Appetizers

This simple, exquisite spring salad sorta makes us wanna mumble “fiddledeedee” in our best Southern accent.

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• 20 M
• 20 M
• 4

Asparagus. Pizza crust. Brie. What’s not to love about spring?!

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• 20 M
• 40 M
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True story: This luscious little number inspired one toddler to dip and dunk his way through an entire bag of baby carrots. An entire bag. Behold, the power of the dipper!

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• 20 M
• 20 M
• 4

Airy and oh so rich, these stunning souffles take stiffly beaten eggs, Parmesan, and Gruyère to lofty new heights.

• 15 M
• 45 M
• 6

As simple as making hard-boiled eggs may seem, it can be tricky to pull off perfectly…but not when you rely on this foolproof method from Heidi Swanson.

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• 5 M
• 15 M
• 10

Lovely. That’s all we can think to say of this array of deviled eggs, which come in classic, smoked salmon, and lightly truffled.

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• 10 M
• 40 M
• 1

Entertaining gets no simpler than this rich, creamy, indulgent, elegant cheese spread made from three ingredients. Tasting is believing. Go on.

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• 35 M
• 32

Kid friendly. Adult approved. Gluten-free. Vegan. Awesome for entertaining. And even awesomer for when you want to stand at the stove and inhale carbs straight from the baking sheet.

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• 15 M
• 50 M
• 4

Not all pimento cheese recipes are created equal. This one, with a touch of barbecue, definitely has an unfair advantage.

• 15 M
• 2 H, 15 M
• 4

Tired of settling for an ordinary blue cheese dip that practically necessitates a search party to locate a stray chunk of cheese swimming in mayo? This one won’t disappoint.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 0

These can’t-stop-eating-them crackers boast actual aged Cheddar cheesiness. Stain-your-fingers faux Cheez-It-ness just can’t compete.

• 20 M
• 2 H
• 11

The number one complaint of folks who don’t like turkey burgers is dryness. Number two is blandness. This recipe is neither.

• 30 M
• 30 M
• 6

Satiny smooth and ridiculously rich, this elegant spread is begging to be schmeared on rustic white bread and accompanied by a glass of riesling, whether as an impressive hors d’oeuvres or a simple winter supper.

• 30 M
• 30 M
• 3

Paella arancini. It’s a savvy and sassy little appetizer that’s based on an Italian classic but tastes contemporary as heck.

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• 1 H
• 2 H, 20 M
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