You can use any type of bread for this recipe. We used anadama bread, which is made with molasses and cornmeal. Serve this with our Potted Crab.
Author: Martha Stewart
Think of this finger food as mini loaded baked potatoes. Peewee potatoes are boiled, smashed, and roasted until crispy and golden, then finished with a flavorful mix of all your favorite toppings: sour...
Author: Martha Stewart
Stuffed mushrooms are superstars in the hot appetizer category. I use baby portobello mushrooms and load them with creamy goat cheese and sweet red peppers. -Mike Bass, Alvin, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: store-bought pizza dough, shredded mozzarella cheese, presliced pepperoni, marinara sauce, nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
Author: Tasty
Three ingredients are all Amy adds to a few cups of chili to create this fast-to-fix snack. Simply zap the lip-smacking appetizer in the microwave, serve it with tortilla chips and stand back as the zesty...
Author: Taste of Home
This super-easy appetizer has pleased many guests at our house and is sure to be a hit at yours, too! The four-ingredient bits offer a light and refreshing taste any time of the year. -Cheryl Lama Royal...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, lime, tortilla chips, pepper jack cheese, shredded...
Author: Robert Broadfoot
For an extra indulgent hors d'oeuvre, top this cheddar cheese shortbread with smoked salmon and caviar, and serve with glasses of champagne.
Author: Martha Stewart
Loaded with garden-fresh vegetables, this Mexican specialty is sure to be popular with the whole family. Plus, it's a snap to prepare on a busy weeknight.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: tortilla chips, ground beef, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato, red onion, bacon, fresh parsley
Author: Tasty
This fresh-tasting combination is great with chips or grilled salmon, chicken or pork chops. But it's so good, sometimes I just eat it with a spoon! -Lindsay Anderson, Inman, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
This elegant-looking appetizer is quick and easy to make. It's perfect for dinner parties, cocktail parties and everything in between! -Amanda Dekrey, Fargo, North Dakota
Author: Taste of Home
This rich, creamy dish makes the perfect party dip. Otherwise, you might devour it all yourself.
Author: Martha Stewart
These deviled eggs are nicely flavored with a tang of mustard and a spark of sweetness from pickle relish. We served them at the wedding reception of my daughter, Katherine Beth, and Patrick Althouse.
Author: Taste of Home
These croquettes are formed from turkey and mashed potatoes and served with cranberry sauce on the side. It's the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Baking the dip in the actual bread shell makes it a very attractive dish, and it's very easy to clean up. Every time I serve this, people can't believe how healthy and veggie-filled it is. -Ella Homel,...
Author: Taste of Home
Taquitos are a popular appetizer and these homemade ones are so much better than the frozen ones in the supermarket. If you want a little more punch to the filling, adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.-Taste...
Author: Taste of Home
These tasty sandwiches are a great way to use leftover ham. Friends with whom I've shared the recipe tell me that ham buns disappear fast at potlucks or parties. Use mini-buns and make ahead for an easy...
Author: Taste of Home
These candied walnuts are the perfect complement to our Walnut-Olive-Oil Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
These finger-lickin' shrimp practically fly off the platter at my get-togethers. Play with the amount of sriracha to get the spice level just the way you like it. -Susan Harrison, Laurel, Maryland
Author: Taste of Home
Put a new delicious spin on nachos! Simple to make, these are ideal for most any party or a fun night in with family. Consider a build-your-own nacho bar so guests can choose their toppings. -Mike Tchou,...
Author: Taste of Home
Puff pastry from the freezer section makes these tasty appetizers a snap to assemble. The golden-brown pinwheels get their fabulous flavor from prosciutto, Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese.-Virginia Galloway,...
Author: Taste of Home
These pastries make a stunning first course when filled with a seafood stew, soft scrambled eggs, or creamed mushrooms. For best results, use a vol-au-vent cutter, although round cookie cutters can also...
Author: Martha Stewart
Every bite of this cheesy dip delivers tons of flavor. I have been asked over and over again for the recipe. It's so easy to make and a great appetizer for any time of year. -Maggie McDermott, Central...
