A few basic seasonings give these familiar vegetables an unexpected flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
"These savory little bites are such a tasty snack to serve for a get-together or as an evening surprise for the family," reports Nancy Reichert of Thomasville, Georgia. "They also make a nice breakfast...
Author: Taste of Home
Serve these easy pickled veggies alongside sandwiches or hamburgers and hot dogs.
Author: Martha Stewart
I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or your favorite homemade version. -Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
I came up with this dish in 1993 while putting together a booklet called "Totally Turkey" for leftover turkey recipes. My children gobble them up in no time. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island
Author: Taste of Home
Crab Meat Salad from Delish.com is begging to be at your summer picnic.
These fresh Vietnamese spring rolls are made with shrimp, vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles wrapped in rice paper. Below, I have listed dipping sauce options. Traditionally, the spring rolls are served...
Author: Lisa Lin
For those who want some hog head cheese (also known as "souse") but can't get to a boucherie or are away from home, you can generally find what you need to make this at most Chinese or Hispanic markets...
Author: Alberta LeBlanc
This dip is one of the easiest and best appetizers you'll ever make. It's thick and creamy, and full of clean shrimp flavor. It's a Christmas Eve tradition for my family!
Author: Brenda | A Farmgirl's Dabbles
This appetizer is always a hit when I serve it on holidays or special occasions. The flaky cheese-filled twists (made with convenient puff pastry) bake to a crispy golden brown. When our big family gets...
Author: Taste of Home
Save yourself a trip to Greece and serve this appetizer pizza at your next party. To ensure a crisp and flaky crust, before assembling the pizza, drain the tomato slices on a paper towel to soak up any...
Author: Taste of Home
These crispy potato puffs unabashedly copy, but far surpass, the commercial brand found in the frozen section of your supermarket. Baked rather than deep-fried, they are perfectly crispy on the outside...
Author: Martha Stewart
When barbecuing for friends at home, I also use the grill to serve up hot appetizers. These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers have a bit of bite. They were concocted by my son. -Catherine Hollie, Cleveland,...
Author: Taste of Home
Addictive Asian chicken wings alert! Creamy peanut butter balances the sweet-savory flavors of brown sugar and soy sauce. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
These puff pastry appetizers are quick, easy, and beyond delicious! From ham and cheese to feta and spinach to baked brie bites, you won't believe how amazing puff pastry is.
Author: insanelygood
Your guests will be delighted to munch on these herbed chicken wings from Lorraine Caland of Thunder Bay Ontario. Just be sure to make plenty of cucumber dipping sauce-it goes quickly!
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, medium zucchinis, large eggs, diced tomato, milk, salt, pepper, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
Author: Isabel Castillo
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, adapted from Emeril's Creole Christmas, William Morrow & Company Inc., New York, 1997, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Author: Martha Stewart
Forget jarred salsa. This simple salsa cruda-a mixture of tomatoes, onions, chiles, and cilantro-tastes amazingly fresh and couldn't be an easier snack or appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cool cream cheese contrasts nicely with slightly spicy peppers in this simple recipe.-Sandra Thorn, Sonora, California
Author: Taste of Home
Slices of ciabatta bread are toasted all at once in a low oven and served with goat cheese and salmon.
Author: Martha Stewart
"While working on a recent cooking badge, my Girl Scout Cadette troop came up with this fun finger food," informs Diane Standridge of Sikeston, Missouri. "It's a yummy after-school snack that's simple...
Author: Taste of Home
This is so easy to make and transport. You won't have to keep it warm long, because it'll be gone in a flash. It's a great appetizer for any party. -Lisa Francis, Elba, Alabama
Author: Taste of Home
These kooky critters feature bodies made of creamy peanut butter simply sandwiched between round butter crackers. Chow mein noodles are ideal as the crunchy legs, and plump raisins act as eyes. They are...
Author: Taste of Home
I feel this dip is so good that it's hard to stop at just one serving. I like to serve it with an assortment of crackers or toasted bread.-Laura Davis, Rusk, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Relish radishes? Then you'll like Eileen Frederickson's dip-it gets its zesty taste right form that root crop. To really show it off, serve the dip in a bowl made from red cabbage, like Eileen does at...
Author: Taste of Home
The modest sardine turns into a delectable appetizer when grilled with salt, pepper, and a brush of olive oil.
Author: Martha Stewart
These wings are everything you love about chicken-a crispy, flavorful outside with a tender, moist center-all with a tasty Southwest-style zip. -Blanche Gibson, Gordon, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: bread flour, warm water, olive oil, salt, warm water, dry active yeast, sugar, egg
Author: John Osborne
When I saw the recipe for these pepperoni-filled snacks, I knew my three young daughters would like making them. They're quick and fun to assemble-especially when they work together.-Darlene Sutton, Boise,...
Author: Taste of Home
I wanted to make an easy appetizer with my favorite pasta, cheese ravioli, but didn't want the mess of frying. I used pesto and bread crumbs for a crust, and broiled them for a little crunch. -Rebecca,...
Author: Taste of Home
"This creamy cheese dip is so quick and easy that it can be served in any season," writes Deidra Engle form Aledo, Illinois. "But it's always a big hit at Fourth of July picnics. I never have to worry...
Author: Taste of Home
These rustic toasts feature earthy mushrooms, zesty green onions and ooey-gooey cheese. The combination is irresistible!
Author: Taste of Home
I serve this fast toast with many meals and as a snack. For a change, sprinkle on onion powder instead of the garlic powder or use a favorite herb seasoning.-Leah Carrell, Quitman, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
"Whether you're hosting a party or just treating yourself, this creamy dip is great to snack on with raw vegetables or tortilla chips," assures field editor Gladys De Boer of Castleford, Idaho.
Author: Taste of Home
This is a versatile recipe to be used either as a main dish or as an appetizer. You simply adjust the size of the meatballs. I like to serve it during the holidays as an appetizer. It works well to curb...
Author: Taste of Home
Whenever there's a get-together, I'm asked to bring this tasty olive spread. -Shirley Harrison, Portland, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
Young potatoes -- often called new potatoes -- are a tender, tasty addition to this hearty seafood chowder.
Author: Martha Stewart
Spice-shelf basics such as curry powder and ground cumin are blended with lime juice and ginger and form an easy, Indian-inspired marinade for shrimp. This recipe is adapted from Jennifer Trainer Thompson's...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cool and refreshing, this dip pairs best with raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
Author: Martha Stewart
My mother used to make this recipe when I was a child. My four kids always ate more fruit when I dressed it up this way. -Maxine Otis Hobson, Montana
Author: Taste of Home
These tasty little sandwiches do not get soggy. They are light and refreshing. My wife and I made them for a Queen's birthday tea we hosted. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Whenever I set out this savory cheese spread, guests can't seem to stop eating it! -Niki Trapp, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
My husband and two kids are sure to eat the first dozen of these cookies, warm from the oven, before the next tray is even done. A co-worker gave me the recipe for the pumpkin dip, which everyone loves...
Author: Taste of Home
Liven up a noodle side dish with a dressing made with fresh cilantro, lime juice and sesame oil.
Author: Martha Stewart
This silky dip gets its flavor from garlic and thyme, stuffed into slits in the eggplant before it's grilled. For a rustic look and feel, serve it on crispy grilled crostini.
Author: Martha Stewart
This creamy spread, made with Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses, is sure to warm up your next holiday party. Guests never wander too far from the table when I put out this fragrant dip. -Bonnie Hawkins,...
Author: Taste of Home
This olive oil-poached tuna contains garlic, lemon, and thyme. It's an easy appetizer served with tomatoes and green olives.
Author: Martha Stewart