These fall-off-the-bone-tender wings have just the right amount of heat. The cool blue cheese dressing creates the perfect flavor combination for dipping. -Kevalyn Henderson, Hayward, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Blanched almonds add a delicious crunch to elegant tea sandwiches filled with flavorful curried chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart
Why buy bottled salsa when you can make a more flavorful variety at home with not a lot of effort? You may want to double the recipe because it's sure to be a hit!
Author: Taste of Home
Guests won't be able to pass up this unique spread. In fact, the pesto and cheese combination will have them coming back for more! -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can be made without much fuss. -Ariane McAlpine, Penticton, British Columbia
Author: Taste of Home
This protein-packed spinach salad is ready in 15 minutes
Author: Martha Stewart
An old Russian favorite, this dish goes perfectly atop pita bread or served as a dip.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chicken fingers have long been a favorite of mine. Actually, almost any finger-shaped deep-fried goodie seldom escapes my reach. These air-fryer chicken fingers have taken a lot of the guilt out of my...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, milk, vegetable broth, polenta, unsalted butter, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, olive oil, canola oil, mayonnaise, garlic, fresh...
Author: Rachel Gaewski
Here's a tasty hot appetizer for all those parties that feature fun finger foods. I've made this recipe several times, and these bites always disappear so fast. It's really easy. -Shirley Van Allen, High...
Author: Taste of Home
Our family just loves my husband's version of store-bought pizza rolls. They take some time to make, but they freeze well so we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor for a long time! -Julie Gaines, Normal,...
Author: Taste of Home
A tea sandwich becomes breakfast or lunch-worthy thanks to hard-boiled eggs and bacon.
Author: Martha Stewart
These pinwheels come together quickly when you start with leftover taco meat. They make an appealing party appetizer served with salsa, or a fun lunch option with a salad on the side. -Cindy Reams, Philipsburg,...
Author: Taste of Home
"This is a favorite standby of mine when I need a quick appetizer," says Kathryn Goecke of Montrose, Colorado. The creamy dill dip, with chunks of shrimp and cucumber, makes a nice change from the standard...
Author: Taste of Home
I got the recipe for these crabmeat bites from a friend. What amazed me most is that my husband, who hates seafood, couldn't stop eating them. -Kitti Boesel, Woodbridge, Virginia
Author: Taste of Home
My husband loves this recipe. It's a wonderful use for my garden tomatoes! -Jen Low, Buffalo, New York
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: avocados, small red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Author: Kiano Moju
For a quick appetizer for any party, this is perfect recipe. It is so easy to blend the ingredients together and will taste delicious on a tortilla.-Lynda Wagoner, Trinity, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
Guests can't get enough of this thick, zesty dip that bursts with fresh Mediterranean flavor. The feta cheese and fresh mint complement each other beautifully, creating the perfect sidekick for crunchy...
Author: Taste of Home
Irene Howard of Shanandoah, Iowa shares her recipe for a crowd-pleasing compote that takes advantage of convenient canned fruit. Its sweet, buttery sauce, spiced with ginger and cinnamon, makes a warm...
Author: Taste of Home
Your guests will be impressed with our home economists' version of a classic upscale appetizer. Cayenne pepper nicely seasons the bread crumb topping.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
Guests love these little chicken bites that get some zip from curry. The savory snacks work well for any occasion, big or small. -Judy Slotter, Alpharetta, Georgia
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, white onion, chicken, paprika, salt, cream cheese, fresh parsley, unsalted butter, whole milk, chicken broth, all-purpose flour, egg, panko breadcrumbs, oil
Author: Robin Broadfoot
Sandy Schneider of Naperville, Illinois shares this delightful shrimp appetizer that's a breeze to make. The creamy three-ingredient filling has a hint of horseradish. TIP: These can be assembled a day...
Author: Taste of Home
My whole family loves crab rangoon, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version-no deep frying! Word of advice: Make a double batch. This won't last long! -Bridget Mooney, Chicago, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: lentils, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, corn, black beans, tortilla chips, shredded mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, tomato,...
Author: Claire Nolan
Stuffed with savory meats and cheeses, these hearty antipasto squares would satisfy an entire offensive line! The dish comes together quickly and bakes in under an hour, making it the perfect potluck bring-along....
Author: Taste of Home
I came across this recipe while living abroad many years ago. These meatballs are as finger-licking good as barbecued ribs but easier to eat.-Dane Harvill, Mosca, Colorado
Author: Taste of Home
"My family loved a local restaurant's chicken wings, but when we tried to make them at home, we couldn't figure out how to get their ranch flavor right," recalls Jennifer Bender of Venice, Florida. "When...
Author: Taste of Home
Taquitos are a popular appetizer and these homemade ones are so much better than the frozen ones in the supermarket. If you want a little more punch to the filling, adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.-Taste...
Author: Taste of Home
As a busy stay-at-home mom, I like great-tasting recipes that are easy and that the kids can help prepare. These savory snacks meet both of those requirements.-Margo Lewis, Lake City, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe will serve four as a first course or light lunch. To serve the noodles as a meal, add a few cups of diced firm tofu or cooked chicken breast to the simmering broth in step 3.
Author: Martha Stewart
This quick-and-easy salsa tastes great as an accompaniment to meat dishes as well as with chips. I teach kindergarten and my husband is a county Extension agent. We've lived down here in the Imperial Valley...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: mussels, unsalted butter, yellow onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, white wine, fresh parsley, bread
Author: Chris Salicrup
Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these delectable, crispy-coated crab cakes. The refreshing, lip-smacking lime sauce adds a delightful summery tang to this old-fashioned favorite. -Marjie Gaspar,...
Author: Taste of Home
Once you taste this fabulous dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes a little longer to make, I promise it's worth every minute. -Kelly Gardner, Alton, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
????The flavors blend deliciously in this refreshing pineapple dip. It's also terrific with an assortment of vegetables or your favorite fancy crackers. -Barb Meninga, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
Cheese curds or cubes dipped in flour and beer, then fried, need only a good supply of crinkly toothpicks to turn them into a vanishing act. -Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
These croquettes are formed from turkey and mashed potatoes and served with cranberry sauce on the side. It's the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
"I love seafood and sometimes order the seafood nacho appetizer at our local Mexican restaurant as my entree," says Linda McKee, Big Prairie, Ohio. "I've tried many times to duplicate those tasty morsels...
Author: Taste of Home
"I normally don't care for wings, but after I tried this recipe that was shared by a coworker, it changed my mind," says Holly Mann of Temple, New Hampshire. A simple overnight marinade coats the wings...
Author: Taste of Home
Canned tomatoes never tasted better than they do in this restaurant-quality salsa you can have ready in 15 minutes flat. Cilantro and a splash of lime add refreshing flavor. -Missy Kampling, Mountain View,...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: olive oil, large white onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, ground beef, taco seasoning, lime, flour tortillas, nonstick cooking oil spray, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips,...
Author: Julie Klink
Here's what you need: tortilla chips, ground beef, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato, red onion, bacon, fresh parsley
Author: Tasty