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Cheddar Cornmeal Icebox Crackers

This recipe adapted from "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook" (Clarkson Potter, 1999).

Author: Martha Stewart

Smoky Pecan Puffs

Guests will think you fussed when you set out a tray of these pretty puffs. For a more festive look, cut the pastry with a small star cutter. -Awynne Thurstenson, Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Author: Taste of Home

Potluck Ham Tortilla Stack

"This recipe was in a cookbook my mom gave me when I got married," recalls Eileen Stegall of Omaha, Nebraska. "I have added a few of my own touches. When I take it to a potluck, I always get requests for...

Author: Taste of Home

Chicken Liver Pate with Walnuts and Figs

Adults will enjoy the sophisticated flavors in this rich pate. The appetizer is fabulous to serve at a wine tasting party.-Wanda Griess, Eagle, Nebraska

Author: Taste of Home

Corned Beef Pizza Swirls

You don't have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to enjoy this easy Reuben appetizer. Deli meat and cheese make it doable year-round. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Author: Taste of Home

Tasty Pork Nuggets

Through my 30 years of being married to a pork producer, I've come across quite a few wonderful recipes. These nuggets are fabulous finger food for snacks, lunches and dinners.

Author: Taste of Home

Pan Tomate

Garlic bread, Spanish-style: Rub baguette slices with garlic cloves, brush with extra-virgin olive oil, and grill to a crisp, then rub with cut plum tomatoes -- that's the traditional version of these...

Author: Martha Stewart

20 Easy Fruit Appetizers

These easy fruit appetizers are healthy, beautiful, and delicious! From skewers to dips to crostini, fruit has never tasted so good.

Author: insanelygood

Cheddar Cheese Ball

Covered with poppy seeds, this ebony-and-orange cheese ball makes a scrumptious Halloween party snack. Shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, dry sherry, and butter are whipped in a food processor,...

Author: Martha Stewart

Red Onion, Pork, and Pineapple with Sriracha Pineapple Marinade

Sweet and tart pineapple juice and spicy sriracha become an intoxicating marinade for juicy pieces of pork loin, red onion, and chunks of pineapple on these skewers that have a tropical flair.

Author: Martha Stewart

Fresh Ricotta, Cherry, and Lemon Zest Crostini

Fresh cherries give this crostini recipe a juicy brightness.

Author: Martha Stewart

Twice Baked Cheese Strudel

This quick and savory dish is a favorite for any appetizer buffet.

Author: Martha Stewart

Makeover Hot Crab Dip

"I lightened up a recipe for traditional crab dip with reduced-fat and fat-free sour cream and cheeses," notes Cammy Brittingham from Cambridge, Maryland. "Feel free to experiment with different cheeses...

Author: Taste of Home

Artichoke Caprese Platter

I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on a pretty platter set out on a buffet. Using fresh mozzarella is the key to its great...

Author: Taste of Home

Ricotta and Tomato Toast

This is a quick and tasty breakfast to be enjoyed especially in tomato season.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chipotle Guacamole

My guacamole is so good because it has just a hint of smoke from the chipotle pepper. Stir in the chopped pepper or put a dollop in the center of the dip so people who aren't into the pepper can scoop...

Author: Taste of Home

Okra Pancakes

Author: Martha Stewart

Sun Dried Tomato Relish With Cayenne Toasts

Classic Mediterranean flavors are captured atop these piquant toasts. This recipe is adapted from Jennifer Trainer Thompson's "Jump Up and Kiss Me"(Ten Speed; 1996).

Author: Martha Stewart

Chive Onion Vegetable Dip

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Author: Taste of Home

Mini White Pizzas

I make these savory pizzas in advance and freeze them. Then I can bake them whenever I need a quick appetizer or snack. They are so delicious! -Jocelyn Hook, Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

Author: Taste of Home

Watercress Cream Cheese

Use this recipe when making our Smoked Salmon Danish Sandwiches.

Author: Martha Stewart

Tortilla Chips

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken Focaccia Pizzas

We top homemade focaccia with chicken, olives and cheese for an incredible appetizer pizza. The recipe feeds a crowd, so it's great for parties.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Author: Taste of Home

Shrimp & Feta Cucumber Rounds

I love the contrasting tastes and textures of these rounds. Each bite balances the refreshing burst and crunch of cucumber with the rich flavor and creaminess of the filling.-Donna Pochoday, Morristown,...

