Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are perfect to...
Author: Taste of Home
Feta cheese and spinach add Mediterranean flair to Sandy Rossier's mushroom caps. "They are delicious and filling," she pens from Brooksville, Florida....
Author: Taste of Home
Bring the bistro home with this classic recipe for steak tartare. The key to serving a restaurant-quality appetizer at your kitchen table is two-fold:...
Author: Riley Wofford
Crescent roll dough hurries along these pretty pinwheels from Diane Robbins of McCleary, Washington. You can prepare a plate of them in about half an hour,...
Author: Taste of Home
This fresh-tasting medley bursts with homegrown garden goodness, including tomatoes, red pepper and crunchy corn. "Serve this salsa in the traditional...
Author: Taste of Home
I tried these meatballs at a birthday party for a friend, and now I make them all the time. They are super easy to make and perfect for a potluck or a...
Author: Taste of Home
With black beans, avocados, corn, peppers and cilantro, this family bean dip has lots of flavor and texture. This dip came about when I was experimenting...
Author: Taste of Home
Antipasto platters have a lively combination of flavors that tempt the taste buds. This is a real favorite on our buffet table. The large platter of meats,...
Author: Taste of Home
Karen Mellinger Baker of Dover, Ohio blends a can of crushed pineapple into her meatballs to create a taste-tempting treat. Best of all, the sweet and...
Author: Taste of Home
Pineapple isn't only for fruit salads and upside-down cakes. In Hawaii, shrimp and pineapple are a natural pair; thread them on skewers and toss them on...
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's a sweet and spicy twist on salsa. Served with chips, it's an excellent party starter. It also adds a refreshing touch on top of grilled fish or...
Author: Taste of Home
I use a melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps and make them easier to stuff. The apps fit neatly into muffin tins or a deviled egg tray for traveling....
Author: Taste of Home
When I throw a party for friends, I whip up this addictive layered three-cheese dip. Somehow, it's always gone within the first 20 minutes. -Jade Bennett,...
Author: Taste of Home
I love to make this dip for parties, because it is so easy and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. I double the recipe and prepare it in my slow...
Author: Taste of Home
We're huge college football fans (go Irish!), and my chicken taco dip hasn't missed a season opener in many years. A slow cooker keeps the dip warm for...
Author: Taste of Home
Pretty and tasty, this layered dips has become my signature appetizer. We make this for almost every party and family occasion we attend.-Melody Kieffer,...
Author: Taste of Home
My dad loves these stuffed eggs, which are a Southern favorite. I've been cooking since I became a teenager, and this is one of my original recipes.
Author: Taste of Home
A longtime party favorite, this dip contains a number of assertive seasonings that balance the richness of the cheeses and the crab. The recipe comes from...
Author: Martha Stewart
"I love these tasty little turnovers hot or cold," writes Joanne Migliozzi-Beers from Mesquite, Nevada. "They're great for parties or for serving at home....
Author: Taste of Home
Rich and creamy, this classic meatball sauce is a must in your recipe box. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Topped with crisp veggies, this fresh-tasting pizza makes a cool appetizer on a warm day. Leslie Hampel of Palmer, Texas shares the recipe.
Author: Taste of Home
This reinterpretation of meatballs combines breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and onion for a very flavorful holiday appetizer, enough for a crowd of...
Author: Martha Stewart
These cute bites are a snap to fix with stuffing mix and frozen spinach. "Over the years, we've held several appetizer parties for our family gatherings,"...
Author: Taste of Home
Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering....
Author: Taste of Home
The whole family devours this herby cheese spread-even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. -Jane Vince, London, Ontario
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: medium Yukon potatoes, butter, grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, Chopped fresh parsley, wooden...
Author: Merle O'Neal
If you love Chinese food as much as I do, you'll appreciate this shrimp egg foo young that features all the flavor without all the fat and calories. The...
Author: Taste of Home
I got this salsa recipe from my sister, and my children and I have been making batches of it ever since. We pair pint jars with packages of tortilla chips...
Author: Taste of Home
After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my...
Author: Taste of Home
Crisp and flaky cheese straws specked with fresh herbs make a delicious and fun hors d'oeuvre.
Author: Jennifer Segal
It seems I'm always entertaining at the last minute. I keep many of the ingredients for this rich pizza on hand so I can make it at a moment's notice.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: chicken wings, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce, root beer, BBQ sauce, brown sugar
Author: Tasty
One of Martha's favorite entertaining strategies is to serve a pared-down-but still special feeling-menu. Her classic shrimp cocktail is a perfect example:...
Author: Martha Stewart
This cool and creamy dip keeps the oven free for other foods on Thanksgiving. You can make the base in advance, then stir in the cucumber just before serving....
Author: Taste of Home
I like to include these little smokies smothered in barbecue sauce on all my appetizer buffets since they're popular with both children and adults. -Sundra...
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These vodka-infused tomatoes are the perfect way to start a party! -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
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This chicken samosa recipe is best served with yogurt dipping sauce or chutney (like coriander and mint, tamarind or sweet mango). The dough and filling...
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....
Author: Taste of Home
These pretty pinwheels capture the classic flavor of spinach dip served in a bread bowl. -Patty Koepp, Marquette, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a baby shower. They're ideal for my cheesy bacon and chive dip,...
Author: Taste of Home
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...
Author: Taste of Home
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...
Author: Martha Stewart
An old Russian favorite, this dish goes perfectly atop pita bread or served as a dip.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's what you need: chicken wings, baking powder, salt, butter, lemon juice, pepper, salt
Author: Camille Bergerson
I modified a nachos recipe I found, and my family loves it! It is now a regular at all of our parties or any time we're craving nachos. -Denise Wheeler,...
Author: Taste of Home
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
Every January, we host a family get-together to watch "the big game" on TV. I'm not much of a football fan, but I do enjoy that annual opportunity to try...
Author: Taste of Home
These kielbasa appetizers are guaranteed to please! From bites to cups to kabobs, your guests will gobble these snacks right up.
Author: insanelygood