Fruity Sangria
Your party will get off to a great start when you welcome guests with glasses of this fruit-studded sangria. Our...
Meringue Drops
If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added...
Strawberry Fluff
This recipe from my sister-in-law was a big hit at our parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Guests always seem to enjoy...
Tempting Shrimp Phyllo Tarts
Writes Heather Melnick of Macedon, New York, “this appetizer has been a real hit at church receptions and family events.”...
Cheese Puffs
These delicious cheese puffs will impress guests, but they're not at all difficult to make, starting with Gruyere or Swiss...
Jamaican Shrimp
Zesty jerk seasoning is a nice complement to sweet mango in this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Although this delicious dish takes time...
Caprese Tomato Bites
I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. They give you a taste of...
Curried Chicken Cream Puffs
I've made these fluffy puffs for baby showers as well as holiday parties. The savory bites have such a nice...
Candied Edible Flowers
To coat the flower petals with the sugar mixture, I use a kids' paint brush. I've also frozen some of...
Chocolate Walnut Crescents
I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with...
Prosciutto Phyllo Roll-Ups
These elegant finger foods use delicate phyllo dough. With artichoke sauce on the side, the cheesy rolls make extra-special hors...
Sweetheart Punch
An ice ring with fresh strawberries adds an elegant look to the bowl of this popular punch from Gretchen Montgomery...
Strawberry Tart
Showcase those farm-fresh, red-to-the-core summer berries with this outstanding strawberry tart.
Smoked Trout Cucumber Canapes
“Guests thought I had these elegant appetizers catered when I served them at my last party,” says Debora Ross of...
Frozen Cheesecake Bites
It only takes one of these delicious nibbles to cure your cheesecake cravings. But your guests are sure to ask...
Crab Appetizer Mold
This easy dish is ideal for parties. It is a true indulgence.—Kathi Mulchin, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nutty Chicken Sandwiches
Crushed pineapple gives these chicken salad sandwiches a bit of sweetness, while pecans add a bit of crunch.
Cascading Fruit Centerpiece
It's exciting and fun to build this pretty centerpiece, which I have made for holidays, weddings and showers over the...
Sweet and Tangy Pasta Salad
June Herke
WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
I’m a retired farmwife and one of 16 children. I learned lots about cooking...
Cheesecake Bites
If you like cheesecake, you'll love these chocolate-covered cheesecake bites. They're perfect for parties, or as a bite-sized treat you...
Shrimp Bites
Your guests will think you hired a caterer when you serve these deceptively simple shrimp bites that pair a deliciously...
Kourambiethes
My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe. Her grandmother was born in Greece and bakes these cookies for special occasions, including...
Snowflake Cake
There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes...
Graduation Punch
Enjoyed for over 30 years in our family, this was the punch my mom served when I graduated from high...
Pineapple Chiffon Cake with Pineapple Frosting
This tall, moist cake makes quite an impression on a dessert table. Pineapple is a nice addition to the cake...
Italian Peach Cookies
These Italian peach cookies are labor intensive, to be sure, but they will be some of the finest-looking treats you...
Cupcake Frosting
Simple vanilla frosting is a great topper for any cupcake. I frosted 300 cupcakes with this recipe for my wedding...
Contest-Winning Holiday Glazed Ham
I like to serve this juicy, mouthwatering Thanksgiving ham with mashed potatoes and colorful vegetables. The apricot glaze is delicious,...
Goat Cheese Wontons
Tangy goat cheese and fresh herb flavors shine through in every bite of these crispy bundles. The egg roll-like snacks...