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Gefilte Fish Pate

Begin your Passover dinner with this delicious gefilte fish pate recipe from Joan Nathan's "Jewish Cooking in America." Source: The Martha Stewart Show, April 2009

Author: Martha Stewart

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

These Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups are loaded with bacon, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream....all in a crispy wonton shell! The perfect party or game day appetizer!

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Caramelized Fennel Tarts

Fennel is a favorite of mine, no matter how it's cooked, but I think it is really amazing sauteed until rich and golden, then baked on delicious puff pastry. I've served these as a side dish and as an...

Author: Taste of Home

Spring Vegetable Frittata

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Author: Martha Stewart

Ranch Pizza Pinwheels

I developed this appetizer to mimic a dish at one of my favorite restaurants. I often need to double the recipe because one batch disappears quickly!

Author: Taste of Home

Apple Goat Cheese Bruschetta

It takes just six ingredients and 20 minutes to put together this beautiful bruschetta from Laura Lunardi, of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Crunchy apple and warm goat cheese top these crispy treats.

Author: Taste of Home

Quick and Creamy Deviled Eggs

Cream cheese imparts a pleasantly smooth texture to these mouthwatering deviled eggs. Barbara Towler of Derby, Ohio shared the recipe, which makes just enough for two appetizer servings.-Barbara Towler,...

Author: Taste of Home

Romaine Hearts with Goat Cheese Dressing

This dish is inspired by the classic wedge salad; the goat cheese gives the creamy dressing dressing body, but with less fat.

Author: Martha Stewart

Seasoned Potato Wedges

These baked wedges, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and served with a sour cream dip, make a nice alternative to french fries or baked potatoes. They go great with grilled steak, but my family enjoys them...

Author: Taste of Home

Fresh Beet Horseradish for Gefilte Fish

There is no substitute for freshly grated horseradish at a Passover dinner. With just four ingredients, this recipe is easy to make.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pickled Spring Onions and Asparagus

Pucker your lips for this delightful mix of salty and sour pickled veggies.

Author: Martha Stewart

Deluxe Nachos

Packed with fresh-veggie goodness and topped with sour cream, Jennifer Parham's thrifty, delicious nachos delight family and friends in Browns Summit, North Carolina.

Author: Taste of Home

Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Capers, and Toasted Almond Sauce

Try this delicious seared scallops recipe from Martha for a truly elegant meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

So Very Berry Brie

I needed to make something quick for a wine and cheese party, and had a bounty of berries on hand. My creation went great with all the wines and looked so much more impressive than the other plain cheeses!...

Author: Taste of Home

Crab Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

For a little something special, I include these petite pleasers on the menu of our holiday parties. Our six children and 15 grandkids eat them up warm and juicy from the oven.

Author: Taste of Home

Beet Latkes

Don't let potatoes have all the pancake fun. Try supplementing the spuds with shredded beets-they impart an earthy flavor and a stunning crimson hue.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spinach Phyllo Bundles

Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie made with phyllo dough. This appetizer version is always a hit at parties.

Author: Taste of Home

Herbed Garlic Cheese Dip

Served with chilled beverages and bite-size vegetables, my garden-fresh dip makes a simple yet surprisingly elegant beginning to any meal.-Josephine D. Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Author: Taste of Home

Stuffed Butterflied Shrimp

These flavorful, baked shrimp can be an appetizer or entree. I've handed out this recipe to many friends and family.-Joan Elliott, Deep River, Connecticut

Author: Taste of Home

Christmas Cheese Balls

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Author: Taste of Home

BBQ Chicken Pizza Roll Up

These slices make a fab, filling snack with loads of sweet and tangy flavor. -Tracey Birch, Queen Creek, Arizona

Author: Taste of Home

Pimiento Cheddar Spread

I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was particularly fond of her pimiento cheese sandwiches and tried making a similar spread for crackers....

Author: Taste of Home

Greek Breadsticks

Get ready for rave reviews with these crisp breadsticks twisted with Greek-inspired goodness. Best served fresh from the oven. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Cheese Loaf

I often serve buttery grilled bread with steak and a salad. It's so quick to make, and it's also easy to add to whatever else you have on the grill. -Debbi Baker, Green Springs, Ohio

Author: Taste of Home

Honey Balsamic Goat Cheese Dip

"This is so easy and delicious, you can't stop eating it," writes Joni Hilton of Rocklin, California. At just 5 grams of fat per serving, you don't even have to feel guilty about it!

