Appetizers

I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, who's an excellent cook. She makes this dip every Christmas Eve for our...

Mexican fare only gets better when topped with Anna Yeatts' colorful Fresh Salsa. The Pinehurst, North Carolina cook uses ripe...

For an easy Mediterranean-style appetizer, marinate broccoli and mozzarella, then skewer with sweet red peppers and salami. Everybody loves food...

"A party guest brought this attractive appetizer to our home, and we fell in love with it," says Jane Montgomery...

The combination of curry powder and honey gives this dip a sweet, spicy flavor. It’s a nice change from onion...

This is one dip my mother brought along to potluck dinners and made when guests came over. Every time I...

I developed this recipe several years ago using chicken breasts, then decided to try it on wings as an appetizer...

This delicious and easy recipe is great for casual get-togethers. It's always gobbled up very quickly.—Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland

This creamy appetizer, fresh from Raegan Dexter of Union Grove, Wisconsin, features nothing but great flavor. "you don't have to...

Whenever there's a gathering, friends tell me, "Be sure to bring your bean dip!" With several delightful layers, this is...

These spicy barbecue wings are so easy to make. I fix a double batch since my family thinks they're great....

I always keep this easy dip on hand—it encourages me to eat more fresh veggies. The light cottage cheese adds...

We love having appetizers on Friday night instead of a meal, and during the summer we enjoy cooler foods. This...

This recipe proves you don't need to fuss to prepare an appetizer for a crowd. With generous layers of beef,...

This is a perfect recipe to use already prepared hard-boiled egg. They would be great for a brunch or springtime...

Carol Hille
Grand Junction, Colorado

“These zesty wings were taste-tested and approved by a group of hungry firefighters. I...

"No one who tastes this creamy spread can believe it's a 'lighter' appetizer," confides Sandra Chambers of Carthage, Mississippi. "It's...

I take these hearty appetizers to every party we attend and always bring home an empty tray. I also keep...

This easy salad is a family favorite during the summer. I find it especially handy when we grill out, because...

These wedges taste like baked potatoes but are faster to make because they cook in the microwave. The simple seasoning...

"These spicy meatballs with their thick savory sauce are a popular party food," notes Joyce Benninger of Owen Sound, Ontario....

Heat-and-serve convenience foods are forbidden in the House of Loreto Kitchen, and residents appreciate the "real" food we serve. Everyone...

Havarti cheese, asparagus and red peppers make these tasty roll-ups ideal for a spring celebration. Fresh chive ties give them...

My husband and kids love these very untraditional egg rolls. Their crisp wrappers and flavorful pizza filling make them taste...

Home-canned pickled mushrooms are a handy addition to your pantry. They’re ideal for cocktails, appetizers, salads and relish trays.—Jill Hihn,...

Sweet mandarin oranges temper the boldness of cilantro, jalapeno and onion in this salsa, creating an impressive and colorful combination....

Allspice adds a bit of a twist to typical barbecue meatballs in this recipe from Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario.

Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is...

“Chinese take-out can be high in sodium, fat and calories, so these crispy appetizers are a nice alternative. Whenever my...