Easy Appetizer Ideas and Recipes for Parties & Holidays

11 Ways to Top Crostini, No Cooking Required

Crostini is the ultimate last-minute party food: You can top toasts with almost anything. Here are 11 new combinations to try, each using 3 or fewer ready-made items you can pick up at your local supermarket. Pick a few, add some wine and you're party-ready.

25 Holiday Appetizers: Delicious Ways to Start the Party

These no-fail holiday hors d'oeuvres will start your Christmas party on a memorable note.

14 Warm-Weather Party Appetizers

With beautiful weather comes happy gatherings with friends and family. And what better way to enjoy each other's company than around some delicious dishes?

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Whole Grain Roasted Garlic Bruschetta

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The only thing as easy as enjoying this delicious bruschetta is preparing it.

Hummus

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Buying store-bought hummus might be easy, but making your own is far more rewarding. Just look at that creamy goodness!

Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe

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Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tenn., shares a Smoky Mountain-style recipe for pimento cheese fritters, ideal for serving at casual get-togethers or large dinner parties.

Deviled Quail Eggs Recipe

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Give a classic appetizer a sophisticated twist by using a North American delicacy, quail eggs, mixed with chicken eggs.

Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

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Always a favorite, the classic shrimp cocktail is a quick and easy appetizer. Pair the shrimp with its perfect complement: horseradish cocktail sauce.

Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

Baked Brie with Raspberry Preserves Recipe

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Keep holiday guests satisfied while they wait for dinner to begin with this warm, gooey appetizer. Baked Brie always impresses but its preparation couldn't be easier.