Author: Taste of Home

BLT Bruschetta

Field editor Pat Stevens of Granbury, Texas dresses up traditional bruschetta with popular BLT sandwich fixin's. The maple bacon adds a tasty dimension. You could also substitute mesquite-flavored bacon,...

Author: Taste of Home

Smoked Turkey Pizza

A chewy pre-baked crust makes quick work of this tasty one-serving pizza that uses out-of-the-ordinary toppings, including cranberry sauce and turkey. It's a great way to use up holiday leftovers. -Lisa...

Author: Taste of Home

Brat & Bacon Appetizer Pizza

Chopped bratwurst and maple bacon are a fabulous way to start a pizza. I jazz up this treat even more with apricot preserves and honey mustard. The snack-sized slices win over even the toughest critics....

Author: Taste of Home

Pickled Watermelon Rind Relish

This sweet-tart relish is a staple of the American South; it is particularly good with barbecued chicken or pork.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pickled Beef Heart

Author: A Coalcracker in the Kitchen

Crunch Swiss and Ham Appetizers

We farm 2,000 acres and raise a few thousand chicken, so I'm often too busy to cook much in the summer. These appetizers are quick and easy, though, and perfect for hot days when you want to eat light....

Author: Taste of Home

Tilapia Ceviche

Author: Martha Stewart

Marmalade Soy Wings

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Author: Taste of Home

No Yolk Deviled Eggs

"This lighter recipe still provides traditional deviled egg flavor and appearance," conveys Dottie Burton of Cincinnati, Ohio. "A mashed potato mixture magically replaces the yolk filling."

Author: Taste of Home

Green Bean Casserole Onion Stacks Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: green beans, cream of mushroom soup, french fried onion, frozen onion ring

Author: Jordan Kenna

Chicken Salad Caprese

This unique, flavorful salad and bread combo will get rave reviews-guaranteed. -Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas

Author: Taste of Home

Lentil Hummus

Substituting cashew butter for the usual tahini gives the hummus a nuttier flavor. Look for a cashew butter that's deep golden brown.

Author: Martha Stewart

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips

These chips are made without any fat. For attractive, circular chips, look for sweet potatoes that are round rather than long. It is best to make very thin slices with a mandoline (see the Guide).

Author: Martha Stewart

Shrimp Paste on Sugarcane

The ingredients for shrimp paste are whirred in a food processor and then shaped around stalks of sugarcane in this updated version of a traditional Vietnamese appetizer.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pesto Bocconcini Crostini

It's hard to beat the combination of mozzarella and pesto sauce for a quick Italian lunch.

Author: Martha Stewart

Bean Fricassee

Author: Martha Stewart

Seven Layer Bean Dip

Assemble this classic dip in glass jars for a single-serving appetizer.

Author: Martha Stewart

Morels Stuffed with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Morels vary in size; look for larger ones for stuffing.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mexican Chicken Roll Ups

Refrigerated crescent rolls make these hearty appetizers easy to assemble. Keep the ingredients on hand for last-minute snacking. -Julie McDaniel, Batesville, Indiana

Author: Taste of Home

Arabic Seven Spice Mix

Arabic Seven Spice Mix is a spice blend of 7 different spices. It's used heavily in Middle-Eastern cooking specially in Lebanon and Syria. It adds fabulous Lebanese flavors to your home cooking.

Author: baidoone

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

Cayenne, red sauce and spices keep these tangy air-fryer Buffalo chicken wings good and hot, just like the originals. And the air fryer keeps these wings on the healthier side. -Nancy Chapman, Center Harbor,...

Author: Taste of Home

Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: pizza dough, american cheese, frozen mini meatballs, baking soda, water, egg, coarse sea salt, yellow mustard

Author: Scott Loitsch

Spring Salad with Mushroom ''Dirt''

Assemble a garden on your plate with this modern, spring landscape-inspired salad. The edible "dirt" is made from delicious dehydrated mushrooms.

Author: Martha Stewart

Smoked Trout and Avocado Mousse in Endive

Use a pastry bag to pipe the silky avocado mousse into the endive leaves for a beautiful presentation.

Author: Martha Stewart

Manchego Crackers

It's surprisingly easy to make your own crackers, with the help of Manchego cheese and crisp rice cereal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken and Broccoli Pockets

Kids will love these easy burritos. The healthy ingredients are rolled in a flour tortilla and baked until crisp and golden.

Author: Martha Stewart