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Appetizers

Be it a simple dinner with friends, a must-try dish for game day, or something to tease the taste buds before the main course, the RIGHT appetizer can make or break even the best prepared meal.

Fortunately, we have you covered with fulfilling appetizer recipes to please even the most discerning of critics. From our Best-Ever Guacamole to Wesley’s favorite Crab Rangoons to the always pleasing Hoppin’ Jalapeno Poppers find the perfect recipe today!

  • A stack of six steak fajita quesadillas that have been cut in half, revealing the steak, caramelized onions, and melty Monterey Jack cheese.
    Steak Fajita Quesadilla
  • A circular dish holding Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Pecans surrounded by two glasses of white wine, pieces of toast, holly, and silverware.
    Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Pecans
  • Several freshly fried jalapeño poppers on a black baking sheet next to a small glass jar filled sour cream.
    Homemade Jalapeño Poppers
  • A rectangular white serving platter filled with a serving of classic nachos topped with chopped jalapeños.
    Best-Ever Classic Nachos
  • An overhead view of an oval baking dish filled with Ultimate Hot Bacon and Cheddar Dip garnished with chopped scallions and crumbled bacon.
    Ultimate Hot Bacon and Cheddar Dip
  • A white oval platter filled with a pile of grilled buffalo shrimp with two small jars filled with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on each side of the dish.
    Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
  • A pile of grilled chicken wings with buffalo sauce resting on a wooden board next to a jar of blue cheese dressing and cut strips of celery.
    Easy Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce
  • A large white platter filled with and Italian chopped salad with homemade vinaigrette with two serving utensils inserted into the side of the salad.
    Italian Chopped Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
  • Tomato Cheddar and Bacon Pie on a white plate
    Tomato Cheddar and Bacon Pie
  • A row six ears of Mexican street corn, eloté, resting on sheets of brown paper with lime wedges scattered around them.
    Elote (Easy Mexican Street Corn)
  • An untouched tomato pie in a white ceramic pie dish with three colorful baked heirloom tomatoes on the top of the pie.
    Southern Tomato Pie
  • A single serving of Summer bruschetta with tomato and basil resting on a wooden cutting board.
    Summer Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
  • A colorful bowl filled with a sun-dried tomato and artichoke dip with another bowl filled with crusty pieces of sliced baguette.
    Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip
  • A classic Caesar salad served family-style on a large white platter topped with homemade croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.
    Classic Caesar Salad
  • A homemade egg roll that has been split in half revealing the pork and cabbage inside with one of the halves resting on the other half with a bowl of homemade duck sauce in the background.
    Homemade Egg Rolls with Easy Duck Sauce
  • Two portobello BLO pizzas resting on a wooden pizza peel with both pizzas topped with melty Fontina cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, and arugula leaves.
    Grilled Portobello BLT Pizzas
  • Best-ever guacamole in a black molcajete and topped with chopped tomatoes, bacon, and lime wedges.
    Best-Ever Guacamole
  • Three chicken quesadilla triangles sitting on top of each other on a white plate.
    The Perfect Chicken Quesadilla
  • A clear jar that is filled with restaurant-style salsa on a green background and is surrounded by fresh whole tomatoes.
    Restaurant-Style Salsa
  • A pot roast slider topped with melty Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and a toasted slider bun resting on the side of the pot roast.
    Pot Roast Sliders
  • A small cast-iron skillet filled with baked spinach and artichoke dip with several small slices of toasted baguette nearby.
    Classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip
  • A basket lined with red and white checkered wax paper and filled with Southern-fried shrimp along with a lemon wedge and small bowl of cocktail sauce.
    Southern-Fried Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
  • An untouched loaf of focaccia with rosemary and olive oil resting in baking sheet pan.
    Focaccia with Rosemary and Olive Oil
  • A platter filled with freshly made classic fried green tomatoes with a bowl of Ranch dressing sitting next to them.
    Classic Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Several rows of avocado deviled eggs resting on a white platter and are garnished with toasted breadcrumbs, bacon, and chives.
    Avocado Deviled Eggs
  • An assortment of deviled eggs in a white deviled egg tray.
    Deviled Eggs (3 Ways)
  • A straight-on view of a pile of crispy coconut shrimp on a white plate with a colorful bowl of Thai sweet chili sauce sitting next to the shrimp.
    Crispy Coconut Shrimp
  • A large white bowl filled with Texas caviar surrounded by tortilla chips and scallions.
    Texas Caviar
  • A platter filled with sausage-stuffed mushrooms next to a plate of the same.
    Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
  • A large wooden cutting board with a bunch of grilled bourbon maple chicken wings sitting next to a small bowl of sauce in front of a grey napkin.
    Grilled Bourbon Maple Wings
  • A bratwurst slider on a pretzel bun with cheese sauce and fried onions on a cutting board.
    Bratwurst Sliders
  • A row of oysters Rockefeller each sitting on rock salt on a dark grey serving tray.
    Oysters Rockefeller
  • Two Italian stuffed shells on a plate with a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom all sitting next to a glass of red wine.
    Italian Stuffed Shells
  • An oval black baking dish filled with baked clam dip sitting next to slices of toasted bread.
    Incredible Baked Clam Dip
  • A platter of caprese salad that has been drizzled with pesto sauce and a balsamic glaze and topped with freshly chopped basil.
    Caprese Salad
  • A charcuterie board that is covered with cubed cheese, a meat flower, hummus, olives, and bread sticks.
    How To Make a Charcuterie Board
  • A small round dark grey plate filled with garlic shrimp sitting next to a stemless glass of white wine.
    Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)
  • A large stainless steel skillet filled with Swedish meatballs and wooden spoon.
    Swedish Meatballs
  • A white platter holding sliced slow cooker beef braciole with a bowl of marinara next to it.
    Slow Cooker Beef Braciole
  • A person dipping a corn tortilla chip into a festive bowl filled with salsa verde.
    Salsa Verde
  • A close up view of a blue platter holding teriyaki chicken wings with sesame seeds sprinkled over the top.
    Teriyaki Chicken Wings
  • A oval white platter filled with fried pickles nestled next to a small white bowl filled with Ranch dressing.
    Fried Pickles

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