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These tasty recipes take the stress out of entertaining so that you can spend more time enjoying the party with your guests.

How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Get a perfect hard-boiled egg every time with these simple tips. With hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator, you always have the components of a satisfying meal.

Deviled eggs are a classic and one of Martha Stewart's favorite hors d'oeuvres. Deviled eggs are crowd-pleasing party snack that are the perfect way to start a casual evening. Make this creamy deviled egg recipe and get your party started in 30 minutes or less!

Thai Cucumber Salad

The vegetables in this crunchy, satisfying Thai Cucumber Salad can be tossed together with the tangy rice vinegar dressing a week in advance, leaving nothing more to do before serving than to scatter roasted peanuts and fresh herbs over the top.

Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

This shrimp appetizer couldn't be easier to make. Simply poach the shrimp in water, then tossed them with butter and Old Bay Seasoning, which provides the spark.

Stuffed Jalapenos

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

Guacamole Without Tomatoes

No tomatoes here! Just creamy avocados amped up with lime juice, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.

Mussels in White Wine and Garlic

Be sure to buy live mussels. Any open mussels that do not close when you press their shells a few times are dead, and you should discard them.

Classic Roasted Salsa

Having salsa on hand is a must in summer. This homemade version is so easy, why even bother with store-bought? We love the deep, slightly smoky flavors in this version.

Tomato Burrata Bites

No-cook finger food at its finest! Sweet Campari tomatoes are stuffed with rich, creamy burrata and finished with fresh basil.

Taco Truck-Style Guacamole

The acid in the tomatillos will keep your guacamole bright green even if not serving right away.

Silver Dollar Pancakes

These mini pancakes are so much more than a delicious breakfast. Use these silver dollar pancakes as the base for a variety of sweet or savory appetizers or desserts.

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22 Amazing Last-Minute Appetizers

Sometimes the best parties aren't planned at all. When friends descend unexpectedly, you'll just need a few pantry ingredients to create these deceptively sophisticated snacks.

Pan-Fried Sardines

The canned sardines are coated in cornmeal and fried up in minutes for a delicious appetizer.

Smoky Black-Bean Salsa

Quick Salsa Verde

Roman-Jewish Style Fried Artichokes

Classic Guacamole

Caramelized-Onion Tart with Olives and Anchovies

This tart-pizza dotted with already-made onions and olives takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.

All Quick & Easy Appetizers

Caprese Wheel

A rustic Italian loaf called a cucolo makes an impressive large sandwich that serves a crowd. For the filling, olive tapenade is added to the classic Italian combination of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil known as "Caprese."

Spiced Walnuts

Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.

Minted Pea Mash

You can serve this recipe as a side (try it with roasted chicken) or as a crostini topping.

Cucumber-Feta Toasts

Toasted bread spread with feta and topped with sliced cucumber makes a cool and refreshing appetizer.

Minty Margarita Guacamole

Two kinds of citrus -- lime and orange -- and plenty of fresh mint set this margarita-inspired guacamole apart.

Radishes with Olive Oil

This peppery veggies make a nice snack when paired with seasoned olive oil.

Aged-Cheddar and Beer Dip

Using three kinds of cheese -- extra-sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and cream cheese -- is the key to this dip's deep flavor and perfectly gooey texture.

Luke's Lobster Roll

"The best ingredients don't need much to shine" says Luke Holden, President, Luke's Lobster, New York City about his minimalist lobster roll recipe. We adapted this recipe from his restaurant's cookbook, Real Maine Food.

Melon and Cucumber Salad

Puree any leftover melon from this Melon and Cucumber Salad in a blender with plain yogurt and honey to taste. For three cups of chopped melon, use two cups of yogurt and two to three tablespoons of honey. Serve over ice for a delicious summertime treat.

Basil Pesto

This simple Italian sauce brings summery flavor to all sorts of dishes, including our Pesto Pizzas and Chicken Fettuccine with Pesto Cream Sauce. Pesto is traditionally made with cheese, but it's just as good without (it freezes better, too).

Baked Kale Chips

Dense in vitamins A, C, and K, fiber, and calcium, kale is one of the healthiest foods you can eat -- and it makes irresistible chips.

Strawberry, Mango, and Yogurt Smoothie

This healthy and refreshing smoothie is made with only four ingredients—apple juice, low-fat yogurt, strawberries, and mango chunks. You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this smoothie and substitute orange juice for the apple.

Grilled Peas with Toasted Coconut

Eat these like edamame (discard the skin)!

Guacamole Hummus

Can't decide between hummus and guacamole? This recipe, courtesy of Catherine Teniente from San Antonio, Texas, allows you to have it both ways in this bright, creamy dip.

Chicken Liver Pate

Reader Maya Parada in Brooklyn, New York, shares her secret for adding sweetness to this pate: grated carrot. Serve as an appetizer, or spread on crackers or sandwiches for rich flavor.

Sour Cream-Chive Dip

Serve this dip with crudites and our Strawberry-Rhubarb Sangria for a perfect party pair.

Cheater's Deviled Eggs

Everything you love about deviled eggs but deconstructed into an easier-to-make bite! Spread rice crackers with mayo and mustard, then top with a slice of hard-boiled egg, smoked sweet paprika, and fresh dill.

Pineapple and Black Bean Salsa

This pineapple salsa makes a great appetizer at any party that could use a sweet-and-spicy kick.

Lavash Crisps

Use the crisps to absorb the broth from our Poached Halibut in Lemon-Thyme Broth.

Ground-Meat Mix

This yields enough for two of these recipes (or you can double it to make all four): Glazed Meatloaf, Skewered Greek Meatballs, Moroccan Hand Pies, and Vietnamese Kebabs. This versatile mixture can also be frozen on its own, so you can complete the recipes another time.

Tomato, Feta, and Red Pepper Cazuela

In this easy tapas-inspired appetizer, creamy feta cheese is topped with a mix of red peppers, lemon zest, olives, and the juiciest tomatoes you can find. Let everything meld together, then warm it up in the oven and serve with toasted pita, naan, or lavash to sop it all up.

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