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
This ain't your standard salsa! Served with a side of homemade sweet potato chips, this quick and easy seasonal salsa is sure to be a holiday staple. To ensure your chips are extra crispy, it's important...
Author: Betsy Carter
Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce
Author: Robin Broadfoot
Potato pancakes, also called latkes, are a traditional Hanukkah treat. For sweetness and color, this version adds carrots.
Author: Martha Stewart
"I had these at a holiday party and thought they were excellent," says Yvonne Starlin of Portland, Tennessee. You get lots of sweet flavor in one little bite!
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, olive oil, whole milk, salt, pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, fresh chive
Author: Tucker Iida
A pickling liquid made with beets, white balsamic vinegar, and aromatics gives these diminutive eggs their striking color and flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Requested every year by my family during the holidays are these shrimp appetizers. We're all familiar with bacon-wrapped shrimp bites, but our version uses pancetta and a honey-lime cilantro glaze. -Jenn...
Author: Taste of Home
Look for very small butternut squashes, or small to medium acorn squashes. If you find the hollow in a butternut isn't large enough, scoop a bit of the cooked flesh out before adding the egg.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you've never tried or are not sure how to make fried pickles, step up to the plate and try these puffy golden bites. They're a delicious accompaniment to a burger or a sandwich. For a fun and different...
Author: Taste of Home
This light, flavorful dip brings protein and perks up fresh sliced veggies in a hurry. -Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
The tender leaves and hearts of artichokes are delicious dipped in aioli. If you like, snip the prickly points of the leaves with scissors before you cook the artichokes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Mushroom Croustades are a one-bite, timeless, crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be made ahead - perfect for entertaining! Finely chopped mushrooms and onion are sautéed in butter, thickened with flour...
Author: (By Lee Clayton Roper)
When buying the racks of lamb, be sure to ask the butcher to "french" (or trim away meat and fat from) the bones.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: ground beef, onion, fresh cilantro, taco seasoning, egg, tortilla chips, jack cheese, vegetable oil, salsa, fresh cilantro, sour cream
Author: Camille Bergerson
Appetizers just can't get much easier than this ritzy-looking cheese spread with its refreshing hint of lime. I turn to this recipe whenever unexpected guests drop in. -Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills,...
Author: Taste of Home
It's time to rethink the way your family does pizza night. I heard about this recipe on a talk show and then personalized it by using home-canned sauce. -Susan Carlson, Perry, New York
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: chicken breast, smoky bacon potato chops
Author: Tasty
"This wonderful low-fat treat is delicious, full of flavor, and its presentation makes it especially appetizing. We love it." Shirley Leasock - Rockwood, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
These pies are everything you love about pot pie, except they're vegetarian and mini! Featuring an assortment of fall root vegetables and crispy puff pastry crust, these pot pies are sure to wow at your...
Author: Tasty
My father and husband love bourbon flavor, so I add it to tangy wings baked in peach preserves. Stand back and watch these wings fly. -Christine Winston, Richmond, Virginia
Author: Taste of Home
You'll never want to eat store-bought crackers again. These easy homemade white cheddar and chive crackers are baked to crispy perfection with a hint of spice in every bite. Cut them into seasonal shapes...
Author: Betsy Carter
Here's what you need: cauliflower, salt, black pepper, garlic, onion, fresh parsley, wheat flour, grated parmesan cheese, egg, chive, oil, sour cream
Author: Tasty
These Italian-inspired tea sandwiches are easy-to-assemble and a sure-fire crowd pleaser.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a great appetizer for game day. It is a quick and easy recipe that doesn't make a lot when you don't need a lot of food.-Shirley Murphy, Jacksonville, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
These peachy little franks disappear quickly whenever I serve them. The sweet and tangy sauce appeals to all ages.
Author: Taste of Home
This is one of my favorite appetizers to make over the holidays! The coarse ground pepper cuts the sweetness of the maple syrup by adding just the right amount of heat. These chicken wings are best fresh...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: boneless skinless chicken breast, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, all purpose flour, garlic powder, large eggs, Frank's® RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce, panko breadcrumbs,...
Author: Frank's RedHot
From St. Paul, Minnesota, Lea Deluca recalls, "My mother prepared these individual pizzas for me from the time I started elementary school until I entered college. They're a big hit with all ages."
Author: Taste of Home
You won't be able to eat just one of these mini quiches. Filled with savory sausage, Swiss cheese and a dash of cayenne, the mouthwatering morsels will disappear fast from the breakfast or buffet table....
Author: Taste of Home
These little garlic bread bites make a terrific addition to any buffet spread. We make sure to serve them warm. -Kathy Yarosh, Apopka, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
In Alum Creek, West Virginia, Vicky Priestley recommends whipping up these barbecue Hawaiian pizzas as a quick after-school snack. Prepared on English muffins, the cheesy pizzas are something that kids...
Author: Taste of Home
Who knew it was so simple to jazz up store-bought salsa or that a few everyday ingredients could give it so much flavor? This one's perfect as a chip dipper or on top of tacos, burritos, eggs...stop us...
Author: Taste of Home
We've added a crispy Spam to twist to Hawaiian cheese bread. This recipe pairs soft, sweet Hawaiian bread with gooey Swiss cheese and crispy Spam cubes for the perfect snack for sharing.
Author: Tasty
Ground turkey, carrots, and green beans-with a little cream -conjure pot pie; a food processor brings the dough together quickly. These hand pies are a surefire pick-me-up when you're on the go; the recipe...
Author: Martha Stewart
An ancient member of the pea family (Europeans and North Africans have been eating them for millennia), fava beans have a nutty taste and buttery texture all their own.
Author: Martha Stewart
These savories were originally crumbly pancakes with a strong buckwheaty, yeasty flavor. Nowadays, they're more cohesive, subtle, and sophisticated. Served with spoonfuls of creme fraiche and sevruga caviar,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, black peppercorn, medium white onion, medium white onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, oil, celery, celery, hot sauce, chicken broth, romaine...
Author: Joey Firoben
All you have to do is say "nachos" and people come running. This rendition from Emeril Legasse is fun to put together and even more fun to eat.
Author: Martha Stewart
I came across this easy and tasty snack while searching online for healthy munchies for kids. Great for after school, it's really quick to make and filling enough to hold the kids until dinner. To satisfy...
Author: Taste of Home
The potatoes are done when the caramelized sugar bubbles and browns around the sides of the pan.
Author: Martha Stewart
"These wings were my mom's recipe, and she served them hot as a main dish, but my dad loved them cold. I like to serve them as an appetizer, hot or cold," says Marie Schnerch of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Author: Taste of Home
When you're in the mood for a cold finger food, try these deviled eggs. They are a cinch to fill and are an easy contribution to a potluck or brunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
At our house, these delicious shrimp squares are a must during family movie and game nights. -Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Enjoy this saute as a side, toss with pasta for a main course, or serve on crostini -- kale goes with everything!
Author: Martha Stewart
Crab cakes, shaped as cocktail-size rounds, include ginger, coconut milk, and cilantro.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: tortilla chips, marinara suce, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, green pepper, red onion, sausage, pepperoni slices, pepperoni slices
Author: Tasty
Get a taste of the deep South with these slightly spicy beignets. You won't be able to eat just one! -Donna Lanclos, Lafayette, Louisiana
Author: Taste of Home
For a change-of-pace snack with a boost of nutrition from carrots, try this spread. "Our favorite way to use it is on vegetable sandwiches," says Rebecca Walz of Madison, South Dakota.
Author: Taste of Home