Appetizers

Cheese, jalapeno pepper, sour cream and green onions top these pretty potato slices, seasoned with dry ranch dressing mix. "I...

I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear...

Little extras, like crumbled feta and red wine vinegar, take this creamy dip of artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan to...

This sort of inside-out pizza is something I concocted one evening when I had leftover baked ham and needed to...

These bite-sized sausage balls are a favorite of mine. Feel free to swap in different cheese for the cheddar. You...

Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois reports, "At our family gatherings, I'm 'required' to serve this creamy dip -...

What's a party without meatballs? We have these at all our big gatherings, but they're also terrific as an easy...

Over the many years I've been cooking, I've had my share of flops, but these well-seasoned chicken wings have never...

My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don't have a lot of time to cook...

I got the recipe for these crabmeat bites from a friend. What amazed me most is that my husband, who...

My husband was in the Air Force, so we've entertained guests all over the United States. I acquired this recipe...

These tiny, tangy appetizers have broad appeal. I prepare them often for holiday gatherings, weddings and family reunions. They're convenient...

Garlic and feta make a powerfully tasty pair in this addictive dip. I first tried it at a party and...

"These zippy pinwheels are surprisingly simple to prepare ahead of time and have on hand whenever hunger hits," notes Kristin...

This creamy, fun dip will be the hit of every Halloween party! I've done several variations of this cheese ball....

A hollowed out cabbage makes a bright serving piece for this creamy spinach dip. I found the recipe in a...

Crescent roll dough hurries along these pretty pinwheels from Diane Robbins of McCleary, Washington. You can prepare a plate of...

My family loves dividing up this super-easy sandwich that's brimming with great spinach and onion flavor. Refrigerated pizza dough shaves...

Layered in a pizza pan, this taco dip makes a pretty presentation! "I prepared this yummy spread for birthday parties...

Quick, easy and fresh with big, bold and bright flavors, this healthy dish is a snap to make and beautiful...

When you're in the mood for something sweet but you want to keep it light, this simple dip really hits...

"These light, golden puffs are super simple to make, and their flavor is oh-so-good," informs Wendy Chilton of Bookeland, Texas....

"I love these tasty little turnovers hot or cold," writes Joanne Migliozzi-Beers from Mesquite, Nevada. "They're great for parties or...

I love sour cream on Mexican dishes, so I decided to add it to a salsa recipe. It always goes...

I got this recipe from a home economics instructor when I was teaching in Oklahoma. I think it represents the...

When my daughter and her husband come to visit over the holidays, we enjoy nibbling on these mouthwatering meatballs while...

Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these delectable, crispy-coated crab cakes. The refreshing, lip-smacking lime sauce adds...

Here's a fun way to use some of your garden-fresh eggplant crop. This chunky guacamole-like dip--seasoned with lemon juice, onions...

This is the perfect appetizer for most any occasion. The tasty bites are easy to assemble and brush with prepared...