Garlic and onion is a match made in heaven in my opinion, so I love creating new recipes to showcase the pair. Gruyere cheese adds impeccable flavor to the eye-catching starter. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach,...
Author: Taste of Home
Made from a combination of beef and pork, these meatballs are a Scandinavian favorite that goes from appetizer to main in a flash (just add noodles). It's a tradition to serve them with sweet-tart lingonberry...
Author: Martha Stewart
I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago. They're an appealing appetizer, but also a favorite for Sunday lunch with rice and a salad. -Joan...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: pita bread, olive oil, vegetarian parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley
Author: Merle O'Neal
This adaptable Mexican layer dip is like a magnet to hungry guests at our family get-togethers and casual parties. It's tasty served hot or cold. Just one chip full and you're hooked!-Sheila Frasher, Crown...
Author: Taste of Home
With the classic combo of ham and cheese, this spread is a year-round favorite at our house. For football parties, shape the mixture into a football and add strips of Swiss for the laces. -Michele Moore,...
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A hint of maple and cinnamon gives these candy-coated walnuts just the right amount of sweetness.
Author: Martha Stewart
This open-faced classic is irresistible! Melty flavors and the golden appearance make the sandwich a hit at luncheons for all ages, or you could serve it as part of a light dinner. -Verla Stapleton, Cibolo,...
Author: Taste of Home
This is a wonderful warm appetizer for springtime entertaining. It's perfect for showers and also makes a tasty first course for Easter dinner.
Author: Taste of Home
These cute appetizers taste scrumptious in their phyllo tart shells-horseradish and paprika add a nice kick.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: crescent dinner rolls, mozzarella cheese, pepperoncinis, fresh basil, salami, ham, prosciutto, provolone cheese, salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar
Author: Robert Broadfoot
These tasty little crab tarts make excellent appetizers served warm and crispy from the oven. You can add them to your list of holiday finger food as well. They're true crowd-pleasers. -Connie McDowell,...
Author: Taste of Home
Enjoy this delicious and paleo/Whole30® side dish at your next summer barbecue!
Author: Diana71
I like traditional seven-layer Mexican dip, but I love Mediterranean ingredients even more. When I made this mashup, my husband wolfed it down. And he won't even touch hummus or Greek olives on their own!...
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When entertaining during the holidays it's nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread. -Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon
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With its medley of herbs and tomatoes, this rustic bread will liven up any occasion, whether it's a family dinner or a game-day get-together. It never lasts long! -Janet Miller, Indianapolis, Indiana
Author: Taste of Home
The key to preparing calamari is to either cook it really fast or really slow; anything in between will leave you with a chewy texture. Serve this in a big bowl as part of an antipasti spread or as individual...
Author: Martha Stewart
These are a holiday-season "must" in our family. The bacon-wrapped bites are served with a sweet barbecue sauce which is also good with little smoked sausages. -Janice Thomas, Milford, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
This is my go-to appetizer in the summer when tomatoes and basil are fresh from the garden. The balsamic glaze takes this bruschetta recipe over the top. I like to use a Tuscan herb- or basil-infused olive...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: greek yogurt, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, dried basil, green onion, green onion, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion
Author: Tasty
Since I'm from Wisconsin, I thought it was only logical to put together a vegetable and a cheese-two of the foods my state produces in abundance. This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill. -Sandra Baratka,...
Author: Taste of Home
Some people like this cheesy dip so much that they can't tear themselves away from the appetizer table to eat their dinner. But can you blame them? With two kinds of cheese and sweet onions in the mix,...
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Scooped up on a chip or in a taco, peach salsa makes everything taste like summer. It's also great served with chicken or fish, and since it comes together in a food processor, it really takes almost no...
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Unlike true pancakes, "Cong You Bing" (or Chinese scallion pancakes) are made from a dough instead of a batter. The tasty appetizers are the perfect "sponge" for mopping up extra sauce and can be made...
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My family- husband, children and grandchildren- all look forward to this easy seafood side dish. It's one I've made for well over 30 years.
Author: Taste of Home
Each year, I share Christmas cheer by setting up a buffet at my family's hardware store. This cheese spread recipe is always a biggie! -Sharon W. Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
My mom was born in Jamaica and lived there until she moved to the United States during her university years. I've loved this Jamaican beef patty recipe for most of my life. The savory flavor and spices...
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This is a special recipe my whole family likes. Every time they visit and I make Ham Balls, they're all smiles. When I take this to potluck meals, I'm always asked to share the recipe. It's very appropriate...
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Gougères are savory cheese puffs made from pâte à choux with a generous amount of cheese folded in. Slightly warm, with a crisp shell and a cheesy interior, they're the perfect little bite to serve...
This flavorful dip is addictive, so be careful! It's also delicious served with pita chips, crackers and fresh veggies.-Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Author: Taste of Home
These leafy, mild-flavored veggies get at the heart of spring. Our method for steaming artichokes could not be easier, but the result is an impressive, delicious side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sea scallops seared in olive oil require little embellishment.
Author: Martha Stewart
These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at parties, brunches and picnics, and they're always a hit...even my kids love them. -Kellie Remmen,...
Author: Taste of Home
This spread is also delicious served on apple or pear wedges. Rub them first with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband loved the appetizers we ordered at a Chinese restaurant so much that I was determined to develop a crab rangoon recipe to make them at home. After two more trips to the restaurant to taste them...
Author: Taste of Home
These tasty and convenient Latin-American-style turnovers can be frozen for up to three months, individually wrapped in plastic and placed in resealable plastic bags. There's no need to thaw before baking,...
Author: Martha Stewart
You'll want to put these pickles on every sandwich and burger you make.
Author: Martha Stewart
The combination of curry powder and honey gives this dip a sweet, spicy flavor. It's a nice change from onion and ranch vegetable dips, and it's also good with chips for dipping.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: cream cheese, heavy cream, shredded chicken, shredded monterey jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, McCormick® Onion Powder, freshly ground black pepper, Frank's® RedHot® Original...
Author: Frank's RedHot
These pretty pinwheel appetizers from Charlie Clutts of New Tazewell, Tennessee are easy to make and fun to nibble, with a yummy cream cheese filling that's layered with ham.
Author: Taste of Home
Try this recipe for a warm, hearty snack with a bit of a kick. It's a hit with my family, and guests rave about it, too. Ideal for parties, it makes a big potful. The only "utensil" you'll need to serve...
Author: Taste of Home
With jobs, school and sport activities, evening is our time for family fun. We munch on this zippy dip while visiting or watching a movie. -Dawn Taylor, Milton, Kentucky
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These handheld pies can go directly from the freezer to the oven to bake. From frozen, place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake according to the recipe but for a few extra minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
I came up with this recipe after my daughter had cheese fries at a restaurant and couldn't stop talking about them. She loves that I can fix them so quickly at home. Plus, the frozen fry packets can be...
Author: Taste of Home
I placed my personal stamp on my Aunt Ellie's crab cake recipe by changing up some of her ingredients. They're served with a tart and tangy creamy sauce. You can serve them on an appetizer spread or as...
Author: Taste of Home
These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. "I got the recipe at a friend's house one Thanksgiving," Paige English relates from Portland, Oregon. "I've made them at special gatherings...
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A simple, sweet barbecue sauce will please even finicky eaters.
Author: Martha Stewart
Brenda Snyder from Hesston, Pennsylvania notes, "This is a nice way to serve mushrooms as an appetizer...and it also makes a great side dish for any type of meat. Sometimes I add these tangy mushrooms...
Author: Taste of Home