Is it a dressing or a dip? Who cares? Green goddess dressing, the beloved California creation, doubles as a dip for a summertime crudite platter. The creamy concoction is studded with chopped fresh herbs...
Author: Martha Stewart
My brother shared his recipe for appetizer rolls with me years ago, and they've been a family favorite ever since. The delicate phyllo dough wraps around a hearty sausage filling. -Katty Chiong, Hoffman...
Author: Taste of Home
When I was a girl, we had a lot of pear trees. This recipe was one that my mother made often for us. I still remember how good those pears tasted.
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Ceviche is a seafood dish of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, which "cooks" the fish without heat. This version starts with cooked shrimp and adds tomatoes, cucumbers and serrano peppers. -Adan Franco,...
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This healthy alternative spread will have you making more of your own homemade spreads in just minutes. It's so simple and you know exactly what's going into it. -Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii
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Salmon creates an elegant appetizer in this vibrant recipe from Melissa Carafa of Broomall, Pennsylvania. It's simple to prepare and can even be made ahead of time.
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These bacon-wrapped goodies are always a hit with my friends and family. They'll go fast, so you may want to double the recipe! -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
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This air-fryer sweet potato chips recipe is so quick and easy. Be sure to give the sweet potato slices a quick soak in cold water to help remove some of the excess starch. -Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago,...
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Here's a hearty appetizer that'll get any gathering off to a delicious start. The rich, creamy cheese sauce complements the grilled steak to perfection. -Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida
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These savory pan-fried cakes are an ideal transition food for kids 10 months and older. The soft carrot wedges round out the meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Turn classic cocktail shrimp into a gruesome Halloween hors d'oeuvre that will terrify and delight party-goers. Arrange shrimp in a deep bowl, pour a gelatin-based cocktail sauce over the shrimp, and chill...
Author: Martha Stewart
Tomatillos should be bright green, with paper-thin husks. This recipe for tomatillo salsa yields an emerald-hued tangy appetizer. Feel free to add cilantro.
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"Since pizza is a big favorite with my teenagers, I like to keep these crispy snacks on hand," says Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. "Loaded with toppings, they go right from the freezer to the oven...
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This compound butter packed with crunchy, peppery grated radishes is delicious spread on toasted baguette in this appetizer reminiscent of the classic French snack.
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Our Christmas meal always began with this refreshing, colorful cup that combines seven different fruits. You could even serve it as a light summer dessert with a scoop of lime sherbet.-Janet Wood, Windham,...
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This recipe is a twist on baked Brie. My family always requests these during the holidays. They are delicious and make the kitchen smell amazing! -Jacquie Franklin, Hot Springs, Montana
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Field editor Christine Wilson of Sellersville, Pennsylvania shared this appealing appetizer. Sweet Vidalia onion rings are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then served with a cool and zesty lime dipping...
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Served in a roasted pumpkin, this hearty dip can be eaten on crackers, bread, or baby carrots.
Author: Martha Stewart
Looking for an alternative to heavy holiday fare? A platter of these light and fresh shrimp bites really stands out in an appetizer spread. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
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I first made these crispy strips for a special family night at our church. Most of them were snapped up before dinner! -Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma
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These appealing appetizers are sure to be a hit at your next party. I'm on the arts council in our small town, so I came up with this snack recipe to serve at some of the events we cater. People will think...
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I round out breakfast with this refreshing dish. The three-ingredient dip is creamy and has a nice brown sugar flavor. -Phyllis Carlson, Gardner, Kansas
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These flavorful and colorful appetizers are so fun they'll be the talk of the party. And they're so easy: Simply assemble the day before and forget about them! Joanne Boone - Danville, Ohio
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You loved our cornbread hors d'oeuvres baked in mini-muffin tins, so we found a way to make them even more scrumptious. Mix in one of the sweet, savory, or spicy flavor combinations below, or create your...
Author: Martha Stewart
In Wichita, Kansas, Janne Rowe whips up these savory rolls with a rich cream cheese, mushroom and bacon filling. The yummy pinwheels will make a scrumptious addition to any buffet table.
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Kick off Thanksgiving in style by greeting guests with these savory pastries.
