I love to bring these pastries with me to potlucks to serve as an appetizer. Everyone is so delighted with them, I get several requests for the recipe.-Anita Moffett, Rewey, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Whip up these egg gems for a satisfying hors d'oeuvre. Have your mini-muffin tins ready.
Author: Martha Stewart
This irresistible dip, served warm, never fails to gather guests around the bowl with veggies and crackers in hand. It's been a staple on my appetizer table for over 20 years. -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee,...
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These savory tarts have been a family favorite for years. Make the ham mixture in advance to save time when guests arrive. -Delores Romyn, Stratton, Ontario
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Here's what you need: shredded mozzarella cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, mini pepperoni slice, salt, pepper, marinara sauce
Author: Betsy Carter
These simple canapes are designed for tomatoes at the peak of their season; select the ripest ones you can find. A combination of red, yellow, and orange tomatoes makes for a colorful presentation.
Author: Martha Stewart
These mini-balls of fresh mozzarella cheese are even better when marinated and are delicious hors d'oeuvres.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try these easy savory corn fritters with our Barbecued Chicken Tenders.
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These bite-sized snacks are rich, buttery and full of flavor. You can serve them alone or with a dip.-Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
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We like to munch on this tasty dip before dinner is ready. I also take it along to tail-gating or card-playing parties.-Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
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The simple combination of pineapple, onion and marinated shrimp has turned me into a fan of seafood appetizers. - Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois
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This impressive dip is perfect for summer gatherings. Prepared with a flavored cream cheese, the mixture with feta and chopped cucumber and tomatoes is a snap to whip up and tastes fantastic with pita...
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For Nancy Citro, providing her popular appetizer for get-togethers has become a necessity. She pens from Cape Coral, Florida, "Friends joke that they won't go to parties unless I bring my dip. And I've...
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Cheese, jalapeno pepper, sour cream and green onions top these pretty potato slices, seasoned with dry ranch dressing mix. "I love to serve them to guests, and they love to eat them," notes Tony Horton...
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A new take on a classic nosh: These olives are stuffed with creamy blue cheese and fried.
Author: Martha Stewart
These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The phyllo shells and filling can be made in advance-just fill the cups and warm them in the...
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A hot oven and a citrusy-sweet mustard sauce are all you need for these fryer-free-but just as delicious-baked chicken wings.
Author: Shira Bocar
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In Berlin, Pennsylvania, Karen Thomas curbs hunger in a hurry. "These zest roll-ups are great as picnic nibbles, dinner appetizers and football party munchies," she notes. "When my husband's co-workers...
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Rosemary enhances the flavor of these little oven-baked parsnip fries.
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Whenever we have a neighborhood fish fry, these hush puppies are part of the menu. They're crisp and golden with just a mild pepper flavor.-Mary K. Dixson, Decatur, Alabama
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"Usually, I use only vegetables on my bruschetta, but I wondered how crab would taste. My family loves crab cakes, and now we love this appetizer, too," Mary Cokenour jots from Monticello, Utah.
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Between working and raising three children, we don't have much time on our hands. These crunchy chicken bites can be prepared in a hurry for a super snack or light dinner.
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This is a really crowd-pleaser. You really can't go wrong with ranch flavor and cheese. This delectable dip is perfect for vegetables or crackers.-Jenna Marty, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Grilling peaches deepens their natural sweetness, and when they're paired with prosciutto and basil, it's an unbeatable flavor trifecta: sweet, smoky, salty. That said, grilled peaches also pair well with...
Author: Martha Stewart
Pickled onions add a puckery punch to a staple tomato and cucumber salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: eggplant, garlic, lemon, salt, olive oil, fresh parsley, sumac, olive oil
Author: Pierce Abernathy
Our family adores broccoli casserole. I wanted to try it as an appetizer, so I used a pecan tassie recipe for the crust. The result? We're talking scrumptious. -Gail Gaiser, Ewing, New Jersey
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To quick-soak the beans, cover them with water in a saucepan, and bring them to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let them stand for an hour. Red beans -- a source of cholesterol-lowering fiber -- are...
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After trying a similar dish at a local restaurant, I came up with my own version of pizza bites. This delicious recipe is easy and fun for potlucks or parties. -Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon
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I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my...
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"The meaty bacon plus the sweet, floral, honeyed fig is such a good combination. You will find it will be hard to stop eating them," says Chef Eric Ripert. This recipe is from his website. Photo by Gino...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: chicken wings, olive oil, cornstarch, pepper, salt
Author: Julie Klink
When I'm looking for an appetizer with mass appeal but want a change from the usual cheese spread, this is the recipe I make. Everyone enjoys the rich flavor. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
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In addition to shrimp, I serve this cheesy fondue with French bread cubes. Every bite tastes like a little gourmet grilled cheese sandwich. -Roberta Rotelle, Honey Brook, Pennsylvania
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Before the Thanksgiving feast, welcome guests and whet appetites with a relish tray -- including these Herb-Marinated Olives, Garden Veggie Dip, Pickled Carrots, and Smoky Almonds -- and a couple of classic...
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband and I team up to make this appetizer, though it is easy to do alone. Tasty, easy and vanishes as soon as it is placed on the table. What more could you ask for!
Author: ROBIN JOYE
An ancient member of the pea family (Europeans and North Africans have been eating them for millennia), fava beans have a nutty taste and buttery texture all their own.
Author: Martha Stewart
"Chinese take-out can be high in sodium, fat and calories, so these crispy appetizers are a nice alternative. Whenever my husband craves a take-out egg roll, I make these instead," shares Barbra Annino...
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It's exciting and fun to build this pretty centerpiece, which I have made for holidays, weddings and showers over the past 20 years. The ginger dip is wonderful, or you can fill the fruit cups with other...
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My family loves this spread with cracker. But I've also put it to use as a sandwich filling with lettuce and tomato. -Roberta Wolff, Waltham, Massachusetts
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These tasty crab cakes are perfect for appetizers, or try them with a salad for a light meal. -Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho
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Take familiar techniques, like sauteing, and apply them in new ways for this delicious side.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe packs a bite-size punch of creamy chicken salad wrapped in a crispy shell. "These yummy wonton cups make a great appetizer for a ladies' luncheon or a fun snack anytime," assures Starr Tharp...
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I just baked these mini pizzas and the kids are already demanding more. The no-cook pizza sauce and refrigerated dough make this meal a snap. -Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana
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My husband loves eating at PFChang's so I decided to try and duplicate their appetizer of lettuce wraps. I substituted a few items to make it original. He loves them so much I'll usually make a double...
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"Here in the Southwest, anything with green chilies is sure to please," notes Terry Thompson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "And these shrimp-and-cheese appetizers are not exception. You can alter the amount...
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This easy-to-make bread goes well with a salad luncheon or a casserole dinner. But I especially like to serve it with spaghetti and pasta dishes. The cheese topping is its crowning glory! -Elaine Mundt,...
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