Serve this tangy herbed goat cheese spread with homemade crackers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this for a sophisticated, fresh-tasting treat. It's a great way to use your garden tomatoes. -Judy Hannebaum, Freeland, Washington
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe has to be the ultimate in a fast-fix mini burger with simply fabulous flavor! Creamy mayo, cheese and sweet Hawaiian rolls help tame the heat of the chipotle peppers. -Shawn Singleton, Vidor,...
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...
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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
This super-simple finger food makes an awesome appetizer and is perfect for potlucks. I serve these crispy pork rolls with sweet-and-sour sauce, and they disappear in a hurry - folks can't seem to get...
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During the hectic holiday season, my slow cooker works overtime. I fill it with a savory bacon dip and watch everyone line up for a helping. Keep the recipe in mind for tailgating, too. -Crystal Schlueter,...
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This tasty recipe for deep-fried eggplant is from Curtis Stone's new cookbook, Cooking with Curtis.
Author: Martha Stewart
Unlike smoking, which dries and shrinks the fish, this pickling process allows the fish to stay moist and full-bodied. The gravlax can be refrigerated for up to two weeks. Serve gravlax thinly sliced on...
Author: Martha Stewart
These hors d'oeuvres combine the best of sweet and savory flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
"No coaxing is necessary to get my husband to eat his spinach when I stir it into this tempting tart," says Mary Lopez of Willow Creek, California. "With no crust, this cheesy veggie dish is so easy to...
Author: Taste of Home
These soft little rolls come with a surprise inside-savory Italian meatballs. They're wonderful dipped in marinara sauce, making them fun for my grandkids and adults, too. I love how easy they are to put...
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Dried cherries are the sweet surprise alongside the savory ingredients in these delightfully different spirals. I roll up the tortillas and pop them in the fridge well before party time, and then I just...
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Local cheeses, such as Cowgirl Creamery's Mount Tam and Red Hawk, pair beautifully with figs oven-poached in red wine and spices.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our family's holiday dinners include a giant antipasto, and my mom's anchovy stuffed peppers are always the star dish. There isn't a holiday that we don't make them in her honor. Serve warm or cold with...
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Taffy Apple Dip quickly completes the meal. "My mother-in-law gave me this recipe," notes Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "It's simple to make, and it tastes like the real thing!"
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Besides being delicious, this dish is easy to make with on-hand ingredients-I don't have to run to the grocer first!-Pauline Schuurman, Tillsonburg, Ontario
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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...
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For an extra layer of flavor, use a garlic- or herb-infused oil.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chipotles make this salsa rich and smoky. Serve it as a topping for the tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasted sweet potatoes and marinated shrimp combine for a delicious party starter-especially when you thread them onto skewers and pop them on the grill!-Paul Wargaski, Chicago, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
"We're empty nesters now, and I've been experimenting to downsize recipes," shares Judith Mason of Bismarck, North Dakota. "This is a favorite." You can mix together the tasty topper in just 5 minutes,...
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Sesame Shrimp, coated in fragrant sesame seeds and quickly seared in a tiny bit of sesame oil, are full of flavor and very low in fat.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is perfect for a game-day snack -- and much healthier than the restaurant version.
Author: Martha Stewart
Feta cheese, garlic and ripe olives, along with a hint of hot sauce, give a Greek salad-like flavor to this distinctive dip sent by Debbie Burton of Callander, Ontario. Besides pita chips, it's terrific...
Author: Taste of Home
Recipe adapted from Aran Goyoaga and her blog, Cannelle et Vanille.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a creamy, cheesy dip that inspires munching on raw vegetables, give this recipe a try, suggests Springfield, Missouri field editor Faye Hintz. "It's a great part snack." she says.
Author: Taste of Home
These little garlic bread bites make a terrific addition to any buffet spread. We make sure to serve them warm. -Kathy Yarosh, Apopka, Florida
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Roasted with olives, rosemary, and lemon juice and zest, baby artichokes can be served straight from the oven or bathed in a jar of olive oil, where the flavors will deepen over the course of hours or...
Author: Martha Stewart
Thrill partygoers with these bone-chilling deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating a Halloween version. -Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
On pizza night, we like to switch things up with this chicken and spinach version. One taste of the ricotta cheese base and you won't miss traditional sauce one bit. -Phil Corder, Monroe, Louisiana
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These wings make for an addictive snack at a casual party and are just as good when served for dinner with cooked rice and steamed broccoli.
Author: Martha Stewart
From Lakeville, Massachusetts, Nancy Tanguay shares this fruit dip that has a fun pineapple and coconut flavor. "I usually serve it with melon slices, strawberries and grapes, but you could use whatever...
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These zucchini pizza fritters are the perfect after-school snack. Plus, they're freezer friendly! -Marisa Allen, First and Full
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A quick and easy appetizer that's the perfect compliment to rich cheese and buttery crackers, this make-ahead dish starts with sliced mixed mushrooms.
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
While it looks complicated, this attractive meatball-filled ring is really very easy to assemble. My family loves tacos, and we find that the crescent roll dough is a nice change from the usual tortilla...
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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
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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
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These dainty tea sandwiches are spread with chive butter and layered with prosciutto and cucumber slices. They make a nice match with our Spiked Berry Half-and-Half.
Author: Martha Stewart
I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers.-Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
You won't be able to eat just one of these mini quiches. Filled with savory sausage, Swiss cheese and a dash of cayenne, the mouthwatering morsels will disappear fast from the breakfast or buffet table....
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"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!
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Topped with toasty pecans, this sweet-and-savory cheese ball makes a festive hostess gift for holiday parties. Says Heidi: "It's always a hit; there's never anything left over, and everyone asks for the...
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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.
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I love this recipe because you get all of the deliciousness of spinach artichoke dip without the heaviness of too much cheese and cream! It's great with cut up whole wheat pitas for dipping. -Kristyne...
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These mini pies are ideal for nibbling at holiday parties. If ground beef isn't your preference, change up the flavor with ground lamb and a teaspoon of dried rosemary instead. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking...
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We wanted to get creative with hot dogs, so we made a mac-and-cheesy one. Pile on the extra cheese, relish and even bacon. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
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DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy, with a little kick from the secret ingredient, cayenne.
Author: Taste of Home