
Loaded Cowboy Queso
Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage is our family's favorite tailgating recipe. I often serve it with homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with taco seasoning. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus
This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...

Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
I love this recipe because you get all of the deliciousness of spinach artichoke dip without the heaviness of too...

Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash
Instead of chickpeas, this red lentil hummus uses lentils to create a hearty, healthful appetizer. The Brussels sprout topping makes...

Best Hummus
Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I've picked up a...

Creamy Pumpkin Hummus
I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds,...

Vegetarian Buffalo Dip
A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors....

Mediterranean Chips & Dip
Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the...

Football Fest Empanadas
Classic empanadas from South America are pastries stuffed with beef or chicken, usually fried. That doesn't mean "classic" never changes....

Chili Queso Dip
I’ve had this recipe for more than 42 years and have updated it from time to time. This is an...

Cannellini Bean Hummus
My version of hummus features a delightful nuttiness from tahini, a peanut butter-like paste made from ground sesame seeds. The...

Warm Black Bean Dip
Cumin and chili powder pack plenty of zip into this chunky bean dip, which is served warm. It's a great...


Texas Taco Dip Platter
When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with...

Lick-the-Bowl-Clean Hummus
Everyone loves hummus, but I enjoy the garlic and onion types so much that I decided to let them shine...

Two-Bean Hummus
My children love this easy hummus and even like to help me make it! Hummus is a fantastic way to...

Quick Black Bean Salsa
This sensational salsa is a colorful combination of lots of fresh-tasting flavors. My husband, son and I think it's great...

Makeover Cheesy Bean Dip
This reworked version of a favorite Mexican party dip has all the beloved taste of the classic, but it uses...

Fiesta Dip
Rhonda Cowden from Quincy, Illinois sprinkles a warm creamy bean mixture with colorful toppings to create an effortless appetizer. "This...

Super Nacho Appetizer
Mexican food is popular for potluck gatherings here in South Texas, and this dish always brings "oohs" and "aahs". It's...

Championship Bean Dip
My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You...

Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
Colorful tomatoes, green pepper and red onion contrast nicely with black-eyed peas. —Lynn McAllister, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina

Lemon-Garlic Hummus
You'll need just five ingredients to blend together this smooth and creamy bean dip. It's delicious and quick to make....

Taco Joe Dip
My daughter was the first in our family to try this recipe. She thought it was delicious so she passed...

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
My son taught me how to make hummus, which is a tasty and healthy alternative to calorie-filled dips. Fresh roasted...

Healthy Greek Bean Dip
This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...


Garlic Bean Dip
There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every...

Skinny Quinoa Veggie Dip
Don’t let the name fool you. This good-for-you recipe may appeal to an athlete in training, but it has plenty...

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
A jar of sun-dried tomatoes adds great color and flavor to this smooth dip that can be whipped up in...

Mango Black Bean Salsa
This colorful salsa takes just minutes to prepare—and that’s likely how long it will last at your next event, too!...

Creamy Taco Dip
You'll know this snack is a hit at your next gathering when you come home with an empty pan! —Denise...

Classic Texas Caviar
I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't...