Antipasto Pinwheels
This colorful cheese and salami pinwheel recipe makes the perfect quick and easy appetizer when company drops in. Preparation time is only 15 minutes from start to finish.
Appetizers
Pickle Poppers
Forget jalapeno poppers! These pickle poppers are going to be your new favorite party appetizer! Don't worry, we've still got jalapenos in these stuffed pickles mixed into cream cheese (and cheddar) before getting wrapped in deli meat. It's a perfect little starter recipe.
Air-Fryer Pickle Chips
Plain ol' potato chips can't come close to the deliciousness of these panko-coated pickle chips. Crisp them up in an air fryer for a lower-calorie snack.
How to Make Crowd-Pleasing Cheesy Skillet Artichoke Dip
Topped with fluffy dinner rolls, this creamy artichoke dip is perfect for a party. Make this recipe a few hours ahead of time for a picture-perfect party appetizer.
Autumn Fruit and Ginger Chutney
Use all dried fruit in place of fresh to cut prep, if you like. A prediced dried fruit medley will make it even easier.
Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks
Standard mozzarella sticks are good. You know what's even better? Crunchy cheese sticks that taste just like your favorite takeout Chinese appetizer.
Tomato-Basil Jam
Tomato-Basil Jam
Air-Fried Meatballs and Bell Peppers
This air-fryer dinner recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Serve with rice to complete your meal.
Artichoke Flatbread
Artichoke Flatbread
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Who doesn't love slow cooker dips? This spicy dip is super creamy, but also has a helping of protein. Get ready to dip carrot sticks and celery into this slow cooker party food!
Easy, Cheesy, Spiced Copycat Skillet Queso
You can whip up Chili's ultra-popular skillet queso appetizer at home in about 10 minutes — all you need is a saucepan and a few ingredients.
Classic Nachos
The best part about making nachos is getting to create it a recipe that's all your own. Bake a batch using our classic nacho recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa. Or switch it up entirely and use fries or pizza crust for your "chips."
Deviled Egg Dip Is the Perfect Easter Snack
This deviled egg dip recipe has all the flavors you love from the classic Easter dish but with so much less work.
Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Blue Cheese and Bacon
As far as slow cooker dips go, this spinach and artichoke dip is one of our favorites! Creamy, cheesy, and full of veggies, you won't be able to resist dunking crackers in this dip.
Cottage Cheese-Dill Dip
A green, yellow, or red sweet pepper shell makes a fun serving bowl for this low-fat cottage cheese dill dip.
Pineapple-Black Bean Guacamole
Pineapple-Black Bean Guacamole
Quick Kimchi
Enjoy the flavors of kimchi, but skip the fermentation so there's no wait. This topper idea comes together in just 20 minute and tastes reminiscent of kimchi when you're in a time crunch.
Mushroom Goat Cheese Flatbread
It’s always handy for the host to include a recipe on the buffet that doesn’t need to be served piping hot from the oven—enter the flatbread. Top the make-ahead food processor dough with mushrooms, goat cheese, grapes, and walnuts, then bake just before guests arrive.
This Easy Candied Nut Recipe Is My Go-To Homemade Host Gift (and Friends Beg Me for the Recipe)
This easy homemade food gift idea has been a hit with friends and family since I introduced it to them 5 years ago (via host gifts, holiday gifts, and as part of potluck recipes). Learn how to make my go-to homemade food gift.
Hummus 4 Ways
Change-up your dip game! Use our base recipe to make traditional hummus, then choose to go with lime-avocado, roasted pepper, beet, or squash for a new flavor variation.