Appetizers and Snacks
Appetizers can be a casual snack, the center of attention at a cocktail party, or the precursor to an entree.
Find something for any occasion - from simple finger food to elegant hors d'oeuvres - dips, salsa, stuffed mushrooms, hot bites and cold nibbles, chicken wings and so many more tasty tidbits!
Cooking For Groups
Do you have a large crowd to cook for? Planning a dinner for 100? A church breakfast? Check out our collection of recipes specially designed for large groups with helpful information like pan sizes and cooking times for larger quantity recipes.
Delicious Dips and Savory Spreads
It just wouldn't be a party without at least one tasty dip recipe! You'll find recipes for all kinds of dips and spreads from simple salsa, layered dips, hummus, sweet fruit dips, seafood dips like crawfish or crab dip, and veggie dips like the popular spinach or artichoke dips. Serve with your favorite dippers and you have the makings of a true party.
Around The World
Give your next party some ethnic flavor with these worldy recipes. Thai spring rolls, mediterranean hummus, or crabmeat quesadillas and 912 other tasty appetizer recipe ideas.
Cooking Glossary
Canape: Small open-faced sandwiches served as snacks or for lunch. They may be served hot or cold, but they are often elaborately garnished.
Tahini: A paste made from sesame seeds, used primarily in hummus and baba ganoush.
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