Here's what you need: olive oil, large white onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, ground beef, taco seasoning, lime, flour tortillas, nonstick cooking oil spray, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips,...
Author: Julie Klink
I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with an extra batch. For a change, sprinkle them with a bit of blue cheese or toasted almonds....
Author: Taste of Home
Gougeres-French cheesy cream puffs-are usually made with Gruyere cheese but I often substitute with the sharpest cheddar I can find for bolder flavor. Make this recipe your own with the cheese of your...
Author: Taste of Home
Bite into these golden appetizers, and you'll find a creamy crab filling that rivals restaurant fare. Best of all, these crowd-pleasers are baked and not fried, so you don't have to feel guilty about enjoying...
Author: Taste of Home
To serve these bacon-wrapped potatoes as an appetizer, simply leave in the toothpicks they were secured and baked with. Remove them to serve as a side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Instead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. -Pamela...
Author: Taste of Home
I always come home with an empty container when I bring this dish to a party. It can be made ahead to free up time later. I serve it with pretty frilled toothpicks for a festive look. -Peggy Cairo, Kenosha,...
Author: Taste of Home
Swiss cheese perfectly compliments the bacon, tomatoes & bell peppers.
Author: April Phillips
This rich stylish appetizer shared by field editor Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon adds an elegant touch to any get-together.
Author: Taste of Home
Our Test Kitchen crew let their imaginations go overboard to dream up this light and spicy shrimp part starter. The well-seasoned shrimp are delicious on their own...or coated with the dipping sauce that...
Author: Taste of Home
At your next family dinner, serve shrimp cocktail with not one but three easy, crowd-pleasing dipping sauces-mango-basil, remoulade, and tomato-horseradish.
Author: Martha Stewart
One of Martha's favorite entertaining strategies is to serve a pared-down-but still special feeling-menu. Her classic shrimp cocktail is a perfect example: it's an easy but elegant starter that shines...
Author: Martha Stewart
Our Test Kitchen staff created two lip-smacking spreads to jazz up a variety of deli meats. Simply pick up some rolls and you've got a build-your-own-sandwich bar that's sure to please.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, baguette
Author: Pierce Abernathy
This fabulous bruschetta has a Tuscan flavor. Quick and easy, I've made it many times to serve when entertaining guests. -Kristin Arnett
Author: Taste of Home
I always like a little extra chili sauce on top of these easy snacks. If you're out of crab, try them with water-packed tuna. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Author: Taste of Home
In Maryland, we stayed at a hotel that sent guests home with a crab dip recipe and a spice pouch. Now I've made my own dip that rekindles memories of that trip. -Kristina Wenner, Jamison, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
Everyone will love this thick cream cheese fruit dip. Serve it alongside apple wedges, pineapple chunks, strawberries and grapes. -Anna Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
With just 5 ingredients you can bake up this tender loaf with a colorful swirl of olives. This is a great bread to serve when you are having a large group at home or to take to a potluck.-Ann Major, Oskaloosa,...
Author: Taste of Home
Irene Howard of Shanandoah, Iowa shares her recipe for a crowd-pleasing compote that takes advantage of convenient canned fruit. Its sweet, buttery sauce, spiced with ginger and cinnamon, makes a warm...
Author: Taste of Home
Okay, okay. We said mushrooms weren't just for pizza--but you must admit, the two go together pretty well. Anne Zirkle of South Riding, Virginia adds mushrooms to this combination of her husband's favorite...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, onion, fresh parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, pepper, butter, all-purpose flour, beef broth, ground allspice, nutmeg, heavy cream, salt, pepper,...
Author: Matthew Johnson
We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel or crackers and sausage. Choose your favorite beer-the flavor...
Author: Taste of Home
Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this a party go-to with any fruits that are in season. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
These delightful grilled shrimp from Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling shrimp skewers.
Author: Taste of Home
Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and oregano make a savory spread for chopped tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil in this fun twist on a favorite appetizer. This grilled bruschetta gets rave reviews every time I...
Author: Taste of Home
This sort of inside-out pizza is something I concocted one evening when I had leftover baked ham and needed to fix something quick and simple. My husband loved it-so did all his friends when he took some...
Author: Taste of Home
For a quick appetizer for any party, this is perfect recipe. It is so easy to blend the ingredients together and will taste delicious on a tortilla.-Lynda Wagoner, Trinity, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! This zesty, crunchy chickpea recipe will have everyone happily munching. -Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
"This excellent appetizer is a favorite with my guests! Cool, pretty and easy to do, it has a lovely seafood flavor. The green onions add a nice crunch." - Suzy Horvath, Gladstone, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the cheesy, salty flavor, and adults appreciate how easy they are to make. -Carole Lanthier, Courtice,...
Author: Taste of Home
Rich and creamy, this eye-catching torte makes quite an impression. Every time I take it to a party, it receives rave reviews!
Author: Taste of Home
Mushrooms-button, portobello and shiitake-plus a lovely blend of herbs make a hearty, flavorful topping for bruschetta. -Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Author: Taste of Home
This Greek-style dish can be assembled and then frozen for up to three months. When you're ready to bake, it can go straight from the freezer into the oven.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our family just loves my husband's version of store-bought pizza rolls. They take some time to make, but they freeze well so we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor for a long time! -Julie Gaines, Normal,...
Author: Taste of Home
This spicy shrimp appetizer is a hit at every buffet I host. The fiery sauce clings to the succulent shrimp, which look so pretty arranged on a festive platter. Best of all, the shrimp can be easily prepared...
Author: Taste of Home
When a college classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Everyone in the class requested the recipe before the party was done. Try the cups with chicken...
Author: Taste of Home
Our region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from a chef in a restaurant where they were a bestseller. The crabmeat's sweet and mild flavor is...
Author: Taste of Home
This quick-and-easy salsa tastes great as an accompaniment to meat dishes as well as with chips. I teach kindergarten and my husband is a county Extension agent. We've lived down here in the Imperial Valley...
Author: Taste of Home
This cool and creamy dip keeps the oven free for other foods on Thanksgiving. You can make the base in advance, then stir in the cucumber just before serving. -Judith Smith, Wymore, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
This bread will receive rave reviews, whether you serve it as an appetizer or with a meal. For real convenience, you can make it ahead of time and freeze it! -Karla Boice, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
Guests love these little chicken bites that get some zip from curry. The savory snacks work well for any occasion, big or small. -Judy Slotter, Alpharetta, Georgia
Author: Taste of Home
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 rich creamy spread looks so festive with flecks of green onion and red pimiento dotting with cheddar cheese," relates field editor Sundra Hauck of Bogalusa, Louisiana. "It's a crowd-pleaser at any...
Author: Taste of Home
"I first tasted this warm, well-flavored dip at our daughter's house-and immediately asked for the recipe," relates Ramona Larson, a homemaker from Andover, Minnesota. Since then, she's served it herself...
Author: Taste of Home
I usually make this recipe for parties and family gatherings. It never lasts long, because folks go straight for it.
Author: Taste of Home
My guests peeled rubber getting to the table to munch on Champion Chicken Puffs. These tender bites are made with hassle-free refrigerated crescent rolls and a flavorful chicken and cream-cheese filling....
Author: Taste of Home
An old Russian favorite, this dish goes perfectly atop pita bread or served as a dip.
Author: Martha Stewart
My easy tartlets loaded with a cheesy mushroom filling take advantage of refrigerated crescent roll dough. I think they're best warm from the oven with a sprinkling of green onion.-Betsy King, Duluth,...
Author: Taste of Home
For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. -Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida
Author: Taste of Home