Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach, artichoke heart, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, sourdough...
Author: Kiano Moju
Sesame seeds create an attractive coating for this easy cracker spread. Be sure to watch when you're toasting them; they burn easily. You'll find rice crackers in the ethnic food aisle. You can use any...
Author: Taste of Home
This moist, cheesy bread is a fun appetizer that I also use to complement Italian meals and main-dish salads.
Author: Taste of Home
Pickled onions add a puckery punch to a staple tomato and cucumber salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
Whip up our easy beef chili in advance, and you can get this giant pan of nachos on the table in just 20 minutes. It's all about layering the meat with tortilla chips, cheese, and beans.
Author: Riley Wofford
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 watch them disappear.
Author: Martha Stewart
When I had my first crab cake, I was hooked from the first bite. I tried many recipes, adding and taking out ingredients until I found what I was looking for. I've used this recipe for more than 30 years.-Bob...
Author: Taste of Home
This rich treat gets wonderful flavor from ripe pears, fresh thyme, crunchy almonds and creamy Brie. Once baked, it cuts nicely into savory wedges.-Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
Author: Taste of Home
This is a typical New Mexico appetizer that makes good use of fresh cilantro and locally grown tomatillos and serranos. Enjoy it with corn chips or crackers. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
Author: Taste of Home
For a fancy, eye-catching appetizer, try these delightful stuffed figs wrapped with prosciutto. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Author: Taste of Home
"The recipe for this rich cheesy bread was given to me by a co-worker's wife, and I've used it often," notes Nancy McWhorter of Bridge City, Texas. "With the tasty addition of ripe olives and onions, it's...
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
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
"Mild and easy-to-fix, this recipe is great for gatherings of friends or as a filling snack while watching movies or sports. People are always asking for the recipe." Linda Webb - Concord, California
Author: Taste of Home
"A crowd usually gathers when I set out my barbecue-flavored taco dip," reports field editor Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "It's gone before I know it!"
Author: Taste of Home
Look no farther than your own freezer for an anytime appetizer -- or a light meal. Either way, these Greek-style pies come in handy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do, so I'm always looking for simple and tasty recipes to feed our growing family (three sons - 8,5 and 7 months). These potato balls make a good snack or appetizer...
Author: Taste of Home
People love these hearty little sandwich wedges. The recipe is great for a party and can be made the day before.-Gareth Craner, Minden, Nevada
Author: Taste of Home
A taste of the tropics will be welcomed by your holiday guests. The cool and creamy dip can be served as an appetizer or a dessert. -Shelly Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
You'll need just five ingredients to blend together this smooth and creamy bean dip. It's delicious and quick to make. -Kris Capener, Ogden, Utah
Author: Taste of Home
These golden brown plantain fritters are a favorite in West Africa, where my aunt served as a missionary for 45 years. Make sure the plantains are very ripe, or substitute bananas instead. -Heather Ewald,...
Author: Taste of Home
It's nice to get a crunch from egg rolls that aren't deep-fried. Combined with the sweet-hot dipping sauce, these vegetable egg rolls are a tasty alternative to less healthy versions. -Pamela Thomas, Watchung,...
Author: Taste of Home
These tasty morsels are perfect with almost any egg dish or as finger foods that party guests can just pop into their mouths. Try them as an accompaniment to fondue. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio
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
Baby artichokes fry up quickly; as the outer leaves crisp, the center becomes meltingly tender.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our Christmas is capped off with these stuffed "shrooms." You can use white mushrooms if portobellos are unavailable. -Debbie Johnston, Owatonna, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
Tossed with olive oil and roasted, the sweet potato wedges are like fries -- without the frying. They make a heart-healthy side dish or snack. A sprinkling of sesame seeds and a tangy dipping sauce give...
Author: Martha Stewart
This irresistible combo could become your new signature snack food. Park the spicy baked chips next to a bowl of the cool, creamy dip and let the gang have at it. What a fantastic twist on traditional...
Author: Taste of Home
Yummy dip or wonton filling that can be quickly made, but is sure to impress!
Author: Heath
Here's what you need: kiwi, tomato, red onion, yellow bell pepper, fresh basil, lime juice, salt, pepper
Author: Mercedes Sandoval
I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every family gathering and there are never any leftovers. This is probably my most-requested...
Author: Taste of Home
These stuffed mushrooms are can't-stop-eating-them good. For variations, I sometimes substitute venison or crabmeat for the pork sausage in the stuffing. -Sheryl Siemonsma, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Author: Taste of Home
With onions, apples and cheese, these quesadillas are a surprising change from typical versions. They have sweet and savory flavors I just love. -Heather Kahn Gisi, San Dimas, California.
Author: Taste of Home
These little golden-brown pockets are fun to eat and feature the popular taste of Buffalo wings. Using rotisserie chicken and refrigerated pie pastry speeds up the preparation. -Melissa Millwood, Lyman,...
Author: Taste of Home
"I served this to company during the holidays and their response was great," writes Joan Airey of Rivers, Manitoba. "For extra color, I sometimes sprinkle the mushrooms with fresh parsley after they're...
Author: Taste of Home
It's impossible to stop eating this distinctive spread once you start. I like it because it's an eye-catching dish to serve, and it has an intriguing blend of flavors and textures. People have fun guessing...
Author: Taste of Home
This bruschetta topping is puttanesca deconstructed, and it is just as fragrant, intense, and spicy as its saucy counterpart.
Author: Martha Stewart
Inexpensive and impressive, this recipe is a must have anytime you want to wow your guests without spending all day in the kitchen!-Cristina Mathers of San Miguel, California
Author: Taste of Home
For a unique treat that's always a hit at fall get-togethers, try this easy appetizer. The salsa is packed with crunchy apples, grapes and pears, which are so fun to scoop up with crisp cinnamon chips....
Author: Taste of Home
Pack on the flavor with just a few ingredients! These meatballs hit the spot. -Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
While home from college, my daughter made these tempting pork nachos, her first recipe ever. My son and I couldn't get enough. -Carol Kurpjuweit, Humansville, Missouri
Author: Taste of Home
This is an elegant and different appetizer. Fresh figs are stuffed with goat cheese, covered in pecans, wrapped in bacon, then broiled to perfection.
Author: SWEETCHEFDIANE
These spicy chicken wings have a citrus flavor that's slightly sweet with some heat.
Author: Martha Stewart
We barely noticed the difference in this lightened-up version of our favorite dish. We tried it with friends and loved it. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: reduced fat cream cheese, nonfat greek yogurt, chicken breasts, low fat cheddar cheese, light crumbled blue cheese, buffalo sauce
Author: Tara Botwinick
I first served this dip during a Super Bowl party, and boy, did it disappear fast. It's a great addition to a snack table because it can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until you're ready to pop...
Author: Taste of Home
My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Use your favorite beer or ale, but steer clear of dark varieties. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
An Onion Blossoms-whole onions cut to resemble a flower and then deep-fried-were the talk of the town when served at a popular local festival in northwestern Louisiana. Steve Watkins of Liar's Pub in Bossier...
Author: Taste of Home
My husband and I do lots of entertaining and always start off with appetizers like these tempting morsels.-Midge Scurlock, Creston, Iowa
Author: Taste of Home