
Muhammara
Muhammara originated in the Middle East and makes an excellent dip or sandwich spread. Its complex flavor comes from roasted red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses and more.

Baked Brie with Jam
We cannot brie-lieve you haven't tried this jam and almond brie yet! Here's how to make this simple yet special...

Butter Board
Our herbaceous, tangy butter board is a memorable shared appetizer. Don’t forget to serve it with baguette and focaccia bread!

Pimiento Cheese
This pimiento cheese recipe creates a creamy dip that's rich with tangy and savory flavors. Use crackers, chips and vegetables...


Vegan Pesto
This vegan pesto recipe is just as good as a classic pesto—and it's dairy-free! Toss it with pasta, spread it...

Stuffed Olive Spread
This creamy spread can be served as an appetizer with crackers or slathered on a bagel. I've tried several combos...

Bacon, Blue Cheese & Fig Bruschetta
This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or...

Carrot Cake Cheese Ball
More sweet than it is salty, our carrot cake cheeseball is a fun, new way to eat dessert first! —Taste...

Air-Fryer Crab au Gratin Spread
I love to serve this warm, comforting appetizer any time we have a get-together with family or friends. It's easy...

Smoked Bluefish Spread
While I was growing up, we spent summers on Block Island, Rhode Island, where we would surf-cast off the shores...

Chipped Beef Cheese Ball
This chipped beef cheese ball takes 10 minutes to prepare, so whip it up before your next party and let...

Easy Pimiento Cheese
Every good Southerner has their own easy pimiento cheese recipe. It's wonderful on crackers, in a sandwich with a fresh...

Pimiento and Cheese Spread
My mother made delicious pimiento cheese, but this is a spicy, modern version of her recipe. Serve it stuffed in...

Curry Pineapple Dip
????The flavors blend deliciously in this refreshing pineapple dip. It’s also terrific with an assortment of vegetables or your favorite...

Cashew Cheese
There are few food situations this vegan cashew cheese can't elevate. It's easy to make and ready to be spread...

Cashew Butter
It's easy to make raw, vegan cashew butter from scratch. Plus, you can customize the flavor of homemade nut butter....

Spicy Cranberry Salsa
This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers....

Arts and Crackers
A bit of fun with some cookie cutters and a tasty fruit topping transform simple cheese and crackers into a...

Pressure-Cooker Caponata
This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....

Thyme and Fig Goat Cheese Spread
When I started growing herbs in my garden it took me a while to find a good way to use...


16 Things to Do with Hummus
Take your hummus beyond carrot sticks, pita and celery! These recipes with hummus are sure to make the most of...

Slow-Cooker Caponata
This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....

Chutney-Topped Brie
This easy and elegant appetizer from Rebecca Irons in Lubbock, Texas has only four ingredients! “I first tasted something similar...

Four-Cheese Pate
This impressive and festive-looking cheese spread is simple to put together and never fails to get raves at parties. Before...

Creamy Sourdough Snack
This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California

Lincoln Log
As an appetizer for my Presidents' Day dinner, I reshaped a favorite cheese ball recipe into this log. Rolled in...

Creamy Crab Cheesecake
A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt...

Pinecone-Shaped Spread
Spreading Christmas cheer is deliciously simple with this holiday novelty. Originally my mother's recipe, it always gets raves.

Deli Sandwich Platter
Our Test Kitchen staff created two lip-smacking spreads to jazz up a variety of deli meats. Simply pick up some...

Pineapple Cheddar Spread
I came across this easy idea when looking for something new and unique to impress guests. The slightly sweet spread...

Olive Pepperoni Spread
Pizza lovers will adore this quick-and-easy dip. If you’re serving picky eaters, keep the black olives on the side. Cheri...