Appetizers

Hot pepper sauce and a jalapeno pepper give this snappy sauce just the right amount of zip. It makes a...

Colorful tomatoes, green pepper and red onion contrast nicely with black-eyed peas. —Lynn McAllister, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina

My family loves crab salad and deviled eggs, so I tried combining the two. The crabmeat adds a lot of...

Dare to deviate from tomato salsa and try this tomatillo-based version for a deliciously addictive change of pace. It’s fantastic...

Thrill partygoers with Halloween deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating...

These fun French bread pizzas are great picnic fare for both kids and adults. Tasty on the grill, they can...

Good things come in little packages with these melt-in-your-mouth holiday appetizers. Besides crabmeat, I've used whipped cream or pudding...

Tide over even the biggest appetites with beef-and-pork meatballs in a chunky mushroom sauce. Larger portions served over noodles or...

These bite-size potato appetizers combine the tang of sour cream, the sharpness of pepper jack and the distinct flavor of...

"I first tried these kabobs when my daughter-in-law made them for my granddaughter's birthday party," writes Norma Wells of Cookson,...

"I found this idea in a magazine several years ago," notes Irene Wilson. "I have shared it with many people...

Our town is known as Pretzel City—even our local sports teams are known as The Pretzels. I came up with...

This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California

These crumb-topped appetizers never last long at parties. The rich filling of cream cheese, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese and green...

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

The most difficult part about this elegant recipe is waiting for it to cool! Thin apple slices work wonderfully as...

I just love these rollups. They are so easy to make and are quite tasty too. Sometimes I just enjoy...

In this simple-to-prepare vegetable dip, horseradish shines through without being too overpowering.—Barbara Coleman, Dunbar, West Virginia

My family loves nachos so much that I sometimes serve them for lunch. To get in the Halloween spirit, I...

This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...

My neighbor shared this easy-to-make appetizer with me, and it's been a hit whenever I've served it. I took it...

Folks will think you're spoiling them when you serve this wonderful shrimp mousse! Molded in a ring, it looks fancy...

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...

"These crunchy appetizers have a wonderful crabmeat flavor and make an attractive addition to your nibble tray. Plus, they're simple...

I never really cared for store bought salsa so I decided to come up with my own recipe. Now I...

Although I grew up eating many dishes from Puerto Rico, tostones have always been a favorite for me. I...

Fresh from the CT test kitchen comes a flight of fancy that's sure to win grins from youngsters—and get them...

"My husband quail-hunts every season, and this recipe has become our favorite way to serve the birds. The bacon keeps...

We enjoy eating these chicken wings while watching football on TV, but make them for any special occasion for a...