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Mushroom Turnovers Recipe - Tasty appetizers for the holidays made with a cream cheese pastry and savory mushroom filling.

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Mushroom Turnovers

Tasty appetizers for the holidays made with a cream cheese pastry and savory mushroom filling.

By Rachel Gilkes

Cheddar Cheese Straws Recipe - These light, dry sticks of bread, rich with Cheddar and a bit of cayenne, make wonderful appetizers.

Cheddar Cheese Straws

These light, dry sticks of bread, rich with Cheddar and a bit of cayenne, make wonderful appetizers.

By Carol

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Puff Pastry Shells Recipe and Video - Chef John's puff pastry shells are an easy and elegant way to serve savory or sweet fillings.

Puff Pastry Shells

Chef John's puff pastry shells are an easy and elegant way to serve savory or sweet fillings.

By Chef John

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Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel Recipe and Video - Pesto and ricotta cheese are spread over puff pastry which is cut and twisted into an appetizing pinwheel that begs to be pulled apart.

Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel

Pesto and ricotta cheese are spread over puff pastry which is cut and twisted into an appetizing pinwheel that begs to be pulled apart.

By Magda

Cheese Filled Triangles Recipe - Who can resist appetizer pastries filled with spinach, feta and cottage cheese?

Cheese Filled Triangles

Who can resist appetizer pastries filled with spinach, feta and cottage cheese?

By Kathleen

Beef Samosas Recipe - Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savory, spicy recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops.

Beef Samosas

Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savory, spicy recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops.

By sassyangelkiwi Donna-Maree Aus

Prosciutto and Parmesan Pinwheels Recipe and Video - Very easy appetizer. Absolutely delicious.

Prosciutto and Parmesan Pinwheels

Very easy appetizer. Absolutely delicious.

By Claire Mooney Gillen

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Chicken and Broccoli Braid Recipe - This clever recipe makes innovative use of prepared crescent roll dough. A cheesy chicken and chopped broccoli mixture fills the center.

Chicken and Broccoli Braid

This clever recipe makes innovative use of prepared crescent roll dough. A cheesy chicken and chopped broccoli mixture fills the center.

By Kelly Grimes

Feta Cheese Foldovers Recipe - Golden puffed pastries are filled with a feta cheese mixture. These can be made ahead, and popped into the oven after your guests arrive.

Feta Cheese Foldovers

Golden puffed pastries are filled with a feta cheese mixture. These can be made ahead, and popped into the oven after your guests arrive.

By Christine L.

Broccoli Chicken Roli Recipe - Refrigerated crescent rolls speed up the preparation of these chicken, vegetable and cheese pastries. Suitable for appetizers or as a main course.

Broccoli Chicken Roli

Refrigerated crescent rolls speed up the preparation of these chicken, vegetable and cheese pastries. Suitable for appetizers or as a main course.

By BRENKJ

Brie Cheese Appetizer Recipe - Chunky preserves are sandwiched between a halved wheel of Brie and a ready-made puff-pastry crust. Fresh from the oven, they become a creamy blend of sweet and savory.

Brie Cheese Appetizer

Chunky preserves are sandwiched between a halved wheel of Brie and a ready-made puff-pastry crust. Fresh from the oven, they become a creamy blend of sweet and savory.

By Susan Jackson

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King Crab Appetizers Recipe and Video - These crab tartlets have long since been a family favorite and are requested often at holiday get togethers.

King Crab Appetizers

These crab tartlets have long since been a family favorite and are requested often at holiday get togethers.

By 102183

Spanakopita II Recipe - The recipe for these spinach and feta appetizer triangles came from a Greek family friend. They can be made ahead of time and frozen prior to baking.

Spanakopita II

The recipe for these spinach and feta appetizer triangles came from a Greek family friend. They can be made ahead of time and frozen prior to baking.

By MARY KESSLER

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe and Video - Almonds lend a pleasant crunch to this favorite hot-out-of-the-oven appetizer; ready-made puff pastry speeds up the process.

