Articles filed under Appetizer
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Cheese balls are back. How to make this classic party dish cool againDec 29, 2025 11:45 am - The cheese ball is a cliché. And like the pig in a blanket and the baked potato, the cheese ball is so cliched it has actually become cool. Socially acceptable or not, when this dish is put out at a party, people hover over it like it’s a crystal ball.
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This tomato and feta dip is a hit for a party or a night on the couchDec 29, 2025 11:23 am - Savory, tart and sweet tomatoes and punchy feta join forces in this warm dip that has a lovely background note of spice thanks to Calabrian chiles. It works as a festive appetizer or fun meal with a simple salad or roasted vegetables.
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Party-worthy lettuce cups come together at a moment’s noticeDec 29, 2025 10:15 am - These crisp lettuce cups filled with maple walnuts, blue cheese and dried cranberries brim with bold contrasting tastes and textures. They make for an elegant and healthful finger food that’s ideal for easy entertaining.
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Crescent roll dough is the shortcut to this cheesy, garlicky shareable breadDec 21, 2025 5:11 am - These easy pull-apart rolls — filled with garlic, butter and mozzarella cheese — are great as a party appetizer, for a potluck, or even as a meal with a soup or side salad. Store-bought crescent roll dough is the key to getting them on the table in under an hour.
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Bright bites for the holiday season bring festive flavor without the fussDec 10, 2025 6:11 am - Whether you’re hosting a crowd, attending a potluck or simply looking for fresh ideas to brighten up your weeknight meals, this trio of recipes brings festive flavor without the fuss. They are approachable, quick and designed to fit right into the rhythm of the season.
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This simple polenta and mushroom dish will elevate your holiday tableDec 09, 2025 5:29 am - This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. It’s a great addition to a holiday table, a cheery little side dish, or a center-of-the-plate offering for the vegetarians in the house.
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These globally inspired dishes are tasty ways to cut food wasteSep 30, 2025 6:01 am - Take a look at cuisines from around the world, and you’re guaranteed to find dishes with a particular superpower: They let you throw in whatever food you’ve got. These flexible recipes fight food waste and save money, one half-eaten onion at a time.
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Meet tarator, tzatziki’s lighter, more flexible cousinAug 06, 2025 5:54 am - Is it soup or is it salad? Could it be a sauce, too? With the right tweaks, tarator can be all three. This refreshing cold cucumber and yogurt concoction is especially popular in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. It’s refreshing, versatile and possibly one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever try.
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Aperitivo at home: 5 recipes to re-create Italy’s relaxing pre-dinner ritual in your kitchenJul 16, 2025 5:53 am - Italians have a wonderful tradition called aperitivo, or welcoming the evening and unwinding from the work day with snacks, a cocktail and conversation. Penny Kazmier shares recipes from a recent trip to help re-create this relaxing time of day on home soil.
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This five-layer dip channels flavors of the MediterraneanJul 15, 2025 5:40 am - Five layers of quintessential Mediterranean flavors — hummus, chickpeas, feta, scallion and herbs, and tzatziki — make for a dip ideal for a party or a hearty vegetarian main. Serve with pita chips, crackers, pita wedges or crudités, for dipping.
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