Plenty of ground pepper gives these saucy meatballs their irresistible zest. They're so hearty, I sometimes serve them over noodles as a main course. -Darla Schroeder, Stanley, North Dakota
Author: Taste of Home
In Plano, Texas, Kris Krueger creates these easy and elegant appetizers with asparagus spears, roast beef slices and a cream cheese-horseradish spread. "I make them for all of my parties and have received...
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This creamy dip is super for warm weather and nice enough for a special brunch. -Sandy Szwarc, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors. This addictive dip is so amazing, no one will miss the meat. -Amanda Silvers, Old Fort,...
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Your guests will be impressed with our home economists' version of a classic upscale appetizer. Cayenne pepper nicely seasons the bread crumb topping.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving dish until it's scraped clean. -Shelly Pattison, Lubbock, Texas
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With wasabi in both the crab cakes and the dipping sauce, this festive appetizer brings its own heat to the holiday party. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
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Convenient pastry shells make this elegant entree so easy to put together. -Carolyn Moseley, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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This witch's cauldron doesn't hold a spooky brew--just a Halloween snack that's frightfully fun! Our Test Kitchen formed a pot by toasting a slice of rye bread, then filled it with a creamy dip that's...
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This delicious recipe can be found in "The Joy of Cooking."
Author: Martha Stewart
Sesame seeds, called benne seeds in the South, were brought to this country from Africa.
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Broccoli Romanesco, which looks like a cross between broccoli and a coral reef, is a staple in Italy, but it's often available at farmers' markets in the United States. This garlicky puree can also be...
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This is one of our favorite spicy snack food recipes, and it's quick and easy to prepare when friends drop by on short notice. It also makes a great side dish for a complete southwestern-style meal. Mild...
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Cranberry-topped crostinis look very attractive on a holiday appetizer buffet. Every bite has the perfect balance of sweet, tart and savory flavors.-Cheryl Woodson, Liberty, Missouri
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Chorizo sausage adds even more zip to jalapeno popper snacks bursting with cheese. Guests are glad to see them at my parties throughout the year.-Daniel Brock, Sarasota, Florida
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Convenient wonton wrappers make these cute hors d'oeuvres as fun to make as they are to eat. I sampled them at a party and couldn't believe how tasty they were. They disappeared quickly, and no one ever...
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Here's what you need: water, whole milk, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, grated parmesan cheese, yeast, olive oil, chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder,...
Author: Julie Klink
Strudels originated in Austria and often boast sweet flavors. This one is savory with Tuscan influences of tomatoes, mushrooms and pesto. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
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Serve your favorite salad ingredients stuffed inside a ripe, juicy tomato.
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Mango adds an interesting twist to this healthy and colorful fruit salsa.- Mala Udayamurthy, San Jose, California
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"This recipe was given to me many years ago at a New Year's potluck," says Gwynne Fleener of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. "Since then, it has been a tradition to serve it at our holiday open house. The creamy...
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Serve this sushi cake as a precursor to a light Asian-style meal, or alone with hot or cold sake. Since no raw fish is used -- only cooked shrimp and lump crabmeat -- the cake can be made ahead of time...
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Soup makes for a cheerful party hors d'oeuvre when served in a small vessel like an espresso cup. With a dollop of whipped cream, it looks like a frothy cappuccino. For accompanying recipes, entertaining...
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Here's what you need: raw unsalted cashew, nutritional yeast, neutral oil, salt, lemon juice
Author: Pierce Abernathy
These Asian-inspired sandwiches crusted with sesame seeds look particularly dramatic when lined up side by side. Toasting the sesame seeds deepens their flavor, so do not omit this step.
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I have been making this recipe ever since I can remembe, and every time I have a party. It's so simple to fix, doesn't take a lot of ingredients or time, and is always a favorite with my guests. It's also...
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Served with crackers, this cheese dip is a big hit at parties any time of the year.
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I developed this recipe as a way to entice my husband to eat spinach. When I first made the tarts for Christmas, they disappeared within minutes. Guests were surprised when I told them the key ingredient!-Kimberly...
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This Irish Blue Cheese Fondue recipe is a deliciously fun dish to serve on St. Patrick's Day.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chilled, cooked mussels in vinaigrette have layers of flavor from Dijon mustard, rice-wine vinegar, olive oil, shallots, and parsley.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can serve these cheese hearts alone or as part of a cheese board including other varieties and crackers or bread.
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Lamb, a wonderful special-occasion meat, is a big crowd-pleaser in these delicious sliders. I served up about 1,500 in two days when I made them for the Great American Beer Fest, using every little bit...
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I found something similar to this in one of my cookbooks for kids. It looked delicious, so I decided to try my own version. -Peggy Roos, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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These elegant bite-size tarts combine sweet caramelized onions with creamy Brie to create a simple yet sophisticated appetizer...perfect for your next party.-Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York
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A friend shared the recipe for this delicious hors d' oeuvre. The zesty sauce complements the shrimp nicely and guarantees they'll be gobbled up.
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This recipe for spicy citrus caramel chicken wings is courtesy of Martha's personal chef, Pierre Schaedelin.
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I've been making little tweaks to this family favorite for years. Prep everything ahead, then layer up the crostini right before party time. -Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
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Served in whole wheat tortillas, these scrumptious beef and veggie quesadillas pack a healthy dose of fiber. They're spicy enough to suit my husband, but mild enough to please our 2-year-old son. Robyn...
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Don't want any leftovers from your party? Serve these tempting sausages in a sweet and savory sauce. I've never had even one piece go uneaten. -Jo Ann Renner, Xenia, Ohio
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Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You've got it-and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty apps! -Josephine Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania
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Change up your fries by using sweet potatoes; we bake ours instead of frying to make them even healthier. Try serving alongside our Mini Turkey Burgers recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's my homemade version of the dim sum I enjoy in restaurants. The little pinwheels can either be fried or baked. -Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
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Softened butter soothes the peppery bite of freshradishes. Serve the flavored salts, the softened butter,and the whole radishes in separate dishes, andallow guests to dip as they like.
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My hearty lamb bites are delicious and convenient. Assemble them the day before, then pop them under the broiler when the party starts. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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A rich mushroom filling is spiced with mild curry and wrapped in flaky pastry. These two-bite treats cross Indian flavor with classic Mexican empanadas for an appetizer that will disappear like magic!...
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When the usual hors d'oeuvres get boring, try these easy wonton cups for a change of pace.
Author: Martha Stewart
Quesadillas have never tasted so good as when they are filled with slightly sweet onions and peppers and topped with lime butter and salt, the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This version is the perfect...
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