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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    Ham and Swiss Dip

    5 reviews

    I have been making this scrumptious dip for 25 years, and I can't think of a time where there haven't...


    Cheddar Ham Cups

    13 reviews

    When a college classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Everyone in...


    Garlic Pizza Wedges

    9 reviews

    Our pastor made this for a get-together, and my husband and i just couldn't stay away from the hors d'oeuvres...


    Enchilada Meatballs

    12 reviews

    Before I retired, these tasty little treats were popular during snack time at work. They're a good way to use...


    Festive Apple Dip

    8 reviews

    I came up with this layered peanut butter treat when my dad gave me a big bag of apples. The...


    Beer Cheese Fondue

    12 reviews

    This thick fondue originated in my kitchen when I didn't have all of the ingredients I needed to make the...


    Smoked Salmon Cucumbers

    5 reviews

    This super-easy appetizer has pleased many guests at our house and is sure to be a hit at yours, too!...


    Party Pesto Pinwheels

    7 reviews

    I took a couple of my favorite recipes and combined them into these delicious hors d'oeuvres. The colorful and...

    Stuffed Potato Skins

    "Fabulous as party appetizers, snacks or light meals, these potatoes are a fun way to eat your vegetables,"...


    Roasted Carrot Dip

    7 reviews

    Once you start eating this delicious dip, it’s difficult to stop. The smooth texture and sweet carrot flavor go great...


    Veggie Appetizer Squares

    3 reviews

    This tasty pizza will disappear in a hurry at your next gathering, so you may want to prepare two! "It's...


    Warm Savory Cheese Spread

    12 reviews

    Served in a bread bowl, this colorful cheese dip gets added flavor from bacon and veggies. “It’s perfect for parties...


    Baked Spinach Dip in Bread

    11 reviews

    This is the only way my kids will eat spinach! The dip can be made ahead and chilled. Place in...


    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...


    Confetti Cheese Salsa

    4 reviews

    "This creamy cheese dip is so quick and easy that it can be served in any season," writes Deidra Engle...


    Peppy Peach Salsa

    4 reviews

    Garden-fresh salsas are one of my favorite condiments. So when I saw a recipe for peach salsa in the newspaper,...


    Crab Rangoon

    8 reviews

    Bite into these golden appetizers, and you'll find a creamy crab filling that rivals restaurant fare. Best of all, these...

    Parmesan Yogurt Dip

    2 reviews

    We like to eat raw vegetables a few times a week as a side dish for a meal, and this...


    Apricot Kielbasa Slices

    23 reviews

    This easy-to-fix kielbasa appetizer is coated in a thick, zesty sauce with just the right amount of sweetness. —Barbara McCalley,...


    Cheddar Shrimp Nachos

    10 reviews

    “These fun finger foods in tortilla chip scoops are just the thing for cold-weather get-togethers,” says Lisa Feld, a field...


    Zippy Cranberry Appetizer

    8 reviews

    Tart cranberry flavor blends nicely with mustard and horseradish in this out-of-the-ordinary cracker spread. It's quick to fix, too. —Marie...


    Creamy Black Bean Salsa

    33 reviews

    I love sour cream on Mexican dishes, so I decided to add it to a salsa recipe. It always goes...


    Easter Bunny Cheese Spread

    5 reviews

    FOR an Easter party at our church, I created this fun rabbit centerpiece from a cheese ball recipe. My children...

    Passover Meatballs

    5 reviews

    These moist and slightly sweet Passover meatballs are popular with family and friends during the spring holiday season. They're bound...


    Smoked Salmon Canapes

    1 review

    My boyfriend's mother gave me the idea for this classy appetizer that I serve for Sunday brunch and on special...


    Italian Marinated Olives

    1 review

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


    Creamy Dill Dip with Veggies

    5 reviews

    My sister-in-law shared this creamy dip with me, and my family loves it. I serve it whenever we get together....


    Sweet Cheese Ball

    5 reviews

    You’ll need only a few items for this unique cheese ball sent in by Melissa Friend of Oakland, Maryland. Coconut...


    Pantry Salsa

    1 review

    This homemade salsa is easy because it's made with canned tomatoes. Simply combine them with the seasonings for a spicy...