57 Impressive Apps That Will Get the Party Started

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57 Impressive Apps That Will Get the Party Started2/57 Mini Beef Tourtieres Test Kitchen Approved Mini Beef Tourtieres Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a twist on the traditional tourtiere recipe. Ground beef replaces pork, and cream cheese pastry takes the place of pie pastry. The filled mini cups make a melt-in-your-mouth addition to a buffet. —Cheryl Bruneau, Winnipeg, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 96 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g

These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites

protein. 3/57 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. —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. 4/57 Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers

My hearty lamb bites are delicious and convenient

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen (2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My hearty lamb bites are delicious and convenient. Assemble them the day before, then pop them under the broiler when the party starts. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 2-1/2 teaspoons dip: 105 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 5/57 Shrimp Tartlets 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen

You could also serve several as a fast, light meal

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini tart shells filled with a cream cheese mixture, topped with seafood sauce and shrimp make for a picture-perfect, tasty appetizer. You could also serve several as a fast, light meal. —Gina Hutchison, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 61 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 6/57 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. 7/57 Olives and Cheese 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. 8/57 Spicy Crab Salad Tapas Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Crab Salad Tapas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I served these at

a party and everyone went wild!

a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my pastry, but you can use a small biscuit cutter. —Vanessa Mason, Summerdale, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 145 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 9/57 Snow Pea Holiday Wreath 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Santa himself

might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food!

might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food! Crunchy green pea pods and juicy red tomatoes add a natural fresh, festive holiday note to my buffet table. —Carol Schneck, Lodi, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 23 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/57 Party Cheese Bread 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t go wrong with this recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but

the taste is sinful

the taste is sinful. Plus it looks fantastic, and people just flock to it! It’s better than the usual garlic bread too. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 237 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 11/57 Chocolate-Covered Cheese with Black Sea Salt 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I make these for guests or for a cooking demo about real food made simply, people rave about them. They’re surprising as an

Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun?

addition to an appetizer table—or even served after dinner paired with a nice cabernet or port. —Dorothy McNett, Pacific Grove, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 24 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/57 Fruit and Cheese Platter 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SUZAN NAJJAR FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this fruit charcuterie board a party go-to with any that are in season. —Taste

It’s deliciously simple!

of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 304 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 13/57 Oysters Rockefeller 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oysters Rockefeller Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are oyster farmers, and this classic Oysters Rockefeller dish always delights our guests. It’s deliciously simple! —Beth Walton, Eastham, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 oyster: 79 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate

(0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein

(0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 14/57 Grape Appetizer 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheese and Grape Appetizer Recipe photo by Sonia Bozzo for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These small bites are well worth the time they take. Serve them as part of an antipasto platter or as a cheese course alongside your favorite wine. —Eleanor Grofvert, Kalamazoo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 5 appetizers: 146 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 15/57 Chicken Pot Stickers

Greasing the steamer rack makes it easier to remove them once they’re steamed

3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Pot Stickers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken and mushrooms make up the filling in these pot stickers, a traditional Chinese dumpling. Greasing the steamer rack makes it easier to remove them once they’re steamed. —Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 pot sticker with 1 tsp. sauce: 39 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 16/57 Holiday Appetizer Meatballs 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Appetizer

You won’t believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make

Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won’t believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 84 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 17/57 Tortellini & Shrimp Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tortellini & Shrimp Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fresh skewers and tasty sauce will have guests nibbling all night! —Cacie Biddle, Bridgeport, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer with 1 tablespoon sauce: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 18/57 Greek Veggie Tartlets 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Veggie Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 45 tartlets Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The mixture in this recipe was originally a

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