Round out your favorite Italian meal with a buttery loaf of this crusty Italian Cheese Bread from Angie Smith of Clarksville, Tennessee. "The aroma and flavor of this quick and classic side are wonderful,"...
Author: Taste of Home
Don't wait until dessert to serve this juicy summertime fruit -- take cherries on a savory spin as a bruschetta topping. Sprinkle on fresh thyme leaves for extra flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
The sweet, thick barbecue sauce clings to large tasty meatballs. This recipe is one of my favorites to take to potlucks or to serve as a meal after harvest. -Gwen Goss, Garden City, Kansas
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I found this recipe in a cookbook from Alabama and adapted it to suit my family's tastes. The Creole sauce is a nice complement to the mild chicken. -Rosemary Johnson, Irondale, Alabama
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When I'm looking for an appetizer with mass appeal but want a change from the usual cheese spread, this is the recipe I make. Everyone enjoys the rich flavor. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
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A crisp bowl made of bacon with lettuce and tomato inside. Great for appetizers or a party. Served room temperature, these are sure to be a hit!
Author: KoalaFace
Chock-full of crab and topped with chunks of rustic bread, this irresistible spread is substantial and hearty. Offer a knife for slathering it onto cut vegetables.
Author: Martha Stewart
Game day calls for something bold. I top potato chips with tomatoes, bacon and tangy blue cheese. I make two big pans, and they always disappear. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe for crispy wontons comes from "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook."
Author: Martha Stewart
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, these zesty appetizers are a great way to pep up a party! The recipe won a blue ribbon at the county fair, and even though I always double the recipe, I never seem to make enough....
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Bacon-wrapped pretzels. I have done these with brown sugar coating and completely without coating with good results. For extra indulgence, serve with warm chocolate sauce for dipping.
Author: Chad Baker
Decorating with the winter fruit pomegranate is an old holiday tradition, but few people know what to do with them afterward. Here is a great potluck or buffet recipe for Christmas parties that's seasonal,...
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Keep the pantry ingredients for this dip on hand and serve with toasts, crackers, or crudite.
Author: Martha Stewart
Heating olives with herbs, spices, and oil is a quick way to elevate the humble pantry staple to star appetizer status.
Author: Martha Stewart
This open-faced sandwich has pretty flecks of pink shrimp, red tomatoes and green parsley. To save time, blend the spread the night before and refrigerate.
Author: Taste of Home
You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy and salty dip. I love dips for parties in the slow cooker-just turn the slow cooker to low once it is cooked and let your guests help themselves. No need to worry...
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These nacho bites are a fun fusion of Greek appetizers and flavors of the American Southwest. The simple dipping sauce is a perfect match-the ranch balances out the heat of the jalapeno and chipotle peppers-and...
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The creamy topping on these potato skins is so delicious. These make an excellent summertime treat alongside your favorite grilled meat. They are especially good with barbecue ribs. If you're not grilling...
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Here's what you need: whole wheat pitas, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder
Author: Tara Botwinick
"My daughter came across this recipe a few years ago, and I have adapted it to our family's tastes," writes Janet Joecks of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Author: Taste of Home
Serve frites plain or accompanied by ketchup, mayonnaise or malt vinegar. Or, for a twist, try adding fresh chopped chervil to Dijon mustard.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this sweet bruschetta for a brunch or indulgent weekend breakfast. The goat cheese, fresh herbs and strawberries make a blissful combination.-Johanna Hauer, Kennebunk, Maine
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I got this recipe from my husband's cousin. It's a refreshing treat during the summer months.
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Sweeter and smokier than regular roasted red bell peppers, piquillos form an ideal shell for tangy, creamy goat cheese speckled with scallions and mint-the perfect appetizer
Author: Martha Stewart
With Kalamata olives and garlic flavoring the yolk, these deviled eggs have a Mediterranean flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: medium potatoes, salt, ham, cheese, green onion, pepper, milk, flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, oil, green cabbage, tonkatsu sauce
Author: Alvin Zhou
Take just 10 minutes to prep, and in a few short hours, your slow cooker will have you serving up a party-worthy appetizer to your hungry bunch, no problem! -Laura Magee, Houlton, Wisconsin
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These tortilla-wrapped apple and cheese treats are a light alternative to apple pie, notes Grace Malone from Lafayette, Colorado. "They're also a fun brunch item," she says.
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If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling. To make lamb and turkey koftas at the same time, combine all the ingredients except the meat first, then transfer half the mixture...
Author: Martha Stewart
This bruschetta is made with chanterelle, porcini, and oyster mushrooms for a mix that's a blend of textures and flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
These appetizers always disappear quick as a flash. The pretty toast cups lend themselves to other favorite fillings, too! -Awynne Thurstenson, Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Author: Taste of Home
I asked the Taste of Home Test kitchen to help lighten up the Mini Bacon Quiches recipe my friends and family love-but not to touch the bacon! Calories, fat and sodium were slashed-but not one lick of...
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Here's what you need: grated ginger, garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken breasts, red bell pepper, spring onion, bean sprout, fresh egg noodle, muffin tin
Author: Tasty
I hope you'll agree that blue cheese and a hint of hot pepper in the filling put these flavorful deviled eggs a step above the ordinary. They're always well received at a gathering. -Nina Hall Citrus Heights,...
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These crackers are are so easy to make, but they look quite impressive to guests. Serve them with Green Curry Cashew Sauce, or any dip you like.
Author: Martha Stewart
Executive chef James Palmer serves coconut curry shrimp as a first course at Strawberry Hill, a remote resort outside Kingston, Jamaica.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: cannellini bean, raw cashew, hot sauce, non-dairy milk, lemon, nutritional yeast, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chickpeas, shredded vegan cheddar cheese, fresh...
Author: Betsy Carter
I love creating special deviled eggs for parties. These little Santas are easier to make than they look, and everyone raves over them. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Author: Taste of Home
These dainty and delicious sandwiches go perfectly with a tall glass of iced tea. To make them a bit heartier, sneak in a thin slice of mozzarella cheese. -Namrata Telugu, Terre Haute, IN
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These sweet-salty dippers go over big with kids and adults alike. Guests at my daughter's 13th birthday party couldn't get enough of the bacon-wrapped chicken and yummy sauce.-Kim J. Forni, Claremont,...
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Roasted red peppers and ricotta cheese give these pastry puffs delicious flavor, while parsley and oregano add a little spark. -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts
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We're proud to serve our delicious Alaskan salmon to guests. Set out some crackers, and this slightly smoky spread will be gone in no time! -Kathy Crow, Cordova, Alaska
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I used to make these potatoes as a side dish and one day tried them out as an appetizer for a party. What a hit! They are great finger food and taste good at room temperature, and the herbs can be varied...
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Luscious caramel apples aren't forbidden fruit when you fix them the way Tami Escher of Dumont, Minnesota does. Folks will never know they're eating lighter when they dip apple slices into this warm, yummy...
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I was inspired to turn original spanakopita into a hand-held hors d'oeuvre. I use egg roll wrappers in place of phyllo dough, and now these are the biggest hit among my friends. -Jade Randall, Las Vegas,...
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