Here's a special appetizer that won't last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this grown-up dipped fruit. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
I created this recipe so I could serve house guests a fun appetizer. They loved it! It's now my potluck staple. -Denise Johanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Serve this hummus with raw carrots and sugar snap peas -- or whatever delicious crudites you prefer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing says summer like a grilled weeknight dinner and this Greek-inspired meal comes together fast. Serve the shrimp kewers with this quick salad of grilled chopped zucchini, onion, and feta over couscous....
Author: Martha Stewart
These make-ahead shrimp and endive canapes show off their delicate citrus and chive flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
Even folks who don't care for coffee can't resist this mild-flavored spread. It's a fun way to dress up homemade breads. -Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
A warm, golden dip always tempts guests to dig in. This one uses Parmesan cheese to season caramelized fennel and garlic.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for baccala (cod baked in spicy tomato sauce) comes courtesy of chef Pasquale Martinelli of Bellavitae restaurant.
Author: Martha Stewart
Toasted baguette slices are topped with a mixture of mild white beans, tangy balsamic vinegar, bitter arugula, sweet tomatoes, red peppers, and rich olive oil.
Author: Martha Stewart
Don't wait until grill season for a sunny supper. Grab a grill pan and make kebabs right on the stove.
Author: Martha Stewart
These appealing kabobs will add pizazz to any party-and you don't even have to get out the grill! -Sherine Gilmour, Brooklyn, New York
Author: Taste of Home
Tropical Hawaii inspired our grilled pineapple-glazed pork and bell-pepper skewers.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Fulfill all of your snack cravings with these citrusy, crunchy air-fried pasta chips! Zesty lime pairs with chili powder for a tart and spicy bite, all wrapped in a fun-for-all-ages bowtie shape!
Author: Aleya Zenieris
While visiting a friend in St. Louis, Missouri, I tried fried ravioli at almost every restaurant we visited. When I got home, I had to try to replicate them, and I think this air-fryer ravioli recipe comes...
Author: Taste of Home
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are made with just 4 ingredients! These flaky crescent pastries make the perfect party appetizer or breakfast treat.
Author: insanelygood
Used as a dip for vegetables or a dressing for salad, this ranch seasoning is versatile and tangy.
Author: Taste of Home
Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a great twist on the classic recipe. With just a bit of mayonnaise, along with Dijon mustard and spices, hard boiled eggs are turned into something worthy of a holiday appetizer...
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck
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A cocktail-party staplefrom an earlier era, these stripsof bacon wrapped around prunes are updatedwith dried black Mission figs and sage leaves.
Author: Martha Stewart
"These tangy meatballs have a deliciously different flavor since they're made with sausage," relates field editor Sue Broyles of Cherokee, Texas.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: flank steak, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic, yellow onion, bell peppers, medium flour tortillas, shredded mexican cheese blend, monterey jack cheese, tortilla...
Author: Katie Aubin
A little garlic and spice make these sweet potatoes stand out.
Author: Martha Stewart
Every year during the holidays, I use this delicious recipe that I got from my brother. These appealing appetizers get hearty flavor from the ham, bacon and cheese. They look lovely and really curb the...
Author: Taste of Home
Avoid hunger between destinations: Take a simple, protein-packed green salad along on your travels. Also Try:Travel Tabbouleh
Author: Martha Stewart
In the Provencal tradition, we served the aioli on a large plate and surrounded it with a colorful array of dipping items, such as celery, fingerling potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and blue-crab claws. Use...
Author: Martha Stewart
I often make this fruit and dip dish in summer, when the finest fruits are at their best. Paired with angel food cake, this also makes a marvelous dessert.-Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Our spicy peanut sauce is inspired by the one used in satay, a common Indonesian dish. The sauce is a perfect accompaniment to the mild-flavored tofu.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our Test Kitchen concocted this citrusy cream cheese spread accented with bits of dried fruit and tangy grated orange peel. Serve it as a snacking spread on low-fat crackers or for breakfast on English...
Author: Taste of Home
My guests rely on me to come up with yummy starters like these crispy mushroom appetizers made for a New Year's party. They vanish before your eyes. -Tina Coopman, Toronto, Ontario
Author: Taste of Home
Soak bamboo skewers in water first for about 30 minutes, to prevent them from scorching on the grill.
Author: Martha Stewart
These golden baked croquettes are a fun and different way to serve chicken to a crowd. My husband and I are hosts at a mission house where we cook for groups of 30 or more each week. this recipe is a favorite...
Author: Taste of Home
Garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt make the perfect marinade for chicken. Once the protein is cooked through and the peppers and onion are tender, serve in a tortilla with your desired accompaniments-we...
Author: Martha Stewart
This pretty bruschetta packs plenty of fresh flavor and gets a hint of heat from jalapeno pepper. It's perfect for a casual buffet table when tomatoes are at their summer best. Del Mason of Martensville,...
Author: Taste of Home
This unique salsa tastes terrific with chicken and fish, on top of baked potatoes or eaten as a dip with tortilla chips.-Marcia Kwiecinski, Corregidor, Philippines
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What's better than lots of bacon and cheese in a mushroom cap? Yum! They'll be a hit with your guests, too. -Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
"Guests thought I had these elegant appetizers catered when I served them at my last party," says Debora Ross of Hamilton, Ohio. Our Taste Testers loved the combination with its warm, creamy spread on...
Author: Taste of Home
These easy hors d'oeuvres call for ingredients that are most likely already in your pantry.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bacon Cheddar ranch dip is an irresistible starter that's full of bacon, cheese, green onions, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix! You can serve it cold as well.
Author: Culinary Envy
This flatbread, flavored with rosemary and garlic, is akin to an herb pizza.
Author: Martha Stewart
Janet Hommes, of Surprise, Arizona uses a packaged coleslaw mix for this easy eggroll, so it's a breeze to put together. Serve it with your favorite brand of sweet 'n' sour sauce to suit your family's...
Author: Taste of Home
Layers of thyme-flecked potato and tomato slices are baked to crisp perfection. If you have a mandoline, use it to make the thinnest, most even potato slices.
Author: Martha Stewart
Ask your butcher to cut a chicken into pieces and give you the backboneâ€"it makes for a richer broth.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pennsylvania is often referred to as the "Mushroom Capital of the World." This recipe's a delicious appetizer and is always the hit of the party. -Beatrice Vetrano, Landenberg, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
This fresh tasting dip is so quick and easy to make, it will become your go-to appetizer for every occasion. Serve with pita bread or baguette slices.
Author: Danelle
Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly vanish. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Author: Taste of Home
Potluck-goers will enjoy these cute pastry packets, whether they eat them by hand or by fork. The bacon-onion filling is tasty, and the turnover shell is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. -Cari...
Author: Taste of Home