While the real bird is roasting, you can present your guests with this tasty Thanksgiving turkey. It also makes for a fun centerpiece. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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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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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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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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Use a slotted spoon to serve this as an appetizer with baguette toasts, or ladle it over romaine lettuce to enjoy as a salad. -Tamra Duncan, Decatur, Arkansas
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Looking for an alternative to heavy holiday fare? A platter of these light and fresh shrimp bites really stands out in an appetizer spread. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
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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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Whip up these egg gems for a satisfying hors d'oeuvre. Have your mini-muffin tins ready.
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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This healthy and refreshing smoothie is made with only four ingredients-apple juice, low-fat yogurt, strawberries, and mango chunks. You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this smoothie and substitute orange...
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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.
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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
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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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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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Use yellow or red bell peppers instead of orange if you wish to vary the color.
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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.
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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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Souvlaki is usually served with tzatziki, a yogurt sauce with cucumbers. This version has more cucumber than yogurt, for a dish with crunch and freshness but few calories.
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In this summery bruschetta, briny olives and a splash of balsamic vinegar liven up the classic tomato and basil topping.
Author: Jennifer Segal
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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"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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This "butter" is cooked slowly until it is concentrated and deep red. It makes a wonderful breakfast, served with toast.
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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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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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A hot oven and a citrusy-sweet mustard sauce are all you need for these fryer-free-but just as delicious-baked chicken wings.
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These mini-balls of fresh mozzarella cheese are even better when marinated and are delicious hors d'oeuvres.
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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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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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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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Pickled onions add a puckery punch to a staple tomato and cucumber salad.
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These stuffed mushrooms are can't-stop-eating-them good. For variations, I sometimes substitute venison or crabmeat for the pork sausage in the stuffing. -Sheryl Siemonsma, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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While in the Bahamas, friends suggested a restaurant that served amazing chicken spring rolls. When I got home, I created my own version. Such a great appetizer to have waiting in the freezer! -Carla Mendres,...
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This sun-dried tomato dip is tangy and delicious and full of bright summer flavor.
Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly vanish. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
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Shredded carrots lend a subtle sweetness to these otherwise classic potato pancakes. While they're delicious on their own, we've upped the ante with tangy labne and spicy jalapeno relish.
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Add a little spice and heat to store-bought nuts with this recipe for an easy holiday appetizer, which combines mixed nuts with candied ginger and cayenne pepper.
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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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This simple Italian sauce brings summery flavor to all sorts of dishes, including our Pesto Pizzas and Chicken Fettuccine with Pesto Cream Sauce. Pesto is traditionally made with cheese, but it's just...
Author: Martha Stewart
Basil mayonnaise is the secret to these tasty little sandwiches. Keep any extra mayo in the fridge to spread on other sandwiches, stir into egg salad or layer on pizza crust before topping it with other...
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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
The all-in-one finger food for a party, our Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are simply the best that you'll find. The filling for these peppers is ultra savory with garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce...
Author: Micah A Leal
"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
I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in my freezer. They're delicious. -Linda Lane, Bennington, Vermont
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This is an elegant and different appetizer. Fresh figs are stuffed with goat cheese, covered in pecans, wrapped in bacon, then broiled to perfection.
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These spicy barbecue wings are so easy to make. I fix a double batch since my family thinks they're great. You should see them disappear! -Joan Rose, Langley, British Columbia
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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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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