I often serve buttery grilled bread with steak and a salad. It's so quick to make, and it's also easy to add to whatever else you have on the grill. -Debbi Baker, Green Springs, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
These make a wonderful addition to any summer salad or antipasto. They can also be served as a side dish for roasted or grilled lamb.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe, adapted from "Martha Stewart Hors D'Oeuvres Handbook," is perfect for parties and casual gatherings.
Author: Martha Stewart
These flaky, cheesy breadsticks go nicely with many different main courses. I serve the twists in a festive napkin-lined basket for the holidays.
Author: Taste of Home
This is a great appetizer, especially when having company over for a barbecue. I had something similar at a Memorial Day party and I tried to recreate the flavor with lower fat ingredients. -Jacqui Correa...
Author: Taste of Home
Google staffers Jennifer Thorsen, Eric Adelson, and Mark Wilson impressed Martha with this delicious scallops recipe during a cooking contest benefiting City Harvest.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tarragon is often paired with poultry; however, its mild lemony flavor works well with shellfish like shrimp, too. Combined with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, this basic seafood marinade is sure...
Author: Martha Stewart
These open-face sandwiches of fig and prosciutto are layered with dollops of mascarpone cheese and mint leaves. You can substitute cream cheese if you can't find mascarpone.
Author: Martha Stewart
I love, love, love to make appetizers and I especially like this recipe because I can make the rolls ahead, freeze them, and then slice and bake when needed. -Kate Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: corn tortillas, olive oil, McCormick® Tangy Spice Blend, kosher salt
Author: Jordan Kenna
Here's what you need: phyllo dough, unsalted butter, shredded Cabot Habanero Cheese, shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cream cheese, garlic, kosher salt, scallions, jalapeñoes
Author: Cabot Creamery Co-operative
"With five ingredients, these savory bites are easy to make," says field editor Janis Plourde of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario.
Author: Taste of Home
"This tasty appetizer is similar to the version served in restaurants, but it has a fresh homemake flavor that keeps everyone dipping," remarks Cathy Carroll from Grayson, Louisiana. "It's a cheesy scrumptious...
Author: Taste of Home
My family often asks me to make this zippy ranch-style dip. The recipe, from a local Mexican restaurant, stirs up a creamy blend that tastes great with crunchy tortilla chips or raw vegetables.
Author: Taste of Home
Welcome cocktail-party guests with this fuss-free appetizer that puts deli and freezer staples to work for you.
Author: Martha Stewart
"This is so easy and delicious, you can't stop eating it," writes Joni Hilton of Rocklin, California. At just 5 grams of fat per serving, you don't even have to feel guilty about it!
Author: Taste of Home
Each of these savory pastries include a bit of Black Forest ham and Gruyere.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe packs a bite-size punch of creamy chicken salad wrapped in a crispy shell. "These yummy wonton cups make a great appetizer for a ladies' luncheon or a fun snack anytime," assures Starr Tharp...
Author: Taste of Home
Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie made with phyllo dough. This appetizer version is always a hit at parties.
Author: Taste of Home
These delicious corn croquettes are baked like muffins instead of fried. They can be served with butter, but my family prefers salsa as an accompaniment. -Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: cauliflower, water, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, flour, green onion, garlic, salt, vegetable oil
Author: Katie Aubin
Garlic, red-pepper flakes, and citrus from orange and lime juices give Cuban mojo its kick. Also try it with scallops or chicken kebabs.
Author: Martha Stewart
Similar to Japanese negamaki, these skewered beef rolls are filled with thin slices of red, yellow, and green bell peppers and served with an Asian-style dipping sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
Quick and simple, these crunchy breadsticks wrapped in salty prosciutto are perfect for cocktail parties -- guests only need one hand to enjoy these treats.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches.-Rene McCrory, Indianapolis, Indiana
Author: Taste of Home
This is an all-time favorite Saturday night snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious...
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My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
Author: Taste of Home
When you're having a large party and focusing on the entrees, it's smart to have snacks and nibbles ready ahead of time. There's nothing more simple than making dip a day or two ahead and putting it out...
Author: Taste of Home
These flavorful, baked shrimp can be an appetizer or entree. I've handed out this recipe to many friends and family.-Joan Elliott, Deep River, Connecticut
Author: Taste of Home
This hors d'oeuvre was inspired by traditional pate, but gets its richness from French lentils, cremini mushrooms, and hazelnuts. The legumes and nuts are sources of cholesterol-lowering fiber.
Author: Martha Stewart
It's hard to improve on this Game Day classic, but we did, by swapping in kettle chips and melted Gouda and blue cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
A friend brought this appetizer to our house for a dinner party. Everyone loved the zesty chicken and cheese dip so much that no one was hungry for supper. My friend graciously shared the recipe, and I've...
Author: Taste of Home
New-style sashimi, one of Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's trademark dishes, was invented when a customer sent a plate of sashimi back to the kitchen because he didn't like raw fish; the recipe was Nobu's solution...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: bacon, string cheese, oil, toothpick
Author: Tasty
Besides being delicious, this dish is easy to make with on-hand ingredients-I don't have to run to the grocer first!-Pauline Schuurman, Tillsonburg, Ontario
Author: Taste of Home
Curry, smoked turkey and mandarin oranges give these pinwheels their unique flavor. My cousin and I made them for an open house and people came back for seconds...and then thirds! -Lorie Miner, Kamas,...
Author: Taste of Home
"I needed a before-dinner snack, so I conjured this up with ingredients that I had at home," remarks Rita Weaver of Lakewood, Washington. "It was enjoyed by all." Rich wedges also would make a nice brunch...
Author: Taste of Home
Nobu's sashimi salad features partially cooked yellowfin tuna, a boon to anyone who doesn't enjoy completely raw fish. Nobu suggests serving this salad on just one plate. It's meant for sharing.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a salsa with lots of texture, color and mouthwatering taste, look no further! A medley of chopped shrimp, avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion and cilantro are tossed in lime juice and perked up with a...
Author: Taste of Home
"These spicy meatballs with their thick savory sauce are a popular party food," notes Joyce Benninger of Owen Sound, Ontario. "I also like to serve them with rice and a salad for a hearty meal."
Author: Taste of Home
Serve this unique side of stewed lentils with our Sausage with Sauteed Red Onions and Thyme.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you're a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken a bit when heated, so stir it gently to prevent further discoloration. -Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville,...
Author: Taste of Home
Christmas simply wouldn't be complete without these finger licking good steak snacks. Two weeks before the holidays, I make and freeze a double batch to fry up for Christmas Eve supper or set out with...
Author: Taste of Home
Use yesterday's bread today. Top salad or soup with Oregano-Parmesan Croutons or crunchy tortillas, coat cutlets with Smoky Spanish Breadcrumbs, or make Simple Crostini.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this spread on our Yogurt-Nut Oat Bread or toasted pita.
Author: Martha Stewart