Cheddar cheese, red peppers and pitted ripe olives make a tasty, rustic appetizer when marinated overnight and served with decorative toothpicks. -Polly Brunning, Thaxton, Virginia
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Hints of pineapple and cucumber add unique fresh flavor to these delicate appetizers shared by Jeannie Klugh from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The tasty bites make a beginning to boast about for any meal or...
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Everyone loves this mouthwatering starter with just a few ingredients. We appreciate that it's a fast, simple way to use up extra tomatoes from our garden. -Linda Green, Ardmore, Oklahoma
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Elevate game day with this refined wings recipe, from "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn.
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I can't go anywhere without taking along my puffs. They're pretty enough for a wedding reception yet hearty enough to snack on while the gang is watching football on television. A platter of these will...
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Finely ground lamb is pressed flat onto skewers, grilled, and served with a tangy, herb-packed yogurt sauce in Martha's version of the Saudi Arabian dish mabshur.
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Here's what you need: large cauliflower, flour, eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, olive oil
Author: Merle O'Neal
As Forrest Gump would say, shrimp and grits go together like peas and carrots in this appetizer. You'll love the rich sauce, the hint of heat and the refreshing citrus flavor. -Gene Peters, Edwardsville,...
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This is a really crowd-pleaser. You really can't go wrong with ranch flavor and cheese. This delectable dip is perfect for vegetables or crackers.-Jenna Marty, Las Vegas, Nevada
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A flavorful combination of herbs makes this cheese-topped loaf a welcome addition to most any menu. In fact, we couldn't believe how light the buttery slices were when compared to frozen breads found in...
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This delicious artichoke salad recipe is courtesy of Mark Bittman and can be found in his cookbook, "How to Cook Everything Vegetarian."
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I'm always asked to bring these tempting tidbits to holiday gatherings. Easy to make ahead and transport, they're something to celebrate on a festive relish tray. -Joyce Anderson, Chico, California
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In my family, Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. Fresh dill and garlic perk up the flavor of these irresistible appetizers you'll want to eat on every occasion. -Kami Horch, Calais, Maine
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One of my favorite slow cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling in egg roll wraps and bake, or, for a bite-size version, use smaller won ton wraps....
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This salsa makes a wonderful dipping sauce. It can also be spooned over grilled shrimp, fish, chicken, or lamb.
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Writes Candy Snyder from Salem, Oregon, "Whether you serve these moist and tender chicken strips as an appetizer or main dish, they're sure to satisfy your hungry bunch. The five-spice powder and red pepper...
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Talk about easy! With three ingredients and two loaves of baguette-style French bread, this marinara mozzarella dip is an easy appetizer that will please your family and guests. For variation, try using...
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Every November, our family and friends gather at our home for our annual "Oyster Party". My sons and some of their friends shuck between 300 and 400 oysters throughout the day and I prep, bake and serve...
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Smoky ham is paired with a delicious sauce flavored by fresh parsley.
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Using sprouts in these flavorful sandwiches will add color and crunch.
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"The meaty bacon plus the sweet, floral, honeyed fig is such a good combination. You will find it will be hard to stop eating them," says Chef Eric Ripert. This recipe is from his website. Photo by Gino...
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These hors d'oeuvres combine the best of sweet and savory flavors.
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There's no need for a dipping sauce with these crunchy little fritters. Just sprinkle them with coarse salt and they're ready to be devoured.
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You can pack a lot of flavor into an elegant appetizer just by using the right combination of ingredients. I created this blue cheese filling for a holiday gathering and everyone loved it. -Margee Berry,...
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A friend first brought these snacks to a Sunday school party. The original recipe called for pork sausage, but I substituted ground beef with taste-tempting results. -Pam Buhr, Mexico, Missouri
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Entertaining can be easy -- and good for you. These bites with lycopene-rich tomatoes and heart-healthy avocados are a virtuous and delectable cocktail party offering.
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Greek yogurt imparts a silky texture to this hummus without tahini.
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This savory snack makes a great appetizer or light lunch. It originates from Stephane Reynaud's "French Feasts," one of Martha's Finds.
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This appetizer is the perfect start to any meal. It's always been a big hit with our family and friends. -Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
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"With pretzels, this sweet and spicy mustard is a fun snack," remarks Rita Reifenstein of Evans City, Pennsylvania. "It also sparks the flavor of grilled chicken strips or sausages."
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One bite of these rosemary-thyme crackers and you'll see how worthwhile it is to make them yourself-especially since the baking time is so short.
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Eggs and potatoes are a classic combo, but we bet you've never had them like this! The egg whites are swapped out for the potato cups, which are filled the classic creamy egg yolk filling (save the whites...
Author: Chris Salicrup
Here's what you need: shredded mozzarella cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, mini pepperoni slice, salt, pepper, marinara sauce
Author: Betsy Carter
'Tis the season for easy make-ahead appetizers like these. They look so special and pretty that folks can't resist them! The refreshing flavor of ranch dressing and crisp colorful vegetables makes these...
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Basil, Parmesan cheese and mushroom blend together well, while buttery pecans give these treats a surprising crunch. Our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren always ask for them! -Mildred Eldred,...
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These crisp pickles from Jane Reslock Feist, a mom in Mandan, North Dakota, don't require canning tricks.
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I got this ranch mushrooms recipe from my sister-in-law, and it has become a family favorite. The mushrooms don't last long once people know I've made them. -Jackie McGee, Byron, Minnesota
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This healthy and refreshing smoothie is made with only four ingredients-apple juice, low-fat yogurt, strawberries, and mango chunks. You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this smoothie and substitute orange...
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These bite-size treats are so easy to make. Serve them as an appetizer or as a side to a beef or chicken entree.-Ronnie-Ellen Timoner, Middletown, New York
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This recipe adapted from "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook" (Clarkson Potter, 1999).
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In this vegetarian Buffalo-style appetizer, macaroni and cheese get heated up with Louisiana-style hot sauce, then breaded and baked. These tasty nibbles are served with blue cheese dressing. -Ann Donnay,...
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"A crowd usually gathers when I set out my barbecue-flavored taco dip," reports field editor Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "It's gone before I know it!"
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I got the idea for these appetizers from my favorite sandwich at a local restaurant-a symphony of sweet fig, roasted apple, melted brie and tangy garlic mayonnaise. I re-created this delectable combination...
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To make this zesty appetizer, you simply layer beans, salsa, cheese and other taco-like ingredients onto a platter, reveals Marieann Johansen of Desert Hot Springs, California "I like to call it a 'walking...
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These are sure to be a delicious addition to any buffet table. They are so wonderful and will impress everyone at how fancy they are. -Amy Gaisford, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Here's my idea of pub food made easy: biscuits flavored with Buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese. They're my Friday night favorite. -Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts
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