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Spicy Sweet Chicken Wings

This great recipe for spicy-sweet chicken wings is courtesy of Suvir Saran and can be found in "American Masala." They make for a delicious appetizer.

Author: Martha Stewart

Slow Cooker Artichoke Spinach Dip

Little extras, like crumbled feta and red wine vinegar, take this creamy dip of artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan to the next level. Just throw the whole nine yards into a slow cooker and this dip...

Author: Taste of Home

Roast Beef Finger Sandwiches

These simple sandwiches are ideal for a bridal shower, brunch or high tea, when the menu is a bit more substantial. The mustard adds a nice kick without being overly spicy. -Anndrea Bailey, Huntington...

Author: Taste of Home

Honey Lime Fruit Dip

For more than 20 years, this citrusy dip has been as welcome as sunshine at our holiday breakfast table. Try serving it with fresh melon, pineapple, green apples, strawberries, kiwis and bananas.-Karen...

Author: Taste of Home

Hot Corn Dip

"A flavorful hot mixture of vegetables and cheese, this dip is great to share at a party," comments Pam Gauld from Watkinsville, Georgia. "I assemble it in the morning and serve it later."

Author: Taste of Home

Spinach and Feta Bourekas

Light and soft, with a bit of crunch, these bourekas are one of my favorite appetizers for holidays. They can be filled with almost anything, but spinach and feta is one of my favorite fillings topped...

Author: Taste of Home

Parmesan Bacon Bubble Bread

When I needed to put some leftover bread dough to good use, I started with a recipe I often use for bubble bread and substituted savory ingredients for the sweet. -Lori McLain, Denton, Texas

Author: Taste of Home

Sweet Onion Dip

Skip the prefab dips in the market; this homemade version calls for caramelized Vidalia onions and reduced-fat sour cream and cream cheese for all the flavor you love with less guilt.

Author: Martha Stewart

Fat Rascals (Potato Cheese Puffs)

This is an all-time favorite Saturday night snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious...

Author: Taste of Home

Blue Cheese Dip

This tasty dip with blue cheese and pecans is excellent with assorted vegetables or sliced apples and pears. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Author: Taste of Home

Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Everyone loves this mouthwatering starter with just a few ingredients. We appreciate that it's a fast, simple way to use up extra tomatoes from our garden. -Linda Green, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Author: Taste of Home

Jalapeno Hummus

Hummus is an easy, tasty and nutritious snack or appetizer. Friends are often surprised at the uncommonly good taste and the jalapeno gives it a little kick. Serve with crackers, raw vegetables, or tortilla...

Author: Taste of Home

Olive Oil Garlic Crostini

This healthy, no-fuss dish is ready in just a few minutes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Olive Artichoke Dip

Author: Taste of Home

Tarragon Shrimp Scampi

Tarragon is often paired with poultry; however, its mild lemony flavor works well with shellfish like shrimp, too. Combined with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, this basic seafood marinade is sure...

Author: Martha Stewart

Hot 'n' Spicy Cranberry Dip

When I want to make this as an appetizer on Christmas or New Year's, I double the recipe, using one 16-ounce can of cranberry sauce. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Author: Taste of Home

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite. You can serve it right away but the best flavor is achieved after letting the salsa rest in...

Author: Taste of Home

Prosciutto Phyllo Roll Ups

These elegant finger foods use delicate phyllo dough. With artichoke sauce on the side, the cheesy rolls make extra-special hors d'oeuvres.

Author: Taste of Home

Finnan Haddie Canapes

Smoked haddock, known as finnan haddie after the Scottish village Findon, is available in some fish markets. Salt cod makes a good substitute and is generally easier to find.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Spread

This creamy, bubbly appetizer spread is sure to please. Baked to a golden brown, it gets its richness from cream cheese and mayonnaise. -Valerie Elkinton, Gardner, Kansas

Author: Taste of Home

Gravlax with Sweet Mustard Sauce

This cold-cured fish and popular appetizer needs to stand in the refrigerator for at least one day, so plan ahead. The resulting fresh, delicate taste will be worth the wait.

Author: Martha Stewart

Artichoke Spinach Pinwheels

This is my type of holiday recipe. You can assemble them, freeze the unbaked spinach pinwheels and bake them directly from the freezer. What convenience!-Donna Lindecamp, Morganton, North Carolina

Author: Taste of Home

Mediterranean Apricot Phyllo Bites

Apricot and almonds make these flaky little bites a delicious ending to a meal or a special evening snack. Try the tropical filling for another sensational treat.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Author: Taste of Home

BBQ Chicken Pizza Tacos Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, barbecue sauce, honey, oil, shredded cheese blend, bacon, red onion, fresh parsley, small tortillas

Author: Frank Tiu

Cider Cheese Fondue

Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this creamy quick-to-fix fondue cheese dip that has just a hint of apple. You can also serve this appetizer with pear wedges. -Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota,...

