Some warm cream cheese-based dips are too salty for me. This one has a nice balance. I developed the recipe for a co-worker's going-away party. Adding black pepper or lemon pepper can add more zing if...
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You'll love this amazing French bread appetizer. The creamy artichoke mixture is heaped on top of lightly toasted bread and then sprinkled with cheddar. -Becky Grondahl, Foothill Ranch, California
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This hearty dip is very filling! It's packed with fresh ingredients like avocados, tomatoes, onions and more.-V. Eleanor Dargo, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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You can serve this recipe as a side (try it with roasted chicken) or as a crostini topping.
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Chicken wings get special treatment from cranberry sauce, a little citrus and a touch of hot sauce in this no-fuss recipe. The wings are a tangy way to heat up a winter night. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode...
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These mushroom appetizers are perfect for any party! From pizza to dip to stuffed mushrooms, everyone will go nuts for these tasty bites.
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Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois reports, "At our family gatherings, I'm 'required' to serve this creamy dip - so I'm thankful it mixes up so quickly! It's especially attractive served with red...
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"I love this dip recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover or different kinds of cheeses I've already got on hand," says Joan Cooper of Lake Orion, Michigan.
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Crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside, these Fried Mashed Potato Croquettes make tasty hors d'oeuvres.
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It's party time! Actually, any time is a great time for this recipe for Easy Beef Nachos. All you need are 25 minutes of prep time and pantry staples. Pick up Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles and Old...
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At holiday cocktail parties, I love surprising guests with this impressive Havarti baked inside puff pastry. The wrapped cheese is pleasantly seasoned with herbs and served alongside crackers and fresh...
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Would you, could you, for a party? These deviled eggs will be delicious. Use frozen peas--oh, so nutritious! Creamy, cool, they taste like spring. Pea shoots on top give fresh-picked zing. Add cooked pancetta...
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Peas and bacon give this traditional appetizer a nice little twist. A family favorite, these deviled eggs are always first to disappear from the table. -Abi McMahon, Sherman Oaks, California
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I keep these crisp, colorful appetizer pancakes on the small side so my guests can easily pick them up with chopsticks and eat them in a few bites. I think the little shrimp-topped cakes are as good as...
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I've made this creamy, hearty mushroom appetizer for years-it's a big hit every time.-Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
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Here's a deliciously different sandwich. It's yummy warm from the oven or off the grill at a cookout. The cheesy filling is complemented by a mix of garden-fresh ingredients and crusty bread. I usually...
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When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served. Hanky panky-as it's often called around here-is traditionally served at Derby Day...
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Chorizo and paprika add smokiness to these crispy bites. For a harvest party, make them into little pumpkins using pretzel sticks and cilantro leaves.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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To make the best pizzas, you'll need a pizza stone, which is placed on an oven rack and heats up while you prepare the dough, and a pizza peel, a flat board with a long handle that lets you deposit the...
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??Give all those leftover Easter eggs a flavor upgrade. Grilling these smoked deviled eggs gives them a distinctive taste that will have everyone talking. -Catherine Woods, Lexington, Missouri
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If you're serving these sweet and tender scallops as a main course, mashed potatoes and steamed spinach make excellent accompaniments.
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A friend shared this appetizer with me, and I've made it often over the years. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator and can be reheated or served cold.-Harriet Kroeger, Blaine, Minnesota
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Here's what you need: biscuit dough, mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, butter, garlic cloves
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Dijon mustard helps the coating of panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut stick to the shrimp in this tropical-inspired dish.
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No one will guess that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest color and added nutrition. -Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas
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With two types of cheese, bacon and sausage, what's not to love about these tasty bites from Kelly McWherter of Houston, Texas? And the kicker: each one has less than 35 calories. Now that's reason to...
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Meet the Cook: Since you can chop up all the ingredients the night before, this can be ready in about 30 minutes. So it's a great after-work dinner. You can also serve it as a snack or an appetizer...similar...
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Gather around the table for a sumptuous dinner, Italian style.
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The beets turn these traditional latkes into a modern and festive shade of red, while carrots add a note of sweetness.
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This slightly sweet dip is always a big hit at family gatherings. It's a nice addition to a brunch buffet. -Cynthia Hawks, Hamburg, New York
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The home economist in our test kitchen came up with this colorful combination. It's a simple, nutritious snack that's a snap to put together, much to the delight of busy holiday cooks! -Taste of Home Test...
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Here's what you need: Walmart Cherry Tomatoes, large garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, chickpeas, lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, green...
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These peppers are so addictive that if I want any for myself, I either need to make a double batch or hide some. The jalapenos are not that spicy after they are baked (I take out the seeds and white membrane),...
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These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient.-Lisa Harke, Old Monroe, Missouri
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These chicken wings taste good with curried almond rice and a salad. I've also garnished them with mandarin oranges or chopped peppers for special company.
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When I had drop-in guests, I threw some mini tart appetizers together using mushrooms I had just bought on sale. Everyone gave them rave reviews and thought I'd spent hours cooking.
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This yummy variation on spinach dip gets a bit of crunch from chopped broccoli. Everyone enjoys this delicious blend, which you can serve with crackers or in a bread bowl.
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Serve this antipasto dish as part of an appetizer table at your next gathering.
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Everyone needs a surefire grab-and-go tailgate or picnic recipe. Wonton wrappers filled with chicken and spices make these bites fun on the run. -Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
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Every January, we host a family get-together to watch "the big game" on TV. I'm not much of a football fan, but I do enjoy that annual opportunity to try out new recipes. These tasty finger sandwiches...
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I've taken this appetizer to many potlucks over the years, and everybody always enjoys dunking bagel bites into the creamy, kicked-up dip. -Shari Stensrud, Cambridge, Minnesota
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More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender household (and our judges know why). -Jennifer Bender, Baldwin, Georgia
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This is a family recipe from a woman in our church. We increased the quantity to feed hungry teens at our annual gathering of over 100 students from the area.-Gay Avery, Massena, New York
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"I bake these zesty appetizers for a nearby bed-and-breakfast here in Stratford, Ontario," writes Carol Grasby. "They go together in minutes, and guests never seem able to stop with just one."
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