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French Onion Tart
With a generous layer of caramelized onions and plenty of sharp Gruyère cheese, this party-ready tart packs the rich depth of French onion soup into every bite.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Bright and Spicy Smoked Salmon Dip
This punchy, creamy party-ready appetizer comes together in 15 minutes and can be served as a dip or schmear for crackers or bagels.
By Josh Maricich
Sour-Cream-and-Onion Tortilla Española
By using potato chips, this spin on the Spanish classic is doable on a weeknight.
By Kendra Vaculin
BA’s Best Matzo Ball Soup
This matzo ball soup recipe calls for hours of simmering, which enriches the homemade chicken stock with concentrated flavor. The schmaltz doesn’t hurt either.
By Alison Roman
Classic Cheese Ball
Bring some retro glamour to your entertaining game with this easy recipe.
By Amelia Rampe
Smoked Salmon Tartare
Simple but elevated, this quick cracker-topper is perfect for a party.
By Lane Harlan
Port Wine Cheese Ball
A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.
By Amelia Rampe
Pumpernickel Panzanella
Swap tomatoes for citrus in this wintery twist on the classic Italian bread salad.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Extra-Large Latkes
These two skillet-size latkes are a faster, smoother road to party time. Serve right away or make in advance and let the guests slice their own pieces.
By Amelia Rampe
Pimiento Cheese Ball
This retro American pimiento cheese ball takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and transports well if needed, making it the ideal customizable party app.
By Amelia Rampe
Salmon Teriyaki Onigiri
These Japanese rice balls filled with salty-sweet salmon are customizable, fun, and great for snacking.
By Erika Nakamura and Jocelyn Guest
Spam and Brie Bites
A little retro, a lot of flavor, and perfect for your next party.
By Kendra Vaculin
Creamy Giardiniera Dip
Four simple ingredients, one party-ready dip that takes mere minutes to blitz together.
By Kendra Vaculin
Cheddar Rillette
With three kinds of cheese and enough mayo and sour cream to bind it together, this luxurious dip is a cinch to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
By Andrew Brochu
Cheesy Pork and Tomatillo Skillet
Teamed up with chips, this dip is the most popular snack in town. Or be like us and call it dinner.
By Kendra Vaculin
Sweet Potato Fries With Sriracha Dip
The spicy, creamy dip is the perfect complement to the crispy oven-baked sweet potato wedges.
By Marissa Lippert
Nuoc Cham Gazpacho
Refreshing gazpacho gets the salty-spicy nuoc cham treatment in this twist on the warm weather soup. Sesame oil provides nutty balance and helps curb the heat.
By Kendra Vaculin
Smoky Sweet Corn Ribs
Loaded with crispy kernels, these snackable corn ribs are slathered with a smoky, tangy seasoned butter for a fresh take on barbecue corn recipes.
By Emma Laperruque
Jammy Cumin Plums and Feta Salad
Summer’s undersung stone fruit gets the red carpet treatment with a spice-infused simmer, chunks of briny feta, and charred bread for soaking up all the juices.
By Rachel Gurjar
Tangy Grilled Chicken Wings With Quick Giardiniera
Think Buffalo wings—saucy chicken, cheesy dip, crunchy vegetables—but turned slightly on its head with whipped feta and handheld giardiniera.
By Kendra Vaculin