Author: Taste of Home
A modest portion of smoked salmon yields a luxurious spread when blended with sour cream and a touch of lemon juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Newburg is a traditional New England dish of shellfish in a rich butter sauce flavored with sherry.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: shrimp, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, egg, milk, cajun seasoning
Author: Hitomi Aihara
These Philly cheesesteak egg rolls are dangerous. Served with chili sauce, they're absolutely swoonworthy. -Marissa Allen, First and Full
Author: Taste of Home
My family loves jalapeno poppers and jalapeno popper dip; but I made it rarely because of the high fat and calorie content. My wonton poppers allows us to enjoy one of our favorite appetizers without the...
Author: Taste of Home
Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon chip. -Navalee Hylton, Lauderhill, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
These small bites are well worth the time they take. Serve them as part of an antipasto platter or as a cheese course alongside your favorite wine. -Eleanor Grofvert, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Neighbors happened to drop in the first time I made this recipe and they loved it. I often make the tasty favorite as a Sunday dinner for our family. -Peggy Anderjaska, Haigler, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
"I love seafood and sometimes order the seafood nacho appetizer at our local Mexican restaurant as my entree," says Linda McKee, Big Prairie, Ohio. "I've tried many times to duplicate those tasty morsels...
Author: Taste of Home
A quesadilla is a tortilla typically filled with beans and shredded cheese then folded before being toasted or fried. Our version features cheese and cooked vegetables. Sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced...
Author: Martha Stewart
This dish combines the best of the sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweet and delicious, figs make the perfect pairing for a thin slice of Prosciutto di Parma -- which, by the way, is nitrate-free and low in saturated fat. Get more healthy holiday recipes
Author: Martha Stewart
Feta cheese and spinach add Mediterranean flair to Sandy Rossier's mushroom caps. "They are delicious and filling," she pens from Brooksville, Florida. Try them for a simple entree, side dish or extravagant,...
Author: Taste of Home
In Catonsville, Maryland, Lee Server dresses up packages of cheese ravioli with a handful of seasonings for these mouthwatering bites. "I like to garnish them with extra parsley for a nice look."-Lee Server,...
Author: Taste of Home
These creamy, quick bites are really yummy and couldn't be much easier to make. I prepare them ahead of time to take to a party, then bake them and serve with cocktail forks. -Sandi Vanthoff, Henderson,...
Author: Taste of Home
Served hot or cold, these little pizzas are wonderful. Their small size makes them ideal for an after-school snack or a kid-friendly party. Plus, they're so easy to make that little ones can help you in...
Author: Taste of Home
Buttermilk keeps these blueberry muffins nice and moist, while a sprinkling of sanding sugar during baking makes them sparkle.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: lentils, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, corn, black beans, tortilla chips, shredded mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, tomato,...
Author: Claire Nolan
While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried these toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant! When I got home, I had to try to replicate them, and this recipe comes pretty...
Author: Taste of Home
My sister Teresa got this recipe from a friend and she passed it along. It's loaded with cheese, artichokes and just the right amount of jalapenos for a crowd-pleasing flavor. -Mary Spencer, Greendale,...
Author: Taste of Home
My grandmother makes this smoky bacon and Parmesan spread for parties and holiday get-togethers. For a pretty yuletide presentation, decorate the cream cheese wreath with green parsley and red pimientos....
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: mussels, unsalted butter, yellow onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, white wine, fresh parsley, bread
Author: Chris Salicrup
To make this zesty appetizer, you simply layer beans, salsa, cheese and other taco-like ingredients onto a platter, reveals Marieann Johansen of Desert Hot Springs, California "I like to call it a 'walking...
Author: Taste of Home
Mini phyllo shells from the freezer section hurry along these elegant cups. They look fancy and taste delicious but are a snap to put together for a special occasion.-Brenda Little, Boise, Idaho
Author: Taste of Home
With two young children, my husband and I live on a beautiful lake and host lots of summer picnics and cookouts. I adapted this recipe to suit our tastes. Folks who are expecting the same old deviled eggs...
Author: Taste of Home