Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps by Chef Chuck

A great appetizer with plenty of flavor!

Basic Barbeque Sauce by Bob Vincent

This sauce is adapted from Cookshack's Spicy Barbeque Sauce. Theirs uses a mix they sell. I have used a basic rub instead as a base which is linked below. This is a good all purpose BBQ sauce. It can be used as a starting point for other added ingredients to key in on various flavors. It is easy and quick to make. This recipe…

Snappy Stuffed Tomatillos by Robyn Savoie

What a wonderful treat at parties. Friends and family will request this time and time again. Feel free to substitute cherry tomatoes for the tomatillos. After "gutting" the fruit I invert them onto paper towel to drain for 1 hour before stuffing.

Apple Bacon Cheddar Crostini by Denise Sherin

Great fall appetizer, party food or fun snack.

SMOKED TAMALES by GARY ESTESS

THIS IS SOMETHING THATS GOOD TO EAT WHEN GRILLING AS A SNACK.I HOPE FOOD NETWORK LOOKS AT MY PATENT.

Texas Caviar by Wendi Taylor

Jalapeno Poppers with Cilantro Ranch by Mary Joseph

Baked not fried, mmm...

Perfect Bread and Butter Pickles by Farrell May Podgorsek

Not too sweet and not too sour, these old-fashioned pickles are crisp and crunchy. " Better than Grandma's" is the comment I most often hear. They are great for snacking on and perfect on a hamburger or hot dog. Refrigerator pickles are quick to make and will last in the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks. I use a mandolin style slicer…

Guacamole Appetizer Bites by Homemade & Yummy

Guacamole Appetizer Bites are the perfect party food!! Guacamole, salsa and cheese in a wonton cup. Quick, easy and so delicious!!

Homemade Salsa to be canned, or served fresh by Salad Foodie

A perfect solution to summer's finale of Roma tomatoes is this canning salsa recipe. Although paste (Roma) tomatoes are the preferred variety, slicing tomatoes will work but if they are, I recommend these changes: seed them and if needed, add a few additional minutes cooking and stirring time to reduce the mixture and achieve…

Spinach & Artichoke Dip by Jennifer Bass

Ranch Jalapeno Dip Recipe by BobbyandStarla Brady

zippy ranch-style dip. The recipe, from a local Mexican restaurant, stirs up a creamy blend that tastes great with crunchy tortilla chips or raw

Asian-inspired Mini-Meatballs by Amos Miller

A perfect appetizer, great hot or cold, and can be easily made the day before the party in a large crock pot. All you’ll need is toothpicks and tiny plates! I’ve built upon an interesting recipe I found for meatballs with a teriyaki sauce and the inclusion of, yes, dried cranberries. This was so tasty when I first made my…