Soup makes for a cheerful party hors d'oeuvre when served in a small vessel like an espresso cup. With a dollop of whipped cream, it looks like a frothy cappuccino. For accompanying recipes, entertaining...
Author: Taste of Home
Refrigerated dough keeps these snacks fuss-free. They're great all by themselves...or try them with a simple antipasto of peppers, olives and cheeses.-Josephine D. Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
Every Easter, Martha Stewart Living TV food editor Lucinda Scala Quinn prepares a savory Italian pie filled with spinach and ham. To ensure a thin, flaky crust, Linda notes that it is essential to wring...
Author: Martha Stewart
These crock pot hot dogs are a classic appetizer recipe! Once you start eating these Little Smokies you won't be able to stop!
Author: Dan
Everything you love about deviled eggs but deconstructed into an easier-to-make bite! Spread rice crackers with mayo and mustard, then top with a slice of hard-boiled egg, smoked sweet paprika, and fresh...
Author: Martha Stewart
Don't want any leftovers from your party? Serve these tempting sausages in a sweet and savory sauce. I've never had even one piece go uneaten. -Jo Ann Renner, Xenia, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Martha Stewart
"This recipe turns the popular Reuben sandwich into an interesting and hearty snack," explains field editor Patricia D Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. "We love these roll-ups at our house."
Author: Taste of Home
This beloved snack from the 70's is as good today as it was then!
Author: Kristy Bernardo
Broccoli Romanesco, which looks like a cross between broccoli and a coral reef, is a staple in Italy, but it's often available at farmers' markets in the United States. This garlicky puree can also be...
Author: Martha Stewart
Before the Thanksgiving feast, welcome guests and whet appetites with a relish tray -- including this Garden Veggie Dip, Herb-Marinated Olives, Pickled Carrots, and Smoky Almonds -- and a couple of classic...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is fabulous! Fresh, colorful tomatoes, feta cheese and prepared pesto perfectly complement the crispy phyllo dough crust. -Diane Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Who says tofu has to be healthy? Try this recipe, and I promise you'll never think of tofu the same way again.
Author: SUPERCORDS
The fresh herbs give these tiny zucchini fritters a beautiful earthiness. Serve them as an appetizer, for brunch, or as a light lunch.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a special way to round out a quick dinner, try this Ambrosia Pudding dessert. Serving it in a parfait glass showcases the layers. -Debbie Jones, California, Maryland
Author: Taste of Home
Sweet mandarin oranges temper the boldness of cilantro, jalapeno and onion in this salsa, creating an impressive and colorful combination. -Yvonne Opp, Greenville, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
Wrapped up in a basket with crackers and a decorative spreader, this tangy cheese spread is a distinctive hostess gift. It's also good used as a dip for raw vegetables.
Author: Taste of Home
One jar of grape leaves will provide more than enough for this recipe. Discard any that are torn or blemished.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Martha Stewart
I've tried a variety of recipes for stuffed mushrooms. But when I make these seafood "shrooms", they seem to disappear before I can put them on a platter!
Author: Taste of Home
Elegant, scrumptious and easy to make are the type of appetizers that should be added to anyone's recipe file. You're sure to impress your guests with these colorful bites.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and the crust is beyond buttery. -Jessica Chang, Playa Vista, California
Author: Taste of Home
Here's my homemade version of the dim sum I enjoy in restaurants. The little pinwheels can either be fried or baked. -Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: large eggs, unsalted butter, kosher salt, milk, all-purpose flour, cornmeal
Author: Pierce Abernathy
"My family goes wild over this mild-tasting, hearty cheese spread," comments Cara Flora of Olathe, Colorado.
Author: Taste of Home
My husband and I love to have just appetizers for dinner so the mini sandwich was the perfect thing to make since I could use one of the steaks in the freezer. My husband went nuts over it and said it...
Author: Taste of Home
These curry bites are so fast and easy to prepare. They are always the first to disappear at any party! -Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas
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MY HUSBAND'S Aunt Marilyn gave me this recipe years ago. I have tasted a lot of fruit dips, but this is the best, especially when all the fresh summer fruit is available. I also have doubled the recipe...
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My sisters and I each have our specialty recipes, and this is mine. Make the recipe your own by adding your favorite pizza toppings to the cream cheese "crust".
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My family loves these hearty appetizers year-round...not just during the Christmas season. -Alene Knesel, Northome, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
This fiery pasta recipe from chef Alain Allegretti gets its heat from the serrano pepper, a small chile that is about twice as hot as a jalapeno.
Author: Martha Stewart
These spicy cheddar crackers are hard to resist. Freeze some of the logs of dough to have on hand for unexpected guests.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our friends enjoy this special appetizer as part of all our Christmas celebrations. An apricot filling and a raspberry topping make it more special than the usual Brie cheese spread.-Douglas Wasdyke, Effort,...
Author: Taste of Home
Instead of a big Christmas meal, our family enjoys nibbling on an all-day appetizer buffet. Each year we present tempting new dishes alongside our favorites. This is one of those tried-and-true dishes...
Author: Taste of Home
This classic spicy Chinese soup relies on ginger and cayenne for its bite.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bacon Cheddar ranch dip is an irresistible starter that's full of bacon, cheese, green onions, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix! You can serve it cold as well.
Author: Culinary Envy
Crispy bread replaces the classic tortilla chips and savory meat sauce tops things off. This hearty appetizer easily doubles as a main dish. Add a salad and you have dinner. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood,...
Author: Taste of Home
Hot from the skillet, these small fried black-eyed peas are tossed with dark brown sugar for sweetness and smoked paprika for a robust kick.
Author: Martha Stewart
I just baked these mini pizzas and the kids are already demanding more. The no-cook pizza sauce and refrigerated dough make this meal a snap. -Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana
Author: Taste of Home
Though they're small, Judy Theriot's pleasing "pies" are packed with flavor and sized right for a buffet. What's more, writes Judy from Pierre Part, Louisiana, "They can be stored in the freezer to make...
Author: Taste of Home
If you've been following my recipes, you'll know that I may be responsible for Boursin being packed into your fridge. Once I discovered this French-style garlic herb cheese went way beyond the...
Author: Jeffrey
Our riff on the popular finger food devils on horseback swaps out the traditional prunes and bacon for dried figs and prosciutto and ups the ante with goat cheese. Cut into hearts, the no-cook appetizer...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, buttermilk, ranch dressing mix, cheese cracker, oil
Author: Hitomi Aihara
Enjoy this simple salad of peppery arugula, crunchy almonds, and salty Parmesan as an appetizer or side salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
Great with baguette slices, this dip is also wonderful spread on sandwiches or stirred into scrambled eggs.
Author: Martha Stewart