Author: Martha Stewart
Grilled shrimp cocktail is a festive and easy-to-make apppetizer for entertaining. The dipping sauce gets its invigorating flavor from horseradish and fresh orange juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
A fun spin on a Southern classic! Cheddar and chives biscuits stuffed with sausage gravy? It's a morning mashup that will have you in a food coma before noon.
Author: Betsy Carter
The canned sardines are coated in cornmeal and fried up in minutes for a delicious appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's my twist on the traditional BLT sandwich. I tossed in fresh basil, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. The small size makes it easy for guests to munch while they mingle.
Author: Taste of Home
Our little turnovers get their heat from both chipotle and poblano chiles and make a spicy Mexican appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cumin and cayenne pepper jazz up homemade chips in these no-fuss nachos from the Light & Tasty Test Kitchen. Topped with beans, cheese, tomato, green onions and salsa, the nachos make a satisfying snack...
Author: Taste of Home
I recently took a weekend trip, and I experienced one of the best meals of my life at a fine little establishment that specializes in Southern cuisine. One of the things that made this meal so memorable...
Author: Frankie
My salsa is sweet and colorful, with just a little bite from jalapeno peppers. I love to use fresh strawberries and my own homegrown vegetables, but you can also use produce that is available year-round....
Author: Taste of Home
When I was working full time, I relied on these delicious, fast-to-fix beef sliders for simple meals. To speed prep time and avoid extra cleanup, I used bagged coleslaw mix and bottled slaw dressing. -Jane...
Author: Taste of Home
Take two popular restaurant nibbles, put them together and you'll have an unforgettable appetizer for your next holiday get-together. -Bridget O'Connor, Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Cipollini onions are perfect for these tarts because they are small, flat, and sweet. You can also substitute shallots.
Author: Martha Stewart
"These light, golden puffs are super simple to make, and their flavor is oh-so-good," informs Wendy Chilton of Bookeland, Texas. "Their small size makes them easy to munch, and they're wonderful warm or...
Author: Taste of Home
If you've never heard of mandu, it's a Korean-style dumpling that can be filled with a variety of toppings and boiled, steamed, or fried. This recipe uses a mixture of tofu, pork, beef, kimchi, scallions,...
Author: Rie McClenny
Dried figs with a salty-sweet coating and clusters of red grapes are a refreshing dessert. Although tiny, each item is abundant in flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: medium russet potatoes, pork shoulder, olive oil, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce, red onion, shredded pepper jack cheese, scallion, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream
Author: Tasty
Wontons that have been browned and steamed or simmered are called pot stickers. Serve them as an appetizer or a main course.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemon, lime and orange bring a burst of sunny citrus flavor to marinated olives that are great for nibbling on at holiday buffets. You can even blend the olives and spread the mixture onto baguette slices.-Ann...
Author: Taste of Home
Fresh veggies and crackers will disappear quickly when they're next to this cheesy slow-cooked dip. With smoked Gouda, it has an extra level of flavor that keeps everyone guessing. -Katie Stanczak, Hoover,...
Author: Taste of Home
You'll need just five ingredients to blend together this smooth and creamy bean dip. It's delicious and quick to make. -Kris Capener, Ogden, Utah
Author: Taste of Home
Tomatoes are roasted and then layered with the other traditional ingredients of a caprese salad -- mozzarella and basil -- over mushrooms.
Author: Martha Stewart
Enjoy your favorite Greek kebab at home with our quick and easy recipe -- swap cubed lamb, chicken, turkey, or extra-firm tofu for pork, if you like.
Author: Martha Stewart
We like to eat raw vegetables a few times a week as a side dish for a meal and this is a healthier alternative to ranch dressing for a veggie dip. -Kathleen Tribble, Buellton, California
Author: Taste of Home
This area is known for its chicken wings, and these are the best I've ever tasted. They make great appetizers.
Author: Taste of Home
"Rillettes gets right to the heart of what's good: pork, pork fat, salt, and pepper," says chef Anthony Bourdain. "Easy and cheap to make, it's one of the great casual starters of all time." This recipe...
Author: Martha Stewart
These Italian-style sandwiches can be served as an appetizer or as a light lunch. A homemade olive paste makes every bite delicious.
Author: Taste of Home
My husband fine-tuned this recipe-and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily adjust the heat level by altering the amount of chili powder and cayenne....
Author: Taste of Home
Hummus is an easy, tasty and nutritious snack or appetizer. Friends are often surprised at the uncommonly good taste and the jalapeno gives it a little kick. Serve with crackers, raw vegetables, or tortilla...
Author: Taste of Home
This spicy tuna tartare is served on gaufrettes (waffle chips).
Author: Martha Stewart
My family raves about these air-fryer chimichangas. Infused with green chiles, the beefy snacks are guaranteed to liven up the party! —Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: broccoli, scallions, large garlic, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Sriracha
Author: Tasty
Whenever I make this, the bowl is always left empty! The idea for a homemade mango sauce hit me after I saw a chef on television make something similar. It sounded so good, and it wasn't something I could...
Author: Taste of Home
This is a "dash in the pan" dish that's always a hit. The spicy nachos have plenty of chicken and two kinds of beans, so they make a filling snack. -Karen Horning, Rockford, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Use these to top our Tunisian Leblebi, or serve them on their own as an appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
This thick fondue originated in my kitchen when I didn't have all of the ingredients I needed to make the recipe I initially planned to prepare. Served with bread cubes, it has since become a staple, particularly...
Author: Taste of Home
Whether you serve these simple tartlets as an appetizer or dessert, they're too good to pass up. I leave the peel on the pear to add texture. -Susan Hein, Burlington, WI
Author: Taste of Home
Swordfish is flavorful and particularly delicious when grilled.
Author: Martha Stewart
It's easy to encourage children to eat an apple a day when this creamy peanut butter spread is served with it! I've made this cheese ball for many occasions, and it's always well received.
Author: Taste of Home
Add savory or spicy flavors to party nuts with our food editors' favorite add-ins.
Author: Martha Stewart
I made a healthier spin on my favorite celebrity chef's recipe by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going easy on the cheese. To top crostini, use this recipe for a pastelike pesto. For...
Author: Taste of Home
Looking for a quick cheesy ranch dip video recipe? Give our flavorful bacon cheddar ranch dip a try, using a ranch mix packet and sour cream.
Author: Hidden Valley
Here's what you need: reduced fat cream cheese, nonfat greek yogurt, canned artichoke heart, frozen spinach, low fat mozzarella cheese
Author: Tara Botwinick
"This cheese-, spinach- and sausage-filled bread is a real crowd-pleaser," assures Suzanne Hansen of Arlington Heights, Illinois. "Tasty slices are great as a snack, served with a bowl of soup or as a...
Author: Taste of Home
Party guests can mingle and enjoy these tasty portable lettuce wraps without having to juggle plates and forks. - Michael Watz, Normal, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
I began making these egg rolls in college in my Food Science course, and I have made them countless times since with my own student. For best results, make sure the filling is cool before placing it into...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: collard green, chicken broth, Gourmet Garden™ Jalapeño Stir-In Paste, jasmine rice, bacon, medium yellow onion, paprika, garlic powder, shredded chicken, kosher salt, apple cider...
Author: Tayo Ola