Few desserts are as naturally sophisticated as fruit paired with cheese. The honey and ground pepper complete the marvelous quartet of sweet and pungent flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is the perfect appetizer for most any occasion. The tasty bites are easy to assemble and brush with prepared barbecue sauce. When we have a big cookout, they're always a hit...but they make a nice...
Author: Taste of Home
These upscale, Asian-inspired cocktail meatballs are ideal for appetizer parties or get-togethers with friends. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Author: Taste of Home
My family loves these snacks with a savory sausage-cheese filling. The star shape makes them perfect for Christmas.
Author: Taste of Home
These Italian-style sandwiches can be served as an appetizer or as a light lunch. A homemade olive paste makes every bite delicious.
Author: Taste of Home
This is a quick and easy appetizer to whip together for any occasion. It never lasts long with my friends or even when I make it for myself!
Author: MichelleC
Talk about easy! With three ingredients and two loaves of baguette-style French bread, this marinara mozzarella dip is an easy appetizer that will please your family and guests. For variation, try using...
Author: Taste of Home
The recipe for this creamy appetizer or snack dip was given to me about 20 years ago by a friend. It becomes a favorite wherever I share it. People are constantly asking me for the recipe. Sometimes, I...
Author: Taste of Home
My neighbor once shared these slow-cooker sticky chicken wings with me at a potluck, and they have been a family favorite ever since. —Jo Vanderwolf, Lillooet, British Columbia
Author: Taste of Home
Enjoy this fun dip with crackers or veggies or on your favorite sandwich or burger. To make it smoother, add a bit more olive oil. If you prefer a more rustic texture, decrease the oil a little. -Kimberly...
Author: Taste of Home
I created this recipe as a quick yet elegant meal. But it works well as an appetizer, too. You can substitute ingredients to your liking.-Jenny Johnson, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
Zesty, spicy and simple, these tasty shrimp are perfect for a party. "For more fire, substitute minced fresh hot chili peppers for the red pepper flakes." -Jasmin Baron, Livonia, New York
Author: Taste of Home
Simple, yet elegant, these crisp yet airy straws can be made days ahead of time, making this an ideal party snack.
Author: Martha Stewart
As far back as I can remember, this spread has been used for sandwiches served after church services. It's especially tasty on toast. -Maudie Raber, Millersburg, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: dill pickles, mozzarella cheese, ham, all-purpose flour, panko breadcrumbs, large eggs, oil, spicy mayonnaise
Author: Pierce Abernathy
To give them a light crust, which makes them easier to pick up, meatballs can be rolled in a breadcrumb-and-flour mixture before frying.
Author: Martha Stewart
I'm a big fan of Reuben sandwiches and anything with that flavor combination. For an appetizer, I blend corned beef with Swiss and a few other items to make a spread for rye bread or crackers. -June Herke,...
Author: Taste of Home
You won't miss the traditional tomato sauce when you bite into a slice of this pizza - it is absolutely delicious! We like it hot or at room temperature. It makes a wonderful appetizer cut into small pieces...or...
Author: Taste of Home
The humble radish has its day blended with cream cheese on pumpernickel bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: zucchinis, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, egg, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese
Author: Tasty
This creamy, robust artichoke dip boasts the colorful addition of sun-dried tomatoes.It's great served with tortilla, pita or bagel chips. -Lorilyn Tenney, Boise, Idaho
Author: Taste of Home
Spinach-watercress dip becomes a handheld salad when scooped up by lettuce leaves.
Author: Martha Stewart
Since this dough keeps well, you can slice and bake just what you need savory snacks to serve with wine or cocktails.
Author: Martha Stewart
These easy cranberry brie bites are especially popular during the holiday season. Make them as Christmas appetizer, New Year's Eve snack, or for any party.
Sauteed wild mushrooms are delicious served with grilled bread brushed with olive oil. White button mushrooms can be substituted for the wild mushrooms.
Author: Martha Stewart
You will love every layer of our crunchy, creamy dip. It's great for summer entertaining and game-day parties.
Author: Martha Stewart
Empanadas are a popular street food and fun to re-create in your own kitchen. These empanadas have a hearty beef and vegetable filling encased in tender cream cheese pastry crust. Traditionally empanadas...
Author: Martha Stewart
As a transplanted New Englander, I was anxious to use some of Florida's fresh fruits in new recipes. I came across this one, and it quickly became a favorite. -Phyllis Allan, Vero Beach, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
"If you see a group of people huddled around an appetizer table, it's probably because they're feasting on these fun snacks," writes field editor Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "The cornflakes give...
Author: Taste of Home
I love getting nachos at sporting events so I wanted to create a recipe like them. This is the result of my experiments and my family loves it!-Deb Helmer, Winfield, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
The perfect size for an appetite-whetting first course at supper, the quail also make an elegant lunch.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for baccala salad is courtesy of Sal Scognamillo, owner of Patsy's.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dry mustard, ground pepper, and cayenne give these crackers some kick. For variation, try Gruyere cheese in place of cheddar.
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband and I have run a dairy for over 3 years and began making cheese 5 years ago. Gouda's distinctive, buttery taste is sensational in this quiche.
Author: Taste of Home
This quick and tasty hors d'oeuvre recipe comes to us from Kay Gillis Perry of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our little turnovers get their heat from both chipotle and poblano chiles and make a spicy Mexican appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cumin and cayenne pepper jazz up homemade chips in these no-fuss nachos from the Light & Tasty Test Kitchen. Topped with beans, cheese, tomato, green onions and salsa, the nachos make a satisfying snack...
Author: Taste of Home
I recently took a weekend trip, and I experienced one of the best meals of my life at a fine little establishment that specializes in Southern cuisine. One of the things that made this meal so memorable...
Author: Frankie
The broiler works double time for these knife-and-fork sandwiches, caramelizing the veggies, then melting the Gouda.
Author: Martha Stewart
"Everyone really loves these spicy chicken wings! " says Barbara White in Katy, Texas. "They taste just like fried chicken but they're baked and are wonderful even without the dipping sauce. You can also...
Author: Taste of Home
Tomatillos should be bright green and firm, with dry paper-thin husks. When used raw, they brighten any salsa.
Author: Martha Stewart
One of my favorite slow cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling in egg roll wraps and bake, or, for a bite-size version, use smaller won ton wraps....
Author: Taste of Home
It's so easy to elevate asparagus bundles-just wrap them in bacon! Make this sweet and savory side dish for your Easter celebration, or any springtime meal.
Take this perennial party food and give it an upscale twist with smoked salmon. Your guests will be delighted with the results. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Bring this spectacular appetizer to the table to cut into wedges, and you'll receive many compliments on the presentation! The rich Mornay-sauced spinach and creamy mushroom mixtures are beautifully layered...
Author: Taste of Home
Cherry tomatoes may be small, but these are full of amazing flavor. Plus, they add color to any table. -Rev. David Bostedt, Zephyrhills, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
Look for very small butternut squashes, or small to medium acorn squashes. If you find the hollow in a butternut isn't large enough, scoop a bit of the cooked flesh out before adding the egg.
Author: Martha Stewart