Appetizers

Jerri Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, fills crunchy phyllo shells with a sweet onion mixture. "I enjoy experimenting with novel...

"Quick, easy, delicious, colorful and impressive! This is one great recipe to serve with a refreshing white wine to unexpected...

This meaty mushroom creates a perfect marriage with creamy goat cheese. For a savory variation, try feta or herbed cream...

A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt...

These appetizers are so easy to make and they taste so good. I have to warn you that eating them...

Whenever there's a get-together, I'm asked to bring this tasty olive spread. —Shirley Harrison, Portland, Oregon

These savory tarts have been a family favorite for years. Make the ham mixture in advance to save time when...

There are only three ingredients in this tasty recipe—and one is a surprise. It's the ranch dressing that makes it...

From Annapolis, Maryland, Mitzi Sentiff writes, "People won't guess that this delicious dip, which is great for parties, is also...

I sometimes turn this appetizer into a main course by using egg roll wrappers and serving the rolls with a...

This seafood starter is so good that it makes me love a food I usually don't—radishes! This recipe also calls...

After trying to create a Mexican soup, I ended up with this outstanding dip. My husband and two young children...

"As a pastor's wife, I frequently entertain church groups in my home, so I'm always looking for new recipes," says...

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....

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