Appetizers

My friends and I used to make the traditional bacon-wrapped jalapenos at cookouts. I decided to sweeten them up a...

Need a special appetizer that stands out in a crowd? Our Test Kitchen uses garlic, basil and feta cheese to...

These tasty crab cakes are perfect for appetizers, or try them with a salad for a light meal. —Cindy Worth,...

Tender shrimp are nicely coated with crumbs and coconut in this elegant appetizer. The rum and marmalade sauce on the...

My hearty lamb bites are delicious and convenient. Assemble them the day before, then pop them under the broiler when...

“I can remember Mom making this special treat at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas,” writes Emma Magielda from Amsterdam, New York....

I created this recipe as a quick yet elegant meal. But it works well as an appetizer, too. You can...

My son taught me how to make hummus, which is a tasty and healthy alternative to calorie-filled dips. Fresh roasted...

From Bay City, Michigan, Evelyn McGinnis writes, “I was trying to use up crescent rolls and leftover chicken breast and...

I used this recipe when I was in a culinary-arts program and had to prepare an entire buffet by myself....

With its zesty Mexican flavors and tempting toppings, this dish is the first to empty on the appetizer table. I...

To dress up these tasty appetizers, use small cookie cutters to cut shapes out of additional wonton wrappers. Bake until...

Hometown cook Jacquelynne Stine entered this terrific appetizer in our Las Vegas, Nevada competition. A crisp, golden coating surrounds her...

Ordinary crab cakes are fine, but my family prefers this version featuring scallops and shrimp as well as crab.

Originally, I had created this as a meatloaf and then thought it would make a great game-day snack. It now...

This appetizer looks elegant and beautiful in a stemmed glass...and it tastes even better. For a special touch, garnish each...

Gougeres-French cheesy cream puffs-are usually made with Gruyere cheese but I often substitute with the sharpest cheddar I can find...

I began making these egg rolls in college in my Food Science course, and I have made them countless times...

Whether you serve these simple tartlets as an appetizer or dessert, they're too good to pass up. I leave the...

This veggie-decked Christmas tree is a real conversation starter and looks beautiful on a buffet table.—Carolyn Black, Port Ludlow, Washington

My dad and brother are crazy for radishes, and this peppery baguette appetizer is a big-time favorite. Add a sprinkle...

This creamy dip is oozing with cheesy goodness thanks to the combination of cream cheese and mozzarella. We topped ours...

As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite...

When you're in the mood for some good finger food, try these sinfully delicious avocado deviled eggs. They...

Quick, light and tasty, my salmon toasts make irresistible finger food. —Christie Wells, Lake Villa, Illinois

If you love sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, pair them with fresh mint for a cold kitchen appetizer. Marinate...

Love artichoke dip? This recipe gives you the dip and dippers together in one appetizer. My friends can’t get enough...

A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....

Jerky is a fun and portable snack. The meat has a savory flavor and just a bit of heat. —Taste...