Appetizers

My boyfriend's mother gave me the idea for this classy appetizer that I serve for Sunday brunch and on special...

These moist and slightly sweet Passover meatballs are popular with family and friends during the spring holiday season. They're bound...

These golden brown plantain fritters are a favorite in West Africa, where my aunt served as a missionary for 45...

Served as an hors d'oeuvre or a light main dish, these stuffed mushrooms are pretty and delicious. Canned crabmeat becomes...

We're huge Notre Dame fans, and we tailgate. A lot! This is one of those recipe that is a sure...

My easy crowd-pleasing recipe is prepared a day ahead of time, cutting down on the need for party-day fuss. I...

After a card game one evening, our hostess served graham crackers spread with prepared strawberry cream cheese. The flavor combination...

This novel recipe is a fast and tasty change from fried chicken.—Sister Judith LaBrozzi, Canton, Ohio

These dainty finger sandwiches are perfect for casual picnics or luncheons. Tarragon-seasoned chicken complements cucumber and cantaloupe slices. —Taste of...

Scooped up on a chip or in a taco, peach salsa makes everything taste like summer. It's also great served...

Here's a fantastic way to use cucumbers. You'll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super fresh flavors. —Charlene Skjerven,...

One of my favorite slow-cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling in...

Meet the Cook: My mother gets the credit for this delicious dish, which is a mainstay at our house. It...

It's a hit at state fairs everywhere, but you can make this chocolate-covered bacon at home. Some say bacon is...

There's no need to brown ground beef when fixing this satisfying snack. Laura Jirasek of White Lake, Michigan tops crunchy...

Serve tangy pickled mushrooms alongside a steak, as an appetizer with toothpicks, in a salad or as part of an...

I created this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was a hit! It’s so easy, yet has...

If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...

A healthy and refreshing appetizer, I enjoy bruschetta anytime of year. For serving guests, I like to slice the garlic...

The variety of tomatoes, onions and peppers makes this chunky salsa so good. Whenever I try to take a batch...

Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic...

Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...

These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...

These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...

At our house, we love the summer tastes of sweet grilled nectarines and fresh basil over goat cheese. I can...

I've always loved egg rolls, but every recipe seemed too complicated. I decided to start with a packaged coleslaw mix....

Guests will think you spent hours preparing these cute appetizers, but they're really easy to assemble, using purchased puff pastry....

I have lots of fun with this festive appetizer wreath. I often place a bowl of stuffed olives in the...

We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter....