Appetizer Recipes

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

A platter of Smoky Chicken Tacos.

Smoky Chicken Tacos/scoops

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By Echo Day
These started out as smoky chicken tacos, using leftovers from a rotisserie chicken, but ended ...
(9 RATINGS)
Three Texas Tamale Balls on a plate.

Texas Tamale Balls

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By Mary Lou Ivy
This is one of my husband's favorite appetizers. You can adjust the spices to suit ...
(3 RATINGS)

I love to create cheesecakes.  Today I created one that will pair nicely with crackers, veggies, fruit and a bottle of wine.  
Voila, my savory herb cheesecake….
It’s what’s for dinner!

Savory Herb Cheesecake

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By Kim Phillips-Randolph
I love to create cheesecakes. My husband makes wine. Today I created one that ...
Slice of Hoagie Bake with marinara sauce on the side.

Hoagie Bake

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By Kathy Cromer
I serve this with our favorite pizza sauce for dipping!
(11 RATINGS)
A platter of Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Pineapple.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

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By Kitchen Crew
Grilling bacon-wrapped pineapple is a delicious marriage of sweet, smoky, and salty flavors. We've amped ...
(2 RATINGS)
A bowl of Crab-Artichoke Dip with pita chips.

Crab-artichoke Dip

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By Nicole Darty
A co-worker brought an extra dish of this into the office a few months back ...
(13 RATINGS)
Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce ready to serve.

Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce

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By Jennifer Van Dyke
This recipe is just like one I found in a low-carb cookbook. If you aren't ...
(4 RATINGS)
Bowl of Chili Con Queso with tortilla chips.

Chili Con Queso

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By Sue Stone
Quick and easy cheese dip that is a family favorite. I often double the ...
(3 RATINGS)
A platter of Crispy Sticky Oven Hot Wings.

Crispy Sticky Oven Hot Wings

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By Stephanie Rudy
My husband and kids love these wings. They are really good! I always double the ...
(14 RATINGS)
A bowl of Black-Eyed Peas Dip with crackers.

Black-eyed Peas Dip

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By Andy Rubini
This black-eyed peas dip is a family favorite. Great for game nights as well as ...
(5 RATINGS)

Grab / Go

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By Jamie Franks
I was looking for a way to clean out my frig and Wha La this ...
A bowl of Caramel Coated Walnuts.

Caramel Coated Walnuts

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By Verlene Feijo( Pronounce-Fay-Joe)
Great appetizer or have on hand for treat or snacks. Everyone asks for the recipe.
(3 RATINGS)
A platter of Tamale Balls.

Tamale Balls

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By Stacey Lawson
Whenever we have a get together, I am asked to bring tamale balls. Here in ...
(21 RATINGS)

Roast Beef Sliders W Teriyaki Honey Mustard Sauce

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By Barbara Lentz
Awesome Asian inspired sliders
A bowl of Fresh Corn Salsa.

Fresh Corn Salsa

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By Mary Elsener
I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh ...
(3 RATINGS)
A platter of Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra.

Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra

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By Jennifer J
My family loves okra! Whether it is boiled, fried, or mixed in a dish, we ...
(3 RATINGS)
Hot Hero Sandwich on a plate with chips.

Hot Hero Sandwiches

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By Laura Yoder
These sandwiches are great when you're entertaining a crowd. They can be made ahead and ...
(4 RATINGS)
Bacon Wrapped Spam With Spicy Honey Mustard on a plate.

Bacon Wrapped Spam Bites With Spicy Honey Mustard

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By Vickie Parks
Spam is popular throughout the Hawaiian Islands and many family favorite recipes include Spam as ...
(2 RATINGS)
Greek Yogurt Dip Tzatziki with pita chips.

Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip "tzatziki"

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By Maria *
Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to ...
(4 RATINGS)

Tomates Garnies Aux Oeufs (deviled Tomatoes)

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By Marion Wilting
This is a typical hors d'oeuvre from the Provence
(1 RATING)
A bowl of Garden Fresh Salsa with tortilla chips.

Garden Fresh Salsa

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By Jenni K
This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa. There are rarely leftovers when I bring ...
(4 RATINGS)
Italian Meatball Subs or Sliders with melted cheese.

Italian Meatball Subs Or Sliders

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By Tiphane Fleming
These meatballs require no bread crumbs, yet they are still firm and full of meaty ...
(5 RATINGS)
I Could Have Been a Cheeseball, but the Pecans Let Me Down in a bowl.

I Could Have Been A Cheese Ball, But The Pecans Let Me Down

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By Deb Kotansky
WARNING!! This is totally addicting!! You will lick the spoon, you will lick the beaters, ...
(25 RATINGS)
A platter of Purple Pickled Eggs.

Purple Pickled Eggs

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By Laurie Lott
I have been eating these purple pickled eggs my whole life. They are tangy ...
(10 RATINGS)
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