The assertive oven-roasted sauce allows this pasta dish to shine.
Author: Martha Stewart
No one ever suspects that Peggy Grieme's addictive pinwheels and cranberry dipping relish are light. "People are always surprised by how easy this recipe is to prepare," she explains. "It's the tasty combination...
Author: Taste of Home
Packed with fresh-veggie goodness and topped with sour cream, Jennifer Parham's thrifty, delicious nachos delight family and friends in Browns Summit, North Carolina.
Author: Taste of Home
Fresh ginger and a touch of cayenne pepper impart a subtle heat to this aromatic chicken soup.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fit for a dairy farmer's birthday, this hearty appetizer was perfect for our theme dinner. The spread is "beefed up" with dairy products, and pecans give it a pleasant crunch. -Carol Troyer, Pryor, Oklahoma...
Author: Taste of Home
A delicious mix of sweet, spicy, tangy and crunchy. Pineapple is the surprise in these wraps you'll want to fix again. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
Author: Taste of Home
Begin your Passover dinner with this delicious gefilte fish pate recipe from Joan Nathan's "Jewish Cooking in America." Source: The Martha Stewart Show, April 2009
Author: Martha Stewart
There is no substitute for freshly grated horseradish at a Passover dinner. With just four ingredients, this recipe is easy to make.
Author: Martha Stewart
These baked wedges, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and served with a sour cream dip, make a nice alternative to french fries or baked potatoes. They go great with grilled steak, but my family enjoys them...
Author: Taste of Home
These cool Vietnamese summer rolls are filled with rice noodles, avocado, carrots, and cucumber. Enjoy them as a vegetarian appetizer or light summer main course.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use brown rice to make these delicious stuffed grape leaves, a traditional Greek appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
I am always on a quest for meatballs that pack a sweet and savory punch. These are a snap to pull together and can be served over rice or buttered noodles.-Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
These trim little sandwiches are an elegant picnic food. Pack them snugly into a box lined with a tea towel spritzed with water so they won't dry out.
Author: Martha Stewart
I needed to make something quick for a wine and cheese party, and had a bounty of berries on hand. My creation went great with all the wines and looked so much more impressive than the other plain cheeses!...
Author: Taste of Home
These Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups are loaded with bacon, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream....all in a crispy wonton shell! The perfect party or game day appetizer!
Author: Cathy Trochelman
"The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario. "The skins can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with roast...
Author: Taste of Home
For a little something special, I include these petite pleasers on the menu of our holiday parties. Our six children and 15 grandkids eat them up warm and juicy from the oven.
Author: Taste of Home
A friend shared this recipe. We lightened it up and came up with this tasty treat. It's a great start or a fun ending to a southwestern meal. -Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
My workplace had an appetizer contest, and I won it with my jalapeno and cheese dip. Every time I take it anywhere, folks empty the slow cooker. -Bev Slabik, Dilworth, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was particularly fond of her pimiento cheese sandwiches and tried making a similar spread for crackers....
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter). Thinly layered, slightly spicy yellow onions are used to make the light, crisp rings at Balthazar in New York City....
Author: Martha Stewart
Try these savory bites for a kickin' appetizer that's healthy, too! -Emily Tyra, Traverse City, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Fennel is a favorite of mine, no matter how it's cooked, but I think it is really amazing sauteed until rich and golden, then baked on delicious puff pastry. I've served these as a side dish and as an...
Author: Taste of Home
This easy egg recipe is a traditional dish from the American South; in Chef Virginia Willis's version, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and butter make the eggs extra creamy.
Author: Martha Stewart
I've made this Stromboli sandwich many times for parties, and it gets great reviews. You can add ingredients and spices to suit your taste. The recipe is so good I just had to share it with you! -Leigh...
Author: Taste of Home
These canapes are a festive addition to holiday gatherings that call for great friends, elegant bites, and jolly cocktails.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this delicious seared scallops recipe from Martha for a truly elegant meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: round sourdough loaf, camembert cheese, butter, fresh parsley, garlic, bacon
Author: Zach Dresler
No last-minute party prep needed! Just put this creamy dip together a couple hours before your shindig, and let your slow cooker do the work. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
These sausages in a tangy-sweet sauce make an excellent holiday snack. The recipe is quick and easy but makes lots.
Author: Taste of Home
These elegant crostini are sure to impress guests at any party. Also try:Eggplant Caponata Crostini, Crostini with Fresh Ricotta and Grilled Radicchio
Author: Martha Stewart
These healthy snacks disguised as cookies are perfect lunchbox treats -- plus, there's no cooking necessary.
Author: Martha Stewart
These stuffed mushroom recipes are perfect to serve at your next party! From spicy to savory to seafood-stuffed, you'd better make extra since these bites will disappear quickly.
Author: insanelygood
Spoon this flavorful topping over Simple Crostini or toast from a country-style loaf. Each recipe makes enough for 16 small or 8 large crostini.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Taste of Home
Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family judged it a keeper. The tangy, saucy meatballs are requested by our friends whenever I host card...
Author: Taste of Home
Elegant occasions require fancy appetizers like this. Family and friends will be surprised to hear just how easy it is to prep.-Gail Cawsey, Sequim, Washington
Author: Taste of Home
The method of slowly adding broth and constant stirring allows the rice to release its natural starches and create that signature risotto creaminess.
Author: Martha Stewart
These wild springtime blossoms have a mild, slightly bitter flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
This creamy and satisfying butternut squash soup is the perfect autumn meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasted red peppers and fresh herbs basil, chive and thyme add notes of sweetness, licorice and a hint of peppery finish in ways that will surprise you. Add a drizzle of oil just before serving, and pass...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: hanger steak, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oil, tortilla chips, green pepper, red pepper, white onion, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream,...
Author: Tasty
The creamy topping on these is so delicious. They're perfect for snacking on while watching football games.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's a sweet and tangy salsa that's miles away from the spicy version people expect. Serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips for scooping, or make it part of the main event and spoon it over chicken...
Author: Taste of Home
These crunchy hors d'oeuvres will be the hit of any holiday party.
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband, Cory, farms, so supper can sometimes be quite late. A hearty appetizer like these meaty mini quiches is a perfect way to start the meal. They taste super made with ground beef, but I sometimes...
Author: Taste of Home
For Nancy Citro, providing her popular appetizer for get-togethers has become a necessity. She pens from Cape Coral, Florida, "Friends joke that they won't go to parties unless I bring my dip. And I've...
Author: Taste of Home