Appetizers

This round-up of favorite appetizer recipes makes it easy to find the perfect hot, cold, or easy party pleaser. Get inspired!

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    Apple Pie Tartlets

    16 reviews

    Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these...


    Black Forest Ham Pinwheels

    15 reviews

    Dried cherries are the sweet surprise alongside the savory ingredients in these delightfully different spirals. I roll up the tortillas...


    Brie-Leek Tartlets

    10 reviews

    My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they're...


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    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


    Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs

    10 reviews

    Karen Mellinger Baker of Dover, Ohio blends a can of crushed pineapple into her meatballs to create a taste-tempting treat....


    Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

    8 reviews

    Indulge in just one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all...


    Hot Spinach Dip

    5 reviews

    For a different take on traditional spinach dip, Janie Obermier of St. Joseph, Missouri warms this rich mixture in the...


    Creamy Jalapeno Popper Dip

    20 reviews

    This recipe will remind you of a jalapeno popper without all the mess. If my husband had his way, he...

    Easy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

    7 reviews

    This is so easy to make and transport. You won't have to keep it warm long, because it'll be gone...


    Barbecued Party Starters

    1 review

    These sweet and tangy bites will tide over everyone until dinner. At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to...


    Slow-Cooked Crab Dip

    2 reviews

    Dips made in the slow cooker are ideal for entertaining since they free up the oven. Leftovers of this one...


    Miniature Corn Dogs

    6 reviews

    Fun-sized corn dogs add a little "wow" factor to any cookout or get-together. Kids and adults equally love them, so...


    Butternut Thyme Tartlets

    A great teaser for what's to come, this light and crunchy appetizer is filled with my favorite late-fall flavors. Make...


    Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings

    For zesty appetizers that win big every time, we glaze chicken wings with barbecue sauce, a little heat and a...


    Pineapple Mango Salsa

    My husband and I make this recipe a lot when we eat outdoors, but it’s a great flavor burst to...


    Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps

    I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn't take long for them to disappear.—Elaine Sweet,...


    Crispy Potato Skins

    The creamy topping on these is so delicious. They're perfect for snacking on while watching football games.

    Grilled Garden Veggie Flatbreads

    Grilled flatbread is a tasty way to put fresh garden vegetables to use. It's so versatile: Simply change the vegetables...


    Puff Pastry Christmas Palmiers

    Palmiers (pronounced palm-YAY) come from France. They're usually sweet, but to make them savory, I swirl in pesto, feta and...


    Seafood Delight

    The addition of extra horseradish to prepared seafood sauce gives this spread a little more zip that friends and family...


    Taco Dip Dragon

    1 review

    Knights are sure to clamor for this mythical monster. Refried beans are spread into a dragon shape and sprinkled with...


    Easy Olive Snacks

    3 reviews

    Olive lovers will snap up these chewy, delicious appetizers. Says Dorothy Anderson of Ottawa, Kansas, "They're easy since the...


    Marinated Shrimp

    5 reviews

    My husband's aunt shared this recipe with me ages ago. Not only is it a Christmas Eve tradition in my...

    Smoked Trout Cucumber Canapes

    “Guests thought I had these elegant appetizers catered when I served them at my last party,” says Debora Ross of...


    Scallops in Shells

    For a formal dinner, try my elegant scallop recipe as a first course. The buttery scallops are served in a...


    Bacon Horseradish Spread

    This spread is a great choice for any occasion because it's loaded with flavor and comes together in a snap....


    Creamy Onion Dip

    Here, caramelized onions are teamed up with Gruyere cheese for a rich appetizer fit for a classic cocktail party. &mdashRebecca...


    Chocolate-Hazelnut Fruit Pizza

    You can prepare this snackable pizza in just 10 minutes! It's a fun way to sneak in those daily servings...


    Rollo de Queso

    The Bolivian Rollo de Queso is a delightful snack of a light fluffy cheese filling rolled up inside a deliciously...