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Spanakopita Spring Rolls

I was inspired to turn original spanakopita into a hand-held hors d'oeuvre. I use egg roll wrappers in place of...


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Southwest Onion Fritters

These crispy, golden onion fritters are full of south of the border flavor. Serve them with guacamole and sour cream...


Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips

Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your...


Rainbow Pepper Appetizers

Company will quickly polish off this colorful pepper medley from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa. The crisp-tender veggies are topped...

Mexican Vegetable Pizza

Hold the pepperoni! From North Tonawanda, New York, Barbara Nowakowski shares a change-of-pace pizza that's big on veggie flavor. Topped...


Breaded Cheddar Cubes

Cubes of cheddar breaded and fried until golden brown…what’s not to love? The warm, gooey bites are always popular at...

Calico Corn Salsa

"A friend gave me the recipe for this colorful salsa...and when I took it to a luncheon, everyone loved it,"...


Festive Fall Tortellini Toss

Fall is my favorite season and I love the foods of autumn, such as mushrooms, squash, apples and walnuts. I...


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Mexican Homemade Salsa

In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I...


Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks

"If you see a group of people huddled around an appetizer table, it's probably because they're feasting on these fun...

Spicy Ribbon Potato Chips

You won't settle for store-bought chips again after munching these crispy deep-fried snacks. Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper,...


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Quick Bean and Rice Burritos

These hearty and zippy burritos can be whipped up in a jiffy. —Kimberly Hardison, Maitland, Florida


Mushroom Bean Burritos

“The whole family will love this. The filling can be used for tacos, nachos, enchiladas or salads.” —Trisha Kruse, Eagle,...


Crispy Goat Cheese Appetizers

Want an amazing party starter? Coat slices of goat cheese with seasoned bread crumbs, fry them until golden-brown and top...


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Fiery Potato Chips

Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper, these paper-thin chips are surefire crowd-pleasers.

Soft Vegetable Tacos

This easy vegetarian tacos feature corn and black beans. They're easy and fast, and the heat can be adjusted depending...


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Pesto Veggie Pizza

A thoughtful granddaughter gave me the recipe for this wonderful pizza. It's delicious down to its whole wheat crust. One...


Hush Puppy Mix

Edna Bullet of Wilburton, Oklahoma adds garlic powder and red pepper flakes to the cornmeal that creates these golden hush...


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Meatless Black Bean Enchiladas

My family loves this recipe! It's quick and easy, so it's great for busy schedules. You can heat up the...


Spicy Peanuts

It’s always nice to have something simple for guests to nibble on while mingling. These special peanuts are just the...


Vegetarian Tortilla Stack

“Nearly all the meals I make are meatless," writes Wendy Fenstermacher of Allentown, Pennsylvania. "This is one of my husband’s...


Breaded Cauliflower

Meet the Cook: My mother gets the credit for this delicious dish, which is a mainstay at our house. It...


Fried Jalapenos

Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. —DeLea...


Hot Mushroom Spread

I've made this creamy, hearty mushroom appetizer for years—it's a big hit every time.—Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia

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Veggie Brown Rice Wraps

Salsa gives a bit of zip to the savory veggie, brown rice and bean filling in the meatless tortilla wraps...


Caramel Havarti

Havarti cheese is a wonderful dessert cheese and is made even better by pecans, caramel topping and apples. This recipe...


Veggie Fajitas

For a scrumptious and super healthy party dish, these colorful, hearty veggie fajitas packed with crisp-tender vegetables are perfect. —Sarah...


Tasty Lentil Tacos

When my husband's cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family's diet. Finding dishes that were healthy...


Jalapeno Buttermilk Cornbread

If you’re from the South, you have to have a good cornbread recipe. Here’s a lightened-up version of my mom’s...


Black Beans and Rice

Bonnie Baumgardner often serves this quick skillet side dish to delighted guests at her Sylva, North Carolina home. "It tastes...