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Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon) Recipe - This easy and refreshing starter featuring cantaloupe and cured ham (Parma ham for instance) can also be served as an appetizer: just cut the cantaloupe into bite-size pieces, wrap them with ham and spear them on skewers for a colorful snack! Use superior quality Italian ham for best results.

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Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon)

This easy and refreshing starter featuring cantaloupe and cured ham (Parma ham for instance) can also be served as an appetizer: just cut the cantaloupe into bite-size pieces, wrap them with ham and spear them on skewers for a colorful snack! Use superior quality Italian ham for best results.

By SunFlower

Maine Wild Blueberry Salsa Recipe - An antioxidant powerhouse that tastes incredible. The contrast between the sweet wild blueberries and tartness of the onions, peppers and tomatoes, makes this a great dish on its own with tortilla chips or served alongside beef or chicken.

Maine Wild Blueberry Salsa

An antioxidant powerhouse that tastes incredible. The contrast between the sweet wild blueberries and tartness of the onions, peppers and tomatoes, makes this a great dish on its own with tortilla chips or served alongside beef or chicken.

By Ellen Farnsworth

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Fig Brulee with Burrata Cheese Recipe and Video - Halved fresh figs are sprinkled with sugar and caramelized, then served with creamy Burrata cheese--or, as Chef John says,

Fig Brulee with Burrata Cheese

Halved fresh figs are sprinkled with sugar and caramelized, then served with creamy Burrata cheese--or, as Chef John says, "grab a pint of vanilla ice cream" if you prefer.

By Chef John

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Bruschetta with Shallots Recipe - Shallots are the special ingredient in this easy, filling bruschetta. The tomato mixture tastes best when prepared ahead of time and chilled for approximately 1 hour.

Bruschetta with Shallots

Shallots are the special ingredient in this easy, filling bruschetta. The tomato mixture tastes best when prepared ahead of time and chilled for approximately 1 hour.

By DOREENB

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Peach Brulee Burrata Bruschetta Recipe and Video - Halfway between sweet and savory, these bruleed peaches on toast with Burrata cheese are the perfect appetizer for summer entertaining.

Peach Brulee Burrata Bruschetta

Halfway between sweet and savory, these bruleed peaches on toast with Burrata cheese are the perfect appetizer for summer entertaining.

By Chef John

Spicy Watermelon Recipe - Watermelon cubes are tossed with plenty of cumin, coriander, and chili powder for a spicy twist on a summertime favorite.

Spicy Watermelon

Watermelon cubes are tossed with plenty of cumin, coriander, and chili powder for a spicy twist on a summertime favorite.

By feverdream

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Grilled Shrimp Scampi Cocktail Recipe - With a simple marinade of olive oil and garlic, these tasty ocean morsels grill up to a fantastic appetizer. Cocktail shrimp never tasted so good.

Grilled Shrimp Scampi Cocktail

With a simple marinade of olive oil and garlic, these tasty ocean morsels grill up to a fantastic appetizer. Cocktail shrimp never tasted so good.

By Heidi T

Mango, Peach and Pineapple Salsa Recipe - This fruity and spicy salsa is yummy on just about everything, or simply enjoyed with tortilla chips.

Mango, Peach and Pineapple Salsa

This fruity and spicy salsa is yummy on just about everything, or simply enjoyed with tortilla chips.

By SerenaBloom

Magaricz Recipe - Chopped eggplant, red and green bell peppers, onions, and carrots, slowly cooked on the stovetop in olive oil will make your kitchen smell like heaven. A wonderful dip for rye--or your favorite bread or crackers.

Magaricz

Chopped eggplant, red and green bell peppers, onions, and carrots, slowly cooked on the stovetop in olive oil will make your kitchen smell like heaven. A wonderful dip for rye--or your favorite bread or crackers.

By Karen Cooke

Guacamole Recipe and Video - Cilantro and cayenne give this classic guacamole a tasty kick. Serve it smooth or chunky.

Guacamole

Cilantro and cayenne give this classic guacamole a tasty kick. Serve it smooth or chunky.

By Bob Cody

Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips Recipe and Video - This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert.

Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert.

By Ann Page

Double Tomato Bruschetta Recipe and Video - Bruschetta is a traditional Italian item in which small slices of bread are topped with such things as tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, as is the case in this delightful recipe.

Double Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian item in which small slices of bread are topped with such things as tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, as is the case in this delightful recipe.

By Laurie Thompson

Seven Layer Taco Dip Recipe and Video - Seven layer taco dip made with refried beans, sour cream, and salsa is the perfect platter for parties and family get-togethers.

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Seven layer taco dip made with refried beans, sour cream, and salsa is the perfect platter for parties and family get-togethers.

By SUE CASE

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Grilled Bacon Jalapeno Wraps Recipe and Video - Cream cheese-filled jalapeno poppers are wrapped with bacon and grilled for this easy party snack.

