The trick to cooking delicious squid is making sure that it spends little time in the pan -- flash-frying it is the best way to keep the squid flavorful and tender. This recipe comes from Tom Douglas.
Author: Martha Stewart
I created this appetizer because I entertain a lot and wanted something simple but special. People like these empanadas so much! I always make extra. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
Author: Taste of Home
"These savory crisps are wonderful with creamy soups," says Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
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My hearty dip is extra smooth, thanks to the cream cheese and sour cream I add. It's easy to assemble ahead and then bake before serving. People keep dipping until the dish is empty.
Author: Taste of Home
Stuffed with a pizza-style filling, these special sandwiches surprise you with a burst of flavor in every bite. They were popular with the preschool set at our son's dinosaur-theme birthday party...but...
Author: Taste of Home
Being from America's Dairyland, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to serve cheese. I received this delicious recipe from a friend a few years ago and am happy to share it with others. -Arline Roggenbuck,...
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Serve this traditional falafel from Michael's Genuine Food & Drink chef Michael Schwartz tucked inside pita bread for a satisfying sandwich or on its own as a protein-packed appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
For best results, make this dip a day ahead to let the flavors mellow and blend. Serve with toasted pita triangles.
Author: Martha Stewart
This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers. Cranberries and various forms of chile peppers combine to make a very nice sweet-heat treat. -Diane...
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Here's what you need: Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Pork, barbecue sauce, Kroger® Kettle Cooked Original Potato Chips, Kroger® Kettle Cooked Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips, Kroger® Shredded Sharp Cheddar...
Author: Kroger
A refreshing salad rolled up in rice paper is one of Vietnam's culinary treasures.
Author: Martha Stewart
Savory slices of this bread make a favorite Saturday night meal for my family. Just like pizza, it can be eaten as a fun finger food. Guests can't stop nibbling when I serve it at parties. Plus, it's good...
Author: Taste of Home
These delectable wings are so easy to make, and they offer year-round versatility, from summer cookouts to autumn tailgates. My husband likes them so much he'll stand out in the snow to grill them! -Lisa...
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Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon chip. -Navalee Hylton, Lauderhill, Florida
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Fontina cheese adds a lot of flavor, but if you can't find it, use whole-milk mozzarella.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for grilled chicken wings is brought to us by Evan Lobel of NYC's Lobel's Prime Meats, who uses hoisin sauce, ginger, and chile paste to infuse the meat with a savory Asian flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Mustard emboldens the delicate flavor of seafood. Here, Dijon mustard highlights a creamy sauce for chilled, poached mussels.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: pumpkin, oil, salt, pepper, dried sage, butter, flour, milk, ground nutmeg, garlic powder, pepper, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, macaroni pasta, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese,...
Author: Ellie Holland
Hot Italian turkey or pork sausage also works great here.
Author: Martha Stewart
"These savory wedges aren't hard to make, but they taste great," writes Danielle McIntyre of Medicine Hat, Alberta. "They're terrific served with soups, salads and pasta dishes."
Author: Taste of Home
These mini-balls of fresh mozzarella cheese are even better when marinated and are delicious hors d'oeuvres.
Author: Martha Stewart
folks quickly cluster around this outdoorsy appetizer from Cindy Harrington of Euless, Texas. She turned her super cheese spread into a pinecone-using slice almonds, dill sprigs and a cinnamon stick!
Author: Taste of Home
Pizza, meet the sandwich: When the best of both come together to form a handheld pocket of Italian flavors, it's sure to be love at first sight.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: black beans, portobello mushroom, fresh broccoli, red onion, garlic, dried dill, paprika, red pepper, dried rosemary, salt, pepper, liquid smoke, bread crumbs, eggs, olive oil, snowflake...
Author: Rachel Gaewski
The sweet-and-sour sauce in this recipe was originally for pork spareribs, but my family has always enjoyed it this way. The longer the wings sit in the ketchup, ginger and orange marmalade sauce, the...
Author: Taste of Home
"This rich and zesty dip for tortilla chips can be made in a jiffy when the munchies strike," reports Linda Keller of Sylvania, Ohio. "My husband and I often have it as a late-night snack after the kids...
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While in the Bahamas, friends suggested a restaurant that served amazing chicken spring rolls. When I got home, I created my own version. Such a great appetizer to have waiting in the freezer! -Carla Mendres,...
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Salsa is such a refreshing snack that is fully of flavor. It is a great way to use garden-fresh vegetables.-Susan Dahlheimer, Medina, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Guests at an English tea my wife and I hosted thought these little sandwiches were fabulous. Even people who are not fond of cream cheese will love them. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: buttermilk, Frank's Red Hot Original, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flour, vegetable oil, cayenne, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella...
Author: Tasty
The all-in-one finger food for a party, our Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are simply the best that you'll find. The filling for these peppers is ultra savory with garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce...
Author: Micah A Leal
Savvy gardeners know that flowers from plants in the squash family make flavorful fare. Remove only the male blossoms-those with thin, trim stems-if you'd also like to harvest some squash. You'll find...
Author: Taste of Home
"I always like to try bruschetta when we're eating out at a restaurant to see how it compares to my recipe-- and I haven't found one that's better yet!" writes Vicki Thompson of Bristol, New Brunswick....
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Cucumbersandwiches with smoked salmon encourage snacking.
Author: Martha Stewart
Simple, yet elegant, these crisp yet airy straws can be made days ahead of time, making this an ideal party snack.
Author: Martha Stewart
Meaty mushrooms and springy herbs are a perfect addition to creamy risotto.
Author: Martha Stewart
These soft little rolls come with a surprise inside-savory Italian meatballs. They're wonderful dipped in marinara sauce, making them fun for my grandkids and adults, too. I love how easy they are to put...
Author: Taste of Home
Green chilies add a bit of zip to this rich cracker spread from Victoria Casey of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. "I serve this appetizer often because it's tasty, quick to make and looks so pretty with the red...
Author: Taste of Home
For a creamy, cheesy dip that inspires munching on raw vegetables, give this recipe a try, suggests Springfield, Missouri field editor Faye Hintz. "It's a great part snack." she says.
Author: Taste of Home
I tried this egg salad at a luncheon and had to have it. I punched it up with pickled banana peppers. It's a hit with my kids and picky mother. -Lisa Easley, Longview, Texas
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Cornflakes and a hot sheet pan are the secrets to the crispiness of these onion rings.
Author: Martha Stewart
This starter of smoky, savory shrimp-and-sausage gravy comes from renowned Southern chef Scott Peacock. He likes to serve it up in individual cups, with a side of palate-cleansing quick-pickled crudité...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: pizza dough, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, deli ham
Author: Katie Aubin
Thrill partygoers with these bone-chilling deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating a Halloween version. -Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Recipe adapted from Aran Goyoaga and her blog, Cannelle et Vanille.
Author: Martha Stewart
These hulled pumpkin seeds are tossed with lime juice for zing and chili powder for spice (we like arbol for its extra kick), and then toasted into a crunchy-and addictive- appetizer or snack. Counter...
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband, Mike, and I grow olives, so they often appear on our menus. In this recipe, olive add a little extra spark to ordinary artichoke dip.-Armstrong Olives, Mike and Cindy Armstrong, Porterville,...
Author: Taste of Home