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    Loaded Cowboy Queso

    Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage is our family's favorite tailgating recipe. I often serve it with homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with taco seasoning. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri


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    Homemade Pork Dumplings

    I grew up eating this pork dumpling recipe. My mom used to make them, and my brother and I would...


    Chorizo Tacos

    If you're looking for a quick bite or snack, these chorizo tacos are the perfect thing. They cook really quickly,...


    Jalapeno Sliders with Crispy Onions

    My husband and I love spicy foods, and this recipe was an excellent step up from a typical burger. It...

    Five-Cheese Fonduta

    If melted cheese isn’t one of the most mouthwatering foods of all time, I don't know what is! Substitute your...


    Bola-Bola

    Bola-bola (Filipino-style meatballs) can be served as an appetizer or stirred into soup. Some versions of this recipe roll the...

    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...


    Banh Mi Skewers

    I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers...


    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...


    Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

    Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey anymore! Combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a perfect meatball...

    Bourbon Meatballs

    Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are...


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    Mediterranean Hummus Nachos

    My husband once piled all the Middle Eastern dishes I'd made on top of pita chips. It was delicious and...


    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?...


    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...


    Chicken Croquettes

    Here's a different recipe to try with leftovers. It really has a good flavor. These chicken croquettes are fun to...


    Mandarin Chicken Bites

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

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    Barbecue Kielbasa

    In Canfield, Ohio, Gina Slaven serves this mouthwatering main dish with corn bread and green beans. "It can easily be...


    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...


    Cheddar & Onion Beef Sliders

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


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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...


    Tempura Chicken Wings

    When I moved to Kansas City from Texas, I brought many of my mom's best-loved recipes with me, including these...