This hearty dip from Heather O'Neill of Dudley, Massachusetts won't last long at your next gathering. Green chilies, taco sauce and chili powder add zip to the appetizing blend of ground turkey, refried...
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These dumplings have a hearty filling that's easy to make and a dipping sauce that's too irresistible to pass up. I prepare them in advance and freeze them. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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Game day calls for something bold. I top potato chips with tomatoes, bacon and tangy blue cheese. I make two big pans, and they always disappear. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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This meaty mushroom creates a perfect marriage with creamy goat cheese. For a savory variation, try feta or herbed cream cheese. Mike Bass, Alvin, Texas
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Pissaladiere is a delicious French pizza that comes from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook." It is perfect for lunch or to serve at your next casual get-together.
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For a little something special, I like to include this appealing appetizer in holiday buffets. Guests really go for the creamy crab filling with almonds and celery that add a fun crunch.
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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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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 elegant hors d'oeuvre is almost effortless. Use fresh herbs if possible, and feel free to sub in whole wheat phyllo. -Lisa Diehl, Edina, Minnesota
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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
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Roasting gives these little grape tomatoes extra flavor when tossed with the olive oil and spices for a quick appetizer or side dish.
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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
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Lemon zest, fresh oregano, and red-pepper flakes infuse the block of feta in this baked dip with tons of flavor.
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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, scallion, chip
Author: Alix Traeger
This is a classic combination: a salty-sweet salad of blue cheese, pears, and walnuts.
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Five simple ingredients are all you need to wow friends and family with a tasty appetizer. I love to make these as much as I love to share them. -Nick Berg, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Bake a batch of these moist and delicious treats when guests are expected for brunch. A cup of cornmeal in the batter adds just the right amount of texture. You can also substitute frozen blueberries for...
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Stuff wonton wrappers with turkey, lettuce, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, eggs, and mushrooms for a savory and delicious appetizer or main course. This wonderful recipe for turkey dumplings is courtesy...
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My family is full of chicken-wing fiends. If there's a wing-eating contest, my husband is entering. Same goes for our 9-year-old daughter, who's very proud of her record (16 wings). Our preference is crispy...
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Because these crispy bean cakes are broiled rather than fried, the recipe doesn't call for much oil, so the cakes contain less fat; they are also easier to make.
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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.
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A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options...these creamy cheese balls from our Test Kitchen are a darling, do-ahead delight for busy holiday hostesses! Why...
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The canned sardines are coated in cornmeal and fried up in minutes for a delicious appetizer.
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"Blueberries are so nutritious, low in calories and packed with vitamin C, fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. This chunky salsa is a fresh, flavorful blend of berries and veggies and would be great...
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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...
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My mother made the pepperoni rolls for me when I was growing up. I loved pepperoni and would walk around the house munching on stick pepperoni. One she made the rolls for me as a snack and I feel in love...
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Guests often try to guess the secret ingredient in this. None think of strawberries...but many ask for the recipe. Our six children-all daughters-are grown, and we have 10 grandchildren. Knitting is among...
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In this method adapted from Giuilano Bugialli's "Classic Techniques of Italian Cooking," dry pasta such as penne or rigatoni bakes with fresh or canned tomatoes. The result: Deeply flavorful, tender, authentic...
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Prosciutto and oregano give these stuffed mushrooms a bit of an Italian twist. To make them ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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Here's what you need: chicken wings, salt, pepper, potato starch, frying oil, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, garlic, toasted white sesame seed
Author: Rie McClenny
Serve this zesty Mediterranean spin on traditional seven-layer dip with pita chips for a delightful party starter.
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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
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It's nice to get a crunch from egg rolls that aren't deep-fried. Combined with the sweet-hot dipping sauce, these vegetable egg rolls are a tasty alternative to less healthy versions. -Pamela Thomas, Watchung,...
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These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won't believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio
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If you love yet hate that packaged onion soup mix dip, this is the version for you. It is a richer, deeper-flavored, cleaner-ingredient excuse for a potato-chip-dipping marathon. The dip can be refrigerated...
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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,...
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Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is easy, elegant and delicious!
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I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for some Australian recipes, I bake up a batch of this sausage roll recipe and share them with neighbors or co-workers....
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Once you start eating this delicious dip, it's difficult to stop. The smooth texture and sweet carrot flavor go great with the crisp pita wedges. -Alana Rowley, Calgary, Alberta
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Here's what you need: large shrimp, lemons, onion, garlic, medium tomatoes, large cucumber, fresh cilantro, ripe avocado, clamato tomato cocktail juice, tostadas, salt and pepper, hot sauce
Author: Amina Owens
It's surprising what a quick substitution or two will do. By simply switching from full-fat products to reduced- or low-fat, you can often save lots of fat and calories while keeping flavor and texture....
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This savory Halloween appetizer will drive your guests absolutely batty. Coat roasted chicken wings in a combination of honey mustard and hot sauce for a fiery bite.
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This creamy flavorful dip from Linda Doll of St. Albert, Alberta is sure to be popular at parties. "Bake it in a hollowed-out pumpernickel or white round bread loaf," she suggests. "Serve it with bread...
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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...
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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...
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Eggs and potatoes are a classic combo, but we bet you've never had them like this! The egg whites are swapped out for the potato cups, which are filled the classic creamy egg yolk filling (save the whites...
Author: Chris Salicrup
Brushed with tangy dressing and filled with cheesy bread crumbs and crunchy dressed romaine, these Caesar salad potato skins have it all! Serve at your next party for a refreshing, satisfying bite.
Author: Tikeyah Whittle
A creamy filling featuring smoked salmon and fresh chives is tucked inside golden, tender crepes. A splash of brandy adds impeccable flavor. Folded into quarters and cut in half, the cute nibbles are never...
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