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A twist on the classic, this Caesar pops with the addition of chile-powder-and-Cotija-crusted croutons, crumbled queso fresco, and creamy avocado.

This recipe is all about a few simple tricks that’ll keep the melted cheese ooey, gooey, and dippable from first chip to last. 

This recipe for crispy baked chicken wings is perfect for game day. Finish half the wings with Buffalo sauce and the rest with a sticky ginger-soy glaze.

This warm, melty, cheesy version of classic seven-layer dip marries the best of refried beans and queso for game day and beyond.

Treating grapefruit like raw fish gives you permission to get as fancy as you’d like plating and arranging this textural winter salad.

So easy you’ll never buy hummus again.

Ring in the New Year with fiery cheddar crackers, sizzling salami, and melty baked Brie bites.

Skip the hot oil and make these spiced chicken wings in your air fryer. Cornstarch and baking powder ensure a crisped exterior.

Dead simple and highly visual, this is a fun spin on the classic radish-and-butter pairing.

Umami lovers rejoice. This savory vegetarian mushroom galette recipe features mushrooms two ways: in a rich duxelles-style spread and scattered over the top.

Seasoned like traditional tartare and punched up with extra acidity, earthy beets can taste (and look!) deliciously meaty.

Salt cod and potatoes form the base of brandade, a classic French appetizer gratin that’s make-ahead- and party-friendly.

Make this easy recipe for tostones for any get-together. The twice-fried plantains with creamy, spicy cilantro dipping sauce is the ultimate party flex.

The prep work for this recipe for homemade mozzarella sticks can be done in advance; plus the cook time’s short, making them great for game day—or anytime.

Be prepared to watch these fly off the plate. There’s a reason they’re a cocktail party staple. 

Transform preserved fish into a stunner of an entertaining appetizer with a handful of fridge and pantry staples.

Boursin cheese’s shape practically begs to be turned into a nut-and-seed-coated, party-ready cheese ball.

Make this easy recipe for Marinated mozzarella balls at the last minute or up to two days in advance. It’s the perfect appetizer to pair with an antipasto platter or charcuterie board.

Salty, crunchy, sweet, and meaty, this warm mix is a combination of party appetizer heavy hitters.

In this twist on a Southern classic, saltine crackers take a bath in oil and tangy za’atar to become golden, glossy, extra-crunchy party starters.

These buttery, cheesy, party-worthy make-ahead crackers boast just a pinch of smoky heat.

Gussied up store-bought potato chips and mayonnaise brings your average chips and dip to the next level—and with very little effort.

Get major bang for your buck with these juicy pork-and-zucchini-filled pastries. Cheap, easy, satisfying, they’re not just finger foods—they’re the main event. 

These Brie bites are an entertaining power move, featuring melty Brie inside crisp puff pastry, finished with a dollop of tangy citrus-and-mustard sauce.