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Appetizer Recipes

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

Jen's Eastern Shore Herbed Shrimp Cakes on a platter.

Jen's Eastern Shore Herbed Shrimp Cakes

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By Jen Smallwood
This recipe is very special to me - as this recipe was also picked and ...
(2 ratings)
Slices of Pepperoni Rolls on a platter.

"giuseppe" Pepperoni Rolls

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By Megan Todd
I had this whole story typed out about this awesome pepperoni roll I ate as ...
(4 ratings)

Cheesy Southern Corn Casserole

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By Lynn Socko
Always looking for another way to serve corn, this is spicy and cheesy!! Prep time includes ...

Grandma's Italian Meatballs

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By Cassie *
My Grandma gave me this Italian meatball recipe years ago.. I keep them stocked up in ...
(11 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 Wrapped Asparagus.

Wrapped Asparagus

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By Jeannie Marlinghaus
This is an easy appetizer that looks and tastes fabulous. I have made it without ...
(4 ratings)
Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Chicken, Bacon, And Ranch Pasta Salad

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By Aleta Hepp
This is a pasta salad I have been making for at least 15 years. So ...
(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 tray of Hawaiian roll ham sliders.

Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders

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By Rhonda Gibson
These delicious Hawaiian roll ham sliders are little delights that are great for a picnic, ...
(34 ratings)
Pizza Bubble Cake with pizza sauce for dipping.

Pizza Bubble Cake

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By Stacy Hutchinson
Every Friday night is pizza night in our house. My family would rather have this ...
(10 ratings)
A plate of Chicken Taquitos.

Chicken Taquitos

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By Christine Cuneo
Serve with my red enchilada sauce, taco sauce, guacamole, and sour cream, or whatever else ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Fried Mozzarella Sticks with pizza sauce for dipping.

Fried Mozzarella Sticks

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By Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne
Who can resist these??
(2 ratings)
Twice-Baked Potatoes, Make Ahead sprinkled with bacon.

Twice-baked Potatoes, Make Ahead

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By Michelle 'FLAME' Kelley
Make these ahead, and your kids and hubby will love you. They last for a ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of chicken wings coated in Buffalo Wings Sauce.

Buffalo Wings Sauce

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By Gary Hancq
For years I thought they called them Buffalo Wings because they were bold and mean. ...
(7 ratings)
A platter of Firecracker Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls.

Firecracker Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls

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By Anna Whitehead
I came up with this recipe on Thanksgiving morning for breakfast. All of them were ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups.

Jalapeno Popper Roll-ups

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By Dawn Cordova
I love jalapeno poppers but find them somewhat messy. I came up with these quick, ...
(4 ratings)
Garlic-Bacon Cheese Log on a cracker.

Garlic-bacon Cheese Log

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By Amy H.
I just kinda made this one up, but it sure is tasty and goes over ...
(6 ratings)
Sauteed Garlic Green Beans ready to serve.

Sauteed Garlic Green Beans

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
We grow Italian green beans each year and I love to saute them in a ...
(4 ratings)
A bowl of Devonshire Cream on a platter with fruit.

Devonshire Cream For Fruit

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By Bonnie Roberts
If you're looking for a fabulous dip for fruit, this one will definitely be a ...
(6 ratings)
St. John's Dip ready to serve.

St. John's Dip

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By Paige Nicholas
My mother taught me to make this dish when I was ten, around 1971. It's ...
(5 ratings)
Ham and Swiss Hot Bread Bowl Dip ready to serve.

Ham And Swiss Hot Bread Bowl Dip

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By Renee W.
I'll warn you that this isn't the prettiest looking dish when it comes out of ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Avocado-Stuffed Tomatoes.

Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes

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By Jeanne Benavidez
A friend brought this to a backyard party once and I really liked it. She ...
(19 ratings)
Cranberry Meatballs with toothpicks.

Cranberry Meatballs

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By Vivian Queen-Chase
Back in the '60s, our gas company put on what they called their Holiday Cooking ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Homemade Pigs in a Blanket.

Homemade Pigs In A Blanket

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By Diane C.
In honor of National Hot Dog Day, I wanted to make hot dogs for dinner, ...
(1 rating)
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