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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    Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

    32 reviews

    I first made this fresh fruit salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this...


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    Olive-Stuffed Celery

    11 reviews

    My grandmother taught both me and my mom this appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve it at Christmas...


    Spinach and Turkey Pinwheels

    6 reviews

    Need an awesome snack for game day? My kids love these easy four-ingredient turkey pinwheels. Go ahead and make them...


    Plum Orange Jam

    3 reviews

    We put our homegrown plums to delicious use in this quick and easy jam. It's my favorite thing to serve...


    Ham Pickle Pinwheels

    2 reviews

    My mom introduced me to this ham pickle pinwheels appetizer a number of years ago, and I've been making them...


    Simmered Smoked Links

    7 reviews

    No one can resist the sweet and spicy glaze on these bite-sized sausages. They are so effortless to prepare, and...


    Reuben Dip

    29 reviews

    This slow-cooked spread tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich. Even when I double the recipe, I end up with...


    Jezebel Sauce

    6 reviews

    Typically called a Jezebel sauce, this sweet, fruity topping has an underlying bite from horseradish. It pairs well with cream...

    Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs

    19 reviews

    I tried these meatballs at a birthday party for a friend, and now I make them all the time. They...


    Ham and Cheese Bagels

    These bite-size bagel sandwiches are easy to fix for breakfast, lunch snacks and family get-togethers. Both combinations of toppings are...


    Apricot Ham Balls

    1 review

    My family requests these ham balls for our annual Christmas Eve open house.


    Italian Meat Stromboli

    2 reviews

    As a mother of two, I seem to only have time for creativity when I'm in the kitchen. I received...


    Ham & Green Onion Roll-Ups

    1 review

    You need only four simple ingredients to make these super-easy appetizers.
    The colorful pinwheels have an eye-catching look and...


    Greek Sandwich Bites

    3 reviews

    Here’s an appetizer that tastes just like traditional spanakopita, but it’s much less work to make. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa...


    Slithering Hummus Bites

    Friends often ask me to make my hummus dip for parties. One year at Halloween, I decided to take it...


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    Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip

    8 reviews

    My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...


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    Chicken Crescent Wreath

    33 reviews

    Here's an impressive-looking dish that's a snap to prepare. Even when my cooking time is limited, I can still serve...

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    Party Cheese Bread

    43 reviews

    You can't go wrong with this cheese bread recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the...


    Spinach Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms

    8 reviews

    I use a melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps and make them easier to stuff. The apps fit...


    Tuscan Sausage & Bean Dip

    38 reviews

    This is a spinoff of a Mexican dip I had once. The original was wicked good, but since I was...


    Cucumber Canapes

    4 reviews

    I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a...


    Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini

    49 reviews

    For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette...


    Bacon Swiss Bread

    6 reviews

    I'm a busy PTA and pom-pom mom, so I'm always looking for fast and easy recipes. These savory slices of...

    Sausage Wonton Stars

    25 reviews

    These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage...


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    Mini Mac & Cheese Bites

    20 reviews

    Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise,...


    Ham & Brie Pastries

    4 reviews

    Growing up, I loved pocket pastries. Now, with a busy family, I need quick bites. My spin on the classic...


    Fruit and Cheese Board

    3 reviews

    Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this fruit charcuterie board a party go-to with...


    Herbed Cheese Wafers

    1 review

    These bite-sized snacks are rich, buttery and full of flavor. You can serve them alone or with a dip.—Mildred Sherrer,...


    Chili Cheddar Pinwheels

    5 reviews

    These baked Southwestern bites, made with crescent roll dough, will steal the show at your next get-together. "They'll disappear in...