Sesame chicken is one of my favorite takeout dishes, but I'm doing what I can to cut unnecessary calories and fat. This sticky sesame cauliflower recipe gives me an alternative that uses fresh vegetables...
Author: Taste of Home
Roasted sweet potatoes and marinated shrimp combine for a delicious party starter-especially when you thread them onto skewers and pop them on the grill!-Paul Wargaski, Chicago, Illinois
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The horseradish gives these fish cakes a little added bite.
Author: Martha Stewart
You may want to double the recipe for this hearty cold appetizer because I've found that folks just can't seem to stop eating it! -Tracy Westrom, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
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Deep-fried mozzarella sticks are one of our favorite appetizers. I figured out how to make them at home without having to haul out the deep fryer. Make sure to double-bread each one so these air-fryer...
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"Usually, I use only vegetables on my bruschetta, but I wondered how crab would taste. My family loves crab cakes, and now we love this appetizer, too," Mary Cokenour jots from Monticello, Utah.
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A mix of mushrooms gives the best range of textures and earthy flavors, and the assortment also looks more interesting than just one variety of mushroom would. Once the polenta is cold and set, it can...
Author: Martha Stewart
With its zesty Mexican flavors and tempting toppings, this dish is the first to empty on the appetizer table. I serve it with extra-thick tortilla chips for some serious scooping. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas,...
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The rich-tasting filling of this appetizer is made with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, then baked between buttery layered dough.-Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
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Here's what you need: hard-boiled eggs, large storage bag, black food coloring, water, mayonnaise, mustard, green food coloring, black olive
Author: Teddy Villa
This delicious-and kid-friendly-Zucchini Fritters recipe is from Jim Botsacos of New York City's Molyvos restaurant.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar dress up whipped topping in this extremely easy party pleaser. My gang especially likes the dip with apples and pears, but feel free to try it with pineapple slices, strawberries...
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Though excellent with cold raw oysters, this lively sauce can also be drizzled onto crab cakes, or added to crab dip or oyster stew for a little extra zip.
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This starter, named for a fishing port in northern Denmark, was created by Swedish restaurateur Tore Wretman in 1958. Its appeal remains fresh and modern. If there is an Ikea near you, swing by to pick...
Author: Martha Stewart
Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild, and red pepper heats up each bite just a bit. Crackers are the perfect accompaniment. -Roxanne...
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Dried cherries are the sweet surprise alongside the savory ingredients in these delightfully different spirals. I roll up the tortillas and pop them in the fridge well before party time, and then I just...
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Rose jelly is sweet and floral, and is lovely on buttered bread. Make it with roses you grow yourself to be sure they're chemical free. You will need liquid pectin (to thicken the jelly) and rose water...
Author: Martha Stewart
Welcome cocktail-party guests with this fuss-free appetizer that puts deli and freezer staples to work for you.
Author: Martha Stewart
A tasty Spanish twist on the classic Swedish meatballs, these half-pork, half-chorizo meatballs are rich and tasty at room temp, or you can serve them hot in a fondue pot. Either way, you're going to want...
Author: Greg Lofts
Piquillo peppers, from northern Spain, are red and smoky-sweet. When stuffed with shrimp salad, they make a flavorful appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Guests who head straight for a tray of jalapeno poppers will devour this crowd-pleaser just as fast. The blue cheese-flavored filling is wonderful, but it's the slight crunch from bread crumbs and crumbled...
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Alaska is known for its salmon, and this is one of our favorite appetizers. I pack the spread and crackers in our picnic lunch when my husband and I head out to harvest wood, which we do several times...
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When I needed to put some leftover bread dough to good use, I started with a recipe I often use for bubble bread and substituted savory ingredients for the sweet. -Lori McLain, Denton, Texas
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These elegant finger foods use delicate phyllo dough. With artichoke sauce on the side, the cheesy rolls make extra-special hors d'oeuvres.
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"A friend shared this thick cracker spread with a sister a while ago, and we all agree it's delicious," writes Laura Martin of Indianapolis, Indiana. "Be ready to hand out the recipe whenever you make...
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People may wonder when you found the time to make these crisp, flaky pinwheels-but they're really quite easy to do. And the filling is bursting with savory goodness and a touch of sweetness. -Marcia Kintz,...
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Ground lamb is spiced with cumin, sumac, coriander, and Aleppo pepper for these flavorful kebabs. The herbed yogurt is a bright. refreshing accompaniment.
Author: Martha Stewart
Orange, cinnamon and nutmeg round out this creamy spiced dip. I serve it with apples, pineapple and strawberries. -Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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Be sure to squeeze all juice from the onion; this will prevent the patties from falling apart.
Author: Martha Stewart
I first tasted these delicious snacks at a friend's houses. Of the finger foods she served, this platter was the first to empty.-Grace Yaskovic, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
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The combination of cheese, peppers, and smoky chorizo sausage makes this tortilla irresistible. The pork sausages are seasoned with paprika, which gives them their characteristic flavor and color.
Author: Martha Stewart
Topped with creamy ricotta and lightly charred veggies, this family favorite becomes truly restaurant-worthy -- in less than a half hour.
Author: Martha Stewart
This calls for red wine vinegar but any other vinegar you have handy will do.
Author: Martha Stewart
Polenta squares with prosciutto and Taleggio cheese can be made in advance and broiled just before serving.
Author: Martha Stewart
Instead of regular garlic bread, my family requests this spread. The flavor is best when I use parsley and basil fresh from the garden. -Jennie Wilburn, Long Creek, Oregon
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Here's what you need: eggs, small avocados, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, tomato, garlic, cumin, fresh lime juice, salt, tortilla chip, fresh cilantro
Author: Vaughn Vreeland
I love simple recipes that are fancy enough for guests. To get a velvety texture in this tart, I use creme fraiche, but sour cream works, too. -Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut
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This Fresh Tomato Soup recipe uses garden-ripe tomatoes and fresh ingredients (no cans or pastes here)! It's such an easy homemade tomato soup that's perfect for using up those tomatoes.
Author: Sarah Bond
Just right for sharing, this rich, creamy dip -- made of mushrooms and bacon -- is always a hit.
Author: Martha Stewart
Carrot juice is surprisingly sweet, and goes well with the tartness of the apples. When buying Granny Smiths, choose firm ones; they will produce a clearer juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
My stepsister gave me this recipe and I just tweaked it. You can add diced green peppers and olives, too." Lisa Worley - Adairsville, Georgia
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This is a twist on the ordinary potluck meatballs. It's easy, inexpensive and a hit at any occasion I serve them. -Terina, Lewis, Decatur, Illinois
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This is a great "lite" appetizer that tastes wonderful, but will not make you feel like you've eaten a meal. They are easy to make and a joy to serve--try them at your next party! Wonton wrappers are sold...
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Fill pull-apart rolls with lobster (or chicken or egg salad), and you've got yourself an easy appetizer. This recipe comes from our latest book Martha Stewart's Appetizers (Clarkson Potter).
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These savory stuffed mushrooms have been a huge hit with family and friends in Belleville, Michigan for years, says Amy Prey. For a little less heat, substitute a milder sausage and different cheese for...
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"Everyone really loves these spicy chicken wings! " says Barbara White in Katy, Texas. "They taste just like fried chicken but they're baked and are wonderful even without the dipping sauce. You can also...
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I first helped my mom make these appetizers when I was just eleven years old. Now as a military wife, I serve these tarts all over the world!-Jennie McComsey, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
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You won't believe how easy it is to whip up this creamy, four-ingredient bagel spread. It's also wonderful on toast or muffins. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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