30 Tapas Recipes for Your Next Cocktail Party

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30 Tapas Recipes for Your Next Cocktail Party1/30 Garden-Fresh Seafood Cocktail 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Garden-Fresh Seafood Cocktail Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For something cool on a hot day, we mix shrimp and crabmeat with crunchy veggies straight from the garden. Look for adobo seasoning in your grocery’s international section. —Teri Schloessmann, Tulsa, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 103 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 2/30 Olives and Cheese

3/30 Pomegranate Pistachio

24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party for Italian dinners. This one is almost too pretty to eat, especially when sprinkled with pimientos, fresh basil and parsley. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without baguette): 168 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 3/30 Pomegranate Pistachio

Crostini 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 44 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 4/30 Crab Crescent Triangles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles wrap up a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 77 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 5/30 Candied Bacon-Wrapped Figs Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I stuffed figs with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon and spices for

an addictive flavor combo that’s sweet, salty and delicious

an addictive flavor combo that’s sweet, salty and delicious. You can use dates, too. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 55 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 6/30 Tomato Galette 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Galette Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and the crust is beyond

It’s a hit at parties and potlucks

buttery. —Jessica Chang, Playa Vista, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 317 calories, 23g fat (15g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 7/30 Ginger-Tuna Kabobs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger-Tuna Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I find myself making this recipe again and again. It’s a hit at parties and potlucks. —Mary Beth Harris-Murphree, Tyler, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise: 100 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 1g

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 8/30 Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Onion & Roasted Tomato Jam 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Onion & Roasted Tomato Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An appetizer bursting with flavor from bleu cheese, caramelized onion, jam and balsamic vinegar—tasty bites that vanish in a hurry. —Debbie Reid, Clearwater, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 185 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars,

0 fiber), 8g protein

0 fiber), 8g protein. 9/30 Nutty Stuffed Mushrooms 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Basil, Parmesan cheese and mushroom blend together well, while buttery pecans give these treats a surprising crunch. Our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren always ask for them! —Mildred Eldred, Union City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 44 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 10/30 Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE

A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings

OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food, and it’s delicious hot or cold. — Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 175 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 11/30 Bacon-Cheddar Potato Croquettes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of throwing

leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe

out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/30 Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream Test Kitchen Approved Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 dozen (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love nothing more than

We love making them, we love serving them and our guests love eating them

a cold beer and a shucked oyster, so when my partners and I opened Saw’s Juke Joint in Birmingham, Alabama, we wanted to add them to the menu. We love making them, we love serving them and our guests love eating them. —Taylor Hicks, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 oyster with 2 tablespoons sauce: 236 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 13/30 Apricot Wraps 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

accumulated a large recipe collection from around the world while my husband served in the Air Force for 25 years. This mouthwatering appetizer is one of our favorites, and we enjoy sharing it with friends. —Jane Ashworth, Beavercreek, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 44 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/30 Pan-Seared Shrimp 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garlic, parsley and wine punch up the buttery flavor of this simple shrimp recipe and give

it a decadent and special feel

it a decadent and special feel. Party-pretty and perfect for drop-in dinner guests! Patricia Zartman – York, PA Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 262 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 15/30 Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first tried these bubbly treats at my sister-in-law’s house. The tender mushroom caps and creamy filling were

so fabulous that I had to get the recipe

so fabulous that I had to get the recipe. It’s hard to believe how simple, fast and easy they are. —Angela Coffman, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 51 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 16/30 Ham ‘n’ Cheese Biscuit Stacks 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites. I’ve served the fun little stacks at

every event, including holiday gatherings, showers and tailgate parties

every event, including holiday gatherings, showers and tailgate parties. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 121 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 17/30 Asian Shrimp Pancakes Test Kitchen Approved Asian Shrimp Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I keep these crisp, colorful appetizer pancakes on the small side so my guests can easily pick them up with chopsticks and eat them in a few bites. I think the

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