Appetizers

With jobs, school and sport activities, evening is our time for family fun. We munch on this zippy dip while...

I'm particularly fond of these tasty mozzarella sticks because they're baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family's favorite...

"My husband and I created the recipe for this hearty snack," relates Braham, Minnesota field editor Sandra McKenzie. "Our whole...

I'm a busy stay-at-home mom with a 3-year-old son. I love this recipe because it's easy to prepare in advance...

These tasty sandwiches are a great way to use leftover ham. Friends with whom I've shared the recipe tell me...

We like salsa with chips as an afternoon snack. This fresh salsa recipe uses a lot of ripe tomatoes and...

My daughter and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy so we appreciate quick and tasty...

I got this chipped beef dip from a neighbor several years ago. Served with crackers, it makes a great snack....

These crisps have a wonderful cheesy flavor that's perfect for snacking. —Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio

If you're looking for a fantastic make-ahead snack, try these miniature grilled cheese sandwiches. They're nice to have in the...

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

These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...

These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead...

This recipe is a spinoff of a cherry chicken main dish my husband adores. The combination of sweet, tart and...

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

This special champagne fondue has wonderful flavor from Swiss cheese and a hint of sweetness from honey. It clings well...

Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago...

These elegant finger foods use delicate phyllo dough. With artichoke sauce on the side, the cheesy rolls make extra-special hors...

You can pack a lot of flavor into an elegant appetizer just by using the right combination of ingredients. I...

I live near the ocean and have a wide variety of seafood available to experiment with in recipes. This one...

Quick, easy and totally irresistible, this fruit and cheese platter is the perfect grazing board for your next party.

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

This cranberry cheese ball is a classic party snack all your guests will love.

Whenever I set out this savory cheese spread, guests can't seem to stop eating it! —Niki Trapp, Cudahy, Wisconsin

Our petits fours recipe creates traditional intricate and delicate mini cakes that look straight out of a boulangerie.

Our brownie batter dip gives you all the flavor and none of the bake time of true brownies. It's perfect...

Our home economists make a simple-to-prepare shrimp salad and serve it on endive leaves for a from-the-sea version of lettuce...

This refreshing recipe is one of my husband's favorites. I like to serve the sweet-sour pickled shrimp when we're entertaining....

This one couldn’t be simpler! Convenient frozen meatballs simplify the prep; they’re glazed with a sweet-and-savory sauce that stars apple...