Appetizers

Because Japanese rice balls are so easy to eat, they're often used in lunch boxes. Our Test Kitchen's onigiri recipe...

A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party...

What's better than lots of bacon and cheese in a mushroom cap? Yum! They'll be a hit with your guests,...

This delicious appetizer combines two of my favorite foods, polenta and bolognese meat sauce, uniting them into one incredibly tasty...

When I think Frankenstein's monster I think Halloween. Give this guy a try this year they are the cutest! These...

Offer these fun little bites that taste like a Reuben for St. Patrick’s Day. Even better, don't wait—deli meat and...

This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified...

Every time I make these for guests or for a cooking demo about real food made simply, people rave about...

I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...

As family arrives for a get-together, I make sure this fruity and savory Brie is in the oven so the...

For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until...

We have asparagus almost every day during the short Midwest growing season. This quick pizza-like dish is great for a...

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

Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon....

Crunchy vegetables, savory ground beef and a flaky crust—there's a lot to like in these little pockets! —Violet Heaton, Portland,...

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

A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying...

When my sister-in-law served these at a family party years ago, we all kept reaching for "just one more". I...

I combine fresh broccoli with cheddar cheese for a stunning side dish that appeals to everyone...even kids!—Elaine Luther, Homosassa, Florida

Turkey sliders with ginger, horseradish and cranberry sauce refrigerate well, so I keep them ready for get-togethers when we bake...

Sliders are the perfect finger food for any get-together, and this flavorful chicken Parmesan version won’t disappoint. —Nick Iverson, Denver,...

Bird is the word when it comes to these wings. They’re baked to a perfect golden brown and hum with...

Had a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating? Settle in for a family-pleasing meal of homemade pizza. With a...

For a dear friend’s going-away party, I made a juicy brisket and turned it into sliders. If you cook the...

Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they're so tender, they melt in...

I like to dunk these appetizer meatballs in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. If I make them for a...

Our family just loves my husband's version of store-bought pizza rolls. They take some time to make, but they freeze...

The fresh flavors of the salmon and herbs are just unbeatable. I serve these as full-size burgers on kaiser rolls,...

Neighbors happened to drop in the first time I made this recipe and they loved it. I often make the...