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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    Makeover Deviled Eggs

    6 reviews

    This updated version of a classic appetizer uses only half the egg yolks of the original recipe and calls for...


    Party Cheese Balls

    2 reviews

    These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and...


    Apricot Turkey Pinwheels

    4 reviews

    I created these unique pinwheels for a football game snack using ingredients I had on hand. They were a huge...


    Snow Pea Holiday Wreath

    4 reviews

    Santa himself might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food! Crunchy green pea pods and juicy red tomatoes add a...


    Pressure-Cooker Cranberry Hot Wings

    1 review

    Cranberry wings remind me of all the wonderful celebrations and parties we've had through the years. My daughter?s friends can?t...


    Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage

    11 reviews

    Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...


    Sausage Biscuit Bites

    3 reviews

    I sometimes bake these little morsels the night before and refrigerate them. Then I put them in the slow cooker...


    Three-Cheese Fondue

    3 reviews

    I got this easy recipe from my daughter, who lives in France. It’s become my go-to fondue, and I make...

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    Mummy-Wrapped Brie

    5 reviews

    You can assemble our baked Brie appetizer in advance and bake it right before the party. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon


    Healthy Spinach Dip

    7 reviews

    I needed something healthy and low in fat to take to a get-together, so I experimented and came up with...


    Simple Swiss Cheese Fondue

    2 reviews

    While growing up, a friend's mother would make this fondue when I spent the night. Every time I make it,...


    Fresh Summer Salsa

    6 reviews

    This fresh-tasting combination is great with chips or grilled salmon, chicken or pork chops. But it’s so good, sometimes I...


    Three-in-One Cheese Ball

    2 reviews

    Every Christmas, I make these cheese balls for an annual get-together. They aren't only for the holidays, however. You'll find...


    Celebration Cheese Balls

    2 reviews

    A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options…these creamy cheese balls from our Test...


    Grilled Corn Dip

    29 reviews

    Great for summer, this tasty appetizer is a must-have on weekend family gatherings at our cottage on Sandusky Bay. It's...


    Cheddar-Bacon Dip

    17 reviews

    Both children and adults enjoy this dip. And I'm a fan because it's so quick and easy to prepare. I...


    Orange-Glazed Chicken Wings

    7 reviews

    "I normally don't care for wings, but after I tried this recipe that was shared by a coworker, it changed...

    Quick Caramel Apple Dip

    11 reviews

    This four-ingredient caramel dip is so simple and yummy. People always want to know how long I slaved over the...


    Shrimp Egg Rolls

    2 reviews

    "My friend Yi owns a Chinese restaurant and taught me that Chinese cooking is simple if you have great recipes,"...


    Spicy Watermelon Salsa

    2 reviews

    I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite....


    Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets

    2 reviews

    Convenient frozen phyllo shells add to this impressive appetizer's easy preparation. Although I make them year-round, they're especially tasty with...


    Zucchini Salsa

    7 reviews

    I received this recipe through a friend at a weight loss group. I make at least eight batches of the...


    Grilled Seasoned Shrimp

    1 review

    A marinade using balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and Italian dressing boosts the flavor of these tender shrimp. Diane Harrison of...

    Triple Berry Salsa

    2 reviews

    "Blueberries are so nutritious, low in calories and packed with vitamin C, fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. This chunky salsa is...


    Sesame Chicken Wings

    6 reviews

    Many times I've taken this dish to church dinners and I'm always asked for the recipe. It's a super appetizer...


    Teriyaki Egg Rolls

    4 reviews

    Who knew egg rolls could be so easy? In about 20 minutes, your family will be feasting on some that...


    Watermelon Salsa

    2 reviews

    From Kansas City Missouri, Pat Bremson relates, "This salsa is so good, I could just eat it with a spoon!...


    Fruit and Caramel Brie

    10 reviews

    "I’m a stay-at-home mother with two boys and I enjoy cooking—especially appetizers," shares Tracy Schuhmacher from Penfield, New York. "It...


    Layered BLT Dip

    7 reviews

    When I throw a party for friends, I whip up this addictive layered three-cheese dip. Somehow, it’s always gone within...