
Mini Chicken Chimis with Jalapeno Cream Cheese
These zippy chicken chimi bites bring a little heat to any fiesta. Serve them on their own as appetizers, or with rice and black beans for a satisfying meal. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

Chicken Samosas
Skip the takeout and make these crispy, golden chicken samosas at home! Packed with spiced ground chicken, potatoes and...
Loaded Mashed Potato Bites
Put those leftovers to good use! Turn them into mashed potato bites loaded with bacon, cheese and onions. —Becky Hardin,...


Toasted Ravioli
Looking for a conversation-worthy appetizer for your next party? Try toasted ravioli, a famous St. Louis fried treat that's served...

Cheeseburger Onion Rings
This new take on burgers will have your family begging for seconds. Serve these cheeseburger onion rings with spicy ketchup...

Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles
Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...

Ginger-Pork Wontons
A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These...

Chicken Rangoon Egg Rolls
This is a recipe that I made into my own—a friend served a layered appetizer paired with crackers, and I...

Beef Flautas
If you love tacos, you’re in for a treat with this beef flautas recipe. Braised brisket, onions and peppers are...

Spanakopita Spring Rolls
I was inspired to turn original spanakopita into a hand-held hors d'oeuvre. I use egg roll wrappers in place of...

Beef Wellington Fried Wontons
These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...
Fair-Favorite Corn Dogs
Bring the county fair home to your kitchen with these corn dogs. A tip for dipping: Pour the batter into...


Funnel Cakes
Whip up a contest-winning funnel cake at home with our simple recipe. Just add cotton candy and corn dogs!

Swedish Doughnuts
One day, my father got a hankering for doughnuts and asked me to make him some. I ended up trying...
Mexican Fried Ice Cream
"Fried ice cream is one of my favorite desserts to order from Mexican restaurants," says Mandy Wright of Springville, Utah....

Berry-Filled Doughnuts
Four ingredients are all you'll need for this sure-bet breakfast treat. Friends and family will never guess that refrigerated buttermilk...

Orlando Orange Fritters
In later years, when Mother at long last retired her faithful old country stove, she moved to Florida. When grandchildren...
Fried Chicken Tenders
Any night is the perfect night for a fried chicken dinner. But this is no take-out chicken, this is Shirley's...

Cinnamon Doughnut Twists
These melt-in-the-mouth, glazed goodies were adapted from a South African recipe. I make them at Christmastime, and they never last...

Deep-Fried Onions with Dipping Sauce
Enjoy this steakhouse appetizer right in your own home. Our Test Kitchen covered onion wedges with a golden batter and...

Buttery Hot Wings
Carol Hille
Grand Junction, Colorado
“These zesty wings were taste-tested and approved by a group of hungry firefighters. I...

Cake Doughnut Mix
In Queensburg, New York, Diane Terry relies on a nicely spiced combination of ingredients to prepare these delicious doughnuts. They're...

Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Whenever we have a neighborhood fish fry, these hush puppies are part of the menu. They're crisp and golden with...

Beef-Stuffed Sopaipillas
These stuffed sopapillas are crispy on the outside, packed with seasoned beef and topped with a creamy green chile sauce...

Glazed Doughnuts
The light coffee flavor in these tasty sugar-glazed doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or...


New Orleans Beignets
The Big Easy is known for its fresh, doughy beignets. Here is our recipe for making these iconic doughnuts at...

Peppery Hush Puppies
For our family, a good fish dinner just isn't complete without these zesty hush puppies. You can also serve them...

Sourdough English Muffins
Forget about toast! Sourdough English muffins are so easy to make at home that you'll be eating them every morning....