This "butter" is cooked slowly until it is concentrated and deep red. It makes a wonderful breakfast, served with toast.
Author: Martha Stewart
How stunning is this simple shellfish starter? Marinate shrimp with fresh herbs such as cilantro and parsley, garlic, lemon, and jalapeño peppers, then grill until charred and perfectly pink.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: watermelon, english cucumber, red bell pepper, jalapeño, fresh mint leaf, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil
Author: Crystal Hatch
For a memorable meatball party snack with a tangy non-traditional sauce, I suggest this recipe. The meatballs are mouthwatering.-Jim Ulberg, Elk Rapids, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Try this for a sophisticated, fresh-tasting treat. It's a great way to use your garden tomatoes. -Judy Hannebaum, Freeland, Washington
Author: Taste of Home
These simple canapes are designed for tomatoes at the peak of their season; select the ripest ones you can find. A combination of red, yellow, and orange tomatoes makes for a colorful presentation.
Author: Martha Stewart
When planning impromptu parties, I rely on this recipe. After a quick stop at the supermarket, I can create an hors d'oeuvre that both impresses and pleases.
Author: Taste of Home
For an extra layer of flavor, use a garlic- or herb-infused oil.
Author: Martha Stewart
When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I immediately gave it an A+. I had to have the recipe for this irresistibly creamy recipe to make for my family! -Ardyce Piehl,...
Author: Taste of Home
For many, cilantro is the key to making the best guacamole. Serve this with chips, crackers, or crudites.
Author: Martha Stewart
The oven does the work in this sweet, cheesy appetizer. Cherry tomatoes are roasted with fresh herbs and paired with a slightly nutty, creamy cheese. Serve with plenty of crusty bread or go all out South...
Author: Martha Stewart
A easy, rich Greek yogurt-based marinade is the key to these juicy flame-kissed chicken skewers that you can grill for a quick dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
The blue cheese in place of the expected mozzarella gives this pizza a surprising and sophisticated taste. It's excellent as an entree or appetizer-it can be prepared in a round pizza pan as well. -Beverly...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's a real crowd-pleaser for an appetizer table or brunch buffet. A whole piece of crispy bacon is rolled into each spiral. It's so good with the apricot preserves, which make it a sweet-and-salty treat....
Author: Taste of Home
This super-simple finger food makes an awesome appetizer and is perfect for potlucks. I serve these crispy pork rolls with sweet-and-sour sauce, and they disappear in a hurry - folks can't seem to get...
Author: Taste of Home
Everyone simply loves these because they are extra crunchy from the addition of rice cereal. I strongly suggest serving these round wafers alongside a dish of pepper jelly and a block of softened cream...
Author: Southern Living Test Kitchen
With black beans, avocados, corn, peppers and cilantro, this family bean dip has lots of flavor and texture. This dip came about when I was experimenting with a similar recipe one day.
Author: Taste of Home
The smooth texture of acorn squash gives this pureed soup its character; only a little half-and-half and butter are needed.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests. The flavors in this colorful dish blend beautifully, and the shrimp are tender and tasty.-Carol Gawronski, Lake Wales, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: pie crust, onion, pumpkin, bacon, ground sage, oil, eggs, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, egg
Author: Eva Merz
Here's what you need: bread crumb, oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, eggs, flour, dried rosemary, fresh parsley, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese,...
Author: Lucia Plancarte
A rich, custardlike mousse is included on the paté plate with high success at La Boucherie. Liver loves bacon, so fry a few pieces and enjoy this highly palatable first course. -Matthew Lawrence, Vashon,...
Author: Taste of Home
This Shrimp and Crab Dip recipe is an easy to whip up and can be served hot or cold. Loaded with sweet and plump shrimp and crab, this crab dip will soon be a family favorite.
Author: Laura Bashar | Family Spice
These power-packed treats are easy to prepare, fun to eat, and full of protein and whole grains.
Author: Martha Stewart
Little extras, like crumbled feta and red wine vinegar, take this creamy dip of artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan to the next level. Just throw the whole nine yards into a slow cooker and this dip...
Author: Taste of Home
These cheesy and easy four-ingredient appetizers will remind you of brie baked 'en croûte'-which is the French term for anything baked in pastry. Here, the delicious handheld parcels are made from storebought...
Author: Greg Lofts
For the best texture, use lump crab meat and each ingredient listed. No substitutions! Serve with crusty baguette, sturdy crackers, celery, or fresh pita. For more success tips and to learn which crab...
Author: Sally
"After a card game one evening, our hostess served graham crackers spread with prepared strawberry cream cheese," writes Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. "The flavor combination was delicious. So I decided...
Author: Taste of Home
These stuffed mushrooms are can't-stop-eating-them good. For variations, I sometimes substitute venison or crabmeat for the pork sausage in the stuffing. -Sheryl Siemonsma, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Author: Taste of Home
This salad also tastes great with grilled chicken added.
Author: Martha Stewart
This creamy, briny, crunchy bite is perfect for cocktail hour.
Author: Martha Stewart
The cumin gives an extra kick to these baked sweet-potato wedges.
Author: Martha Stewart
I can't go anywhere without taking along my puffs. They're pretty enough for a wedding reception yet hearty enough to snack on while the gang is watching football on television. A platter of these will...
Author: Taste of Home
What's a party without meatballs? We have these at all our big gatherings, but they're also terrific as an easy weeknight meal. This recipe can also be made with ground beef or even store-bought meatballs....
Author: Taste of Home
There's no need for a dipping sauce with these crunchy little fritters. Just sprinkle them with coarse salt and they're ready to be devoured.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh herbs and lime juice brighten these skewers of silken tuna.
Author: Martha Stewart
These spicy barbecue wings are so easy to make. I fix a double batch since my family thinks they're great. You should see them disappear! -Joan Rose, Langley, British Columbia
Author: Taste of Home
In my family, Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. Fresh dill and garlic perk up the flavor of these irresistible appetizers you'll want to eat on every occasion. -Kami Horch, Calais, Maine
Author: Taste of Home
This quick cheese spread can be made ahead and chilled or just whipped up and served immediately.#151;Jenny Rodriquez, Pasco, Washington
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: chicken breast, Doritos Nacho Cheese-Flavored Tortilla Chips, all purpose flour, eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, blue cheese, hot sauce,...
Author: Kyle Richmond
As Forrest Gump would say, shrimp and grits go together like peas and carrots in this appetizer. You'll love the rich sauce, the hint of heat and the refreshing citrus flavor. -Gene Peters, Edwardsville,...
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Martha Stewart
Prepare half the skewers with fresh bay leaves and half with thyme.
Author: Martha Stewart
Everyone loves this mouthwatering starter with just a few ingredients. We appreciate that it's a fast, simple way to use up extra tomatoes from our garden. -Linda Green, Ardmore, Oklahoma
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: large cauliflower, flour, eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, olive oil
Author: Merle O'Neal
"A crowd usually gathers when I set out my barbecue-flavored taco dip," reports field editor Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "It's gone before I know it!"
Author: Taste of Home
Hints of pineapple and cucumber add unique fresh flavor to these delicate appetizers shared by Jeannie Klugh from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The tasty bites make a beginning to boast about for any meal or...
Author: Taste of Home
Using sprouts in these flavorful sandwiches will add color and crunch.
Author: Martha Stewart
I got this ranch mushrooms recipe from my sister-in-law, and it has become a family favorite. The mushrooms don't last long once people know I've made them. -Jackie McGee, Byron, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home