Shrimp and rice are two foods that are abundant in our area. These shrimp puffs are my family's favorite. In fact, they prefer them to fried shrimp.
Author: Taste of Home
Guests will go crazy when you serve this cheesy nacho casserole with tender chunks of slow-cooked pork. The recipe makes two heaping pans, and you don't need to worry about filling the chip bowl-the tortilla...
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Here's what you need: ground beef, yellow onion, fresh parsley, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, bacon, BBQ sauce
Author: Alix Traeger
You loved our cornbread hors d'oeuvres baked in mini-muffin tins, so we found a way to make them even more scrumptious. Mix in one of the sweet, savory, or spicy flavor combinations below, or create your...
Author: Martha Stewart
We like to call this recipe the grown-up version of an after-school snack. Pair it with our Ruby Red Tequila Cocktails for a complete happy-hour lineup.
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Joan Morris combines four ingredients to create a ginger mixture that's used as both a marinade and a sauce for these barbecued shrimp. "Serve them with toothpicks as an appetizer or stir the shrimp into...
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The first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into the flavorful filling inside! -Cathy Lendvoy, Boharm, Saskatchewan
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These savory bites always bake up golden brown and delicious. The tasty cheese-and-olive filling goes inside the cooled puffs just before serving. -Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana
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Once you start eating this delicious dip, it's difficult to stop. The smooth texture and sweet carrot flavor go great with the crisp pita wedges. -Alana Rowley, Calgary, Alberta
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Rose jelly is sweet and floral, and is lovely on buttered bread. Make it with roses you grow yourself to be sure they're chemical free. You will need liquid pectin (to thicken the jelly) and rose water...
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These flavorful, baked shrimp can be an appetizer or entree. I've handed out this recipe to many friends and family.-Joan Elliott, Deep River, Connecticut
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This is a dessert take on bruschetta. Sweet, cinnamony toast slices are topped with a cream cheese mixture, strawberries and almonds. These treats remind me of miniature cheesecakes. They're so yummy!...
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For best results, make this dip a day ahead to let the flavors mellow and blend. Serve with toasted pita triangles.
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Serve this traditional falafel from Michael's Genuine Food & Drink chef Michael Schwartz tucked inside pita bread for a satisfying sandwich or on its own as a protein-packed appetizer.
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Here's what you need: salt, rigatoni, olive oil, ground beef, pepper, dried oregano, dried parsley, medium yellow onion, garlic, shredded mozzarella cheese, oil, all-purpose flour, large eggs, bread crumbs,...
Author: Alix Traeger
This recipe is from Entertaining with Emeril, episode 2.
Author: Martha Stewart
The modest sardine turns into a delectable appetizer when grilled with salt, pepper, and a brush of olive oil.
Author: Martha Stewart
This thick creamy mixture is easy to stir up and gets its fresh flavor from mushrooms, spinach and green onions. Serve it in the fun Easter Bunny bread (below) or in a bowl with a platter of crackers or...
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These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! -Dianne Phillips, Tallapoosa, Georgia
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This tasty dip with blue cheese and pecans is excellent with assorted vegetables or sliced apples and pears. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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I first made this for an open house three years ago and everybody liked it. It's easy to make and tastes delicious. Cheesecake is popular in these parts-it's fun to have it for an appetizer instead of...
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Every November, our family and friends gather at our home for our annual "Oyster Party". My sons and some of their friends shuck between 300 and 400 oysters throughout the day and I prep, bake and serve...
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I got this ranch mushrooms recipe from my sister-in-law, and it has become a family favorite. The mushrooms don't last long once people know I've made them. -Jackie McGee, Byron, Minnesota
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My husband, Jamie, and I love to entertain and this hearty, 7-ingredient dip is always a hit...as well as a request. It couldn't be much easier to put together, and using our slow cooker leaves us free...
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"When I switched from regular to low-fat cottage cheese, I was disappointed with the taste, says Traci Hirstein of Western Springs, Illinois. "So I pulled out this recipe my mother gave me years ago. With...
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Spinach and feta cheese top crisp slices of French bread in the festive-looking hors d'oeuvres sent in by Alina Abbott of Mesa, Arizona. "I've made these appetizers for parties, and everyone raves about...
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These Polish dumplings are traditionally served with soft, browned onions or sour cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
This quick and tasty hors d'oeuvre recipe comes to us from Kay Gillis Perry of Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, plain breadcrumbs, flour, eggs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper
Author: Claire Nolan
For a more colorful relish, use a combination of red and golden beets. Serve the pickled beets with poached or smoked salmon, or toss them into a salad made with toasted walnuts, endive, and fresh goat...
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My sisters and I each have our specialty recipes, and this is mine. Make the recipe your own by adding your favorite pizza toppings to the cream cheese "crust".
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I hope you'll agree that blue cheese and a hint of hot pepper in the filling put these flavorful deviled eggs a step above the ordinary. They're always well received at a gathering. -Nina Hall Citrus Heights,...
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These easy little pizza snacks are so versatile...you can include any toppings you want. The hardest part is making enough to go around!- Cathy Sudbeck, Hartington, Nebraska
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When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. -Donna Magliaro,...
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A rich, custardlike mousse is included on the paté plate with high success at La Boucherie. Liver loves bacon, so fry a few pieces and enjoy this highly palatable first course. -Matthew Lawrence, Vashon,...
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While I was growing up, I would sit for hours reading cookbooks from cover to cover. I've carried that love of cooking with me through the years. I found this recipe when we lived in Wisconsin. - Julie...
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I made this recipe often when I worked in the food service area of a local university. The cream pairs well with scones and muffins. -Carol Allen, Emporia, Kansas
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"These easy cheesy treats are a hit at evening gathering," shares Jennifer Eilts of Omaha, Nebraska.
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Here's what you need: chicken wings, baking powder, salt, honey, dijon mustard, salt, pepper
Author: Mercedes Sandoval
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 out new recipes. These tasty finger sandwiches...
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Here's what you need: french breads, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, alfredo sauce, fresh spinach, artichoke, mushroom,...
Author: Matthew Johnson
Everyone will love this thick cream cheese fruit dip. Serve it alongside apple wedges, pineapple chunks, strawberries and grapes. -Anna Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania
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Scrambling for a quick-and-easy recipe to use up some of those hard-cooked Easter eggs? Just add a little diced chicken and these zippy deviled-egg snacks from our Test Kitchen are almost a lunch in themselves!...
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For cheesy appetizers, I use sharp cheddar in the dough, bake them as twists and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan. -Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, KS
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Cheese and marjoram fillup marinated hot cherry peppers.
Author: Martha Stewart
The slightly sweet sauce on these meatballs has such a great zing to it. Use a little more or less hot sauce depending on what you're in the mood for. -John Slivon, Milton, Florida
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Vinegary and bright, pickled okra adds another layer of flavor to your meal.
Author: Martha Stewart