These Fig and Brie bites are the easiest fall appetizer, and are just as delicious. Creamy Brie is stuffed into puff pastry squares with tangy fig jam and salty bacon, then baked until golden brown. Garnish...
Author: Jasmine Pak
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
Author: Taste of Home
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...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: lasagna noodles, canola oil, onion, garlic, 80% lean ground beef, ground sweet italian sausage, salt, black pepper, crushed tomato, ricotta cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh...
Author: Alvin Zhou
Cool and refreshing, this dip pairs best with raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
Author: Taste of Home
Beau Monde seasoning is the secret ingredient that adds a little special zing to this low-fat, classic dill dip. Says Corky: "I usually double the recipe since it only gets better after a few days in the...
Author: Taste of Home
Want a fun way to get your veggies in? These air fryer zucchini fries are coated in a panko-Parmesan breading and fried to golden brown perfection.
Author: Tasty
For a light bite, Elaine Sweet created these pretty appetizers. "I really like asparagus, so I'm always trying it in different things," says the Dallas, Texas reader. "This is a delicious twist on traditional...
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe for grilled halloumi cheese with preserved lemons and olives is courtesy of Jeremy Meltzer.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
Author: Taste of Home
I created this dip for my daughter's pizza themed birthday party. It was an instant hit and I've continued to bring this along to other gatherings. Everyone loves it! -Stephanie Gates, Waterloo, Iowa
Author: Taste of Home
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...
Author: Taste of Home
These tasty crab cakes are perfect for appetizers, or try them with a salad for a light meal. -Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho
Author: Taste of Home
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
Author: Taste of Home
I enjoy shredded chicken dishes, Moroccan seasonings and pita sandwiches. The addition of the carrot salad laced with dates and pomegranate seeds lends an extra punch and crunch. Mini flour tortillas can...
Author: Taste of Home
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
Author: Taste of Home
Each bite of these simple baked appetizers is an explosion of tastes and textures. You'll get crunchy almonds, soft dates, salty bacon, creamy blue cheese and sweet honey.
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe for crispy wontons comes from "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook."
Author: Martha Stewart
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
Author: Taste of Home
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
"This is so easy and delicious, you can't stop eating it," writes Joni Hilton of Rocklin, California. At just 5 grams of fat per serving, you don't even have to feel guilty about it!
Author: Taste of Home
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
Author: Taste of Home
Your guests will love this tasty, ingredient-packed holiday cheese ball. Serve with crackers for a yummy appetizer.-Dena Gurley, Southaven, Mississippi
Author: Taste of Home
My seven-year-old daughter Heather and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy, so we appreciate quick and tasty recipes like this one. Hot and delicious, this soup hits the spot...
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
Serve these topped with your favorite salsa and a dollop of sour cream, just like traditional nachos.
Author: Martha Stewart
I put an unusual spin on yogurt dip by adding radishes. This creamy dip makes a zippy appetizer when served with cauliflower and broccoli florets or rye bread cubes. -Donna Smith, Victor, New York
Author: Taste of Home
These easy appetizers are always a hit at parties! Zesty strips of chicken and bits of onion sit in jalapeno halves that are wrapped in bacon and grilled. Serve them with blue cheese or ranch salad dressing...
Author: Taste of Home
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
Author: Taste of Home
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,...
Author: Taste of Home
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
Author: Taste of Home
Rosemary enhances the flavor of these little oven-baked parsnip fries.
Author: Martha Stewart
We like to eat raw vegetables a few times a week as a side dish for a meal and this is a healthier alternative to ranch dressing for a veggie dip. -Kathleen Tribble, Buellton, California
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: eggplant, garlic, lemon, salt, olive oil, fresh parsley, sumac, olive oil
Author: Pierce Abernathy
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...
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.
In Wichita, Kansas, Janne Rowe whips up these savory rolls with a rich cream cheese, mushroom and bacon filling. The yummy pinwheels will make a scrumptious addition to any buffet table.
Author: Taste of Home
You'll need just five ingredients to stir up this no-fuss appetizer from Sue Cal. "People often ask me to bring this creamy dip to potlucks and parties," she remarks from her Beech Grove, Indiana kitchen....
Author: Taste of Home
These zucchini pizza fritters are the perfect after-school snack. Plus, they're freezer friendly! -Marisa Allen, First and Full
Author: Taste of Home
Enjoy the tasty, unexpected flavors of this recipe immediately, or allow the dip to mellow overnight.
Author: Martha Stewart
Each year, I collect appetizer recipes to make for the annual Christmas party we throw for friends and family. These tidbits are always a big hit. -Pat Bohn, Oregon City, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
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
Author: Taste of Home
Lucky guests will love this St. Patty's Day Leek-and-Cheddar Dip. Whiskey cocktails and a cheesy dip are shortcuts to good cheer, so serve this dip with an Irish Buck.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
Author: Taste of Home
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
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
These sweet-and-sour onions are often part of Italian antipasti, served warm or at room temperature.
Author: Martha Stewart
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...
Author: Taste of Home