnish, but optional.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you love yet hate that packaged onion soup mix dip, this is the version for you. It is a richer, deeper-flavored, cleaner-ingredient excuse for a potato-chip-dipping marathon. The dip can be refrigerated...
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Tart cranberry flavor blends nicely with mustard and horseradish in this out-of-the-ordinary cracker spread. It's quick to fix, too. -Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada
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When you're in the mood for some good finger food, try any one of these sinfully delicious variations on deviled eggs. They are a cinch to fill and make a popular contribution to a potluck or brunch. -Taste...
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For a formal dinner, try my elegant scallop recipe as a first course. The buttery scallops are served in a rich, creamy sauce. -Jane Rossen, Binghamton, New York
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This elegant smoked salmon dip is delicious on crackers -- or serve it on a brunch buffet with bagels.
Author: Jennifer Segal
Fried to golden perfection, these nicely seasoned cakes from Jacqui Correa of Landing, New Jersey, are loaded with fresh zucchini and succulent crabmeat.
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In this sweet-and-salty Palestinian tapenade recipe from Zaitoun cookbook author Yasmin Khan, a handful of pantry ingredients come together to create something exquisite: black olives, walnuts, capers,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: pizza dough, shredded mozzarella cheese, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, shredded parmesan cheese
Author: Claire Nolan
I love the fresh flavors, colors and convenience of this dish. It adds fun to a workday lunch without adding inches to the waistline or putting a dent in the food budget. This can be served immediately...
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Shrimp toast is a retro Chinese takeout classic. A flavorful mixture of ground shrimp spread onto bread and pan-fried until crispy--the perfect appetizer! This shrimp toast recipe makes 16 toasts--simply...
Author: Sarah
Here's what you need: dried chickpea, water, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, sesame seed, salt, pepper, oil, sesame seed, sesame...
Author: Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
A fellow schoolteacher gave me this recipe that's since become a family favorite. It's also popular at various church functions featuring eat-with-your-fingers fare.
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This elegant-looking appetizer is quick and easy to make. It's perfect for dinner parties, cocktail parties and everything in between! -Amanda Dekrey, Fargo, North Dakota
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These fresh skewers and tasty sauce will have guests nibbling all night! -Cacie Biddle, Bridgeport, West Virginia
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Here's what you need: chicken wings, baking powder, salt, honey, dijon mustard, salt, pepper
Author: Mercedes Sandoval
These little crab bites put a smile on everyone's face. My family loves them for their size, texture and taste. I love them because they're quick and simple to make. They even won first prize in a cooking...
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You won't miss the traditional tomato sauce when you bite into a slice of this pizza - it is absolutely delicious! We like it hot or at room temperature. It makes a wonderful appetizer cut into small pieces...or...
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I usually make this recipe for parties and family gatherings. It never lasts long, because folks go straight for it.
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Club soda gives the batter a lighter texture so this tempura fries up extra crisply.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe when making our Dried-Apricot Compote With Late-Harvest Riesling. Any fruit you choose for this recipe should be ripe but still firm.
Author: Martha Stewart
My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins, and a creamy...
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Here's what you need: raw shrimps, salt, pepper, russet potatoes, butter, egg yolk, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, flour, flour, egg, panko breadcrumb, oil
Author: Tasty
This is a quick and easy dip to bring to your next potluck. I serve it with potato chips and always receive lots of compliments.-Cathleen Bushman, Geneva, Illinois
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Lucky guests will love this St. Patty's Day Leek-and-Cheddar Dip. Whiskey cocktails and a cheesy dip are shortcuts to good cheer, so serve this dip with an Irish Buck.
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For fun flavor, try this mini corn dog snack made with cornmeal dough. Serve a tangy dipping sauce. -Geralyn Harrington, Floral Park, New York
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Here's what you need: large white onions, mozzarella cheese, flour, eggs, breadcrumb, oil, marinara sauce
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My family loves Chinese food, but it's hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store. So instead, I make these healthy dumplings into a great family activity. With many hands helping...
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