
Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
These slow-cooker French dip sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small...

Healthy Greek Bean Dip
This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...

Ham Balls
Don't worry if you've never heard of ham balls. They're well known in the Midwest for their unique sweet-tangy flavor,...

Catherine’s Guacamole
Get the scoop on making a standout guacamole. A handful of chopped celery adds some fun crunch in this avocado...

Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos
My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don't have a lot of time to cook...

Barbecue Chicken Sliders
Barbecue chicken sliders are perfect for game-day parties. To get exceptionally flavorful, juicy chicken, brine the meat overnight, then slow...


White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
White chocolate macadamia nut cookies are the king of macadamia nut cookies. These rich, buttery cookies bake up soft with...

Celery Seed Slaw
A simple cooked dressing gives this crisp cabbage mixture a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor my family savors. When I was a...

Almond Sandies
Buttery, rich and delicious, these classic almond sandies are my husband's favorite cookie and very popular wherever I take them....

Frito Corn Salad
Frito corn salad is bursting with flavor and texture.

Christmas Cheese Ball
When we’re in need of an easy appetizer for the holidays, we always come back to this Christmas cheese ball....


7-Layer Dip
Bring this 7-layer dip to the party, and you'll be bringing the party to the snack table!

Dill Dip
It's not a party without dip, and this dill dip recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a crudités board, crackers...

No-Guilt Beefy Nachos
Nachos you can feel good about! This meaty topping has less fat and sodium than typical nacho beef because you...

Three-Herb Popcorn
Try this seasoned treat for a tasty twist on plain popcorn. Mixed nuts add crunch and flavor but are optional....


BLT Dip
This BLT dip has you covered when you need an appetizer that’s sure to please.


Soft Giant Pretzels
This giant pretzel recipe creates big soft pretzels that are perfect for any Oktoberfest celebration. Pair the bread machine pretzels...

Caramel Apple Snack Mix
This recipe has been a real hit with family and friends of Melody Michaelis in Sycamore, Illinois. "It's simple, deliciously...

Hot Cider
I dress up apple cider using lemonade, orange juice, honey and spices for a new version of the classic fall...

Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs
Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...


Red, White & Blue Potato Salad
Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs...

Fruit Punch
This fruit punch is a perfectly balanced refresher that can easily be made before the party starts.

Summertime Tea
You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...


Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Soft, sweet and homey, this 30-minute oatmeal raisin cookie recipe makes treats with a perfect, not-too-thick texture. They're the perfect...

Corn and Bacon Dip
The recipe for this creamy appetizer or snack dip was given to me about 20 years ago by a friend....

Lemon Oatmeal Sugar Cookies
My grandmother always made these cookies for us for Christmas, and now I have inherited that task. I make them...

Taco Pinwheels
These taco pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that'll be the first to go at your next party.

Tomato Relish
Tangy, spiced tomato relish is a delicious preserved condiment that you can enjoy until next summer's bumper tomato crop. Serve...

Oreo Brownies
These Oreo brownies are a perfect mashup of rich brownies and a cheesecake-like topping, with your favorite childhood cookie thrown...