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Cranberry Pecan Holiday Cheese Ball

Cheese balls can be made in advance and people love the variety. This one makes a wonderful holiday gift or hostess gift. To use as a spread, omit the 1 cup of pecans and 1/2 cup cranberries used to coat...

Author: Taste of Home

Aussie Sausage Rolls

I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for some Australian recipes, I bake up a batch of this sausage roll recipe and share them with neighbors or co-workers....

Author: Taste of Home

Buffalo Chicken Football Hand Pies Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, salt, pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, green onion, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, premade pie crusts, egg wash

Author: Betsy Carter

Mini Frittatas

Whip up these egg gems for a satisfying hors d'oeuvre. Have your mini-muffin tins ready.

Author: Martha Stewart

Olive Oil Roasted Almonds

Sea salt gives these roasted nuts a clean, salty flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sambusak

Note: This recipe courtesy of Suzanne Sasson

Author: Martha Stewart

Pineapple Cucumber Salsa

It's hard to beat the sweet, tangy taste of fresh salsa on a hot summer day. This makes a great topping for grilled fish or chicken. If serving with chips, be sure you have enough-it'll go fast. Teri Rasey...

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Ham 'N' Cheese Pinwheels

This recipe is a convenient make-ahead snack. I love the garlic flavor in these roll-ups. Every time I serve them, they're a hit. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee

Author: Taste of Home

Baccala Salad

This recipe for baccala salad is courtesy of Sal Scognamillo, owner of Patsy's.

Author: Martha Stewart

Presto Black Bean & Corn Salsa

I like to tinker around in the kitchen and experiment with a variety of foods, including salsa. This chunky, colorful version makes a big batch, but it will be gone before you know it! -Jan Daniels, Rochester,...

Author: Taste of Home

Quick Chili Cheese Dip

Perfect for parties, this quick dip features comforting flavors with chili, guacamole and cheese. It's great for movie night, the big game or when guests drop in and you need something tasty, yet fast....

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Easy Hot Pizza Dip

I'm a busy stay-at-home mom with a 3-year-old son. I love this recipe because it's easy to prepare in advance and keep refrigerated. Put it in the oven when guests arrive, and by the time you've poured...

Author: Taste of Home

Chipotle Ham 'n' Cheese Dip

During the busy holiday season, you just can't beat convenient slow cooker recipes like this that let you visit with guests instead of working away in the kitchen. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Author: Taste of Home

Pigs In Blankets Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: mini sausages, bacon, grated mozzarella cheese, puff pastry, egg wash, black onion seed

Author: Ellie Holland

Jalapeno Spinach Dip

Everyone loves spinach dip, and this version is as easy as it is delicious. Just mix the ingredients together in the slow cooker for a savory and creamy appetizer. -Michaela Debelius, Waddell, Arizona

Author: Taste of Home

Bacon Nachos

These crispy nachos have always been a big hit in our house. Topped with kid-friendly ingredients like ground beef and cheddar cheese, they're sure to be requested by your children. And older kids enjoy...

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Perky Olive Penguins

These tuxedo-clad tidbits are actually ripe olives stuffed with a subtly seasoned cream cheese filling. The adorable appetizers are dressed for success with pimiento and carrot accessories. -Taste of Home...

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Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus

This tasty beetroot hummus is the prettiest pink snack I've ever seen. The healthy recipe is handy to make in large batches and keep in the fridge for lunches and snacks throughout the week. -Elizabeth...

Author: Taste of Home

Hot Chipotle Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Lime

I make spinach and artichoke dip for party guests all the time, but I wanted to give it a Mexican twist. I amped up this app with smoky chipotle chilies and tangy lime for an unexpected kick. -Joseph A....

Author: Taste of Home

Juicy Bat Wings

These wings are guaranteed to have your guests licking their fingers clean! If desired, you can replace the seasonings listed in the recipe with 1/4 cup purchased blackened seasoning. -Corey Russo, Orono,...

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Pear Blue Cheese Tartlets

Combined in a sensational bite-size package are some of my favorites items-blue cheese, pears and walnut. My coworkers snatch them up when I bring them in for office festivities.-Heidi Der, Stow, Ohio

Author: Taste of Home

Santa Fe Cheesecake

All of my favorite Southwestern ingredients are combined in this savory cheesecake. It looks and tastes fantastic! -Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

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Buffalo Bites

Low-carb cauliflower Buffalo bites cook up fast in the air fryer, making them an easy snack or side dish. I serve them with a flavorful dip made with cottage cheese that's packed with protein compared...

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Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms

Ever since I found this recipe in a magazine years ago, these seafood-stuffed morsels have been making my family and friends merry every Christmas.

