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Appetizer Recipes

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

Greek Pico De Gallo

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By Linnette Lucas
This appetizer was inspired from the ladopsomo I remember having at Athens Pizzeria in Panama ...
(2 ratings)

Ranchero Layer Dip

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By Melissa Snow
One neighbor refers to this dip as the "everything but the kitchen sink dip." ...
(2 ratings)
Chicken Pot Pie Muffins

Chicken Pot Pie Muffins

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By Adriana Torres
I made individual chicken pot pies intending to eat a single serving. However, after one ...
(3 ratings)
All that was left, that my daughter reheated when she got home from work. My kids loved these fries.

~ My Ooey Gooey Pizza Fries ~ Sinfully Good!

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By Cassie *
I tried my best to duplicate a photo the kids saw on Facebook for these ...
(1 rating)

Spicy Chicken Nachos

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By Daily Inspiration S
A great appetizer for game day. From my "Simple Down Home" cookbook.
(5 ratings)

Homemade Pizza Dough

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By Amy H.
You can substitute 1 cup of the white flour for 1 cup of whole wheat ...

Egg Rolls

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By Amy H.
This is one of my daughter's favorite dishes. I don't make them very often because ...
(1 rating)

Calabash Style Fried Shrimp

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By Amy H.
My favorite part of visiting coastal North Carolina, besides the coast, is the Calabash style ...
(4 ratings)

Holiday Feta, Craisin And Walnut Pinwheels

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By Kelly Williams
These are truely delicious! I made these for Thanksgiving Christmas, and I added walnuts for ...
(3 ratings)
Taffy Apple Grapes

Taffy Apple Grapes

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By Jennifer Rutzen
These grapes are great on a dessert table or as an appetizer. They are ...
(1 rating)

Fattoush

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By Malinda Sargent
I use this recipe a lot and its very addicting and perfect with middle eastern ...
(1 rating)
My Nana's Kiffles. I made last night,  nut, apricot,  poppyseed and lekvar fillings.
Roll the dough balls the night before. Next day roll out the balls into a oval, spread a thin layer of filling across the center, fold dough roll like a cigar.

Gram's Hungarian Kiffle

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By Kim Martin
This is a recipe handed down from generation to generation originating in Hungary. When I ...
(2 ratings)

Shrimp Salad - Stuffed Tomatos

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By Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero
A very healthy, simple but very tasty salad. So refreshing!
(2 ratings)

Italian Shrimp And Scallop Salad

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By Lillian Russo
This is a light, fresh tasting salad. It's a garlic and seafood lovers dream! I ...
(16 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)
Crisp Cucumber Salsa in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Crisp Cucumber Salsa

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By Sue Huhn
A 1/4 cup of this cucumber salsa is only around 16 calories!
(1 rating)
A platter of Bacon Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Celery.

Bacon Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Celery

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By Brandi Kirkpatrick
Okay, I made these for a tea party that we held at our school for ...
(3 ratings)
Easy Blue Cheese Ball on a cracker.

Easy Blue Cheese Ball ~ Spread

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By Debbie Sue
Here's an easy little spread with a nice blue cheese flavor. My sister and I ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Jalapeno Poppers.

Jalapeno Poppers

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By Jana Crump-Aquino
These are fantastic! I took the basic idea from another recipe and adapted it to ...
(2 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)
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