Appetizers

This round-up of favorite appetizer recipes makes it easy to find the perfect hot, cold, or easy party pleaser. Get inspired!

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    Garlicky Herbed Shrimp

    3 Reviews

    I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys,...


    Sweet Onion Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

    3 Reviews

    For my mother's 92nd birthday, we had pimiento cheese deviled eggs as part of the spread. They’re timeless and always...


    Italian Appetizer Meatballs

    2 Reviews

    Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...


    Marinated Sausage Kabobs

    8 Reviews

    These flavorful and colorful appetizers are so fun they'll be the talk of the party. And they're so easy: Simply...


    Fried Cheese Ravioli

    5 Reviews

    Be sure to make enough of these crispy coated ravioli. They're bound to be a hit at your party. The...


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    Quick Taco Dip

    22 Reviews

    This quick taco dip from Rhonda Biancardi of Blaine, Minnesota is a definite family favorite. In fact, she says, “This...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    10 Reviews

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Finger-Lickin’-Good Shrimp

    4 Reviews

    My husband and I were vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico when we happened upon a terrific restaurant that served...

    Garden-Fresh Bruschetta

    9 Reviews

    This easy-to-fix bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish. —Rachel Garcia, Fort Knox, Kentucky


    Buffet Meatballs

    31 Reviews

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Special Stuffed Strawberries

    8 Reviews

    These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...


    Cold Chicken-Cheese Kabobs

    1 Reviews

    These appealing kabobs will add pizazz to any party—and you don't even have to get out the grill! —Sherine Gilmour,...



    Chili Chicken Strips

    3 Reviews

    Instead of ordinary bread crumbs, seasoned crushed corn chips coat these slightly crunchy chicken fingers. If your family likes food...


    Colorful Fruit Kabobs

    3 Reviews

    These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...


    Spinach Deviled Eggs

    1 Reviews

    Spinach adds unexpected color and flavor to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They're easy to make and are an...


    Tiny Taco Meatballs

    2 Reviews

    These meatballs may be tiny, but they're big on taste. Taco seasoning adds a tasty twist to these appetizers that...

    Mini Hamburgers

    3 Reviews

    Reports Judy Lewis of Sterling Heights, Michigan, "I guarantee these will be the first snack cleared from your table."


    French Onion Soup

    13 Reviews

    My daughter and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy so we appreciate quick and tasty...


    Bourbon Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs

    5 Reviews

    At our house, it doesn’t get any better than deviled eggs with bacon—bourbon candied bacon, that is. See if you...


    Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach-Artichoke Dip

    Fresh veggies and crackers will disappear quickly when they're next to this cheesy slow-cooked dip. With smoked Gouda, it has...


    Grilled Loaded Potato Rounds

    2 Reviews

    My go-to recipe for outdoor potlucks is an awesome potato side. I prep everything beforehand, then assemble and grill at...


    Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

    10 Reviews

    When I make Asian-spiced lettuce wraps with lean ground pork, I remind my family they’re meant to be an appetizer—but...

    Grilled Shrimp with Spicy-Sweet Sauce

    3 Reviews

    These finger-lickin' shrimp practically fly off the platter at my get-togethers. Play with the amount of sriracha to get the...


    Toasted Ravioli Puffs

    10 Reviews

    I call toasted ravioli a fan favorite because it disappears faster than I can make it. With just five ingredients,...


    Tropical Island Shrimp Kabobs

    Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk,...


    Savory BLT Cheesecake

    7 Reviews

    Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...


    Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese Bites

    3 Reviews

    In this vegetarian Buffalo-style appetizer, macaroni and cheese get heated up with Louisiana-style hot sauce, then breaded and baked. These...


    Buffalo Chicken Pockets

    8 Reviews

    Here’s my idea of pub food made easy: biscuits flavored with Buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese. They're my Friday...