Author: Taste of Home

Chilled Pea Soup Shooters

Enjoy pea soup in a whole new way! The garnish is curried crab, which will catch everyone by surprise. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Author: Taste of Home

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Our home economists came up with this Asian-style dish featuring a simple-to-prepare peanut sauce. It's a hearty addition to an appetizer buffet.

Author: Taste of Home

Spicy Ranch Chicken Wings

"My mother gave me this recipe more than 10 years ago," writes Tracy Peters of Corinth, Mississippi. "Since then, I've made these lip-smacking wings for all different occasions."

Author: Taste of Home

Eggplant Caviar for Potato Blini

Serve this appetizer with Yukon Gold Potato Blini from chef Thomas Keller's "The French Laundry Cookbook."

Author: Martha Stewart

Savory Potato Skins

For a simple hot snack that really hits the spot on a cool fall evening, put together a plate of these crisp potato skins. -Andrea Holcomb, Torrington, Connecticut

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto

Grilling peaches deepens their natural sweetness, and when they're paired with prosciutto and basil, it's an unbeatable flavor trifecta: sweet, smoky, salty. That said, grilled peaches also pair well with...

Author: Martha Stewart

Baked Cheddar Bacon Spread

Potlucks at work just aren't the same without this deliciously rich spread. -Kathy Fehr, Fairbury, Illinois

Author: Taste of Home

Cheesy Corn Dip

We like to munch on this tasty dip before dinner is ready. I also take it along to tail-gating or card-playing parties.-Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

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Crisp Potato Skins

These classic potato skins, baked until crisp, are the perfect easy-to-make side.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basil Parmesan Shrimp

This is a simple, elegant dish using fresh basil. Our university women's gourmet group raved about it, and due to its simplicity, it has become my favorite entertaining dish.-Laura Hamilton, Belleville,...

Author: Taste of Home

Spicy Crab Salad Tapas

I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my...

Author: Taste of Home

Fig and Blue Cheese Bites

The irresistible flavors of fig and blue cheese combine in this simple to make hors d'oeuvre. Also try:Feta Cheese Bites, Goat Cheese Bites

Author: Martha Stewart

Curly Fries Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: russet potatoes, canola oil, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, ketchup

Author: Tasty

Chive Crab Cakes

These tasty crab cakes are perfect for appetizers, or try them with a salad for a light meal. -Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho

Author: Taste of Home

Southwestern Spice Mix

Toss this mix with two pounds of potatoes before grilling. Once they have finished cooking, sprinkle the potatoes with fresh lime juice, if desired.

Author: Martha Stewart

Southwest Egg Rolls

Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they've been fried. -Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Author: Taste of Home

Harvest Pumpkin Dip

After trying to make my own pies (and failing miserably with the crust), I decided to try something new with the same great pumpkin pie taste. I came up with this awesome creamy dip. -Christy Johnson,...

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Bacon Tomato Quesadillas

Kids of all ages will go crazy for these appetizers that taste like a BLT. They're crisp on the outside...and ooey, gooey and oh-so-good inside!-Virginia Warner, Carson City, Nevada

Author: Taste of Home

8 Layer Dip

You will love every layer of our crunchy, creamy dip. It's great for summer entertaining and game-day parties.

Author: Martha Stewart

Goat Cheese Leek Tart

This tart showcases the thyme flavoring of the goat cheese filling.

Author: Martha Stewart

Onion Blossoms

An Onion Blossoms-whole onions cut to resemble a flower and then deep-fried-were the talk of the town when served at a popular local festival in northwestern Louisiana. Steve Watkins of Liar's Pub in Bossier...

Author: Taste of Home

Apple Meatballs

Since first taking these meatballs to various social events a few years ago, I've shared the recipe many times. Sweet apple jelly provides a nice contrast to the tangy barbecue sauce. - Kay Townsend, Obion,...

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Chicken Wing Dings

Your guests will have a ball sampling this appetizer that has all the flavor and saucy goodness of traditional Buffalo chicken wings, just without the bones. -Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona

Author: Taste of Home

Mushroom & Leek Strudel

This elegant hors d'oeuvre is almost effortless. Use fresh herbs if possible, and feel free to sub in whole wheat phyllo. -Lisa Diehl, Edina, Minnesota

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Mixed Peppers and Onions

Skewering the onion slices through all the layers ensures ease of grilling and keeps pieces of onion from falling through the grill.

Author: Martha Stewart

Holiday Cheese Ball

Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee writes, "With its colorful flecks of green onion and pimiento, this cheese ball is great as a Christmas or New Year's appetizer. It can be made with fat-free cheeses...

Author: Taste of Home