There's just something about cheese that folks can't resist, and these deep-fried cheese nuggets are no exception. I barely finish making a batch before they disappear!
Author: Taste of Home
This simple yet elegant appetizer takes advantage of a timesaving ingredient - bottled salad dressing. You'd never guess!
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Color, texture and a fantastic blend of flavors-this salsa has it all. It's easy to adapt to the taste preferences of your family or guests. I've made it dozens of times, and it's foolproof! -Heidi Mitchell,...
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I discovered this quiche recipe many years ago, and it's still one of my favorites today. It's quick and easy, yet very tasty. It's also a good dish to take to potlucks or serve as an appetizer. You might...
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These spirals are simple to make but look special on a buffet. Our guests eagerly help themselves, and sometimes the eye-catching pinwheels never even make it to their plates! -Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls,...
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This delicious brunch-worthy Swiss chard quiche is courtesy of Elisabeth Prueitt.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious beignet recipe is courtesy of chef April Bloomfield.
Author: Martha Stewart
Halved avocados are the base for many quick meals like this Mediterranean one.
Author: Martha Stewart
This reworked version of a favorite Mexican party dip has all the beloved taste of the classic, but it uses lower-fat ingredients to advantage. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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A heap of these perfectly crisp, golden, double-cooked fries makes the perfect accompaniment to any sandwich.
Author: Martha Stewart
Made from fresh ingredients, this green onion dip recipe is a healthier stand in. Add it to your next game day event or holiday appetizer table.
Author: Kris Bordessa
Bite-sized beef cubes are easy to pop in your mouth as you mingle at parties. The sweet caramelized onion and salty blue cheese add unforgettable taste.
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"I collect recipes that use crescent rolls, like this one," relates Judy Lohse of Belvidere, Illinois. "The filling in this strudel changes depending on what's in my vegetable drawer."
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I always keep this easy dip on hand-it encourages me to eat more fresh veggies. The light cottage cheese adds protein and calcium without the fat. -Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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When I used prepared pie crust for this recipe, it's even easier to form and fill these individual sausage cups. They are a savory and filling snack. Come Thanksgiving and Christmas, my family is especially...
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You need only a handful of ingredients to fix this unusual fruit fondue. Use grapes, bananas, strawberries and angel food cake cubes as dippers. -Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa
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This appetizer comes from "Lone Star State" cook Sonja Hanks of Snyder, Texas. A busy science teacher, Sonja finds ground beef always fits her schedule.
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I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers.-Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Despite its traditional game-day look, this glorious spread is nacho average Super Bowl snack. In a huge win for vegetarian sports fans, we swapped ground beef for portobello-mushroom caps stewed with...
Author: Riley Wofford
Crisp, golden crab cakes are delicious on their own, but topped with fried oysters and a fresh tomato-cucumber relish, they're downright spectacular.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: baby back ribs, Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce, butter, honey, Hawaiian-style rolls, large onion, blue cheese
Author: Tasty
Kathleen Tribble from Santa Ynez, California shared the recipe for these attractive tarts for two. The crisp pastry crust cuts easily into wedges.
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Meatballs are always great for parties. This is an easy twist on the usual recipe, and it's very fast to make. -Debbie Paulsen, Apollo Beach, Florida
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We know that fresh, seasonal fruit is the essence of beauty. A dipping sauce made with sweet raspberries and tart lime juice makes a good thing even better. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House,...
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Prepare this recipe for corn cakes and caviar from chef Emeril Lagasse's "Emeril's Creole Christmas" cookbook for an elegant holiday appetizer. Also try:Hot Crab Dip
Author: Martha Stewart
The potatoes taste best hot off the grill with the cool tomatoes, but they can also be served at room temperature.
Author: Martha Stewart
This fresh-flavored spread is ideal for chicken, turkey or veggie handhelds. Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Got extra avocados and feel like doubling up on dips? Make this Avocado and White Bean Dip too.
Author: Martha Stewart
These festive pinwheels are the perfect finger food for the buffet table. Chutney is a wonderful surprise in the flavorful filling. Chock-full of goodies, they won't last long.
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The unique smoky flavor in this spread comes from smoked almonds. It turns your favorite crackers into a hearty snack. Don't expect many leftovers! -Mary Beth Wagner, Rio, Wisconsin
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A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt the taste buds of party guests. It's an elegant spread that you make ahead, so there's...
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This creamy dip is great on pappadams (crackerlike flatbreads). Crisp them in a microwave or an oven before serving.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dinner is popular with the kids and is great served for Super Bowl Sunday.
Author: Martha Stewart
This tart-pizza dotted with already-made onions and olives takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.
Author: Martha Stewart
These meatballs may be tiny, but they're big on taste. Taco seasoning adds a tasty twist to these appetizers that my grandson gobbles up! -Joyce Markham, Belmond, Iowa
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These polenta cakes are the perfect way to switch up your summer menu. -Jacque O'Connor, Chicago, Illinois
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"My friends and I used to make the traditional bacon-wrapped jalapenos at cookouts. I decided to sweeten them up a bit with dates and apricots, which are also more kid-friendly." -Susan Hinton, Apex, North...
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"For a fun party dip, try this colorful version," suggests field editor Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "It's like guacamole, but with peas instead of avocado."
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Instead of buying gifts for extended family members, we donate the money to a worthy cause, then exchange things we no longer use. This savory dish is one I'm always asked to bring.
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Author: Martha Stewart
This easily-assembled platter of Italian treats is perfect for cocktail parties and game days.
Author: Martha Stewart
This Halloween-twist on classic deviled eggs gets a fiery blast of flavor from roasted peppers, paprika, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce. It's a simple, guaranteed crowd-pleaser for a party on the most haunted...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe, courtesy of Lost Kitchen chef and owner Erin French, works best with narrow, long, bright-yellow zucchini.
Author: Martha Stewart
This beloved snack from the 70's is as good today as it was then!
Author: Kristy Bernardo
If the poblanos become blistered and blackened before the tomatoes do, chef Rick Bayless recommends removing them from the broiler first.
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband's great-grandmother and I spent time together creating this recipe after trying a similar version from his aunt. So it not only tastes delicious, it also has a lot of sentimental value. -Amber...
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These dainty finger sandwiches are perfect for casual picnics or luncheons. Tarragon-seasoned chicken complements cucumber and cantaloupe slices. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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