Taste of Home - Appetizer Recipes

Bread Pot Fondue

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:05:55 GMT

Bring this fun fondue to a buffet or potluck and you'll be the toast of the gathering. Folks always ask for the recipe.

Hot Mustard Popcorn

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:49:59 GMT

When friends pop in at yuletide, I like to dish up yummy munchies like this one. Mixed with zippy seasoning, it's best enjoyed with a thirst-quenching beverage.

Dilly Shrimp

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:06:30 GMT

A friend shared the recipe for this delicious hors d' oeuvre. The zesty sauce complements the shrimp nicely and guarantees they'll be gobbled up.

Cheese Olive Appetizers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:09:29 GMT

Here's a quick way to dress up a hot roll mix. The tender crust smothered in a saucy cheese topping will make company think that you've fussed.

Sausage Bacon Tidbits

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:53:47 GMT

These taste-tempting tidbits come gift-wrapped. The savory sausage stuffing rolled up in bacon makes an irresistible combination that everyone loves.

Festive Turkey Meatballs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:39:59 GMT

Turkey gives a different twist to these slightly sweet and spicy meatballs. For the holidays, I serve them on a tray lined with parsley and garnished with red pepper or pimientos.

Curried Chicken Triangles

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:04:43 GMT

Plain refrigerated crescent rolls shape up festively into these time-saving treats. Serve the savory triangles warm, then stand back and watch them vanish.

Eggnog Dip

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:13:51 GMT

I put together a cookbook of my grandma's Christmas recipes that includes this classic eggnog appetizer. Serve it as a dip with fresh fruit or drizzle it over cake for dessert.

Popcorn Almond Brittle

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:03:01 GMT

For a crunchy snack that suits the season, try this one. I've been stirring up batches of the distinctive brittle since 1975. With popcorn, almonds and candied cherries tossed together in a sweet crisp coating, it's a festive favorite we enjoy every year.

Butterscotch Dip

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:14:37 GMT

This gooey-good dip is an appealing addition to my yuletide fruit baskets. I just pour some into pint jars trimmed with Christmas ribbons and tuck them in with red and green apples.

Salmon Cheese Spread

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:06:37 GMT

Pickle relish livens up canned salmon in this deliciously different sandwich filling from Mrs. Dale Cocklin of Kasilof, Alaska. The fast-to-fix spread is good on crackers, too.

Fruity Brownie Pizza

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:06:17 GMT

In Laverne, Oklahoma, Nancy Johnson starts with a basic brownie mix to create this luscious treat that's sure to impress company. "Sometimes I add mandarin oranges for even more color," Nancy notes.

Nacho Rice Dip

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:12:25 GMT

Spanish rice mix adds an interesting twist to this effortless appetizer from Audra Hungate of Holt, Missouri. "Every time I serve this dip at get-togethers, my guests gobble it up," she writes.

Ham and Swiss Snacks

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:14:31 GMT

Following a ball game or for a fun after-school treat, ravenous teenagers can prepare this satisfying snack in a jiffy. "It's an unusual but delicious combination of ham, cheese and apples on a no-fuss crust," says Beth Gambro of Yorkville, Illinois.

Borage Party Spread

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:12:11 GMT