Author: Taste of Home

Butternut Squash Soup

This creamy and satisfying butternut squash soup is the perfect autumn meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Goat Cheese Crostini with Fig Compote

These canapes are a festive addition to holiday gatherings that call for great friends, elegant bites, and jolly cocktails.

Author: Martha Stewart

Virginia's Deviled Eggs

This easy egg recipe is a traditional dish from the American South; in Chef Virginia Willis's version, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and butter make the eggs extra creamy.

Author: Martha Stewart

Herb & Roasted Pepper Cheesecake

Roasted red peppers and fresh herbs basil, chive and thyme add notes of sweetness, licorice and a hint of peppery finish in ways that will surprise you. Add a drizzle of oil just before serving, and pass...

Author: Taste of Home

Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Try these savory bites for a kickin' appetizer that's healthy, too! -Emily Tyra, Traverse City, Michigan

Author: Taste of Home

Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Crostini

Spoon this flavorful topping over Simple Crostini or toast from a country-style loaf. Each recipe makes enough for 16 small or 8 large crostini.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic Risotto

The method of slowly adding broth and constant stirring allows the rice to release its natural starches and create that signature risotto creaminess.

Author: Martha Stewart

Fat Rascals (Potato Cheese Puffs)

This is an all-time favorite Saturday night snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious...

Author: Taste of Home

Jalapeno Popper & Sausage Dip

My workplace had an appetizer contest, and I won it with my jalapeno and cheese dip. Every time I take it anywhere, folks empty the slow cooker. -Bev Slabik, Dilworth, Minnesota

Author: Taste of Home

Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage

Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family judged it a keeper. The tangy, saucy meatballs are requested by our friends whenever I host card...

Author: Taste of Home

Vegetarian Summer Rolls

These cool Vietnamese summer rolls are filled with rice noodles, avocado, carrots, and cucumber. Enjoy them as a vegetarian appetizer or light summer main course.

Author: Martha Stewart

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

"This tasty appetizer is similar to the version served in restaurants, but it has a fresh homemake flavor that keeps everyone dipping," remarks Cathy Carroll from Grayson, Louisiana. "It's a cheesy scrumptious...

Author: Taste of Home

Olive Artichoke Dip

Author: Taste of Home

Lobster Tartlets

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Author: Taste of Home

Emerald Isle Dip

For Nancy Citro, providing her popular appetizer for get-togethers has become a necessity. She pens from Cape Coral, Florida, "Friends joke that they won't go to parties unless I bring my dip. And I've...

Author: Taste of Home

Cheddar Crab Bites

These are perfect for any occasion and everyone loves them. They also freeze well too so I can store some for later.-Elaine Anderson, New Galilee, Pennsylvania

Author: Taste of Home

Strawberry Tomato Salsa

Here's a sweet and tangy salsa that's miles away from the spicy version people expect. Serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips for scooping, or make it part of the main event and spoon it over chicken...

Author: Taste of Home

Brown Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

Use brown rice to make these delicious stuffed grape leaves, a traditional Greek appetizer.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chili Beef Dip

No last-minute party prep needed! Just put this creamy dip together a couple hours before your shindig, and let your slow cooker do the work. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Author: Taste of Home

10 Easy Stuffed Mushrooms You Need To Try

These stuffed mushroom recipes are perfect to serve at your next party! From spicy to savory to seafood-stuffed, you'd better make extra since these bites will disappear quickly.

Author: insanelygood

Jalapeño Popper Cups Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: phyllo dough, unsalted butter, shredded Cabot Habanero Cheese, shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cream cheese, garlic, kosher salt, scallions, jalapeñoes

Author: Cabot Creamery Co-operative

Tuna and Olive Tapenade Tea Sandwich

These trim little sandwiches are an elegant picnic food. Pack them snugly into a box lined with a tea towel spritzed with water so they won't dry out.

Author: Martha Stewart

Garlic Brie Pizza

Elegant occasions require fancy appetizers like this. Family and friends will be surprised to hear just how easy it is to prep.-Gail Cawsey, Sequim, Washington

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Beef Rolls with Scallion Soy Dipping Sauce

Similar to Japanese negamaki, these skewered beef rolls are filled with thin slices of red, yellow, and green bell peppers and served with an Asian-style dipping sauce.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blue Cheese Pecan Icebox Crackers

Author: Martha Stewart