Grilled Bacon Jalapeno Wraps

Cream cheese-filled jalapeno poppers are wrapped with bacon and grilled for this easy party snack.

By Miss G.

D's Famous Salsa Recipe and Video - You can make this salsa as fiery as you like by adding more or less peppers. But whatever you do, don't leave them out. And because everything goes into the food processor, you can make the salsa chunky or smooth with just a flick of the switch.

D's Famous Salsa

You can make this salsa as fiery as you like by adding more or less peppers. But whatever you do, don't leave them out. And because everything goes into the food processor, you can make the salsa chunky or smooth with just a flick of the switch.

By Denise Smith

Fruit Dip II Recipe and Video - This is a really light and fluffy fruit dip that is great at parties, holidays, or any time! Serve with fruit of your choice.

Fruit Dip II

This is a really light and fluffy fruit dip that is great at parties, holidays, or any time! Serve with fruit of your choice.

By Crystal Gossett

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa Recipe - Looking for a refreshing salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favorite. Serve with tortilla chips. This is also fantastic served on white fish. I often use a canned jalapeno instead of fresh.

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

Looking for a refreshing salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favorite. Serve with tortilla chips. This is also fantastic served on white fish. I often use a canned jalapeno instead of fresh.

By FHIVESHOT

Toasted Garlic Bread Recipe and Video - Quick and scrumptious garlic bread that will complement any Italian meal. Melted mozzarella is optional, but delicious!

Toasted Garlic Bread

Quick and scrumptious garlic bread that will complement any Italian meal. Melted mozzarella is optional, but delicious!

By Clair

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Creamy Dill Cucumber Toasties Recipe and Video - This simple but tasty appetizer takes its cue from English tea sandwiches -this time, atop crusty baguette slices with a creamy spread.

Creamy Dill Cucumber Toasties

This simple but tasty appetizer takes its cue from English tea sandwiches -this time, atop crusty baguette slices with a creamy spread.

By Dianne McKenzie

Balsamic Bruschetta Recipe and Video - Balsamic vinegar adds a delicious zip to easy bruschetta.

Balsamic Bruschetta

Balsamic vinegar adds a delicious zip to easy bruschetta.

By Kathy Bias

Avocado Feta Salsa Recipe - A chunky, savory summer salsa that tastes great with pita or tortilla chips.

Avocado Feta Salsa

A chunky, savory summer salsa that tastes great with pita or tortilla chips.

By SRICE_53098

Quick Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe and Video - Zucchini is breaded and baked until crispy and golden brown. A quick, healthy way to use some of that zucchini from your garden!

Quick Baked Zucchini Chips

Zucchini is breaded and baked until crispy and golden brown. A quick, healthy way to use some of that zucchini from your garden!

By KRISRIZZIO

Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe and Video - Finely chopped Serrano chilies make this salsa nippy and nice. Combine with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice, and this salsa is ready for dipping.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Finely chopped Serrano chilies make this salsa nippy and nice. Combine with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice, and this salsa is ready for dipping.

By bluebayou

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe and Video - With fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper, these Vietnamese spring rolls are a refreshing appetizer for an Asian-inspired meal.

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

With fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper, these Vietnamese spring rolls are a refreshing appetizer for an Asian-inspired meal.

By Paula

Best Bruschetta Ever Recipe - Bruschettas make great snacks and appetizers. Parmesan cheese and garlic bring their popular flavors to tomatoes in this recipe.

Best Bruschetta Ever

Bruschettas make great snacks and appetizers. Parmesan cheese and garlic bring their popular flavors to tomatoes in this recipe.

By AZRIEL

Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe and Video - This authentic Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor. Use it on chicken enchiladas or as a condiment for any dish that needs a little extra zip!

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

This authentic Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor. Use it on chicken enchiladas or as a condiment for any dish that needs a little extra zip!

By Kimberly Binning

Garlic Bread Fantastique Recipe - A mixture of butter, mayonnaise, garlic, sage and oregano is spread on a baguette. Lightly toast the baguette under the broiler, and enjoy with any meal!

Garlic Bread Fantastique

A mixture of butter, mayonnaise, garlic, sage and oregano is spread on a baguette. Lightly toast the baguette under the broiler, and enjoy with any meal!

By JSWHAN

Mango Salsa Recipe and Video - This spicy, fruity blend of fresh ingredients will turn any dish into an exciting new favorite!

Mango Salsa

This spicy, fruity blend of fresh ingredients will turn any dish into an exciting new favorite!

By IYENGAR21

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe - Cooked shrimp are chilled in a spicy tomato-juice cocktail with avocado, red onion, and cilantro.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Cooked shrimp are chilled in a spicy tomato-juice cocktail with avocado, red onion, and cilantro.

By Sarah Zeigler