Appetizers

Easy appetizer recipes for game day, parties and snack nights, including copycat restaurant starters. Most can be prepped ahead so you can enjoy your guests.

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Building an appetizer spread

Wings are always first to go: try the Wingstop-inspired lemon pepper wings with a bowl of copycat Texas Roadhouse ranch. For bread and bites, make Pizza Hut-style breadsticks, cheddar bay-style biscuits or fried pickles. Want a twist? Try sweet and sour chicken balls, lobster rangoon or a full tapas spread from our 30 Spanish appetizers. Cook chicken wings to 165°F.

Baked jalapeno poppers with cream cheese, bacon and panko on a sheet pan
Appetizers

Oven Baked Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

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✔ Updated October 21, 2026 · crispy panko top, 400°F bake, heat control tips These baked jalapeno poppers are creamy, cheesy and smoky with bacon, with a crunchy golden panko top and just enough heat. They're my go-to game-day snack, and they come out of the oven in 20 minutes […]

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Appetizers

Bruschetta with Beef Tartare

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  This bruschetta is my favorite summer starter: ripe tomatoes, garlic and balsamic piled onto hot, crunchy baguette toasts. It’s on the table in under 30 minutes, and I always toast more bread than I think I’ll need. If you add beef tartare on top, use only very fresh, high-quality […]