Here's a holiday snack we all look forward to. I combined my mother's cheese ball recipe with a favorite dip from my husband's aunt. Feel free to use reduced-fat cream cheese and either reduced-fat pepperoni...
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Serve sausages and cheeses with crackers, grainy mustard, cornichons, apricot jam, and olives.
Author: Martha Stewart
Simple ingredients-in fact you probably have most if not all in your kitchen- are used to create a fantastic, but different appetizer.-Meta West, Abilene, Kansas
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Whenever I set out this savory cheese spread, guests can't seem to stop eating it! -Niki Trapp, Cudahy, Wisconsin
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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
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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...
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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
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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.
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One word describes this summer appetizer..."wonderful"! The crispy exterior of the tender eggplant slices and the robust taste of tomato and basil topping create a dynamic flavor duo. It's delicious served...
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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
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Sesame chicken is one of my favorite takeout dishes, but I'm doing what I can to cut unnecessary calories and fat. This sticky sesame cauliflower recipe gives me an alternative that uses fresh vegetables...
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"This appetizer is wonderful when vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil are at their best," Janne Rowe writes from Wichita, Kansas. "It's easily doubled for large get-togethers."
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"I can't make this scrumptious hot sandwich often enough for my family," notes Julie LeBar from Garden Grove, California.
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Orange chicken is always great, but it's even better paired with sticky rice balls and fried to golden brown perfection. These skewers are great for dinner, or to pass around as a party snack. The marinade...
Author: Tresha Lindo
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
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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.
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Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, tortilla chip
Author: Dhruv Vohra
These bites have been a party favorite at our house for many years. You can make the sauce the night before to make day-of prep even easier. -Kathy Green, Layton, New Jersey
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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...
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You may want to double the recipe for this hearty cold appetizer because I've found that folks just can't seem to stop eating it! -Tracy Westrom, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
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A quick turn on the grill brings out the natural sweetness of bell peppers. Here, they're tossed with cherry tomatoes, capers, red-wine vinegar, olive oil to top crostini.
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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...
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Here's what you need: pizza dough, shredded mozzarella cheese, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, shredded parmesan cheese
Author: Claire Nolan
"This is a recipe I served my kids when time was short...and so was leftover ham," recalls Delia Kennedy of Deer Park, Washington. Spread the sweet ham mixture on rye bread or crunchy crackers for an effortless...
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Use this recipe when making our Mixed Greens Salad with Sugared Walnuts, Blackberries, and Feta.
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Savor the flavors you crave! These distinctive wings deliver a sweet, salty and slightly spicy taste with every bite. -Barb Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
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"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.
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Our homage to the savory Indian pastries calls for a cumin-studded dough and a hearty potato-and-pea filling. Serve fresh out of the fryer with a duo of homemade chutneys.
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Add some veggies like red and orange bell pepper rings on a bed of salad greens for a healthy, elegant meal. -Bridget Coulter, San Diego, California
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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...
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Tomatoes are roasted and then layered with the other traditional ingredients of a caprese salad -- mozzarella and basil -- over mushrooms.
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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...
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Our Christmas meal always began with this refreshing, colorful cup that combines seven different fruits. You could even serve it as a light summer dessert with a scoop of lime sherbet.-Janet Wood, Windham,...
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Serve steamed mussels as a first course, or as a full meal accompanied by salad and crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. When buying mussels, choose only those with uncracked, closed shells.
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When preparing fondue for the main meal, don't forget to have a fondue dessert as well. These deliciously different treats taste just like caramel apples.
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French bread cubes and apples are the perfect cheese fondue dippers for this classic fondue, made with white wine and Swiss and Gruyere cheeses. It's a crowd-pleaser. -Linda Vogel, Elgin, Illinois
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You'll want to try these party-perfect turnovers. My guests enjoy the delicious curried chicken. Plus, the puff pastry makes for an elegant snack. -Mary Kisinger, Calgary, Alberta
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These wings are mild enough to please even the kids at your table. The baked-on honey barbecue sauce is the only one you'll need.-Diane Acord, Savage, Minnesota
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Chili powder and convenient jarred salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that's sprinkled with green onions, tomatoes and ripe olives. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
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Horseradish adds kick to the seafood sauce in this shrimp spread from Leigh Hein, Vernon, Connecticut. "It's a must a Christmas, New Year's Eve and other special occasions," she notes.
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Toss this mix with two pounds of potatoes before grilling. Once they have finished cooking, sprinkle the potatoes with fresh lime juice, if desired.
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Not only do refrigerated breadsticks lend a fun twist to pizza, but they make this dish a weeknight staple at my house. Feeding kids? Slice pieces into small strips and let the kids dip each strip into...
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With its zesty Mexican flavors and tempting toppings, this dish is the first to empty on the appetizer table. I serve it with extra-thick tortilla chips for some serious scooping. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas,...
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This recipe is creamier than your typical guacamole, thanks to a spin in a food processor and the addition of sour cream.
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"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."
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Serve this antipasto dish as part of an appetizer table at your next gathering.
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"I needed a before-dinner snack, so I conjured this up with ingredients that I had at home," remarks Rita Weaver of Lakewood, Washington. "It was enjoyed by all." Rich wedges also would make a nice brunch...
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This savory snack makes a great appetizer or light lunch. It originates from Stephane Reynaud's "French Feasts," one of Martha's Finds.
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