Author: Martha Stewart
I make this bruschetta with tomatoes, zucchini, garlic and basil fresh from the garden," says Tootie Ann Webber of East Tawas, Michigan. "I took it to a family get-together, and everybody loved it."
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The rave-winning recipe is perfect when you want to make something ahead of time. Guests with hearty appetites will love the chunks of chicken, crunchy cashews and Asiago cheese.-James F Korzenowski, Fennville,...
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Scrambling for a quick-and-easy recipe to use up some of those hard-cooked Easter eggs? Just add a little diced chicken and these zippy deviled-egg snacks from our Test Kitchen are almost a lunch in themselves!...
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This impressive and festive-looking cheese spread is simple to put together and never fails to get raves at parties. Before I retired. I looked for recipes like this that can be prepared way ahead. - Jeanne...
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Preparing the pulled turkey in a delicious teriyaki sauce for these snack-size sandwiches is a breeze using a slow cooker. Serving them on lightly-toasted sweet dinner rolls is perfection made easy.-Amanda...
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In Defiance, Ohio, Phylis Behringer seasons refrigerated dough with garlic powder before baking them into golden Gouda-filled cups. It's hard to believe the delectable little appetizers come from just...
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Dotted with pretty maraschino cherries, this spread is an attractive complement to your holiday table. -Ruth Hastings
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Try this warm creamy dip that can be served with veggies or crackers. It's a delicious snack any time of year, but there's something about grilling it for an outdoor occasion that makes it extra special....
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These meatballs are braised in hoisin sauce and cabernet sauvignon for a delicious, rich sauce. If you prefer not to use wine, simply substitute beef broth. -Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas
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Classic potato skins are stuffed with juicy ground beef, sour cream, jalapenos, and other taco-inspired toppings for a satisfying snack sure to please everyone at your game-day party.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dip is what bagels dream about. With a kick of horseradish, this smoked salmon dip packs all the flavors of your favorite New York deli in to one bite.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sprinkled with herbs and roasted with garlic, the humble plum tomato becomes something luxurious and delicious.
Author: Martha Stewart
You need only four simple ingredients to make these super-easy appetizers. The colorful pinwheels have an eye-catching look and great taste, so they're especially popular at parties.-Virginia Galloway,...
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We had a potluck at work, so I started cooking these meatballs in the morning. By lunchtime they were ready. They were a big hit! -Jeanne Kiss, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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A tasty sauce made of plum jam and chili sauce coats these moist meatballs beautifully. Make sure these delightful appetizers are on your holiday menus. -Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois
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"I've worked as a manager of a fast food restaurant for 12 year," relates John Palmer of Cottonwood, California. "At home, I like to cook up different things using everyday ingredients." John gives a buttery...
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"I came up with this savory snack when my family needed a quick lunch before running off in several directions," writes Barbara Moore from Farmington, New Mexico. "I threw together what I had in the fridge...
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For my mother's 92nd birthday, we had pimiento cheese deviled eggs as part of the spread. They're timeless and always in good taste. -Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma
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The gently spiced compote our Test Kitchen staff created is comfort food at its healthiest. Spotlighting wonderful fruit like pears, cherries, apricots, pineapple and cranberries, it makes a beautiful...
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Here's what you need: frozen tater tot, rotisserie chicken, salt, pepper, buffalo sauce, green onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cornstarch, evaporated milk, buffalo sauce, smoked bacon, blue cheese...
Author: Kiano Moju
Sauteed vegetables add fresh, robust flavor to these hearty bread slices from Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. For a change of pace, use prosciutto or shaved deli ham instead of salami. GENISE'S...
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These pinwheels taste and look so good that everyone was surprised to learn they were pretty simple to make.-Veronica Worlund, Pasco, Washington
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Have your wine and eat it, too, with this easy appetizer. Fresh rosemary functions as both flavor and a DIY skewer. Plus, they make for a pretty presentation. Spoon the red wine reduction sauce on top...
Author: Betsy Carter
Edamame (pronounced ay-duh-MAH-may) are young soybeans in their pods. In our Test Kitchen, we boiled and seasoned them with salt, ginger, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...
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