Appetizers

Cultivate compliments with this quick cracker spread coated with crushed tortilla chips. Taco seasoning, green onions and ripe olives dress...

No one can resist stuffed mushrooms with the fantastic flavor of pizza! The Italian-style appetizers disappear as fast as I...

Anyone can pull off spinach and artichoke dip—so brighten it up using collard greens for a southern twist. Serve this...

Jalapeno pepper and cilantro spice up this refreshing salsa that's made with tomatoes, onion and fresh asparagus. Served chilled with...

My husband's a construction worker and this is a great treat to put in his lunch with whatever fresh fruit...

I get repeated requests for this easy-to-prepare appetizer. It's one of the first to disappear from the table.—Sheila Styles, Travelers...

My husband always calls this recipe "finger-licking good," and these BBQ wings really are to die for! The sauce is...

Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...

The fresh fruit shines through in this colorful dessert pizza. It's also a tempting appetizer at parties because it's a...

Here's a real crowd-pleaser! The banana peppers pack a subtle punch, and the pepperoni adds spice. Have knives, forks and...

Scare your guests with this delicious, yet good-for-you addition to your next Halloween party!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

These bacon-wrapped meatballs are a hit at whatever kind of party I make them for. The appealing aroma while baking...

"These snack bites are great to keep on hand for guests," says Eve McNew of St. Louis, Missouri. Since the...

Everybody loves this simple dip. If you have any left over, spoon it on toasted English muffins for a great...

Enjoy this fun dip with crackers or veggies or on your favorite sandwich or burger. To make it smoother, add...

"This zippy appetizer is my family's favorite dish using cumin," reports Darlene Babineaux of Arabi, Louisiana.

My sister brought this recipe with her when she was visiting from California. We served it at a family get-together...

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...