Articles filed under Appetizer
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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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Rethinking hard-boiled eggs, againJul 09, 2025 4:57 am - Readers have lots to say about hard-boiled eggs and the best ways to prepare and peel them, Don Mauer found in this Best of Lean and Lovin’ It column from 2022.
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How to make Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme at home — only betterApr 15, 2025 5:34 am - Inspired by the beloved fast food item, these copycat Taco Bell-Style Crunchwraps feature layers of seasoned beef, melty cheese, a crisp tostada and fresh produce encased in a griddled tortilla. Here’s how to make it your own.
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Put some skins in the game with these hearty and crispy potato wedgesMar 19, 2025 6:16 am - What’s not to like about potato skins? Crispy bacon pieces nestled inside potato skins topped with a generous amount of gooey melted cheddar cheese. Add a dallop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions and you have the snack version of a twice-baked potato.