Appetizers

Yummy chocolate-dipped fruits make a perfect dessert and a pretty arrangement on your table. I like to use them for...

My take on deviled eggs is full of surprises. The down-home appetizer Mom used to make gets an upscale touch...

These pretty spirals would be perfect for a buffet of international hors d'oeuvres. They remind me of sushi. The dipping...

Adults and kids alike enjoy the make-it-yourself aspect of these festive appetizers. The mint and cilantro add so much flavor,...

Making homemade pot stickers is much easier than it sounds, and the little extra effort is well worth it. These...

Guests may raise their eyebrows when you tell them the ingredients in this special appetizer. But after one taste, they're...

“I’ve been making this salsa for a few years now. Chipotle pepper gives it a smoky kick. The recipe makes...

With just a few ingredients, you can bake up this tender olive bread recipe. It's great to serve when you're...

Edamame and corn give this unique salsa its unmistakable team colors. You can add a little salt if you like,...

When I think Frankenstein's monster I think Halloween. Give this guy a try this year they are the cutest! These...

Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. —Athena Russell,...

Someone is watching! These stuffed mushrooms are awfully tasty. The toothpicks look threatening, but they help folks grab their share...

While home from college, my daughter made these tempting pork nachos—her first recipe ever. My son and I couldn't get...

My family goes for Moroccan flavors, so I make empanada pastries using beef and apricot preserves. It's a flaky hand...

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

These delicious corn croquettes are baked like muffins instead of fried. They can be served with butter, but my family...

As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite...

I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...

Appetizers really don’t get any easier than this. These shooters can be made ahead, they’re colorful, and they won’t weigh...

I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys,...

Cooked shrimp become something more extraordinary when stuffed with blue cheese. The mild flavor has mass appeal.—Amy Dollimount, Glace Bay,...

I tweaked this bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe to please my family, and boy were they glad! For less heat, skip the...

If you're looking for something a little different to serve guests, you can't go wrong with these elegant shrimp bites,...

These finger-lickin' shrimp practically fly off the platter at my get-togethers. Play with the amount of sriracha to get the...

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

Inexpensive and impressive, this recipe is a must have anytime you want to wow your guests without spending all day...

It's exciting and fun to build this pretty centerpiece, which I have made for holidays, weddings and showers over the...

A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile...

When it comes to this tangy fruit dip, I don’t mind my kids playing with their food. We like to...