Appetizers

This round-up of favorite appetizer recipes makes it easy to find the perfect hot, cold, or easy party pleaser. Get inspired!

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    Cranberry Dip

    Although you can make this cranberry dip a day ahead, it’s also an easy recipe to whip up in less...


    Creamy Radish Dip

    This Scandinavian dish is one of our favorite spring appetizers. We use homegrown onions and radishes. —Terri Chatfield, Hamilton, Ohio


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    Honey-Barbecue Wings

    These honey-barbecue wings will satisfy even the biggest game-day snacks enthusiast! The wings are fried until crisp, and the sweet-and-savory...


    Chili-Lime Chicken Wings

    Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good?...


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    Cheese Straws

    Whet appetites with light and crispy cheese straws!


    Apricot-Ricotta Stuffed Celery

    The healthful protein filling can double as a dip for sliced apples. I often make this treat ahead so the...


    Mediterranean Eggplant Dip

    I love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once...


    Spinach Flatbreads

    Instead of the same old side of garlic bread, serve up wedges of toasty, mouthwatering Spinach Flatbreads from Kristen Westbrook...

    Four-Tomato Salsa

    The variety of tomatoes, onions and peppers makes this chunky salsa so good. Whenever I try to take a batch...


    Tomato-Onion Phyllo Pizza

    With a delicate crust and lots of lovely tomatoes on top, this dish is a special one to serve to...


    Smoked Salmon Cherry Tomatoes

    These bright red festive bites are a show stopping finger food during the holiday season, at Easter and for the...


    Garden Salsa

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    This garden salsa recipe combines ripe ingredients and subtle seasonings to make a real summer treat. —Michelle Beran, Caflin, Kansas


    Artichoke Nibbles

    "My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these cheesy appetizers when I married her son 5 years ago, and I've...


    Cherry Tarts

    If life is a bowl of cherries, these individual cherry tarts are the best way to use up all the...


    Zesty Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

    "Whenever there's a family gathering, my sister-in-law brings this zesty bean dip, and it's a big hit," report Pamela Smith...


    Red Pepper Bruschetta

    Roasted red peppers take the place of tomatoes in this twist on traditional bruschetta. If your bakery doesn't offer baguettes,...


    Grilled Pork Appetizers

    People can't seem to get enough of these tender hors d'oeuvres. Marinated in a sauce that is slightly sweetened with...

    Ranch Spread Snowman

    Let your kids use their imagination and decorate their snowman with colorful vegetables and fruit. They may want to leave...


    Caramel Havarti

    Havarti is a wonderful dessert cheese. This elegant yet simple recipe—with pecans, caramel topping and tart apples—makes it even better....


    Spiderweb Taco Dip with Bat Tortilla Chips

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


    Hearty Rye Melts

    When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served....


    Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets

    Convenient frozen phyllo shells add to this impressive appetizer's easy preparation. Although I make them year-round, they're especially tasty with...


    Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

    This seriously effortless cream cheese fruit dip makes any party platter the star of the show. Pile red and green...

    Artichoke Crescent Appetizers

    This colorful appetizer is sure to please guests at any affair. My family loves it served both warmed up and...


    Contest-Winning Beef Stuffed Crescents

    My neighbor makes these crescents using jalapenos instead of green chiles and calls them "rattlesnake bites!" I love that this...


    Holiday Sandwich Wreath

    This jolly sandwich wreath always disappears in a twinkling at parties! Best of all, I can put it together in...


    Grilled Glazed Drummies

    My family prefers these mild-tasting chicken wings more than the traditional hot wings. They are great for any gathering. —Laura...


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    Antipasto Skewers

    Antipasto skewers—the finger-friendly Italian kabobs with marinated vegetables, cheeses and tortellini— are precisely what you need for your next gathering....


    Sausage Bacon Bites

    These tasty morsels are perfect with almost any egg dish or as finger foods party guests can just pick up...