Appetizers

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

A chunky chutney like this one makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. I give them the chutney in...

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

I tried this dip at a potluck lunch and loved it. I think it represents my region because of the...

We farm 2,000 acres and raise a few thousand chicken, so I'm often too busy to cook much in the...

Every Christmas, I make these cheese balls for an annual get-together. They aren't only for the holidays, however. You'll find...

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

I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with...

We love to entertain at home and the office. Ham and cheese rolled in tortillas make a quick and easy...

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

It's believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer?...

I simmer chicken thighs in a spicy-sweet sauce, shred them and then pile 'em high on pretzel buns to create...

A great teaser for what's to come, this light and crunchy appetizer is filled with my favorite late-fall flavors. Make...

Don’t let the name fool you. This good-for-you recipe may appeal to an athlete in training, but it has plenty...

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

For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese...

Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate....

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,...

My friends and I have been getting together for "ladies lunches" for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy...

Indulge in just one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all...

Get ready for rave reviews with these crisp breadsticks twisted with Greek-inspired goodness. Best served fresh from the oven. —Jane...

Whenever I go to an event, I'm always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it...

Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they're so tender, they melt in...

Fun-sized corn dogs add a little "wow" factor to any cookout or get-together. Kids and adults equally love them, so...

Here’s one delicious, extra-easy classic you’ll turn to again and again. “I’ve been making this recipe since I started cooking,...

These little toasts are pretty and irresistible—they’re always a big hit. Even though they look as if you fussed, the...