appetizer recipes

Holiday & Seasonal Recipes

White gourd cheese ball

An edible white gourd, formed out of cheese, adds a whimsical and delicious touch to your upcoming holiday cheese tray!

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Fantastic party dips

Party season is not complete without tons of delicious foods! These simple dips are easy and perfect for your next party!

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make an easy Italian skewer appetizer

These simple Italian skewers are healthy, delicious and a cinch to make. Enjoy them with some Italian wine -- and buon appetito !

Holiday & Seasonal Recipes

Yummy mummy dogs recipe

Impress the little ones with these adorable snacks that look like mummies. Simple, fun and cute, these are perfect for your...

Gluten Free Recipes

Gluten-free Friday: Beet hummus and crackers

There are so many fun things going on at this time of year. Make sure to have a go-to list of dip recipes and cracker options for...

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Spa party appetizer

Turn an ordinary taco-flavored cheese ball into a surprisingly funny centerpiece for your next spa-themed event by molding the...

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Wonton tacos

This fun and easy appetizer is perfect for your next backyard barbecue. Simple wontons are transformed into bite-size tacos!

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Veggies and dip in a baguette

This fun appetizer is perfect for any summertime party! A hollowed-out baguette becomes the perfect vehicle for dip and veggies!

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Easy fresh fruit bruschetta appetizers

Bruschetta is a popular and easy appetizer, perfect for just about any type of entertaining. Have you ever considered serving...

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Shark Week inspired recipes

For those of you that enjoy turning every future trip to the ocean into a terrifying experience, there is no more celebrated time...

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Five-layer Greek dip

This great dip is perfect for your next gathering! Delicious Greek flavors combine together to create a perfect bite!

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Stuffed mushrooms with roasted garlic and thyme cream cheese recipe

Mushroom caps are stuffed with a cream cheese mixture scented with roasted garlic, fresh thyme and freshly grated Parmesan cheese....

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Cactus fries with avocado dipping sauce recipe

When most people see this prickly desert plant, the last thing they think of is putting it in their mouth. But cactus, or nopales as...

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Vodka-infused tomatoes with dipping salts

Here's a way to get people to like tomatoes, just add vodka. Simple as that, really. When I entertain, this appetizer is always a...

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4 Recipes for a winning Kentucky Derby party

Are you grabbing your hat and heading to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby on May 5? If not, enjoy the race and the festivities...

Family Recipes

Balsamic strawberry bruschetta recipe

At the Sheknows test kitchen, we threw down and finally settled a centuries-old bet: Is it “brusketta” or “brushetta?” Regardless,...

Quick & Easy Recipes

Final Four finger foods and drinks

With March Madness in full swing, it’s time to break out some division I worthy snack recipes. Whip up these crowd pleasing munchies...

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A full anti-Valentine's Day menu

For many singles, they are completely content being on their own. They love making their own decisions and dating and flirting with...

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5 Fabulous phyllo appetizer recipes

If you're intimidated by those paper thin sheets of phyllo dough, we've got five appetizer recipes that will give you finger food...

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Fancier Super Bowl appetizers

The Super Bowl is not only a great time for football (obviously) and for hilarious commercials, but it's a great time to indulge....

Quick & Easy Recipes

The best chips and dip recipes

Chips and dip are the original party appetizer. Dips are so easy to make and almost always sure to please -- often the most...