Lasagna Pasta Chip Nachos
Bet you've never eaten nachos quite like this before! Rather than tortilla chips, layer up these Italian nachos with fried lasagna noodles.
Appetizers
Grilled Strawberry Salsa Fresca
Strawberries play the part of tomatoes in this smoky grilled salsa. It's the perfect sweet and savory combination for chips or a topper for grilled chicken or shrimp.
How to Make Roasted Pepitas Two Ways
It’s not pumpkin season without its crunchy counterpart, pepitas. These dark green seeds have a nutty, mild flavor and are chock-full of valuable nutrients. Here are two ways to make roasted pepitas at home.
Roasted Dates with Bacon
Searching for easy yet elegant appetizer ideas? Look no further than these bacon-wrapped dates! The finger food recipe requires just three ingredients and 15 minutes of cook time.
Ricotta Flatbread
Three different types of peas gives this easy ricotta flatbread recipe a slightly sweet flavor and crunchy texture.
Easy Vegan Appetizer Recipes That Everyone Can Share
From simple dips to make-ahead nibbles, our best vegan appetizer recipes are perfect for parties or for snacking on your own.
Asiago-Artichoke Dip
To make this creamy, cheesy dip vegetarian, omit the pork and double the arugula.
Mushroom Goat Cheese Flatbread
It’s always handy for the host to include a recipe on the buffet that doesn’t need to be served piping hot from the oven—enter the flatbread. Top the make-ahead food processor dough with mushrooms, goat cheese, grapes, and walnuts, then bake just before guests arrive.
Lemon-Dill Artichoke Dip
This cast-iron skillet artichoke dip is both cheesy and bright
Feta, Honey & Date Spread
This spread can be made, covered, and refrigerated up to 3 days before serving. For a flavorful dipper with the spread, cut pita bread in wedges, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and thyme, then crisp in the oven.
Roasted Green Onion Dip
Cookbook author Julia Turshen was inspired by two classics—green-onion cream cheese spread and French onion dip—to create this party dip recipe.
Apple-Pear Butter
Sure, you've had apple butter (we included that classic recipe here, too), but with this recipe you can create more complex flavors with apple-pear or caramel-apple butters.
Classic Nachos
The best part about making nachos is getting to create it a recipe that's all your own. Bake a batch using our classic nacho recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa. Or switch it up entirely and use fries or pizza crust for your "chips."
These Ritz Cracker Recipes Will Have You Thinking Outside of the Box
From savory Ritz cracker chicken recipes to sweet sandwich cookies, these Ritz cracker recipes will have you thinking the “bet you can’t eat just one” motto was made for them. Keep a box of these butter crackers handy to crumble on top of casseroles, to crust pork and chicken, or to feature in homemade candy recipes.
Pickle Wraps
Pickle wraps easily come together with dill pickles, cream cheese, and deli ham. Use the basic pickle wraps recipe or go with our Test Kitchen's ranch variation.
Whipped Feta Is the Tangy, Tasty, 5-Ingredient Dip You’re Going to Want to Add to Your Regular Rotation
This tangy, creamy, whipped feta has become a modern foodie classic—and we have an easy recipe so anyone can make it at home, with or without personalized customizations.
Pumpkin Seed Dip
Turn those tasty green pepitas into a spiced dip to serve with veggies, seafood, and more.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe
Yes, you can make your own mozzarella cheese sticks at home! Start with mozzarella sticks, coat with seasoned bread crumbs, and fry until golden.
Hummus 4 Ways
Change-up your dip game! Use our base recipe to make traditional hummus, then choose to go with lime-avocado, roasted pepper, beet, or squash for a new flavor variation.
Homemade Sauerkraut
Cabbage, salt, and sugar (plus some time) are all that's required to make a standout homemade sauerkraut recipe. Serve this German sauerkraut recipe on brats or corned beef sandwiches.