I learned to make Cajun Pita Chips while working for a caterer. They're deliciously different dippers for my rich and creamy spinach dip. -Julia Morgan, Flatwoods, Kentucky
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This recipe is a twist on baked Brie. My family always requests these during the holidays. They are delicious and make the kitchen smell amazing! -Jacquie Franklin, Hot Springs, Montana
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These appealing appetizers are sure to be a hit at your next party. I'm on the arts council in our small town, so I came up with this snack recipe to serve at some of the events we cater. People will think...
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Is it a dressing or a dip? Who cares? Green goddess dressing, the beloved California creation, doubles as a dip for a summertime crudite platter. The creamy concoction is studded with chopped fresh herbs...
Author: Martha Stewart
With just four ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry or fridge, this quick appetizer comes together in a snap. If you like the zip of horseradish, start with a teaspoon or two and add...
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My husband and I love meatballs, and we love butter chicken. Before an appetizer party, we had the brilliant idea to combine these two loves, and the new creation got rave reviews! Want them as a main...
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The heady flavors of Provence come together in this side dish, which can be assembled up to four hours ahead and reheated at the last minute.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tomatillos should be bright green, with paper-thin husks. This recipe for tomatillo salsa yields an emerald-hued tangy appetizer. Feel free to add cilantro.
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In Wichita, Kansas, Janne Rowe whips up these savory rolls with a rich cream cheese, mushroom and bacon filling. The yummy pinwheels will make a scrumptious addition to any buffet table.
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"I've worked as a manager of a fast food restaurant for 12 year," relates John Palmer of Cottonwood, California. "At home, I like to cook up different things using everyday ingredients." John gives a buttery...
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These savory pan-fried cakes are an ideal transition food for kids 10 months and older. The soft carrot wedges round out the meal.
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These bacon-wrapped goodies are always a hit with my friends and family. They'll go fast, so you may want to double the recipe! -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
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This air-fryer sweet potato chips recipe is so quick and easy. Be sure to give the sweet potato slices a quick soak in cold water to help remove some of the excess starch. -Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago,...
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Looking for an alternative to heavy holiday fare? A platter of these light and fresh shrimp bites really stands out in an appetizer spread. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
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This healthy alternative spread will have you making more of your own homemade spreads in just minutes. It's so simple and you know exactly what's going into it. -Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii
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I round out breakfast with this refreshing dish. The three-ingredient dip is creamy and has a nice brown sugar flavor. -Phyllis Carlson, Gardner, Kansas
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These flavorful and colorful appetizers are so fun they'll be the talk of the party. And they're so easy: Simply assemble the day before and forget about them! Joanne Boone - Danville, Ohio
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I make this bruschetta with tomatoes, zucchini, garlic and basil fresh from the garden," says Tootie Ann Webber of East Tawas, Michigan. "I took it to a family get-together, and everybody loved it."
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Ceviche is a seafood dish of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, which "cooks" the fish without heat. This version starts with cooked shrimp and adds tomatoes, cucumbers and serrano peppers. -Adan Franco,...
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These elegant finger foods use delicate phyllo dough. With artichoke sauce on the side, the cheesy rolls make extra-special hors d'oeuvres.
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This tasty dip with blue cheese and pecans is excellent with assorted vegetables or sliced apples and pears. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This impressive and festive-looking cheese spread is simple to put together and never fails to get raves at parties. Before I retired. I looked for recipes like this that can be prepared way ahead. - Jeanne...
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You loved our cornbread hors d'oeuvres baked in mini-muffin tins, so we found a way to make them even more scrumptious. Mix in one of the sweet, savory, or spicy flavor combinations below, or create your...
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The rave-winning recipe is perfect when you want to make something ahead of time. Guests with hearty appetites will love the chunks of chicken, crunchy cashews and Asiago cheese.-James F Korzenowski, Fennville,...
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Salmon creates an elegant appetizer in this vibrant recipe from Melissa Carafa of Broomall, Pennsylvania. It's simple to prepare and can even be made ahead of time.
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Served in a roasted pumpkin, this hearty dip can be eaten on crackers, bread, or baby carrots.
Author: Martha Stewart
When you're in the mood for some good finger food, try any one of these sinfully delicious variations on deviled eggs. They are a cinch to fill and make a popular contribution to a potluck or brunch. -Taste...
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Our Christmas meal always began with this refreshing, colorful cup that combines seven different fruits. You could even serve it as a light summer dessert with a scoop of lime sherbet.-Janet Wood, Windham,...
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We had a potluck at work, so I started cooking these meatballs in the morning. By lunchtime they were ready. They were a big hit! -Jeanne Kiss, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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Sauteed vegetables add fresh, robust flavor to these hearty bread slices from Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. For a change of pace, use prosciutto or shaved deli ham instead of salami. GENISE'S...
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Sprinkled with herbs and roasted with garlic, the humble plum tomato becomes something luxurious and delicious.
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These meatballs are braised in hoisin sauce and cabernet sauvignon for a delicious, rich sauce. If you prefer not to use wine, simply substitute beef broth. -Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas
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This compound butter packed with crunchy, peppery grated radishes is delicious spread on toasted baguette in this appetizer reminiscent of the classic French snack.
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Calamari lend sophistication to robust ingredients like new potatoes and garlic.
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These pinwheels taste and look so good that everyone was surprised to learn they were pretty simple to make.-Veronica Worlund, Pasco, Washington
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Classic potato skins are stuffed with juicy ground beef, sour cream, jalapenos, and other taco-inspired toppings for a satisfying snack sure to please everyone at your game-day party.
Author: Martha Stewart
Add savory or spicy flavors to party nuts with our food editors' favorite add-ins.
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"I came up with this savory snack when my family needed a quick lunch before running off in several directions," writes Barbara Moore from Farmington, New Mexico. "I threw together what I had in the fridge...
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Dotted with pretty maraschino cherries, this spread is an attractive complement to your holiday table. -Ruth Hastings
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Kick off Thanksgiving in style by greeting guests with these savory pastries.
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I'm a caterer, and this is one of my best-selling appetizers. The shortcut of using prepared caramel makes these little apple skewers a snap to assemble. -Camille Ellis, Tampa, Florida
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The Oscars is this Sunday night, and if you're the kind of human that likes to put on your favorite new top, dab on a little extra lip gloss, brush yo
Preparing the pulled turkey in a delicious teriyaki sauce for these snack-size sandwiches is a breeze using a slow cooker. Serving them on lightly-toasted sweet dinner rolls is perfection made easy.-Amanda...
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A tasty sauce made of plum jam and chili sauce coats these moist meatballs beautifully. Make sure these delightful appetizers are on your holiday menus. -Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois
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For my mother's 92nd birthday, we had pimiento cheese deviled eggs as part of the spread. They're timeless and always in good taste. -Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma
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Here's what you need: frozen tater tot, rotisserie chicken, salt, pepper, buffalo sauce, green onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cornstarch, evaporated milk, buffalo sauce, smoked bacon, blue cheese...
Author: Kiano Moju
Grab a can of pineapple and a jar of red curry paste, toss the takeout menu, and enjoy spicy-sweet broiled beef kebabs in just 20 minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Edamame (pronounced ay-duh-MAH-may) are young soybeans in their pods. In our Test Kitchen, we boiled and seasoned them with salt, ginger, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...
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