Hot appetizers don't come much easier than this recipe. It's so popular I usually double the recipe if I have a larger crock pot. You can vary the meats to suit your family's tastes, or increase the heat...
Author: Taste of Home
I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in my freezer. They're delicious. -Linda Lane, Bennington, Vermont
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Our flaky stuffed pastries are a vegetarian main that's easy and elegant -- just add a salad for a complete meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Classic potato skins are stuffed with juicy ground beef, sour cream, jalapenos, and other taco-inspired toppings for a satisfying snack sure to please everyone at your game-day party.
Author: Martha Stewart
To increase this hearty dip's zip, use another can of chilies and Mexican-style stewed tomatoes and processed cheese. You could also keep it warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot. It's tasty served over...
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I love guacamole! But I add beans to boost the amount of fiber in this version. It has a texture similar to hummus and is perfect for dipping chips, pita or veggies. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
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This refreshing recipe is one of my husband's favorites. I like to serve the sweet-sour pickled shrimp when we're entertaining. People say it's addictive! -Kathy Wright, Highland, California
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A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options...these creamy cheese balls from our Test Kitchen are a darling, do-ahead delight for busy holiday hostesses! Why...
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These hors d'oeuvres combine the best of sweet and savory flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
I like to prepare the shrimp for this recipe a day ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then all you have to do is serve the dish when you're ready! -Sarah Conaway, Lynchburg,...
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When I was working full time, I relied on these delicious, fast-to-fix beef sliders for simple meals. To speed prep time and avoid extra cleanup, I used bagged coleslaw mix and bottled slaw dressing. -Jane...
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Here's a spicy start to dinner. Toss the shrimp in a combination of olive oil, curry powder, paprika, and salt, then grill until charred. Serve these spicy shrimp as hors d'oeuvres with a tangy mango chutney...
Author: Martha Stewart
From Cincinnati, Ohio, Paula Alf shares her most-requested recipe. "Whether served whole for lunch or cut into bite-size appetizers, these light wraps are always a hit," she assures. "We prefer this blend...
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This savory snack makes a great appetizer or light lunch. It originates from Stephane Reynaud's "French Feasts," one of Martha's Finds.
Author: Martha Stewart
My husband and I were vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico when we happened upon a terrific restaurant that served shrimp wrapped in bacon. Though I've changed them slightly, these delicious appetizers...
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This is the perfect dip to serve to guest at your next get-together. It tastes delicious on either tortilla chips or bread. -Naomi Judd, Nashville, Tennessee
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Specially made for Hanukkah, latkes are potato pancakes that are fried in oil in recognition of the ancient lamps that held only enough oil for one day but miraculously burned for eight. Adding parsnips...
Author: Martha Stewart
This spring roll recipe takes some time to prepare but it's well worth it! The peanut dipping sauce is slightly spicy but really complements these traditional vegetable-filled spring rolls. -Nirvana Harris,...
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Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic reduction and tangy goat cheese. -Ariana Abelow, Holliston, Massachusetts
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Spoon this flavorful topping over Simple Crostini or toast from a country-style loaf. Each recipe makes enough for 16 small or 8 large crostini.
Author: Martha Stewart
I just baked these mini pizzas and the kids are already demanding more. The no-cook pizza sauce and refrigerated dough make this meal a snap. -Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana
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The secret of delectable fries lies in the frying process. The oil needs to be just the right temperature-too cool, the potatoes will absorb the oil; too hot, the outsides of the potatoes will burn.
Author: Martha Stewart
This lovely appetizer is almost too pretty to eat! Sweet watermelon cubes hold a refreshing topping that showcases cucumber, red onion and fresh herbs. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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The broiler works double time for these knife-and-fork sandwiches, caramelizing the veggies, then melting the Gouda.
Author: Martha Stewart
A homemade cucumber yogurt sauce complements tender slices of beef in this recipe. Both the meat and sauce are conveniently made in advance. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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My husband loves eating at PFChang's so I decided to try and duplicate their appetizer of lettuce wraps. I substituted a few items to make it original. He loves them so much I'll usually make a double...
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Topped with toasty pecans, this sweet-and-savory cheese ball makes a festive hostess gift for holiday parties. Says Heidi: "It's always a hit; there's never anything left over, and everyone asks for the...
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This elegant party spread is smooth and creamy and has a mild blue cheese flavor. It's popular every time I serve it. Garnished with chopped walnuts, it looks like you fussed, but it's not that tricky...
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This spread definitely lives up to its name. Flavored with six different herbss, it is one of the best cream cheese spreads I've had.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
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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 fry up for Christmas Eve supper or set out with...
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I consider this the perfect sweet and savory peach-season appetizer-especially when served with almond cookie crackers. -Brianne Boyer, Irvine, California
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Dried cherries are the sweet surprise alongside the savory ingredients in these delightfully different spirals. I roll up the tortillas and pop them in the fridge well before party time, and then I just...
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Try these savory bites for a kickin' appetizer that's healthy, too! -Emily Tyra, Traverse City, Michigan
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We serve this dip with cucumber, cauliflower, fennel, daikon radishes, jicama, kohlrabi, and celery.
Author: Martha Stewart
These pretty pinwheels capture the classic flavor of spinach dip served in a bread bowl. -Patty Koepp, Marquette, Michigan
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Here's what you need: cream cheese, sour cream, lime, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, kosher salt, paprika, cayenne, fresh lump crab meat, scallions, monterey jack cheese, McCormick Sesame Seeds, vegetable...
Author: McCormick
This traditional Tuscan Panzanella summer salad is a mix of bright flavors and textures-tomatoes, bocconcini, red onion, basil, and crusty bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
I summer in northern Michigan and find the morels that grow wild up there just irresistible, but never pick mushrooms if you are not 100% sure they are safe to eat. If morels are not available, I use whatever...
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This colorful and tasty appetizer is always a crowd-pleaser. People will never know you've used lighter ingredients. -Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana
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My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they're gone the second I turn my back. -Colleen MacDonald, Port Moody, British Columbia
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??Give all those leftover Easter eggs a flavor upgrade. Grilling these smoked deviled eggs gives them a distinctive taste that will have everyone talking. -Catherine Woods, Lexington, Missouri
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"I was inspired to come up with this recipe when I was asked to bring an appetizer for a party. Everyone loved it!" Cinde Ryan - Gig Harbor, Washington
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Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family judged it a keeper. The tangy, saucy meatballs are requested by our friends whenever I host card...
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I had some amazing marinated mushrooms in a little tapas bar in Seville when I was stationed in Spain with the U.S. Navy. A couple of months ago, I decided to see if I could make something close, and here's...
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A marinade using balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and Italian dressing boosts the flavor of these tender shrimp. Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania serves the delightful bites chilled.
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These bite-sized snacks are rich, buttery and full of flavor. You can serve them alone or with a dip.-Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
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I'm all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life's philosophy: Chocolate makes anything better. Grab some fruit, cookies or salty snacks and start dunking. -Mel...
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