Appetizers

Recipes for appetizers, tapas, hors d’oeuvres, and small plates.

Smoked Turkey Bites are the ultimate finger food for parties and gatherings. Crunchy, sweet, spicy, smoky, cheesy delightful bites.
Appetizers, Bread Recipes, Cheese Recipes, Turkey Recipes

Smoked Turkey Bites Recipe

 

These Smoked Turkey Bites make you smile with delight when you bite into them. Far from your everyday appetizer, these little gems actually begin with a loaf of white bread. The layers of flavor will have your guests bombarding you with questions as to what is in there.

Meatball Sliders with mozzarella are the perfect party food.
Appetizers, Beef Recipes, Cheese Recipes

Meatball Sliders Recipe – Party Food

 

These meatball sliders go quick at parties, and they are such an easy appetizer to make. You may use frozen meatballs from the market or your own homemade meatballs. Economical hot dog buns serve as the buns.

Spinach Mascarpone Dip is an elegant upgrade to a traditional classic.
Appetizers, Cheese Recipes, Spinach Recipes

Spinach Mascarpone Dip Recipe

 

Spinach Mascarpone Dip is an easy way to add a touch of elegance to your next party or gathering. Traditional spinach dip is elevated here with the use of mascarpone cheese instead of ordinary cream cheese.

Bacon Cheeseburger Puff Rolls are juicy burger bites wrapped in puff pastry. Get in my belly!
Appetizers, Bacon Recipes, Beef Recipes, Bread Recipes, Cheese Recipes, Main Dishes

Bacon Cheeseburger Puff Rolls Recipe

 

Bacon Cheeseburger Puff Rolls are easy to make and elegant to serve. Try varying this recipe by using pizza dough in place of puff pastry and/or sausage instead of ground beef. Slice thinner for appetizer party snacks.

Potato Chip Meatballs are packed with flavor. Use as a main dish over noodles or as an appetizer.
Appetizers, Beef Recipes, Main Dishes, Mushroom Recipes

Potato Chip Meatballs Recipe

 

Potato Chip Meatballs get full flavor from classic dry onion soup mix and uses potato chips as a binder instead of bread crumbs. Add a delicious homemade mushroom gravy, and you have a real winner!

Maple Cocktail Ribs are the perfect party appetizer and are so easy to make.
Appetizers, Main Dishes, Pork Recipes

Maple Cocktail Ribs Recipe

 

Maple Cocktail Ribs make a perfect appetizer for any party or buffet. The atypical sauce is sweet and tangy with the flavors of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, molasses, and brown sugar.

Colorful Shrimp Spread has 7 delicious layers of yumminess. Perfect for parties.
Appetizers, Cheese Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Shrimp Recipes

Colorful Shrimp Spread Recipe

 

Colorful shrimp spread is a deliciously different appetizer for parties and tailgates. It is a take-off on the ever popular Mexican 7-Layer Dip, but with seafood.

Scrumptious baked shrimp scampi uses few ingredients and is quick to make.
Appetizers, Main Dishes, Seafood Recipes, Shrimp Recipes

Baked Shrimp Scampi Recipe

 

Baked shrimp scampi is simple to make using such common ingredients as garlic, butter, bread crumbs, lemon juice, and oregano. It is easier to make a large amount using this method, so do enjoy it as an entree or appetizer.