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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    Caribbean Chipotle Pork Sliders

    4 reviews

    Our favorite pulled pork sliders combine the heat of chipotle peppers with a cool tropical coleslaw. The robust flavors make...


    Strawberry Salsa

    2 reviews

    This deliciously different salsa is versatile, fresh-tasting and colorful. People are surprised to see a salsa made with strawberries, but...


    Festive Holiday Sliders

    3 reviews

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


    Mini Rosemary-Roast Beef Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Roast beef sandwiches never last long at a party, especially if you dollop them with mayo, mustard, horseradish and pickled...


    Beef Fondue with Sauces

    When my husband was stationed in England in the mid-1960s, I traveled to Switzerland and purchased two copper fondue pots....


    Mini Phyllo Tacos

    7 reviews

    For a winning appetizer, serve crispy phyllo cups filled with taco-seasoned ground beef and shredded cheese. These handheld bites will...


    Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

    7 reviews

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


    Chunky Mango Guacamole

    3 reviews

    When serving a crowd, double or quadruple this guacamole. The onion, tomato and mango can be chopped in advance. Add...

    Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce

    9 reviews

    Get a taste of the Deep South with these slightly spicy beignets. You won't be able to eat just one!...


    Minty Mango Salsa

    I originally made this colorful mango salsa to garnish a smoked turkey my husband made. We have since tried it...


    Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

    5 reviews

    This rich, stylish baked brie in puff pastry adds an elegant touch to any get-together.


    Crisp Caraway Twists

    1 review

    These appetizers are always a hit when I serve them on holidays or special occasions. The flaky cheese-filled twists (made...


    Fried Jalapenos

    Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. —DeLea...


    Marinated Mozzarella & Tomato Appetizers

    7 reviews

    Inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant, this simply sensational combination should marinate for at least three hours—the...


    Pineapple Cheese Ball

    16 reviews

    Pineapple lends a fruity tang to this fun and tasty appetizer. Instead of one large cheese ball, you could make...


    Taco Joe Dip

    18 reviews

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


    Slaw-Topped Beef Sliders

    2 reviews

    When I was working full time, I relied on these delicious, fast-to-fix beef sliders for simple meals. To speed prep...

    Sausage Bacon Bites

    11 reviews

    These tasty morsels are perfect with almost any egg dish or as finger foods party guests can just pick up...


    Orange-Glazed Smokies

    5 reviews

    I always get rave reviews when I bring these tasty sausages to a party. They can be whipped up in...


    Chunky Blue Cheese Dip

    10 reviews

    Every time I make this quick blue cheese dip, someone asks for the recipe. It only requires a few items,...


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    Party Appetizer Meatballs

    11 reviews

    These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead...


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    Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings

    11 reviews

    For a change from spicy Buffalo sauce, try these sweet and sticky wings. There's a good chance they'll become your...


    Contest-Winning Beef Stuffed Crescents

    47 reviews

    My neighbor makes these crescents using jalapenos instead of green chiles and calls them "rattlesnake bites!" I love that this...

    Apple Cartwheels

    14 reviews

    Stuff apples with a yummy filling, and then slice the fruit into rings to make eye-appealing after-school snacks. The filling...


    Kalamata Cheesecake Appetizer

    4 reviews

    It's believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer?...


    Spanakopita Bites

    4 reviews

    For an easy spanakopita, try this version that is made in a pan, then cut into squares. It has all...


    Bacon-Wrapped Apricot Bites

    7 reviews

    I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with...


    Sesame Omelet Spinach Spirals

    2 reviews

    These pretty spirals would be perfect for a buffet of international hors d'oeuvres. They remind me of sushi. The dipping...


    Contest-Winning Fried Green Tomatoes

    8 reviews

    A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy,...