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.
Author: Taste of Home
Ginger and orange marmalade give these rumaki-style snacks wonderful flavor. I marinate the wrapped chicken earlier in the day and broil them when guests arrive. -Betty Pierson, Wellington, Florida
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Is it a dressing or a dip? Who cares? Green goddess dressing, the beloved California creation, doubles as a dip for a summertime crudite platter. The creamy concoction is studded with chopped fresh herbs...
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During the busy holiday season, you just can't beat convenient slow cooker recipes like this that let you visit with guests instead of working away in the kitchen. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
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Enjoy the tasty, unexpected flavors of this recipe immediately, or allow the dip to mellow overnight.
Author: Martha Stewart
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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To make the best pizzas, you'll need a pizza stone, which is placed on an oven rack and heats up while you prepare the dough, and a pizza peel, a flat board with a long handle that lets you deposit the...
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The base of this whipped feta dip is a fantastic blank canvas for different flavors. This version is flavored with garlic and lemon. -Dawn Parker, Surrey, British Columbia
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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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This delicious-and kid-friendly-Zucchini Fritters recipe is from Jim Botsacos of New York City's Molyvos restaurant.
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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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"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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I needed a brand-new appetizer for a big party. I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce. That's how you spread holiday cheer. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington
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Here's what you need: eggs, small avocados, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, tomato, garlic, cumin, fresh lime juice, salt, tortilla chip, fresh cilantro
Author: Vaughn Vreeland
A tasty sauce made of plum jam and chili sauce coats these moist meatballs beautifully. Make sure these delightful appetizers are on your holiday menus. -Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois
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This roasted-eggplant dip, made silky by the addition of yogurt, arrives alongside crisp, Herb-Rubbed Pitas for easy scooping.
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This recipe for roasted mussels, courtesy of Sam Hayward of Fore Street, brings the delicious taste of the sea to any meal.
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This spicy tuna tartare is served on gaufrettes (waffle chips).
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Here's what you need: chicken wings, olive oil, cornstarch, pepper, salt
Author: Julie Klink
A must-try recipe that even a wing skeptic will love. Orange marmalade lends an unexpected twist on flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This recipe is courtesy of Lisa Wagner. Download theSpiced Pecans Tag.
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These meatballs may be tiny, but they're big on taste. Taco seasoning adds a tasty twist to these appetizers that my grandson gobbles up! -Joyce Markham, Belmond, Iowa
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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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These salads make a refreshing starter. To remove the pitof an avocado without damaging the flesh, halve the avocadolengthwise, then gently tap the sharp edge of a large knifeinto the pit. Twist the knife,...
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Salty, savory sausage teams up with juicy, tangy pineapple for a winning combination that you can prep in a flash. The sweet barbecue-style sauce is a tasty way to tie them together.
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What a special, versatile recipe! "I stir leftover compote into yogurt or serve it over cheesecake, ice cream, blintzes and crepes." Clara Coulston - Washington Court House, OH
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Make this recipe with chicken wings for a crowd-pleasing game-day appetizer; make it with drumsticks for a simple weeknight dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
I've made this sweet berry bruschetta recipe by toasting the bread on a grill at cookouts, but any way I serve it, I never have any leftovers. The bruschetta is sweet instead of savory as is often expected,...
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Take familiar techniques, like sauteing, and apply them in new ways for this delicious side.
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You can serve this recipe as a side (try it with roasted chicken) or as a crostini topping.
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This delicious artichoke salad recipe is courtesy of Mark Bittman and can be found in his cookbook, "How to Cook Everything Vegetarian."
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You can also tuck the carrots inside two slices of bread, so they stick out both ends of the sandwich. Cool and creepy! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient.-Lisa Harke, Old Monroe, Missouri
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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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"Rillettes gets right to the heart of what's good: pork, pork fat, salt, and pepper," says chef Anthony Bourdain. "Easy and cheap to make, it's one of the great casual starters of all time." This recipe...
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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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This recipe is from Entertaining with Emeril, episode 2.
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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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This sausage dip requires just three ingredients and can be made in 10 minutes. It's perfect for your Super Bowl party, game day tailgate, or any other get together.
Turn up the heat by keeping the seeds in the chiles. And if you're using precooked shrimp, omit step 1 -- just peel and chop them, then add them in step 2.
Author: Martha Stewart
I often take a platter of fruit and this dip to picnics, bridal showers and family events. Depending on the season, I'll have strawberries, cantaloupe apples and other fresh fruits.
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Relish radishes? Then you'll like Eileen Frederickson's dip-it gets its zesty taste right form that root crop. To really show it off, serve the dip in a bowl made from red cabbage, like Eileen does at...
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This colorful salsa is worth the extra time it takes to grill the ears of corn. The flavor goes well with barbecued meats, but it's also tasty served with chips. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
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This is a "dash in the pan" dish that's always a hit. The spicy nachos have plenty of chicken and two kinds of beans, so they make a filling snack. -Karen Horning, Rockford, Illinois
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Here's what you need: eggs, avocados, lime juice, salt, pepper, tomato, red onion, fresh cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, tortilla chip, fresh cilantro
Author: Claire Nolan