Game Day Appetizers & Snacks

These stuffed jalapenos make a great party appetizer. The recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.

This recipe for mini barbecue meatball sliders is from the January/February 2008 issue of Everyday Food.

A simple, sweet barbecue sauce will please even finicky eaters.

This tasty recipe for pigs in a blanket is a Super Bowl party favorite -- and great everyday snack.

For many, cilantro is the key to making the best guacamole. Serve this with chips, crackers, or crudites.

Maple syrup is teamed with cayenne pepper, vinegar, and fresh thyme to flavor this addictive party-ready blend of peanuts, pepitas, crackers, pretzels, and cereal.

Make way for little squares of heaven -- these fried morsels are sure to be voted most popular at any party. You can (and should) prepare the stovetop macaroni and cheese a few days ahead, since it will firm up in the refrigerator, for easier cutting. Then follow a two-step breading process, using panko instead of regular breadcrumbs for a crust that's crisp yet light. Don't be put off by the yield; the squares fry quickly, in three or four batches, and you can reheat replenishments over the course of the evening -- whenever the platter is wiped clean (which will be often).This recipe originally appeared in "Martha Stewart's Appetizers" (Clarkson Potter).

Warm from the oven, these brownies are a chewy, gooey treat. When refrigerated, they cut into neat bars and will keep, tightly covered, about a week.

Meatballs coated in marinara sauce, smothered with cheese, and sandwiched in brioche rolls are a party-perfect nibble. For tender meatballs, combine the ingredients gently and don't pack the meat too tightly.

To serve these bacon-wrapped potatoes as an appetizer, simply leave in the toothpicks they were secured and baked with. Remove them to serve as a side dish.

This great recipe for spicy-sweet chicken wings is courtesy of Suvir Saran and can be found in "American Masala." They make for a delicious appetizer.

Kids and adults alike will be delighted by this irresistible combination of gooey melted cheese and crisp, golden breading.

These crumbly cookies are spicy, chocolaty treats the whole family will love.

This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter). Thinly layered, slightly spicy yellow onions are used to make the light, crisp rings at Balthazar in New York City. (This recipe is adapted from the restaurant's cookbook, and it is Martha's hands-down favorite.) Beer flavors the batter and adds body, thanks to the bubbles. Baking powder, a leavening agent, helps to enlarge these bubbles as the batter fries.

We lightened this classic dip without sacrificing flavor.

In the height of tomato season, making a fresh salsa to go with those tortilla chips is a must.

Skipping wheat flour doesn't have to mean forgoing decadent baked goods. These rich, nutty brownies are irresistible -- and easy to make. Don't worry about specialty ingredients; these brownies use ordinary pantry items.

Hard-boiled eggs make a surprisingly delicious addition to Martha's go-to guacamole.

A big bowl of seasoned popcorn goes a long way -- and is an excellent healthy snack. There's a secret to getting every last kernel to pop (let stand 30 seconds), but this is among the easiest of snacks to make. Try it in one or more of our variety of flavors: sea salt-pepper; chili-lime; sesame-pepper; Pecorino-rosemary; smoked paprika; and spicy-sweet. This recipe originally appeared inMartha Stewart's Appetizers (Clarkson Potter).

Guacamole is at its best when freshly made. With just a handful of ingredients, this is easily done.

Sometimes bigger is actually better. Case in point: this giant cookie.

Chicken wings have become a staple at Super Bowl parties, and this baked recipe couldn't be easier to pull off. Try it with one of our irresistible sauces: Sriracha-Buffalo, Maple-Dijon, or Sweet-and-Sour Orange.

Serve this fresh salsa as a topping for tortilla chips or as a condiment for grilled steak or shrimp.

Nothing pleases party guests like a hot artichoke dip. We upgraded our recipe by adding extra veggies and subtracting the extra fat so you can scoop up this indulgence guilt-free.