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
Serve this zesty Mediterranean spin on traditional seven-layer dip with pita chips for a delightful party starter.
Author: Martha Stewart
"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...
Author: Taste of Home
These crispy bistro-style fries get their signature texture and flavor from cooking twice; once fried and once in the oven.
Author: Martha Stewart
Shrimp toast is a retro Chinese takeout classic. A flavorful mixture of ground shrimp spread onto bread and pan-fried until crispy--the perfect appetizer! This shrimp toast recipe makes 16 toasts--simply...
Author: Sarah
This version of a traditional, Kentucky cucumber spread comes from our Test Kitchen. Serve it as an appetizer dip or sandwich filling.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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I made this a couple of years ago for a picnic, and it was a huge hit. Serve with bell pepper strips and bagel chips. Really good with tortilla chips, too.
Author: Bryndis Curtin
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
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...
Author: Martha Stewart
These appetizers are easy to assemble, appealing and colorful, with a touch of paprika on top. They bake up crispy and, served warm, are always a hit at a party.
Author: Taste of Home
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...
Author: Martha Stewart
You can change the flavor of these simple sandwiches by varying the herbs you add to the cream cheese. Any favorites will work well alone or in combination.
Author: Martha Stewart
This spicy snack mix features toasted ramen noodles, nuts, cornflakes and freeze-dried peas.
Author: Martha Stewart
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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This is a classic combination: a salty-sweet salad of blue cheese, pears, and walnuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
Party guests can mingle and enjoy these tasty portable lettuce wraps without having to juggle plates and forks. - Michael Watz, Normal, Illinois
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This cheesy recipe has a nice combination of seafood flavors and clings beautifully to slices of bread. -Michelle Domm, Atlanta, New York
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Our pastor made this for a get-together, and my husband and I just couldn't stay away from the hors d'oeuvres table. The cheesy slices taste great served warm, but they're still wonderful when they've...
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I grew up eating these crab cakes, which are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They're absolutely delicious every time I make them. -Ann Girucky, Norfolk, Virginia
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These starters look complex, but they're easy to make and still very elegant. -Lynda McCulloch, San Antonio, Texas
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Celery root, also known as celeriac, tastes like a cross between celery and parsley; choose a small, firm root. Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 407.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve these simple stuffed olives at your next party for a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Also try:Goat-Cheese-Stuffed Dates, Stravecchio Frico
Author: Martha Stewart
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
You can serve these simple roasted pepper strips with toasted or grilled rustic bread as a light first course, or use them in sandwiches or salads.
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,...
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Author: Martha Stewart
Here's how to make French onion dip, adding to your favorite dip recipes because it's so simple and delicious! Serve it for a game day snack or party appetizer.
Perfect party fare, this five-ingredient dip is a treat on baked potatoes, too. -Alisa Pirtle, Browns Valley, California
Author: Taste of Home
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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An Onion Blossoms-whole onions cut to resemble a flower and then deep-fried-were the talk of the town when served at a popular local festival in northwestern Louisiana. Steve Watkins of Liar's Pub in Bossier...
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A group of us in a foods class developed this recipe for the North Dakota's annual Beef Bash. We won the contest, and now my family requests this dip for all our special gatherings! -Jessica Klym, Killdeer,...
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Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water crackers and pears. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois
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Yummy dip or wonton filling that can be quickly made, but is sure to impress!
Author: Heath
This is one dip my mother brought along to potluck dinners and made when guests came over. Every time I make it I am reminded of her and her love of cooking. -Jill Olofson, Woodbury, Minnesota
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Here's what you need: slider buns, olive oil, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, pepper, salt, chicken, red cabbage, shredded carrot, green onion, jalapeño, paprika,...
Author: Julie Klink
Here's a spicy start to dinner. Toss the shrimp in a combination of olive oil, curry powder, paprika, and salt, then grill until charred. Serve these spicy shrimp as hors d'oeuvres with a tangy mango chutney...
Author: Martha Stewart
I can't go anywhere without taking along my puffs. They're pretty enough for a wedding reception yet hearty enough to snack on while the gang is watching football on television. A platter of these will...
Author: Taste of Home
These meatballs in a sweet, tangy sauce can be made a day in advance and reheated. We usually serve them at birthday parties. - Irma Schnuelle, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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Here's what you need: medium potatoes, salt, ham, cheese, green onion, pepper, milk, flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, oil, green cabbage, tonkatsu sauce
Author: Alvin Zhou
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...
Author: Taste of Home
These cucumber appetizers are light, refreshing, and delicious! Make cucumber bites, mini-sandwiches, and cucumber bruschetta for your next party, and your guests will thank you.
Author: insanelygood
Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over goat cheese and slather on crackers. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This is absolutely my favorite and easiest appetizer for entertaining. It is simply delicious with its combination of balsamic vineger, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Use it to marinate cubes of cheese and...
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There's an abundance of excellent cheeses made in our state, but sharp cheddar is our favorite. My mom used to make this for all of our family gatherings and it was so popular. Now I make it for get-togethers...
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Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, skinless chicken breast, black beans, jalapeño pepper, low-fat cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, green onion
Author: Crystal Hatch