My family favors chicken wings that are mildly seasoned with honey, ginger, soy sauce and chili sauce. Tasty and tender, they are sure to be a hit at your next get-together. They're a crowd-pleaser! -Marlene...
Our college-age daughter, two of her friends and a nephew ate a quart of this salsa with chips in one sitting. They loved it so much that they each took a quart home with them. So be sure to make lots!...
At party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I like to make mine with reduced-fat sausage, but you can use regular for an indulgent treat. -Debby Beard, Eagle, Colorado
In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I even have a special pan for roasting the peppers. -Roger Stenman, Batavia, Illinois
Had a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating? Settle in for a family-pleasing meal of homemade pizza. With a prebaked crust and simple Alfredo sauce, it's easy and delicious. -Tammy Hanks, Gainsville,...
A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers...
For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until I bring out more. When they ask me how to fry chicken wings, they never believe it's so easy! -Nick Iverson,...
When my husband was stationed in England in the mid-1960s, I traveled to Switzerland and purchased two copper fondue pots. I've used them countless times to make this meat fondue since then. -Margaret...
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? I top my restaurant-worthy loaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and a dollop of sour cream. Have them at lunch, snack time or cocktail hour. -Trish Perrin,...
My friends and I have been getting together for "ladies lunches" for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy food; they look complicated, but are actually simple and fun to make. Whenever...
We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even fill the bread bowl early in the day and chill it until serving. Just remove it from...
Dates are stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. These are delicious and very easy to make for a party. You can serve them at room temperature, so it is okay to make a few hours...
Ensure that you don'tlose a drop of juice by nestling your shellfish in salt. Fill a shallow ovenproof servingdish with coarse salt or sea salt, and place oysters in it as you shuck them. This willprevent...
Comforting and creamy are just some of the words that describe Susanne Nonekowski's warm Spinach Artichoke Spread. "You may have tasted a similar spread in a restaurant," she writes from Oak Harbor, Ohio....
Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to the other offerings on the buffet table. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey
How about a fast festive appetizer just for two? These hot, crispy little bites boast a rich creamy filling with a hint of crab. "They simply melt in your mouth," promises Robin Boynton of Harbor Beach,...
This fruit salsa served with tortilla chips is great for summer barbecues. It can also be served alongside fish and chicken entrees. -Mary Gloede, Lakewood, Wisconsin
Uncooked patties can be stored in the freezer and go straight into the oven when ready to use; they bake in just 15 minutes.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn...
My husband always calls this recipe "finger-licking good," and these BBQ wings really are to die for! The sauce is also great on chicken breasts. -Linda Gardner, Richmond, Virginia
These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary and/or paprika to add even more flavor. -J. Spivey, Ennice, North Carolina
These cheese-stuffed jalapenos are always popular when my husband and I host a tapas (appetizers) party. There's a flavor explosion in each crisp and tender pepper. -Mary Potter, Sterling Heights, MI
These quick, versatile wontons are great for a savory snack or paired with a bowl of soothing soup on a cold day. I usually make a large batch, freeze half on a floured baking sheet, then store in an airtight...
Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon wrapped water chestnut recipe-it's become my trademark. I especially like to prepare them for holiday gatherings. -Debi Jellison, Jacksonville,...
I received this recipe years ago from my grandmother. She also told me to have fun being creative and experimenting in the kitchen. My friends request these little puffs at every gathering. -Jean Bevilacqua,...
We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. -Taste of...
Combine a blend of herbs to create this mouthwatering mix. Plumping the herbs in water before stirring into olive oil enhances the flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. -Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio
This salmon dip is a delightful hors d'oeuvre that's excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor. -Raymonde Hebert Bernier, Saint-Hyacinthe,...
The flavor of tuna is very subtle in this thick and creamy spread. It's terrific on crackers or carrot and celery sticks, stuffed in a tomato or used for a sandwich. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas
"The garlic is mellow and sweet in this recipe," says Lara Pennell of Mauldin, South Carolina. "I never fail to get compliments when I serve this as a first course-even brie-haters are converted!"
"CHRISTMAS was the time when our family forgot about the food budget and splurged on one special meal. I can still see Grandmother making dozens of these little meatballs! The hint of spices gives them...
These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. -Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York
This sensational salsa is a colorful combination of lots of fresh-tasting flavors. My husband, son and I think it's great as a dip or with main-dish burritos or chimichangas. We love taste-testing my creations...
Ever since I can remember, my Mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my family expected. I made them for my granddaughter the last time she visited and they were all gone...
Cauliflower is aaaaall the rage nowadays, and there's nothing like a new trend to get you excited to fire it up in the kitchen! Maybe you love cauliflower rice, or you're often found chowing down on a...