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Appetizers

Cider-Cheese Fondue

Give the cheese board routine a fall spin with this a three-cheese fondue made with apple cider and served with a spread of hearty dippers.

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.

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!

How to Make Roasted Pepitas Two Ways

It’s not pumpkin season without its crunchy counterpart, pepitas. These dark green seeds have a nutty, mild flavor and are chock-full of valuable nutrients. Here are two ways to make roasted pepitas at home.

Easy Half-Sour Pickles

These fermented pickles are just on the edge of sour. And while you'll have to be patient for over a week for the best flavor, trust us when we say they'll be so much better than any pickles you can buy at the store.

21 Make-Ahead Dips No One Will Be Able to Resist Dunking Into

Never stress about what to bring to a party again! These irresistible and easy make-ahead dip recipes will be the star of any snack table. Best of all, these easy make-ahead cold dips and warm, slow-cooker all-stars can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or kept warm for at least 4 hours before serving.

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.

Tofu Spring Rolls

Vegetable spring rolls recipes are an ideal low-calorie, gluten free, and vegetarian appetizer for your next cocktail or dinner party. You can also serve these quick and easy tofu spring rolls as a starter before your favorite Asian entree.

Nannie's Pimiento Cheese

The best pimiento cheese recipes have bonus ingredients beyond cheese, pimientos, and mayo. This pimiento cheese spread includes flavorful additions like jalapenos, garlic, and hot pepper sauce.