Water chestnuts add a pleasant crunch to this rich and ultra-creamy appetizer. This dip is absolutely delicious and a real crowd favorite! -Pamela Luce, Independence, Missouri
Author: Taste of Home
I love to entertain friends and family from our rural community. Satisfying appetizers like these crisp golden wedges are fun to make and serve.
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I came up with this recipe by combining several artichoke dip recipes. Wonton cups add a fancy look that's perfect for special occasions. If you're serving a large crowd, you may want to double the recipe....
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Who needs bacon? These crostini pop are salty, meaty, and altogether irresistible.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Experts recommend eating at least two servings of fatty fish, such as salmon, herring, or tuna, per week. In this dish, bold capers and fresh herbs -- classic beef tartare add-ins -- brighten the buttery...
Author: Martha Stewart
The flavors blend together so well in this creamy, fast dip. We especially love it with cauliflower.-Wanda Baugh, Mascoutah, Illinois
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"I was experimenting with a guilt-free fruit dip and came up with this quick and easy one," relates Judi Laskovics of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. "It's great with strawberries and nectarines."
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Try serving these mouthwatering nachos, courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse, at your game-day party (or any gathering fit for delicious finger foods).
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh basil, summer-ripe tomatoes and melted mozzarella cheese top toasted English muffins in this fabulous afternoon pick-me-up. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This recipe adapted from Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's "Nobu Now" (Clarkson Potter, 2005)
Author: Martha Stewart
Smoked haddock, known as finnan haddie after the Scottish village Findon, is available in some fish markets. Salt cod makes a good substitute and is generally easier to find.
Author: Martha Stewart
An essential part of the classic holiday relish tray, pickles bring a balance of lighter and brighter flavors to heavier delights on the table like cheese and charcuterie. Make-ahead by design, these pickled...
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
Shrimp flavored with garlic, lemon, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper are skewered, then broiled. Serve them over a Greek salad accompanied by herbed toasted pitas and feta cheese. It makes for a tasty...
Author: Martha Stewart
Make like you're in Provence and set up a casual garden table to savor this French fare.
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I love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once this platter is complete. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
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??This cheese ball makes its way to our table every year, and I often give one or more as gifts. The recipe is easily doubled or tripled. -Cleo Gonske, Redding, CA
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Preserve the vibrant color and earthy flavor of red beets by pickling them. A combination of granulated sugar, black peppercorns, juniper berries, and salt build flavor. Use this recipe when making our...
Author: Martha Stewart
Guests always think I spent a great deal of time on this appetizer and have a hard time guessing the simple ingredients. Havarti is a nice change from the more common Brie.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: flax egg, broccoli floret, quinoa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, baking powder, all-purpose flour, ketchup
Author: Rachel Gaewski
The secret to impossibly crisp skin and juicy meat? Coating the wings in cornstarch and frying twice, first at a low temperature and again at a high temperature. You can make the accompanying blue cheese...
Author: Martha Stewart
Guests may raise their eyebrows when you tell them the ingredients in this special appetizer. But after one taste, they're raising their hands for the recipe!-Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
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Serve this dip with crudites and our Strawberry-Rhubarb Sangria for a perfect party pair.
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Pizza takes a southwest turn in this version. I made this recipe on the first date-an evening of cooking at my apartment-with my husband, Gary.-Tricia Longo, Spencer, Massachusetts
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This four-ingredient caramel dip is so simple and yummy. People always want to know how long I slaved over the stove to prepare it and are amazed to find that I made it in the microwave. When large marshmallows...
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This is the only cheese ball recipe you will ever need. I can honestly say it's the BEST cheese ball I have ever had!
Author: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Flaky and tender frozen puff pastry serves as the bread for these cold shrimp sandwiches. Bake the pastry and prepare the filling a day ahead, and assemble before guests arrive. -Mary Lou Wayman, Salt...
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Garlic and a host of herbs pleasantly season this savory spread. It's a "must" on my holiday menu because I can make it in advance.-Linda Roberson, Collierville, Tennessee
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My family requests these ham balls for our annual Christmas Eve open house.
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Using two skewers per kebab will help keep the shrimp in place when turning them on the grill. To keep shrimp from toughening, marinate no longer than five minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this jam with yogurt or toast topped with fresh ricotta cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
Vegan cream cheese is amped up with three different fresh herbs -- chives, parsley, and tarragon -- then teamed with delicate cucumber rounds for the filling of these elegant finger sandwiches.
Author: Martha Stewart
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These crunchy thyme-flecked nuts are delicious served with sherry and slices of manchego cheese.
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"I use this three-ingredient recipe when I want a sweet and savory appetizer that's simple to make. It can be made ahead, and is nice for elegant or casual parties." -Maggie Zabinko, Anchorage, Alaska
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The sauce on this bruschetta is like pesto, but the avocado chunks and parsley give it a different texture and tang.
Author: Martha Stewart
Salmon is one of Alaska's greatest "natural resources". This quick spread is delicious with chips, crackers or toasted French bread.
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You'll need only a few items for this unique cheese ball sent in by Melissa Friend of Oakland, Maryland. Coconut comes through in the cherry-flecked mixture that's coated in pecans. It looks pretty and...
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I found the recipe for these cute crisp appetizers in an old cookbook several years ago. They're fun to serve because people inevitably ask, "What's in this?" Make sure your cucumber slices are dry so...
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Be ready when friends stop by -- or make a family dinner more special -- with this warm, hearty appetizer made from grocery store ingredients that keep for weeks.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chunks of tilapia are added to this traditional tomato-based soup in the final minutes of simmering. The fish cooks quickly, without breaking apart.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tossed with olive oil and roasted, the sweet potato wedges are like fries -- without the frying. They make a heart-healthy side dish or snack. A sprinkling of sesame seeds and a tangy dipping sauce give...
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"My grandma helped me experiment with chocolate sauce and yogurt combinations to create this fruit dip for a tea party we had. Our guests said it was 'yummy!'" Abigail Sims - Terrell, Texas
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Our home economists stuff dried apricots with sweetened Mascarpone cheese, then wrap them with prosciutto before baking. The result is an appealing snack for special occasions.
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The classic brunch combiniation of blinis, smoked salmon, dill, and creme fraiche makes an equally appealing dinner-party starter.
Author: Martha Stewart
Folks are sure to gather around this ooey-gooey, lightened-up dip whenever it's placed on any buffet table. With cheese, jalapenos and a hint of lemon, it's a treasured favorite. -Mary Spencer, Greendale,...
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Little bites deliver big flavor in this combination of tangy sausage and creamy cheese in crisp wontons. The recipe is an appetizing takeoff on my favorite Mexican entree. -Kari Wheaton, South Beloit,...
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Chicken livers are a staple of New Orleans markets; this chicken liver pate is served with toast points, olives, and cornichons.
Author: Martha Stewart