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An Eye for Appetizers

Updated: June 09, 2014
Browse our photograph gallery of of top-rated party starters.
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Top-Rated Starters

Adobo Chips with Warm Goat Cheese and Cilantro Salsa
"I loved this recipe. I made it for our supper club and it turned out great. Very simple and very good."
--Heather

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Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip

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Fantastic! Brought it to a party and everyone loved it. Served it with bread and chips, but also would be great with fresh veggies.
--BBauergirl

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Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta with Brown Butter

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Unique and delicious! I brought this to a party and everyone loved it.
--delmarazul1014

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Artichoke and Fennel Caponata

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The ingredients in this sweet-and-sour Sicilian side dish are roughly chopped to create a chunky spread. Caponata is typically made with eggplant, but this version features artichoke hearts. Spoon over toasted baguette slices

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Baked Hoisin Chicken Buns

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What a yummy little surprise! I made these for a birthday meal for a friend of all appetizers, and they were a huge hit.
--lawlesske

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Corn and Poblano Empanadas

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Masa harina—used to make corn tortillas and tamales—yields a more richly flavored and textured dough than that made with flour alone.

"These turned out fantastic!! I couldn't find the masa harina, so I substituted corn meal," wrote Cooking Light reader jodimariec. 

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Garlic Flatbreads with Smoked Mozzarella and Tomato Vinaigrette

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These bite-sized desserts are big on glamour--and flavor.

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A retro-style cocktail supper combines the glamour of a bygone era with updated dishes for today's entertaining.

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