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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    Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Cream Sauce

    Although the rich seafood tidbits look complicated, they're actually easy to assemble and cook. The dipping sauce, with its hints...


    Cheesecake Dip

    When you're in the mood for something sweet but you want to keep it light, this simple dip really hits...


    Cherry Cream Cheese Spread

    Dotted with pretty maraschino cherries, this spread is an attractive complement to your holiday table. —Ruth Hastings


    Crispy Shrimp Poppers

    Hometown cook Jacquelynne Stine entered this terrific appetizer in our Las Vegas, Nevada competition. A crisp, golden coating surrounds her...


    Martini Cheese Dip

    After tasting a delicious cheese dip at a party, I experimented at home and came up with my own version....


    Li’l Lips

    My kids just loved helping put the marshmallow "teeth" between the apple slices when I made these years ago. I...


    Deviled Crab Dip

    Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is...


    Wonton Kisses

    These wrapped bundles are filled with a sweet chocolate candy kiss and sure to delight guests at your next party....

    Pineapple Shrimp Spread

    My aunt used to bring this dish to family gatherings. It brings back childhood memories for me. Today, it's my...


    Beer & Cheddar Fondue

    This great-tasting beer cheese fondue is my mom's favorite, so I make it for her birthday every year. I like...


    Baked Brie with Roasted Garlic

    “The garlic is mellow and sweet in this recipe,” says Lara Pennell of Mauldin, South Carolina. “I never fail to...


    Cheese Lover’s Fondue

    French bread cubes and apples are the perfect dippers for this classic fondue, made with white wine and Swiss and...


    Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Pear Sauce

    I enjoy cooking for my parents, and my bacon-wrapped scallops recipe is one of their favorites. If you prefer, replace...


    Pear Mushroom Strudels

    Guests may raise their eyebrows when you tell them the ingredients in this special appetizer. But after one taste, they're...


    Crispy Shrimp Cups

    The perfect party food for passing, this stuffed wonton also lends itself well to crabmeat or mushroom fillings instead of...


    Creamy Crab Toast Cups

    Seafood lovers are sure to enjoy these golden brown toasts filled with a creamy crab sauce. Using a muffin pan...


    Sweet ‘n’ Sour Appetizer Meatballs

    Since a friend shared this recipe with me several years ago, I've fixed it many times. The tangy meatballs also...

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    Cheeseburger Soup

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    Find out why this easy cheeseburger soup recipe is one of the top-rated recipes on our site!


    Pea Soup Shooters

    Appetizers really don’t get any easier than this. These shooters can be made ahead, they’re colorful, and they won’t weigh...


    Moroccan Empanadas

    My family goes for Moroccan flavors, so I make empanada pastries using beef and apricot preserves. It's a flaky hand...


    Moroccan Stuffed Mushrooms

    Coriander and cumin are zesty updates to the familiar stuffed mushrooms. The addition of couscous makes them very filling and...


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    36 Impressive Valentine’s Day Appetizers for Date Night

    This year, skip the hard-to-get reservations and pricey fine dining menus. These homemade Valentine's Day appetizers are just as impressive...