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    Bola-Bola

    Bola-bola (Filipino-style meatballs) can be served as an appetizer or stirred into soup. Some versions of this recipe roll the meatballs in flour or bread crumbs before frying for a crisp coating. Serve plain or with a dipping sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Chicken Bacon Triangles

    We host an annual Christmas party, and I whip up a new menu item every year. These golden chicken and...


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    Fried Lemon-Pepper Wings

    These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you've been stuck in a chicken wing rut....


    Mini Chicken Chimis with Jalapeno Cream Cheese

    These zippy chicken chimi bites bring a little heat to any fiesta. Serve them on their own as appetizers, or...


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    Toasted Ravioli

    While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant!...

    Mini Lamb Burgers

    My husband loves this recipe for mini lamb burgers. They're great for a light dinner or a hearty appetizer. Ground...


    Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

    Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey any more! When combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a...

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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...


    Sweet & Spicy Nuts

    Hot and spicy with a hint of brown-sugar sweetness, these snacking nuts are simply sensational. You and your guests will...


    Rainbow Pepper Appetizers

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

    Warm Crab & Spinach Dip

    In Maryland, we stayed at a hotel that sent guests home with a crab dip recipe and a spice pouch....


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    Gentleman’s Whiskey Bacon Jam

    You can slather this smoky bacon jam on pretty much anything. It lasts only a week in the fridge, so...


    Best Ever Fried Chicken Wings

    For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until...


    Lasagna Dip

    My lasagna noodle chips turned out great and are out-of-this-world crispy. And the dip truly tastes like rich, cheesy Italian-American...


    Mini Crab Cakes

    Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I...

    Chili-Lime Chicken Wings

    Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good?...


    Mandarin Chicken Bites

    Instead of a big Christmas meal, our family enjoys nibbling on an all-day appetizer buffet. Each year we present tempting...


    Dutch Meatballs (Bitterballen)

    I host an annual Christmas party for some friends, and one year, I made a dish from each person's background,...


    Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Hot wings got their start in Buffalo, New York, in a kitchen. Although there was no game on at the...


    New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    This seafood dish is perfect for casual holiday gatherings and will reel in rave reviews. I've been using this tried-and-true...


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    Cheddar & Onion Beef Sliders

    My girlfriend and I threw an outdoor party for a bunch of friends and these sliders were a hit. We...


    Spicy Cashews

    These seasoned nuts are so good, it’s hard to stop eating them. I made them for gift baskets and got...


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    Sauerkraut Ham Balls

    Cooking is something I've always enjoyed...particularly when I'm doing it for people who enjoy eating! This dish is such a...


    Black Bean Chicken Tacos

    While growing up, I developed a love of cooking from scratch. Friends and family are delighted when I present my...

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    Chicken Wing Dings

    Your guests will have a ball sampling this appetizer that has all the flavor and saucy goodness of traditional Buffalo...


    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...


    Sausage Egg Rolls

    Janet Hommes, of Surprise, Arizona uses a packaged coleslaw mix for this easy eggroll, so it’s a breeze to put...


    Layered Italian Casserole

    Yum! That's the only response you'll get from your friends and family when they try this super-supper from Joyce Benninger...


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    Layered Macaroni Casserole

    "I concocted this quick-and-easy recipe over 40 years ago as a new bride. It's still one of my favorites," shares...


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    Pork & Shrimp Pinwheels

    Here's my homemade version of the dim sum I enjoy in restaurants. The little pinwheels can either be fried or...