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Appetizer Recipes

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

A tray of Bruschetta sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Bruschetta

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By Kristine Pruitt
I came up with this recipe when I lived in Los Angeles, CA. It ...
(5 ratings)
These delectable Garlic Knots are made easy using already made fresh or refrigerated canned pizza dough.  They can be prepped and in the oven in less than 10 minutes.

Garlic Knots

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By Beth Pierce
These delectable Garlic Knots are made easy using already made fresh or refrigerated canned pizza ...
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)
Slices of Alfredo Stromboli with dipping sauce.

Alfredo Stromboli

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By Angla Vancil
This is a quick easy go to meal that you can literaly add a variety ...
(3 ratings)
Traditional Irish Stew in a bowl with parsley.

Traditional Irish Stew

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By Melanie Ross
Then hurrah for an Irish Stew That will stick to your belly like glue.
(3 ratings)
Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta with diced tomatoes on top.

Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta

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By Stefanie Wilson
If you've ever been to Olive Garden and had this appetizer, then you know it's ...
(9 ratings)
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)

Turkey Veggie Wrap W/ Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Mayo

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By Amy Croyle
This wrap came to be when I was shopping at Trader Joe's & got a ...
(2 ratings)

Tamale Dip

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By Gail Welch
This would be great for the fall and winter months.
(4 ratings)

Fried, Sweet And Spicy Pickled Onion Rings

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By Tammy Brownlow
This idea occurred to me when I was thinking about putting an onion ring on ...

Margarita Fruit Starter

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By Renée G.
A surprising appetizer to serve your guests. Splashes of tequila, Triple Sec and lime ...
(1 rating)

Vegetarian Nachos

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By Renée G.
This didn't start out to be a recipe - just more of a method. ...

~ Havarti Beef Wrap W/ Horseradish Spread ~

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By Cassie *
I had some roast beef I needed to use, so these wraps are what I ...
(1 rating)

~ Cheddar Bacon Fries ~

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By Cassie *
I needed something quick and easy, so threw this together. I should have made a ...
(1 rating)

Louisiana Hot Crab Dip

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By Ruby Henderson
If you like hot crab dip then you'll love this version. It is definitely kicked ...
(1 rating)

Grandma Vinion's Canned Peppers In Red Sauce

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By Megan Todd
So now I post my grandma's pepper recipe. I remember years of coming home from ...
(3 ratings)

Onion Straws

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By Annamaria Settanni McDonald
I love Onion Rings, my favorite way is either made this way or beer battered. ...
(2 ratings)

Saganaki (flaming Greek Cheese) Oompa! Dangerous And Delicious!

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By Deb Crane
I love to make this appetizer and when I find a good Greek cheese, you ...
(4 ratings)

Chinese Pork Dumplings

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By Thea Pappalardo
I can't remember where I got this recipe but I have made these many times. ...
(3 ratings)
Amazing BLT Appetizer Pizza.

Amazing Blt Appetizer Pizza

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By Family Favorites
My husband's favorite appetizer and a wonderful, light spring and summer meal. The sauce can ...
(2 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)
Crazy Corn on a plate.

Crazy Corn

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By Ashley Dawkins
I am not a fan of mayonnaise, but I could eat this corn ALL summer ...
(15 ratings)
Roasted Garlic Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus in a bowl with pita and carrots.

Roasted Garlic Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus

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By Jodie Scales
I fell in love with hummus when I worked at a farmer's market in California. ...
(6 ratings)
Golden brown Savory Mushroom Brie En Croute.

Savory Mushroom Brie En Croûte

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By Arlene Jacobson
My husband and I love to entertain. I love Brie, and he loves mushrooms. I ...
(2 ratings)
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