You don't need a deep-fat fryer for the crispiest little snacks around; let the indoor grill do the work! Try this marinara over ziti or bow-tie pasta for a delicious side dish, too. -Steve Foy, Kirkwood,...
Author: Taste of Home
Add savory or spicy flavors to party nuts with our food editors' favorite add-ins.
Author: Martha Stewart
This thick creamy mixture is easy to stir up and gets its fresh flavor from mushrooms, spinach and green onions. Serve it in the fun Easter Bunny bread (below) or in a bowl with a platter of crackers or...
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This tasty dip with blue cheese and pecans is excellent with assorted vegetables or sliced apples and pears. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Peekytoe crab, so named because of its toelike leg tips, sits sweet and tender atop toasted bread in this recipe from chef Dan Kluger. Also try:Shaved Raw Summer Squash with Parmesan Dressing, Roasted...
Author: Martha Stewart
Want a zippy update on the classic deviled egg? Tomatoes, olives and a dash of yogurt turn this Greek version into a party favorite. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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I'm a caterer, and this is one of my best-selling appetizers. The shortcut of using prepared caramel makes these little apple skewers a snap to assemble. -Camille Ellis, Tampa, Florida
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Grab a can of pineapple and a jar of red curry paste, toss the takeout menu, and enjoy spicy-sweet broiled beef kebabs in just 20 minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
For this easy appetizer, mushrooms are stuffed with a mixture of finely chopped bread, goat cheese, scallions, and pepper. Once the mushrooms are filled, they are baked until warm, then broiled to brown...
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Calamari lend sophistication to robust ingredients like new potatoes and garlic.
Author: Martha Stewart
Easy to make chicken wings that turn out nice and crispy in the oven. No fryer needed. The baking powder provides the magic to make them crispy. Who knew?
Author: Steve Gordon
Jean Kern's quick and easy tarts are perfect party fare. "Whether I make them for an event or a simple family gathering, everyone always raves about them," she writes from Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Steamed edamame are sprinkled with gomashio, a blend of salt and toasted sesame seeds that can be made at home in a spice grinder.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: avocados, eggs, flour, panko breadcrumbs, salt, cayenne pepper, pepper
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The Oscars is this Sunday night, and if you're the kind of human that likes to put on your favorite new top, dab on a little extra lip gloss, brush yo
This gooey-good dip is an appealing addition to my yuletide fruit baskets. I just pour some into pint jars trimmed with Christmas ribbons and tuck them in with red and green apples.
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I created this recipe as a quick yet elegant meal. But it works well as an appetizer, too. You can substitute ingredients to your liking.-Jenny Johnson, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
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These Tex-Mex inspired wings are great as a party appetizer, but I also use them for dinner. Just pair the wings with a spicy rice and bean dish and a salad.-Julie Butler, Puyallup, Washington
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My family loves dividing up this super-easy sandwich that's brimming with great spinach and onion flavor. Refrigerated pizza dough shaves minutes off prep time and creates a golden brown crust. The cheesy...
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A perfect buffet appetizer, these zesty links also make a great main course. I've prepared them so often that I can recite the recipe from memory.-Dorothy Anderson, Langley, British Columbia
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Burgers with cheese on the inside, plus oven fries with a super-crunchy crust equals a dinner no one can resist.
Author: Martha Stewart
My family loves this fun finger food with its smooth, creamy dip. -Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri
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To quick-soak the beans, cover them with water in a saucepan, and bring them to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let them stand for an hour. Red beans -- a source of cholesterol-lowering fiber -- are...
Author: Martha Stewart
These appetizers are easy to assemble, appealing and colorful, with a touch of paprika on top. They bake up crispy and, served warm, are always a hit at a party.
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Slices of salty prosciutto pair well with a lightly seasoned cream cheese filling in these bite-size snacks.-Gina Quartermaine, Alexandria, Virginia
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"For a satisfying late-night snack, all you need is this creamy tuna spread and a box of your favorite crackers," remarks field editor Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska.
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Take dinner time deep down under the sea with these ink-hued dishes. Start with crispy fried calamari dredged in an activated charcoal batter and served with a garlicky squid ink aioli. Then for the main...
Author: Chris Rosa
Fresh herbs and vegetables are the focal point of this Greek-inspired meal that includes chickpea spread on pita.
Author: Martha Stewart
You will need to soak the cod for a full day, so plan ahead. Piquillo peppers, spicy-sweet red peppers from northern Spain that have been roasted and peeled, can be found in specialty-food stores and some...
Author: Martha Stewart
A zesty, spicy lime glaze helps these broiled shrimp skewers shine.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, salt, bread, unsalted butter, mozzarella cheese, tomato, turkey, bacon
Author: Katie Aubin
This crowd-pleasing dip is always a success, whether I follow the recipe as is or if I substitute shredded pork and stir in chopped fresh mushrooms.-Shannon Arthur, Lucasville, Ohio
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These savory, tasty appetizers have been very popular when I have served them. The recipe makes a bunch but there are always none left!-Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland
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My family goes for Moroccan flavors, so I make empanada pastries using beef and apricot preserves. It's a flaky hand pie with a spicy dipping sauce. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
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These baked Southwestern bites, made with crescent roll dough, will steal the show at your next get-together. "They'll disappear in no time," assures Mary Dorchester of Midland, Texas.
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I developed this recipe several years ago using chicken breasts, then decided to try it on wings as an appetizer - and it was a hit! If you like garlic, you're sure to enjoy these tender zesty bites. -Donna...
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Putting anything on puff pastry crust makes it special, but these mushrooms taste so good that combining the two makes an unforgettable dish. -Susan Scarborough, Fernandina Beach, Florida
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This delicious recipe for fried oysters is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse and is used to make his Greens with Fried Oysters and Buttermilk Dressing.
Author: Martha Stewart
This hearty cheese ball is as wonderful to eat as it is beautiful to serve. A delicious combination of cheeses makes it a real crowd-pleaser, and it's so quick and easy to make-perfect for open houses...
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Rachelle Rodwell of New York, New York sends these delightful salmon and arugula bites that are easy to double and a snap to prepare. They make for a perfect no-mess finger food everyone will enjoy.
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Baked in miniature muffin cups, wonton wrappers make perfect little cups for these crunchy Southwestern bites. In addition to two different cheeses, green chilies and chives, Lyn Renwick of Charlotte,...
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My mother-in-law would make these savory stuffed mushrooms every Christmas. Pouring whipping cream over them before baking makes each morsel extra moist and rich. -Gail Anderson, Cantonment, Florida
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Our family tried a shrimp cocktail at a Mexican restaurant and we liked it so much that I duplicated it at home. I now make this dip at least once a month. -Romona Rutherford, Tahlequah, Oklahoma
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The spirited crowd we invite to our home to watch college basketball is quick to dig in to this delectable dip. It's a great use of imitation crabmeat, with red pepper and green onions adding color and...
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My family can't get enough butternut squash. I had some left over, so I used pot sticker wraps and veggies to create these fun little appetizers. -Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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