For a delightfully different way to serve refreshing cucumbers, try this recipe. This creamy spread is so good with crackers or vegetables.-Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
When a college classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Everyone in the class requested the recipe before the party was done. Try the cups with chicken...
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If you like olives, you'll love this special cheese ball from LaVerne Vinzant of Catawba, Wisconsin. "I received the recipe from a friend many years ago and am always asked to make it," she writes. TIP:...
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These bacon wrapped appetizers are always a hit at birthdays and Christmas. Water chestnuts lend a wonderful and unexpected crunch to any party, while the pineapple's sweetness is perfect with sweet-and-sour...
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These bite-size appetizers are a cinch to make with just four ingredients-even your kids can help you with them! -Jean Baffuto, Apache Junction, Arizona
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I have six children and one grandchild, work full-time, and coach soccer and football. So I appreciate recipes like this one that are easy to assemble. The rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer for holiday...
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This rich, creamy dish makes the perfect party dip. Otherwise, you might devour it all yourself.
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Bake these over-sized sweet potato fries and mix them with chili powder and sugar for zing.
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Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and 10 minutes are all it takes! You could also serve with graham cracker...
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I've worked this awesome grill teaser out to a science! You'll love'em! Perfect with a beer!
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This cheese ball was a big hit at our office Christmas party! I had cream cheese left over and decided to start adding ingredients and it was wonderful!
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"I take these hearty egg rolls and their tasty sweet 'n' sour sauce to every family gathering," relates Jody Minke from Hugo, Minnesota.
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This sweet pickleled watermelon rind makes an unusual addition to a relish tray for a deliciously surprising snack.
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Neighbors happened to drop in the first time I made this recipe and they loved it. I often make the tasty favorite as a Sunday dinner for our family. -Peggy Anderjaska, Haigler, Nebraska
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I adapted this tomato appetizer from a stuffed mushroom recipe that I've used for years. The tasty little treats always win compliments-they're perfect at parties or for potlucks and salad luncheons. Best...
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When I lived in Seattle, one of my favorite places was a small stand that sold piroshki-Russian stuffed pocket sandwiches. Whenever I'm missing my former town, I make my own batch. -julie merriman, Seattle,...
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Folks will think you're spoiling them when you serve this wonderful shrimp mousse! Molded in a ring, it looks fancy even as it feeds a crowd.
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These creamy, quick bites are really yummy and couldn't be much easier to make. I prepare them ahead of time to take to a party, then bake them and serve with cocktail forks. -Sandi Vanthoff, Henderson,...
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Everyone loves spinach dip, and this version is as easy as it is delicious. Just mix the ingredients together in the slow cooker for a savory and creamy appetizer. -Michaela Debelius, Waddell, Arizona
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Inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant, this simply sensational combination should marinate for at least three hours-the longer the better. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
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"My husband and I love this pizza, which makes a quick, hearty meal for us on busy work nights," writes Connie Clegg of Frederick, Maryland. "We are eating more vegetarian meals now, and this certainly...
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"We used to host fondue parties regularly with our friends and tried to outdo each other with the most wonderful recipes. This thick and cheesy blend with its mild crab flavor was always a hit," notes...
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This is a great appetizer with a delicious sweet and tangy flavor.
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Serve this dish as an appetizer or a dessert-the choice is yours! If desired, the pineapple spears can be rolled in flaked coconut before grilling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This nut-topped cheese is elegant and impressive for holiday occasions. No one will guess that the recipe is actually a snap to prepare. -Mildred Aydt, Chanhassen, Minnesota
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Sit back and relax with your family while enjoying this creamy dip. Colorful and festive, it's easy to put together ahead of time, which makes it perfect for game day. - Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland,...
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Living near the ocean, I have a wide variety of seafood available to experiment with in recipes. This one uses salmon and scallops, but shrimp, crab, lobster, or any firm white fish, such as halibut or...
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Serve shrimp toast as part of a pupu platter for a stunning -- and delicious -- presentation. This recipe is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres for Entertaining."
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My family asks for these saucy meatballs all year long. I like to make them with ground beef in the winter and ground turkey in the spring.-Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming
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With just 5 ingredients you can bake up this tender loaf with a colorful swirl of olives. This is a great bread to serve when you are having a large group at home or to take to a potluck.-Ann Major, Oskaloosa,...
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For a little something special, I like to include this appealing appetizer in holiday buffets. Guests really go for the creamy crab filling with almonds and celery that add a fun crunch.
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These vodka-infused tomatoes are the perfect way to start a party! -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
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"This rich cheese spread is delicious and wonderfully attractive," says Esther Shank of Harrisonville, Virginia.
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Both the children and adults really enjoy this dip, which includes mini chocolate chips. It is so easy to whip up.-Kristen Proulx, Canton, New York
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I crave this bruschetta-like pizza in spring, when I'm planting tomatoes in our garden. Slices make great appetizers when the tomatoes are ripe. But you can also serve the pizza alongside a grilled entree...
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Chicken and mushrooms make up the filling in these pot stickers, a traditional Chinese dumpling. Greasing the steamer rack makes it easier to remove them once they're steamed. -Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas,...
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Need an awesome snack for game day? My kids love these easy four-ingredient turkey pinwheels. Go ahead and make them the day before-they won't get soggy! -Amy Van Hemert, Ottumwa, Iowa
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These yummy deviled eggs went over so well at our summer cookouts, I started making them for holiday dinners, too. Everyone likes the addition of crumbled bacon. —Barbara Reid, Mounds, Oklahoma
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Bacon on a bread stick makes this lower calories than bacon on a smokie and it's so good!
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"My mom creates her own recipes for wonderful Asian-inspired menus, so I came up with these pork sausage meatballs and dipping sauce to complement her meals." -Amanda Kotlan, Spokane, Washington
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I love the sweet orange marmalade paired with the zip of a jalapeno in this sweet-sour glaze. -Bonnie Stallings, Martinsburg, West Virginia
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You'll love this beefed up nacho supreme. Even when paired with homemade taco seasoning, you'll be surprised how quickly you can whip up this Mexican meal. -Rose Lauritsen, Lindale, Georgia
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For a delicious appetizer for two, try these spicy bacon jalapeno poppers. The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the traditional popper.-Bernice Knutson, Danbury, Iowa
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This is one of the most popular appetizers I make and is lovely for a party. The spicy mayo is a perfect accent to the crab cakes. -Tiffany Anderson-Taylor, Gulfport, Florida
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These deviled eggs are nicely flavored with a tang of mustard and a spark of sweetness from pickle relish. We served them at the wedding reception of my daughter, Katherine Beth, and Patrick Althouse.
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From Kansas City Missouri, Pat Bremson relates, "This salsa is so good, I could just eat it with a spoon! It's wonderful over fish or chicken."
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I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook 'em in butter and what could be better? -Dave Levin, Van Nuys, California
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