Next time you're hosting a few friends, make some magic: Put out a plate of these simple hors d'oeuvres--at once salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy--and...
Author: Martha Stewart
Guests always think I spent a great deal of time on this appetizer and have a hard time guessing the simple ingredients. Havarti is a nice change from...
Author: Taste of Home
Rachelle Rodwell of New York, New York sends these delightful salmon and arugula bites that are easy to double and a snap to prepare. They make for a perfect...
Author: Taste of Home
I'm always prepared for recipe requests when I serve this outstanding stuffed loaf. It's excellent not only as an appetizer but also as a side for pasta...
Author: Taste of Home
I first served these at a New Year's Eve get-together a few years ago. After receiving raves, they became part of my regular appetizer offerings throughout...
Author: Taste of Home
Get a taste of the deep South with these slightly spicy beignets. You won't be able to eat just one! -Donna Lanclos, Lafayette, Louisiana
Author: Taste of Home
Each bite of these simple baked appetizers is an explosion of tastes and textures. You'll get crunchy almonds, soft dates, salty bacon, creamy blue cheese...
Author: Taste of Home
Served warm from the oven alongside black bean salsa, these easy-to-make chips are perfect impromptu party fare. Be sure to use fresh chili powder and...
Author: Martha Stewart
Grilled shrimp cocktail is a festive and easy-to-make apppetizer for entertaining. The dipping sauce gets its invigorating flavor from horseradish and...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Young potatoes -- often called new potatoes -- are a tender, tasty addition to this hearty seafood chowder.
Author: Martha Stewart
We love the ease of cooking hot dogs in the Crock Pot. The sauce is sweet and tangy. Cut the hot dogs into bite-size pieces for an easy appetizer as Sheree...
Author: Sheree Beaty
The garlic really comes through in this crowd-pleasing cheese dip. It's one of our family's all-time favorites. I serve it in a slow cooker with a basket...
Author: Taste of Home
A next-level caprese salad, with peaches and the air-dried, salted beef known as bresaola, tops this tartine. The meat is smoky; the mozzarella, smooth...
Author: Martha Stewart
I created this deep-fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as "unbelievably delicious" because of the crispy deep-fried coating...
Author: Taste of Home
We love hummus at our house. This recipe is a scrumptious and refreshing twist on an old favorite, and it's a wonderful way to incorporate healthy soy...
Author: Taste of Home
Whenever there's a get-together, I'm asked to bring this tasty olive spread. -Shirley Harrison, Portland, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
Citrus and aromatic bay leaf permeate tender shrimp during a quick boil. This crowd-pleasing recipe should be on your "easy appetizer" list.
Author: Martha Stewart
"The meaty texture of portobello mushrooms will make you think you're eating steak," says Diane Lombardo of New Castle, Pennsylvania. "With a cheesy spinach...
Author: Taste of Home
Although these Asian-inspired appetizers feel fancy, they're actually easy to prepare. Baking the rangoon instead of deep frying them not only saves time...
Author: Taste of Home
"After ordering nachos in a couple of restaurants, I figured they would be a snap to make at home," related Donna McFarland of Eugene, Oregon. "This version,...
Author: Taste of Home
This delicious reciepe for fettuccine with swordfish is courtesy of Lidia Bastianich.
Author: Martha Stewart
Christmas simply wouldn't be complete without these finger licking good steak snacks. Two weeks before the holidays, I make and freeze a double batch to...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, flour, eggs, oil, butter, hot sauce
Author: Alvin Zhou
For best results, make this dip a day ahead to let the flavors mellow and blend. Serve with toasted pita triangles.
Author: Martha Stewart
I make these spicy appetizers for parties and football games and never have any leftovers. The hot wings contrast nicely with the cool but zippy dip. When...
Author: Taste of Home
Sesame seeds, called benne seeds in the South, were brought to this country from Africa.
Author: Martha Stewart
Hints of pineapple and cucumber add unique fresh flavor to these delicate appetizers shared by Jeannie Klugh from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The tasty bites...
Author: Taste of Home
This is a wonderful bacon and onion cheese spread (not dip) that is great for parties and year-round use. For Christmas, I shape this into a tree shape,...
Author: Lindy Lessard
Steamed carrots are pureed with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and tahini to create a robustly flavored appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Taste of Home
We like to eat raw vegetables a few times a week as a side dish for a meal and this is a healthier alternative to ranch dressing for a veggie dip. -Kathleen...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: chicken wings, olive oil, cornstarch, pepper, salt
Author: Julie Klink
What's better than lots of bacon and cheese in a mushroom cap? Yum! They'll be a hit with your guests, too. -Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
This hearty soup is simple to assemble. Fresh fish and rich homemade stock are the secrets to success. This fish chowder recipe is from "Entertaining,"...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: large bell peppers, olive oil, medium onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, quinoa, vegetable stock, black beans,...
Author: Jordan Kenna
Serve frites plain or accompanied by ketchup, mayonnaise or malt vinegar. Or, for a twist, try adding fresh chopped chervil to Dijon mustard.
Author: Martha Stewart
Frequently, I nestle a creamy jarful of this lip-smacking peanut butter beside homemade cookies and candy as a gift "fresh from Grandma's kitchen".
Author: Taste of Home
Unlike traditional spinach dips, which are built around sour cream, this version gets its luscious texture from pureed part-skim ricotta cheese and fiber-rich...
Author: Martha Stewart
Just for fun, I mixed my favorite recipes for spinach dip and shrimp spread together in one bowl. Our snack-loving family is crazy about the Cajun-flavored...
Author: Taste of Home
I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers.-Nick Iverson, Milwaukee,...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: puff pastry, hot dogs, cheddar cheese
Author: Alvin Zhou
Pickle relish livens up canned salmon in this deliciously different sandwich filling from Mrs. Dale Cocklin of Kasilof, Alaska. The fast-to-fix spread...
Author: Taste of Home
MY HUSBAND'S Aunt Marilyn gave me this recipe years ago. I have tasted a lot of fruit dips, but this is the best, especially when all the fresh summer...
Author: Taste of Home
Immersing vegetables briefly in boiling water brightens their colors and makes them crisp-tender; it also lets you cook them partially to use in recipes...
Author: Martha Stewart
A friend first brought these snacks to a Sunday school party. The original recipe called for pork sausage, but I substituted ground beef with taste-tempting...
Author: Taste of Home
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...
Author: Martha Stewart