I love to serve this dip for tailgate parties or as an appetizer for any occasion. It's so quick and easy to pull together and just full of flavor! -Andrea Reynolds, Rocky River, Ohio
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My son taught me how to make hummus, which is a tasty and healthy alternative to calorie-filled dips. Fresh roasted red bell peppers make it special. -Nancy Watson-Pistole, Shawnee, KS
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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...
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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...
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This rich stylish appetizer shared by field editor Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon adds an elegant touch to any get-together.
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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
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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
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Here's what you need: swiss cheese, gruyère cheese, cornstarch, garlic, white wine, lemon, salt, pepper, vegetable, bread cubes, cured meat, assorted fruit
Author: Claire Nolan
Add zip to your appetizer platter with an easy asparagus dip that doubles as a flavorful sandwich spread. - Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas
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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,...
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This delicious appetizer is near and dear to our family. It is a symbol of our family's Christmas and New Year's celebrations. My mom made this cheese ball for more than 30 years. -Molly Sumner, Creve...
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Baba ganoush (also spelled baba ghanoush or baba ghanouj) is a Lebanese dip made with roasted eggplant. It's typically served as a starter with pita bread or fresh vegetables. -Nithya Narasimhan, Chennai,...
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This recipe comes from a friend, who loves to cook...just like me! The spread is always well received at parties when served alongside wedges of onion bagels. -Pam Reul, Owatonna, Minnesota
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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...
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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
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Colorful tomatoes, green pepper and red onion contrast nicely with black-eyed peas. -Lynn McAllister, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina
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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...
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I make them these deviled eggs and refrigerate them in a glass gallon jar for my husband to sell at his tavern. The customers love them! I found the recipe in an old cookbook years ago. -Marjorie Hennig,...
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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.
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This fabulous bruschetta has a Tuscan flavor. Quick and easy, I've made it many times to serve when entertaining guests. -Kristin Arnett
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From Benton Harbor, Michigan, Katina Tanner sends a low-fat party starter. "This is a wonderful way o use fresh basil," she says. "Increase the amount of herbs if you like or replace the pita chips with...
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I crave this bruschetta-like pizza in spring, when I'm planting tomatoes in our garden. Slices make great appetizers when the tomatoes are ripe. But you can also serve the pizza alongside a grilled entree...
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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,...
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Wondering what to do with all her garden zucchini, Jennifer Magrey of Sterling, Connecticut came up with this versatile and colorful salsa: "I also serve it on crackers, burgers, chips, baked potatoes...
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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...
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"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...
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Here's what you need: salmon, honey, sesame seed, soy sauce, lemon, ginger, red chili, garlic, sea salt, sesame seed, spring onion, red chili
Author: Ellie Holland
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
Roasting the eggplant in its skin steams the flesh, turning it soft and silky-great for a dip to serve with pita wedges as an appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
These terrific bite-size appetizers are always a hit wherever I take them. They're easy to make ahead of time, and are a great addition to other party fare! -Lori Kostecki, Wausau, Wisconsin
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I cannot throw a party without making this recipe. It's fast and easy, and my kids love it. -Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California
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An easy, quick appetizer that I first tasted at a Native American wedding ceremony. Dates are stuffed with almonds and wrapped in bacon!
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Havarti cheese, asparagus and red peppers make these tasty roll-ups ideal for a spring celebration. Fresh chive ties give them a fussed-over look, but they're a cinch to make! -Rhonda Struthers, Ottawa,...
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These fries are baked and not deep fried, which lowers the fat content.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: butter, can of biscuit dough, marinara sauce, sliced pepperoni, ball of mozzarella cheese, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, shredded parmesan cheese
Author: Tasty
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...
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When friends visit from other parts of the country, I treat them to a Cajun-style Christmas. This flavor-packed seafood dip gives them a delicious taste of the Bayou State.
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Creamy, chivy and tangy, this sandwich spread would also be delicious as a dip. Just 10 minutes to whip up, and it chills as you finish preparing the rest of the meal. -Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington
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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
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Creamy and full of fresh flavor, this classic Greek cucumber dip is a great appetizer served with pita bread, crackers or vegetables. This dip is also a must-have accompaniment to marinated lamb chunks...
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??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,...
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Many of the Maryland Green School students work to improve the health of our local treasure, the Chesapeake Bay. Crab stars in this creamy dip that highlights the importance of their efforts. -Carol Brzezinski,...
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I've been told I'm not allowed to come to neighborhood parties unless I bring this dip! It's always a big hit. I usually serve it with strawberries and pineapple, but it's good with other fruit, such as...
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A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any party or get-together. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
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Mushrooms-button, portobello and shiitake-plus a lovely blend of herbs make a hearty, flavorful topping for bruschetta. -Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
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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....
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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...
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Butter crackers are baked with bacon and brown sugar to make a delicious snack.
Author: ~Jen~