
Roasted Veggie Quesadillas
These quesadillas get their unique flavor from a special blend of roasted veggies. They’ll be a popular finger food at...

Crab-Stuffed Shrimp
These easy crab-stuffed shrimp are an elegant appetizer that will transport your tastebuds to the seaside.


Crab Puffs
These party-worthy crab puffs require little effort, even with the easy homemade pastry. The savory, creamy filling makes them utterly...

Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes
This recipe just says "party!" The ingredients are basic, but the finished appetizer looks like you worked a lot harder...

Italian-Style Pizzas
With prepared pesto and pizza crusts, this recipe comes together in a flash. It makes two, and we love that...
Zingy Baked Chicken Nuggets
These crispy chicken nuggets have just the right amount of spice. Yogurt makes them extra tender. —Lee Evans, Queen Creek,...

Bacon and Spinach Pizza
Our go-to pizza is a snap to make using packaged pizza crust and ready-to-serve bacon. The kids don't even mind...

Bacon Cream Cheese Pinwheels
It's hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf these...

Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Empanadas
I created this appetizer because I entertain a lot and wanted something simple but special. People like these empanadas so...

Fancy Roasted Nuts
My kitchen is a busy place over the holidays, but I enjoy taking the time to make these nuts. They’re...
Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon...

Southwest Egg Rolls
Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they’ve been fried. —Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cornflake-Coated Crispy Bacon
I've loved my aunt's crispy-coated bacon ever since I was a child. Now I've shared the super simple recipe with...

Green Salad with Baked Goat Cheese
I combined my favorite parts of a variety of salads to create this masterpiece. The warm baked cheese and crunchy...

Parmesan Fish Sticks
I wanted a healthier approach to fish sticks and developed a baked tilapia with a slightly peppery bite. My husband...

Roasted Okra
Our recipe for roasted okra transforms this versatile vegetable into a crispy, flavorful treat. Perfect as a side dish or...

Honey Balsamic Salmon
For a simple fish fillet that tastes like a restaurant meal, the balsamic glaze in this honey balsamic salmon recipe...
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild...

Broiled Cheese Stuffed Portobellos
My vegetarian friends love my mushroom caps with spinach and three rich cheeses. For a twist, use button mushrooms and...

Beet and Sweet Potato Fries
Instead of offering traditional french fries, try these oven-baked root vegetables as a flavorful side dish. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Mint-Filled Cookies
I tuck a peppermint patty inside these treats for a fun surprise. The bites will melt in your mouth. —Karen...

Cinnamon-Pecan Apple Dumplings
The sweet dessert dumplings are easy to make and especially delicious. I recommend making extra sauce—people can’t seem to get...

White Almond No-Bake Cookies
My daughter and I like to try new recipes. We were out of chocolate chips one day, so we came...

Chunky Breakfast Cookies
Who says cookies aren’t for breakfast? We devour these hearty oatmeal cookies, especially on the run. Add any dried fruits...


Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These cranberry cheesecake bars are rich and sweet, and they boast a surprisingly complex flavor profile.

Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips
I have a massive herb garden in the summer, with an abundance of chives. This cream-cheesy dip helps use them...
Mini Baklava
Baklava provides amazing memories for me: My best friend made it for my bridal and baby showers. And then she...

Mediterranean Artichoke and Red Pepper Roll-Ups
I just love these rollups. They are so easy to make and are quite tasty too. Sometimes I just enjoy...