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Quesadillas

Easy-to-make quesadillas are perfect summertime party food. They're even better when served with Homemade Guacamole.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sausage Phyllo Rolls

My brother shared his recipe for appetizer rolls with me years ago, and they've been a family favorite ever since. The delicate phyllo dough wraps around a hearty sausage filling. -Katty Chiong, Hoffman...

Author: Taste of Home

Sashimi Salad

Author: Martha Stewart

Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips

I created this recipe so I could serve house guests a fun appetizer. They loved it! It's now my potluck staple. -Denise Johanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin

Author: Taste of Home

Artichoke Cheese French Bread

You'll love this amazing French bread appetizer. The creamy artichoke mixture is heaped on top of lightly toasted bread and then sprinkled with cheddar. -Becky Grondahl, Foothill Ranch, California

Author: Taste of Home

Gefilte Fish Pate

Begin your Passover dinner with this delicious gefilte fish pate recipe from Joan Nathan's "Jewish Cooking in America." Source: The Martha Stewart Show, April 2009

Author: Martha Stewart

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Goat Cheese

Sweeter and smokier than regular roasted red bell peppers, piquillos form an ideal shell for tangy, creamy goat cheese speckled with scallions and mint-the perfect appetizer

Author: Martha Stewart

Winter Crudites with Buttermilk Dip

Creamy whites and the palest greens compose these wintry crudites. The delectable dip pairs well with any vegetable, any time of year. This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart's Appetizers.

Author: Martha Stewart

Raspberry Glazed Wings

"These fruity glazed wings are a staple at our house," says Sue Seymour of Valatie, New York. "They're a super finger food when entertaining and also make a tasty entree."

Author: Taste of Home

Pesto Pull Apart Bread

I combined some of my favorite flavors in an easy bread to complement our Italian meals. I make the pesto, oven-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers, but store-bought versions work too. -Sue Gronholz,...

Author: Taste of Home

Santa Fe Spinach Dip

A Southwestern food fan asked us to bring home a taste of her restaurant favorite-a cheesy spinach dip from Cheddar's Casual Cafe. We came up with this flavor-packed facsimile that's sure to be a hit at...

Author: Taste of Home

Easy Marinated Baby Artichokes

These make a wonderful addition to any summer salad or antipasto. They can also be served as a side dish for roasted or grilled lamb.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy To Serve Chicken Parmesan Poppers Recipe by Tasty

Be the hit of the party and feed a hungry crowd with these Chicken Parm Poppers! Everyone will love the crispy breaded outside and cheesy mozzarella inside. The cherry pepper gives it the perfect surprise...

Author: Tasty

Ham and Cheese Mini Croissants

Homemade croissants, cheese, and ham becomes a lovely bite to serve for Mother's Day, holiday parties, birthdays, summer gatherings, and more.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chutney Bacon Cheese Ball

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

Stuffed Potato Skins

"Fabulous as party appetizers, snacks or light meals, these potatoes are a fun way to eat your vegetables," writes Hollie Powell from St. Louis, Missouri.

Author: Taste of Home

Greek Chicken Wings

Your guests will be delighted to munch on these herbed chicken wings from Lorraine Caland of Thunder Bay Ontario. Just be sure to make plenty of cucumber dipping sauce-it goes quickly!

Author: Taste of Home

Blue Cheese Onion Steak Bites

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Author: Taste of Home

Asparagus with Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Basil

A creamy mustard-and-lemon dressing emulsified with a soft-boiled egg yolk takes this asparagus salad over the top.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spicy Cranberry Salsa

This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers. Cranberries and various forms of chile peppers combine to make a very nice sweet-heat treat. -Diane...

Author: Taste of Home

Cauliflower and Mushroom Roast

We like to think of this recipe as a deconstructed, healthier grilled cheese. Cauliflower stands in as the base while the bread serves as a crunchy garnish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Bacon Wrapped Figs

This is the first bacon-wrapped fig recipe I made. I like that the figs and walnuts have very similar nutritional values, making this recipe a high energy appetizer or snack. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston,...

Author: Taste of Home

Easy Marinated Mushrooms

This easy salad is a family favorite during the summer. I find it especially handy when we grill out, because it can be ready whenever the meat's done.

Author: Taste of Home

Teriyaki Baked Wings Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: chicken wings, baking powder, salt, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, sesame seed

Author: Camille Bergerson

Grilled Matsutake Mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms can be used in place of the matsutake, which are sometimes difficult to find.

Author: Martha Stewart