Appetizers

"They're easy to fix as an appetizer or salad," says Mary Lou, a Florida native. "It's impossible to eat just...

The five ingredients in this cheese straws recipe transform into long, crisp cracker sticks. The hand-held snacks make for easy...

Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic...

Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...

My friend gave me this grill-friendly recipe. The combination of lime, cilantro and soy sauce gives these shrimp skewers a...

These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...

You can pack a lot of flavor into an elegant appetizer just by using the right combination of ingredients. I...

This recipe was such a hit that my family has now incorporated the Mediterranean flavors into several dishes! —Tess Konter,...

I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken...

Cream puffs are a family favorite, but I prefer them savory and not sweet, so this is my take on...

I love this recipe because you can serve it warm or cold. I usually make these stuffed potatoes ahead and...

One of my favorite local restaurants, Zeppelins, has the best chicken nachos. Its famous dish inspired me to create my...

Mango adds an interesting twist to this healthy and colorful fruit salsa.— Mala Udayamurthy, San Jose, California

Packed with veggies and bursting with flavor, this chunky dip is sure to be a hit at your next party....

Party guests can mingle and enjoy these tasty portable lettuce wraps without having to juggle plates and forks. — Michael...

For party time, I turn this sweet potato side dish into an appetizer by serving it on slices of a...

Fresh veggies and crackers will disappear quickly when they're next to this cheesy slow-cooked dip. With smoked Gouda, it has...

Spicy and slightly tangy, this special dip from Jerene Bennett of Seymour, Missouri gets its kick from hot pepper sauce...

"The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario....

These spicy hush puppies make a wonderful side dish to fish. They taste best when served warm.

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

From Rochelle, Illinois, Debi Hetland relates, "This warm appetizer is so simple to make but so tasty," She uses cherry...

Garlic powder gives these speedy mini pizzas extra pizzazz. Not only are they a snap to put together, but best...

Our Test Kitchen staff created two lip-smacking spreads to jazz up a variety of deli meats. Simply pick up some...

My husband's family requests this colorful appetizer dish for our annual Christmas Eve potluck. Everyone loves that there are so...

I stuffed figs with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon and spices for an addictive flavor combo that’s sweet,...

Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk,...

This simple tasty spread is one I can quickly put together for unexpected company-or for a snack.

"We're empty nesters now, and I've been experimenting to downsize recipes," shares Judith Mason of Bismarck, North Dakota. "This is...