Appetizers

Every year, our daughter and her friends anticipate our annual Halloween party. Among the menu items is this spiderweb taco...

For a snack that's very much like guacamole but without the avocados, which are high in fat, try this dip....

At my church potluck, these crispy, spicy snacks went fast thanks to the triple kick from the Italian sausage, Mexicorn...

With cayenne pepper and hot sauce (both optional), this delicious dip doubles up on the heat. Chock-full of crabmeat, this...

Fondue is fun, but for me, the accompanying sauces are what make them even more delicious. This creamy, zippy sauce...

This egg roll recipe is truly a family favorite. My husband, Doug, makes them often for family meals and my...

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

With pretty bits of pineapple, these meatballs are sure to attract attention—and the sweet-tart sauce brings people back for seconds....

My next-door neighbor shared this ham and Swiss sliders recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can...

Ever since I can remember, my mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my...

Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer. The dip that can also double as a flavorful sandwich spread....

Here's a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno...

This appetizer looks elegant and beautiful in a stemmed glass...and it tastes even better. For a special touch, garnish each...

My friend gave me this grill-friendly recipe. The combination of lime, cilantro and soy sauce gives these shrimp skewers a...

These skewers are super lean and scrumptious—especially when dipped in the fresh fruit salsa. We rave about the salsa's sweet...

Succulent shrimp get a boost of flavor from the bacon and sweet hot sauce. Served on skewers, they make a...

Impress your guests by serving this appetizer in a martini glass or other fancy stemware. I make this every time...

These tasty little crab tarts make excellent appetizers served warm and crispy from the oven. You can add them to...

This spicy shrimp appetizer is a hit at every buffet I host. The fiery sauce clings to the succulent shrimp,...

My husband's cousin introduced us to this recipe. Every time I bring it to a party, everyone wants the recipe....

A marinade using balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and Italian dressing boosts the flavor of these tender shrimp. Diane Harrison of...

"My friend Yi owns a Chinese restaurant and taught me that Chinese cooking is simple if you have great recipes,"...

I invented these cute little muffins so I could enjoy the flavor of cheeseburgers without resorting to fast food. I...

This is a simple, elegant dish using fresh basil. Our university women's gourmet group raved about it, and due to...

From sweet to spicy, salsa is one of the most versatile dips around. Here's 25 salsa recipes for every mood,...

Crackers aren't the only thing you can serve with spreads or dips. Mix it up and try one of our...

We know that the key to anyone's heart is food. Show off your cooking skills this year with these Valentine's...

Party planning just got a lot easier (and a lot tastier) with these quick puff pastry appetizers.