An easy, quick appetizer that I first tasted at a Native American wedding ceremony. Dates are stuffed with almonds and wrapped in bacon!
Author: CINNTX
These fries are baked and not deep fried, which lowers the fat content.
Author: Martha Stewart
"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
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,...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, baguette
Author: Pierce Abernathy
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
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.
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
I usually make this recipe for parties and family gatherings. It never lasts long, because folks go straight for it.
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
My husband loves this recipe. It's a wonderful use for my garden tomatoes! -Jen Low, Buffalo, New York
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
Here's what you need: oil, onion, ginger, garlic, mushroom, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, salt, pepper, fresh cilantro, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, cooking sherry, sugar, wonton wrapper, oil, water,...
Author: Claire Nolan
I tweaked this bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe to please my family, and boy were they glad! For less heat, skip the jalapenos. -Debbie Cheek, State Road, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
Butter crackers are baked with bacon and brown sugar to make a delicious snack.
Author: ~Jen~
The creamy dipping sauce in this recipe is so easy to make. Its pleasant banana flavor, sweetened with honey, complement fresh fruit. -LaChelle Olivet, Pace, Florida
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
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
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
Tortilla chips make great scoopers for this dip, which is a family favorite after we open Christmas gifts. Sometimes I serve it in a glass bowl-just to show off the pretty layers.-Etta Gillespie, Elmendorf,...
Author: Taste of Home
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
An Italian favorite, spiedini are great for holidays and other special occasions. The hearty skewers hold marinated steak pinwheels stuffed with a marinara-and-crumb filling.
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
These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you've been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor. -Taste...
Author: Taste of Home
Kid-friendly and quick, these crunchy oven-baked chicken fries are coated with a mixture of crushed potato chips, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip them in ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or honey-mustard...
Author: Taste of Home
These plantain chips make a great snack or appetizer for a Cuban-themed meal. If you are unable to find green (unripe) plantains, use very green bananas instead.
Author: Martha Stewart
The secret ingredient in these quick and tangy grilled shrimp skewers is orange-juice concentrate, which brings a sweet-tart intensity to the basting mixture that is balanced out by savory onion, sharp...
Author: Martha Stewart
Spread this vegan cashew cheese on crackers, layer it on a toasted bagel or serve it with fresh vegetables. It also makes a delicious, out-of-the-ordinary sandwich spread! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...
Author: Taste of Home
Shallots, butter, thyme, and white wine give classic flavor to this easy, casual -- and traditional -- dish. Serve with a crusty baguette to soak up the broth.
Author: Martha Stewart
After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with this treat. -Kelly...
Author: Taste of Home
I'm an Iowa gardener and I like to feature sweet corn in my recipes. These cute, easy-to-eat bites are a fun change from the usual appetizers. -Margaret Blair, Lorimor, Iowa
Author: Taste of Home
Pizza night couldn't get any easier than these loaded garlic bread slices. With a variety of toppings, there's something for everyone, or you can go all-in on your favorite combo.
Author: Chris Rosa
My children wanted to plant a garden, and we ended up with buckets of cucumbers. When I tired of making pickles, I came up with these pretty, little sandwiches. We made 200 of them for a family gathering,...
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
Cheese curds or cubes dipped in flour and beer, then fried, need only a good supply of crinkly toothpicks to turn them into a vanishing act. -Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
It's a hit at state fairs everywhere, but you can make this salty-sweet concoction at home. Some say bacon is perfect as is, but chocolate makes everything better! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
These wonderful little rolls are baked until lightly toasted and the cheese melts. The leftover King's Hawaiian ham sliders keep really well in the fridge, and they make a lovely cold snack. Followers...
Author: Taste of Home
Typically, I make 60 jars of salsa each fall to enjoy all winter long. I also give it as gifts and donate jars to parties sponsored by the schools our four sons attend. This tasty salsa adds zip to everything...
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
This deliciously different salsa is versatile, fresh-tasting and colorful. People are surprised to see a salsa made with strawberries, but it's excellent over grilled chicken and pork and as a dip with...
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
I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a baby shower. They're ideal for my cheesy bacon and chive dip, which tastes just like a baked potato topper....
Author: Taste of Home
Color it Christmas with a platter of red and green apple slices piled 'round a bowl of this yummy no-fuss fruit dip! The dip also goes well with strawberries, grapes and kiwi.
Author: Taste of Home
If you need a hearty appetizer, look no further than this savory stuffed bread. No dipping sauce is required for these cheesy slices.
Author: Taste of Home
This simple meatball recipe relies on time-saving ingredients like frozen meatballs and barbecue sauce. It's the perfect last-minute appetizer! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
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
Here's what you need: water, sugar, butter, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, salt, butter, garlic salt
Author: Matthew Johnson