A savory, sweet sauce with a touch of currant jelly glazes these yummy little sausages. They make a great appetizer, and both adults and kids seem to love these baby hot dogs. -Kathryn Bainbridge, PA Furnace,...
Author: Taste of Home
James Beard wrote of these beloved bites, "nothing disappears as quickly." Here, mashed yolks are mixed with herbs, grainy mustard, and vinegar, then piped into the whites.
Author: Martha Stewart
In El Dorado, Arkansas, Dorothy Smith bakes a large batch of moist meatballs that are tender and flavorful. Serve some for dinner and freeze the extras for the two tasty recipes that follow.
Author: Taste of Home
Onion jam, which is reason enough to try this sandwich, is simple to make (see the recipe for BLAAK Onion Jam at beekman1802.com, which also sells the jam by the jar). Although any blue cheese is delicious...
Author: Martha Stewart
Pour on the holiday spirit with a splash of brandy and three kinds of cheese. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a crunchy topping for the smooth spread. -T.B. England, San Antonio, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
I wanted to make a version of these with ingredients most people have on hand. We make a meal out of these skins, but they're also great for parties as appetizers. -Phyllis Douglas, Fairview, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
This light, flavorful dip brings protein and perks up fresh sliced veggies in a hurry. -Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
I entertain a lot and am always looking for an easy crowd pleaser. If it's a dish in which I can use fresh ingredients from my herb and vegetable garden, it's even better! I serve this dip in individual...
Author: Taste of Home
This delicious pupu platter will impress your guests at your next gathering.
Author: Martha Stewart
I grew up eating this pork dumpling recipe. My mom used to make them, and my brother and I would sit in the kitchen to help her make around 100 dumplings in one sitting! We used to freeze them and eat...
Author: Taste of Home
An ideal appetizer or light lunch, this flavorful dish requires little preparation and cooking time. Although the recipe calls for shiitake and button mushrooms, you substitute portobello or porcini varieties;...
Author: Martha Stewart
The canned sardines are coated in cornmeal and fried up in minutes for a delicious appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Indulge in just one of these bacon wrapped tater tots and you'll taste why they're a hit with kids of all ages. They'll go fast, so you may want double the recipe! -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
Author: Taste of Home
Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family judged it a keeper. The tangy, saucy meatballs are requested by our friends whenever I host card...
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For fun flavor, try this mini corn dog snack made with cornmeal dough. Serve a tangy dipping sauce. -Geralyn Harrington, Floral Park, New York
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Set this cheese ball out at a party and it will disappear like magic before your eyes. I like to serve it with plain potato chips or real dill pickle-flavored potato chips instead of the artificially flavored...
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
While tinkering and tuning up recipes for my spring menu, I came up with a snazzy little appetizer that's perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It features two favorites: shrimp and margaritas! -Nancy Buchanan, Costa...
Author: Taste of Home
This convenient and colorful party classic from Linda Austin in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, can be made several days in advance. In fact, it actually tastes better if prepared ahead so all the fresh flavors...
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My husband and I do lots of entertaining and always start off with appetizers like these tempting morsels.-Midge Scurlock, Creston, Iowa
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This St. Patrick's Day, tuck the makings of traditional beef-and-potato stew into flaky hand pies you can bake straight from the freezer.
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband's a construction worker and this is a great treat to put in his lunch with whatever fresh fruit he wants. It keeps all week in the fridge. Fun, tasty, lemony! -Megan Wilkinson, Morgan, Utah
Author: Taste of Home
??Give all those leftover Easter eggs a flavor upgrade. Grilling these smoked deviled eggs gives them a distinctive taste that will have everyone talking. -Catherine Woods, Lexington, Missouri
Author: Taste of Home
This appetizer takes everything you love about wings and rolls it into delicious, easy-to-eat hand pies. Roll out store-bought pie dough, stuff with spicy buffalo chicken, and bake until perfectly melty...
Author: Betsy Carter
Quick, easy and fresh with big, bold and bright flavors, this healthy dish is a snap to make and beautiful to serve. You can make it up to 8 hours in advance, which is convenient for entertaining. -Jamie...
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Bacon-wrapped dates are classic hors d'oeuvres. They get a new look-and taste-thanks to some dried apricots and pistachios.
Author: Martha Stewart
What goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That's why I put them together into one recipe. I'm always looking for new ways to combine fun flavors. I love the way this...
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe for frutti di mare sauce is from Sal Scognamillo of Patsy's Italian Restaurant.
Author: Martha Stewart
The festive green and red of this appetizer will make it a welcomed addition to a holiday buffet table. Store-bought pesto keeps the preparation fast. Sometimes I like to heat the garlic in a skillet and...
Author: Taste of Home
These easy little pizza snacks are so versatile...you can include any toppings you want. The hardest part is making enough to go around!- Cathy Sudbeck, Hartington, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
I love guacamole! But I add beans to boost the amount of fiber in this version. It has a texture similar to hummus and is perfect for dipping chips, pita or veggies. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: ground beef, onion, scallion, soy sauce, garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, white pepper, egg wash, gyoza wrapper, sriracha sauce, scallion
Author: Tasty
Savory slices of this bread make a favorite Saturday night meal for my family. Just like pizza, it can be eaten as a fun finger food. Guests can't stop nibbling when I serve it at parties. Plus, it's good...
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I make spinach and artichoke dip for party guests all the time, but I wanted to give it a Mexican twist. I amped up this app with smoky chipotle chilies and tangy lime for an unexpected kick. -Joseph A....
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I find myself making this recipe again and again. It's a hit at parties and potlucks. -Mary Beth Harris-Murphree, Tyler, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
These were a huge hit at a cookout I attended recently! You can use two tablespoons of chopped crystallized ginger in place of the fresh ginger if you like. -Pat Barnes, Panama City, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
Everyone needs a surefire grab-and-go tailgate or picnic recipe. Wonton wrappers filled with chicken and spices make these bites fun on the run. -Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
Author: Taste of Home
My husband and I make this recipe a lot when we eat outdoors, but it's a great flavor burst to liven up the winter, too. It makes an interesting topper for chicken tacos or other poultry entrees.--Jeanne...
Author: Taste of Home
I feel this dip is so good that it's hard to stop at just one serving. I like to serve it with an assortment of crackers or toasted bread.-Laura Davis, Rusk, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
"I lost 30 pounds by using slimmed-down ingredients in my recipes, and I still get to enjoy goodies like this savory dip," relates field editor Angela Oelschlaeger, Tonganoxie, Kansas.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: ground beef, cayenne pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt, ketchup, potato, flour, cheddar cheese cube, oil
Author: Julie Klink
This creamy appetizer, fresh from Raegan Dexter of Union Grove, Wisconsin, features nothing but great flavor. "you don't have to be a carrot fan to enjoy it," she notes. "I like it even more, because it...
Author: Taste of Home
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Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a scrumptious dessert. -Marilyn McSween, Mentor, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
This tart showcases the thyme flavoring of the goat cheese filling.
Author: Martha Stewart
This rustic tomato galette recipe is a delicious way to use summer cherry tomatoes. Its simple, flaky butter pie crust is filled with ripe heirloom or Roma tomatoes, pesto and feta cheese. -Kate Wood,...
Author: Taste of Home
Soba noodles tossed with spinach and mushrooms provide a flavorful bed for gingery grilled scallops in this light dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Whenever possible, use all-butter puff pastry, such as Trader Joe's or Dufour, for the best flavor and texture. For even thawing, let it sit in the refrigerator overnight, rather than on the counter, which...
Author: Martha Stewart