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Appetizer Recipes

Get your party started with these tasty appetizer recipes from party-savvy cooks all across the country!

A platter of Orange Glazed Chicken Wings with dipping sauce and celery.

Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

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By Angela Gray
This is a great appetizer for any occasion and is super easy to make. The ...
(5 ratings)
Grilled Vegetables With A Tangy Sauce on a plate.

Grilled Vegetables With A Tangy Sauce

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By Susan Feliciano
I love making up flavorful sauces for marinating and basting. I used to avoid things ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Roasted Veggies in Phyllo Cups.

Roasted Veggies In Phyllo Cups

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By Tonya Young
This is easy and makes a pretty, colorful impression as an appetizer. The roasted veggies ...
(13 ratings)
Grilled Vegetables With Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze.

Grilled Vegetables With Goat Cheese And Balsamic Glaze

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By Denise Lepard
My mom and grandmother would make this when they had leftover veggies that they couldn't ...
(3 ratings)
Japanese Kabobs on a bed of rice.

Japanese Kabobs

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By Giovannina Torres
This is one of my family's favorites especially when I have the kids put their ...
(2 ratings)
A plate of Simple, Succulent BBQ Baby Back Ribs.

Simple, Succulent Bbq Baby Back Ribs

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By Brad Nichols
This is an easy way to consistently make very tasty fall-off-the-bone BBQ Ribs. As a ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Grilled & Stuffed Squash.

Grilled & Stuffed Squash

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
We always have an abundance of crookneck squash each year in our garden. I started ...
(8 ratings)

Homemade Corn Dogs

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By Diane Atherton
One of my favorite foods at a state fair is corn dogs. Today I ...
(1 rating)

Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings

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By Lillian Russo
I found this recipe on a cooking site and tried it! It was PERFECTLY DELICIOUS! ...
(4 ratings)
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Pigs In A Blanket With Brie Dip

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By Jane Whittaker
I made this for a cocktail party. I got OOOooo's and Awwww when I brought ...
Brie En Croute With Caramel and Walnuts on a serving platter.

Brie En Croute With Caramel And Walnuts

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By Colleen Gilbert
This sounds difficult but it is so easy, and people will be impressed.
(2 ratings)

Lady Bug Caprese Salad

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By Sandy Alley
Can't go wrong with a Caprese Salad, and these cute little bites turn it into ...
A bunch of delicious Shrimp Sliders ready to be enjoyed!

Shrimp Sliders

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By Francine Lizotte
With great ingredients and seasonings, these delicious sliders are a fantastic appetizer to make anytime!
Fresh Pico De Gallo Mexican Dip For Your Crowd.

Fresh Pico De Gallo Mexican Dip For Your Crowd

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By Jannette Dellanos-poland
This recipe is my version of the Mexican layer dip, BUT I make it with ...
(14 ratings)
A platter of Memphis Style BBQ Sliders.

Memphis Style Bbq Sliders

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By Samantha Fowler
These Southern-inspired sliders will be a hit with your crowd!
(2 ratings)
Taco Cups topped with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Taco Cups

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By Penney Goodwin
Wow, I made this on a whim tonight! My son and husband ate them like ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Baked Taco Burgers Sliders.

Baked Taco Burgers Sliders

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By Renie Larson
I grew up eating taco burgers at a local fast-food restaurant. They no longer make ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of Garden Fresh Salsa with tortilla chips.

Garden Fresh Salsa

Jenni K avatar
By Jenni K
This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa. There are rarely leftovers when I bring ...
(4 ratings)
Sliced Crab Appetillas on a platter.

Crab Appetillas

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By Debbie Sue
These are a tasty treat. I'm always asked for the recipe when I serve these!
(3 ratings)
A large bowl of Zesty Cranberry Waldorf Salad.

Zesty Cranberry Waldorf Salad

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By Julia Ferguson
A refreshing twist on Waldorf Salad, with dried cranberries, lemon, and orange zest. I have ...
(7 ratings)
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs with Chipotle Ranch Dressing.

Deep Fried Deviled Eggs

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By Michelle Pitts
I seen something similar to this recipe a tweaked it to my liking. My family ...
(3 ratings)
Your family and friends will love this fun and easy breaded zucchini recipe.  Its crispy coating is seasoned with Parmesan, garlic and oregano.  These appetizers are traditionally enjoyed dipped in warmed marinara.

Fried Zucchini

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By Beth Pierce
These scrumptiously good Fried Zucchini Sticks are made in a just few easy steps with ...
Skewers of Honey Mustard Shrimp on a plate.

Honey Mustard Shrimp On The Bar-b

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By Darci Juris
Big fan of shrimp? I am and during the summer, nothing is better than to ...
(1 rating)
A tray of Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken.

Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken

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By JILL McEachern
A friend gave me this recipe last week. They're really quick and easy to make. ...
(3 ratings)
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