Author: Martha Stewart
It's fun to adapt this recipe. We sometimes use toasted slices of baguette and any cheese we like. -Hannah Butler, Rhodesdale, Maryland
Author: Taste of Home
Our state is known for its cranberries, and there are many bogs in our area. I won first place with this recipe in a contest sponsored by our local newspaper.
Author: Taste of Home
As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite of fresh peach amid a medley of lively flavors. -Nikiko Masumoto, Del Ray, California
Author: Taste of Home
Santa himself might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food! Crunchy green pea pods and juicy red tomatoes add a natural fresh, festive holiday note to my buffet table. -Carol Schneck, Lodi,...
Author: Taste of Home
For an easy Mediterranean-style appetizer, marinate broccoli and mozzarella, then skewer with sweet red peppers and salami. Everybody loves food on a stick! -Vikki Spengler, Ocala, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
This delicious conch salad recipe is courtesy of Richie Evans from Goldie's King of Conchs.
Author: Martha Stewart
This appetizer is delicious with musselsaswell. Decrease the amount of chiles if you like it less spicy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Your family will love the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of these toasted bread slices, which get a kick from cayenne pepper.-Tanya Brady, Montague, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for taro chips comes from "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook."
Author: Martha Stewart
These savory Pork Empanadas with Thyme patties can be an appetizer or part of a full meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for a li'l smoky cheese ball is from "I Like You," by Amy Sedaris.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pickle relish livens up canned salmon in this deliciously different sandwich filling from Mrs. Dale Cocklin of Kasilof, Alaska. The fast-to-fix spread is good on crackers, too.
Author: Taste of Home
Miniature sausages are a welcome sight at any party. I keep the ingredients for this always-pleasing appetizer on hand so I can whip it up on a moment's notice.-Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: pumpkin, olive oil, salt, white onion, garlic, lean ground beef, kidney bean, canned diced tomato, tomato paste, salt, ground black pepper, chilli powder, paprika, cinnamon, cumin,...
Author: Betsy Carter
For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese make them melt-in-your-mouth creamy. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Author: Taste of Home
Olive fans will love this dip. It's cheesy and full of beef and beans. It could even be used as a filling for taco shells. -Beth Dunahay, Lima, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Just like the soup it's inspired by, Peruvian aguadito de pollo, this recipe doesn't skimp on cilantro. Rice and potatoes make it substantial enough to serve as a main dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
For ages, my brother's family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and always eat snacks while we open our presents. This Tex-Mex spin on classic appetizer pizza is one we have again and again....
Author: Taste of Home
These hearty and yummy treats are easier to make than a normal stuffed potato and are a perfect appetizer. The fingerlings are so small and tender that they'll disappear in a flash! -Taste of Home Test...
Author: Taste of Home
I got this recipe in 1979 from another new resident at a Welcome Wagon event when I moved to Ohio. Over the years, I've revised it several times. My youngest daughter began helping me roll and bread these...
Author: Taste of Home
Served with a strawberry-flavored dip, fresh fruit tastes even better! I turn to this recipe for just about every family gathering. -Dawn Brandt, Kalbasha, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic, dried basil, red chili flake, salt, pepper, jumbo pasta shell, marinara sauce, shredded...
Author: Matthew Johnson
Serve the mussels with a grilled baguette for sopping up the broth. This dish is excellent right off the stove or at room temperature.
Author: Martha Stewart
To keep a summer kitchen cool, we suggest preparing these pizza appetizers on the grill! A variety of ingredients tops flour tortillas for three terrific tastes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
My husband says these onion rings are the best he's ever eaten. The cornmeal and pecans give them a special crunch.
Author: Taste of Home
Squeeze a little lime over these deep-fried Cuban hors d'oeuvres.
Author: Martha Stewart
Flauta, meaning "flute," is a Mexican dish made from a rolled-up tortilla that's often filled with a choice of meat or poultry and deep-fried. Luckily, this recipe for baked chicken flautas gives you all...
Author: Old El Paso
Here's what you need: medium onion, sliced pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, oil, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, flour, dried oregano, paprika
Author: Tasty
Serve this tangy jam with TV chef Nora Singley's Chicken Liver Mousse recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fulfill all of your snack cravings with these zesty, crunchy air-fried pasta chips! Brown sugar pairs with smoked paprika for a sweet and savory bite, all wrapped in a fun, spiral fusilli shape!
Author: Aleya Zenieris
Make this simple goat cheese bite recipe for a crowd-pleasing addition to your appetizer menu. Also try:Feta Cheese Bites, Fig and Blue-Cheese Bites
Author: Martha Stewart
This is an excellent condiment for grilled fish or pork, or our Chicken Burritos.
Author: Martha Stewart
I created this great dip by accident one day when I wanted to make a taco casserole but discovered I didn't have all the ingredients. -Claudia Jacobsen, Luverne, North Dakota
Author: Taste of Home
Bursting with heartiness is this easy-to-fix dip, ideal for all sorts of occasions. "I like to make it during fall when friends come over to watch football games," reports Kelly Hardgrave, who hails from...
Author: Taste of Home
This fruit-filled dip is sweet, salty, and savory all at once.
Author: Martha Stewart
Once formed, phyllo knots may be frozen, in an airtight container, for one week.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: bagels, olive oil, lox, cream cheese, red onion, dried garlic, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, caper, scallion, tomato
Author: Codii Lopez
These individual Parmesan cheese balls start with a base of whipping cream and garlic. Rolling them in minced parsley lends a festive holiday color. -Melissa Zawaduk, St. Albert, Alberta
Author: Taste of Home
Marinating fish in citrus adds vibrant flavor, and the juice's acid turns the flesh opaque and firms up its texture, so it looks cooked. Combined with bright aromatics, this dish is cool, light, and simple...
Author: Martha Stewart
Creamy crab dip tops the lime-flavored chips perfectly. These would be popular at a party, so it's a good thing they make a lot. -Tracey Stone, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
"This simple recipe makes a quick and light appetizer for hungry guests or family," says field editor Cynthia Bent of Newark, Delaware. "Just like pizza, you can add whatever you desire each time you make...
Author: Taste of Home
Hummus is traditionally made from chickpeas. This version is just as tasty, and because lentils have more fiber and protein, it's even healthier.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sweet-and-sour chicken wing recipe, adapted from Everyday Food, is a family-friendly mea, isl sure to become a favorite appetizer or main in your home.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this special homemade mustard with our Thyme Crackers. To create a platter, add artisanal cheeses and a bowl of roasted olives.
Author: Martha Stewart
For our family, a good fish dinner just isn't complete without these zesty hush puppies. You can also serve them alone as a satisfying snack. -Carolyn Griffin, Macon, Georgia
Author: Taste of Home