With colorful flecks from diced red pepper and chives, this savory cheesecake is a pretty addition to an appetizer buffet. Its wonderful rich flavor has a pleasant touch of smoky salmon. Slice it into...
Author: Taste of Home
This dip developed in our Test Kitchen is similar to mock guacamole. A bit of horseradish gives it some zip.
Author: Taste of Home
This quick and easy cucumber dip is easy to whip up. Just chill a blend of English cucumbers, cream cheese, onions and lemon juice.
Author: Cheryl Najafi
Enjoy with crusty bread for a no-cook dinner, or serve this sweet-meets-savory salad as an antipasti platter at a party.
Author: Martha Stewart
It's easy to prepare this quick and delicious soft polenta side dish; all it takes is a bit of whisking. Serve polenta straight from the pot, or cool, slice, and broil until crisp.
Author: Martha Stewart
Crispy, deep-fried onion rings stuffed with a cheesy bacon surprise? Sounds like the ultimate mash-up snack! Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing if you're feeling extra like us.
Author: Betsy Carter
What a treat! In the old days, after a crawfish boil, we would sit at the end of our pier at the lake and pop the tails of any leftover crawfish for ettouphee or fried tails. The work was well worth it....
Author: PapaLew
Fresh ingredients are the key to great cooking. Like most gardeners, I'm terrific at growing zucchini. It comes in handy when I reach for this recipe, which is a longtime favorite.-Warren Knudtson, Las...
Author: Taste of Home
I'm a big fan of the Southwest-style egg rolls served at restaurants and wanted to re-create them without the fat of deep frying. Phyllo dough was the solution! For a main dish, I fill small flour tortillas...
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"This 3-ingredient fondue is very quick and easy to prepare for company. Leftovers are really great over potatoes or pasta!" Cathy Ostrawski - Amherst, New York
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Ricotta cheese gives twice-baked potatoes a creamy taste without adding fat.
Author: Martha Stewart
"I got this recipe from my mother years ago, and my own kids and grandkids love it," writes Wanda Zacher from Oroville, Washington. "Now, I often double the ingredients and take it along on family picnics."...
Author: Taste of Home
Everything we love about a cheese plate rolled into one tart! The creamy, tangy filling is studded with sweet Medjool dates, briny Kalamata olives, and fiery pickled serranos.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Did you know you absolutely HAVE to eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day or you'll be doomed to a whole year of not only bad luck and strife, but als
This appetizer is equally delicious served hot or cold. It's a real crowd-pleaser.-Mark Curry, Buena Vista, Colorado
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Both my husband and I are big pizza fans, so we created these pizza rolls that we like to take to parties. I think they'd be fun to set out for Santa to enjoy, along with his milk and cookies!
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My children helped me dream up this snappy bread that tastes like pizza. The from-scratch flavor makes it a family favorite, but it's great for parties, too.
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"For adult occasions, tiny amounts of red or black caviar may be appropriate garnish on top for variety." This creamy, mild deviled egg boasts a pleasant, mustard flavor, as well. -Carol Ross, Anchorage,...
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I love to serve these crowd-pleasing appetizer at many celebrations. It's easy to prepare, and always disappears quickly! -Cynthia M Bent, Newark, Delaware
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Team pomegranate juice with garlic, orange juice, and chicken broth for a delicious braising liquid.
Author: Martha Stewart
These tacos were inspired by a popular Hawaiian dish called loco moco, which features a bed or rice topped with a beef patty, gravy, and an over-easy egg. In our version, we deep fry a mixture of rice...
Author: Tikeyah Whittle
More than anything, I love having friends over for drinks & appetizers. My savory cheesecake always makes a grand impression! -Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California
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This is great for a light supper. It's easy, too, so put away that frozen pizza!-Kathy Petty, Portland, Oregon
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When I was a kid in the 1970's, Mom made fondue a lot. She served this meaty version every New Year's Day. Now I carry on that fun tradition with my own family.
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Dried Beef Dip is made with only 3 ingredients and pairs perfectly with just about anything from fresh veggies to toasted baguette. So easy and so good!
Author: Jamie
In this recipe, toast rounds are topped twice, first with a garlicky chickpea spread, then with an olive relish.
Author: Martha Stewart
While you likely don't have time to make bread from scratch on hurried days, you can dress up fresh store-bought bread in a jiffy with a few simple ingredients.-Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: steak, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeñoes, red onion, roma tomatoes, black beans, tortilla chips, sour cream, guacamole, pico...
Author: Matthew Johnson
Author: Martha Stewart
Guests will think you fussed when they bite into a wedge of this cheesy tart. It's so simple to make with prepared pie pastry.
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This is a fresher take on esquites, Mexican street corn cups. Individual cups work well for entertaining, but the corn salad can also be made in a large serving bowl.
Author: Martha Stewart
Get the scoop on making a standout guacamole. A handful of chopped celery adds some fun crunch in this avocado dip-everyone's favorite fiesta starter. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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These mini bean-and-veggie burgers take inspiration from Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. Blended beans and rice are the basis of these sliders, which are supercharged with grated carrots, broccoli, and...
Author: Martha Stewart
We get creative with leftovers and make them into wontons. With a little turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce and wrappers, you've got appetizers. -Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon
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I got this recipe from a home economics instructor when I was teaching in Oklahoma. I think it represents the Southwest because of its spicy flavor. It can be used as an appetizer before a Mexican meal...
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Pineapple and almonds enhance the creamy chicken salad in these cute tartlets made with convenient refrigerated pie pastry. Lois Holdson of Millersville, Maryland shared the recipe.
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This hot party dip delivers the great flavor of the chicken wings we love to snack on-without any bones! -Shirley Gawlik, Oakfield, New York
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Serve this refreshing Parsley, Mint, and Quinoa Salad with tangy Greek yogurt, and scoop it all up with homemade pita chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
This innovative recipe for grilled scallop-stuffed sweet onions is from chef Masaharu Morimoto's "The New Art of Japanese Cooking."
Author: Martha Stewart
Everyone loves this warm, cheesy dip, especially when it's served with crunchy pita chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for mini barbecue meatball sliders is from the January/February 2008 issue of Everyday Food.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious appetizer is prepared quickly and easily in the air fryer and served with a spicy Sriracha mayo dipping sauce. I use the smaller bay scallops for this. If you are using jumbo scallops it...
Author: fabeveryday
This hearty, creamy and full-bodied veggie pizza, served as an appetizer, is sure to bring compliments from your guests. It's packed with good-for-you cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and other...
Author: Taste of Home
Even if you don't can your own tomato sauce, you can make this fresh and satisfying bruschetta.
Author: Martha Stewart
Salty prosciutto paired with sweet melon is a refreshing appetizer. Serve the melon sliced in wedges or cut into small pieces with toothpicks for a bite-size starter.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian...
Author: Martha Stewart
I'm always searching for sandwich ideas, since that's my favorite food. I started experimenting and came up with these chicken cordon bleu sliders. My family loves them, too! —Carolyn Eskew, Dayton,...
Author: Taste of Home