Our Top Appetizer Recipes

Classic Deviled Eggs

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Pork Steamed Buns

Cream-less Mushroom Soup

Pappardelle in Saffron Cream

Ohio-Style Beer Cheese

Baked Goat Cheese Dip

Fresh Crab Nachos

Almost-Famous Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Holiday Bacon Appetizers

Grilled Buffalo Wings

Mozzarella en Carrozza

Sunny's Hot Ham and Cheese Wreath

Caprese Salad

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Air Fryer Arancini

Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

Shrimp Cocktail

Beef Carpaccio

Brie & Mushrooms en Croute

Greek Salad

Salmon Cakes

Hard Boiled Eggs

Classic French Mussels

Parker's Split Pea Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

Buffalo Drumsticks

Italian Antipasto Salad

Dump Spinach and Artichoke Dip from Frozen

Cheese-Stuffed Arepas

Almost-Famous Fried Pickles

Pickle Juice Hummus

Almost-Famous Bloomin' Onion

Stuffed Mushrooms

Classic Hot Wings

Quick Cocktail Sauce

The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip

Cilantro Scallops

Gooey Brie Crescent Wrap

Baked Shrimp Scampi

Leek Potato Soup

Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

Almost-Famous Rosemary Bread

Brick House Mary

Arugula with Parmesan

Tuna Stuffed Chiles

Houston's-Style Kale Salad

Balsamic-Roasted Tomatoes

Tomato Bruschetta

Deviled Eggs

Mozzarella Sticks

Warm Marinated Olives

Queso Fundido with Chorizo

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Please any crowd with these fun starters from Food Network Magazine. 

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These fun snacks are the perfect party starters.

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We dreamed up a rainbow of small bites.

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The Spanish small plates are ideal for getting lots of little bites into a meal.

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From bargain buys to multi-use pieces, we found a set for every chip and dip combo.

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You won't be able to take your eyes off this beautiful spread.

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Giada makes perfect drinks and appetizers for any party or holiday celebration.

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