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Almonds lend a pleasant crunch to this favorite hot-out-of-the-oven appetizer; ready-made puff pastry speeds up the process.

By Nancy Vejvoda

Authentic Chinese Egg Rolls (from a Chinese person) Recipe and Video - You can't get much more authentic than this 300 year old recipe from China. Roast pork, bamboo, and mushrooms lend a rich flavor to an authentic egg roll.

Authentic Chinese Egg Rolls (from a Chinese person)

You can't get much more authentic than this 300 year old recipe from China. Roast pork, bamboo, and mushrooms lend a rich flavor to an authentic egg roll.

By Mendy L

Jalapeno Popper Wontons Recipe - A simple Asian twist on jalapeno poppers served with sweet chili sauce.

Jalapeno Popper Wontons

A simple Asian twist on jalapeno poppers served with sweet chili sauce.

By Billy Goat

Jalapeno Popper Cups Recipe - Mini phyllo cups filled with a creamy, cheesy jalapeno filling are a more sophisticated version of the jalapeno popper.

Jalapeno Popper Cups

Mini phyllo cups filled with a creamy, cheesy jalapeno filling are a more sophisticated version of the jalapeno popper.

By Jessina

Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets Recipe - Tasty, hot appetizers that take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!

Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets

Tasty, hot appetizers that take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!

By BOLLIVEB

Tiny Chicken Turnovers Recipe - Homemade pastry folded around seasoned chicken and cream cheese makes these little pastries a big hit at any gathering. Even better, they can be made ahead and frozen, since they reheat perfectly. Completely worth the work.

Tiny Chicken Turnovers

Homemade pastry folded around seasoned chicken and cream cheese makes these little pastries a big hit at any gathering. Even better, they can be made ahead and frozen, since they reheat perfectly. Completely worth the work.

By Amanda Andrews

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Asiago Toasted Cheese Puffs Recipe - The herbs nicely compliment the Asiago's nutty undertones.

Asiago Toasted Cheese Puffs

The herbs nicely compliment the Asiago's nutty undertones.

By Alison Brune

Bacon Cheese Treats Recipe - No one can resist puffy little bread bites stuffed with cream cheese and bacon bits.

Bacon Cheese Treats

No one can resist puffy little bread bites stuffed with cream cheese and bacon bits.

By Holli

Puffs Recipe and Video - If you like jalapeno poppers, you will love these fried wontons stuffed with cheese and jalapeno!

Puffs

If you like jalapeno poppers, you will love these fried wontons stuffed with cheese and jalapeno!

By Rebecca Swift

Zucchini Cheese Garlic Appetizer Recipe - Frozen zucchini works as well as fresh, but only if thawed and drained.

Zucchini Cheese Garlic Appetizer

Frozen zucchini works as well as fresh, but only if thawed and drained.

By Northernlights

Baked Hawaiian Sandwiches Recipe and Video - Quick and savory-sweet little baked sandwiches are stuffed with deli meats and cheeses and topped with a honey-mustard sauce, then baked until golden brown. They're a perfect snack for all sorts of casual occasions from tailgating to Bible study.

Baked Hawaiian Sandwiches

Quick and savory-sweet little baked sandwiches are stuffed with deli meats and cheeses and topped with a honey-mustard sauce, then baked until golden brown. They're a perfect snack for all sorts of casual occasions from tailgating to Bible study.

By CBLEWETT

Dirty Diapers Recipe - A great appetizer that tastes so much like mini-slider cheeseburgers. These are great for informal get-togethers or a football party!

Dirty Diapers

A great appetizer that tastes so much like mini-slider cheeseburgers. These are great for informal get-togethers or a football party!

By Melanie K.

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer Recipe - Easy, yummy appetizer. Great for unexpected guests during the holidays. Serve with crackers and assorted apple slices.

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer

Easy, yummy appetizer. Great for unexpected guests during the holidays. Serve with crackers and assorted apple slices.

By KEEPING3GIRLS