Appetizers

This quick taco dip from Rhonda Biancardi of Blaine, Minnesota is a definite family favorite. In fact, she says, “This...

These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they're served. We love them on game day, but they'd...

A friend shared this recipe for Italian marinated olives with me more than 25 years ago, and I still get...

This is one of our entertaining mainstays. It complements most meals and is so easy to prepare and dress up...

This is fabulous as an appetizer, but you can easily turn it into a meal. Instead of having it on...

Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...

Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it’s perfect for weeknight noshing or...

This taco dip is actually a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I just experimented until I...

My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead...

When I have garlic oil in my pantry, I swap it for regular olive oil. The garlic adds a little...

The healthful protein filling can double as a dip for sliced apples. I often make this treat ahead so the...

Zucchini slices make perfect finger food. It’s fun to make a topping for zucchini and a good solution for a...

When I take these grilled wings to events, there are never any leftovers! Friends and family love them. —Ashley Gable,...

When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I immediately gave it an A+. I...

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

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

I like to use fresh dill, chives and parsley from my herb garden to make this dip. It's a favorite...

I originally made this colorful mango salsa to garnish a smoked turkey my husband made.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

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

I received this, my go-to veggie dip recipe, from a college roommate. Thick and creamy with just a touch of...

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

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

Twisting these wonton wrappers like little candies makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat. —Taylor...

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...

Both my husband and I were raised on farms, and we prefer home cooking to eating out. That works out...