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Appetizer Recipes

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

Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread with toasted bread for serving.

Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread

Michael Hall avatar
By Michael Hall
This is my take on a Greek feta spread known as Kopanisti. I love the ...
(3 ratings)
A plate of Jalapeno Bacon Wonton Poppers.

Jalapeño Bacon Wonton Poppers

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By Brandi Kirkpatrick
Made these for a staff meeting, and they were an instant favorite. Quite spicy, I ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Mashed Potato Bites with cheese sauce on the side.

Mashed Potato Bites And Cheesy Dip

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By Christine Schnepp
A recipe I found and tweaked a bit to my family's taste. I also added ...
(7 ratings)
Kalamata Olive Hummus with bread for dipping.

Kalamata Olive Hummus

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By ShawnE E
Well, I've been wanting to make this for a long time and just kept forgetting ...
(28 ratings)
A bowl of Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Melissa K Hand avatar
By Melissa K Hand
Super Bowl time! Pass 'em this fantastic dip and you will score every time.
(9 ratings)

Best Darn Chicken Tenders

Cassie * avatar
By Cassie *
Love these chicken tenders. I've made many tender recipes, but this is my favorite... flavorful, ...
(27 ratings)
A tray of Mini Beef Wellingtons.

Mini Beef Wellington Hors D'oeuvres

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By Monica Keleher
These are perfect for holiday parties. So yummy! I love Beef Wellington and was having ...
(1 rating)
So yummy

Air Fryer Essentials: Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bites

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By Andy Anderson !
Came up with this recipe last night for a client’s Superbowl party. They have a ...
(1 rating)
A platter filled with Chicken Cheese Nachos.

Chicken Cheese Nachos

Amber Carpenter avatar
By Amber Carpenter
If you like going to Mexican restaurants, you will love my sister's recipe for these.
(2 ratings)
A platter of Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs.

Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Kathy Griffin avatar
By Kathy Griffin
Made these up for Easter dinner and everyone loved them. I didn't even have any ...
(3 ratings)
Traditional Irish Stew in a bowl with parsley.

Traditional Irish Stew

Melanie Ross avatar
By Melanie Ross
Then hurrah for an Irish Stew That will stick to your belly like glue.
(3 ratings)
So yummy

Baking Essentials: Fun With Phyllo

Andy Anderson ! avatar
By Andy Anderson !
If you have never worked with phyllo dough, you should give it a try. I ...
(1 rating)
A few cheese sticks on a plate along with a red sauce.

Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks

Francine Lizotte avatar
By Francine Lizotte
Crispy and chewy with a little heat, this is a flavorful twist on an old ...
A big bowl of Crock Pot Taco Dip.

Crock Pot Taco Dip

Debe Z avatar
By Debe Z
Since there are so many different types of Crock Pots/slow cookers and some of the ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Love Dip with crackers and carrots.

Love Dip

Rebecca Brown avatar
By Rebecca Brown
My friends request this dip every time we get together. Even the kids love my ...
(2 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)
These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are made tasty with Italian sausage, cream cheese, Gouda and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. They are a cinch to put together and the sausage stuffing can be made up to three days in advance.

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Beth Pierce avatar
By Beth Pierce
Mushrooms are by far one of my favorite vegetables. Now stuff those delicious little ...
A platter of Cranberry Sweet Hot Wings with dipping sauce.

Cranberry Sweet Hot Wings By Noreen

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By Nor Mac
This is one of my own recipes I created and a family favorite. I bring ...
(8 ratings)
Chorizo Stromboli stuffed with pest, bacon, cheese and more!

Chorizo Stromboli

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By Kathy Sills
The Stomboli is full of bacon, Chorizo along with pesto and cheese. Perfect for ...
Delectable party perfect cheese and bacon straws made easy with frozen puff pastry available in the freezer section of most grocery stores.  These perfectly seasoned crisp pastry appetizers are perfect for your next party or shindig.

Cheese Straws

Beth Pierce avatar
By Beth Pierce
Cheese Straws are easy and delicious. They are the perfect appetizer for your next ...
These Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Bites are perfect for your next game day party, neighborhood soiree or kid sleepover!!

Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Bites

Beth Pierce avatar
By Beth Pierce
These easy and quick mini cheeseburgers appetizers are prepared with ready made frozen crispy crown ...
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple is basted with a semi sweet slightly spicy oriental sauce and baked to crispy golden perfection.  They are a party favorite so you might want to double the batch.

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

Beth Pierce avatar
By Beth Pierce
Fresh pineapple chunks are wrapped in crisp bacon and basted with a slightly spicy tangy ...
(1 rating)
Super cheesy Roasted Parmesan Asparagus on a fork.

Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Betty Warren avatar
By Betty Warren
One of our favorites. Quick and easy. It is a great side with any dish.
(4 ratings)
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