From Better Homes and Gardens

Cocktail meatballs and weenies are made special for party serving with this recipe that has a zesty spark of cranberry in the sauce. Make and serve the appetizers in a slow cooker.

Crimson-Glazed Ham Balls and Smokies

From Better Homes and Gardens

These Mexican turnovers are beloved treats. Traditionally, they were made at Christmas and filled with dried fruits preserved from the fall harvest.

Empanaditas

From Better Homes and Gardens

A savory lamb and potato filling makes these crispy appetizers irresistible. If you like, substitute ground beef for the lamb.

Curry Phyllo Triangles

From Family Circle

Cutting the roast in half allows you to spread the spicy Cajun seasoning rub over more of the meat and helps you slice it easily into appetizer-size portions.

Cajun Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin Roast

From Taste of the South

BlackJack Chicken Drumettes

From Midwest Living

Even if you don't like sauerkraut, try these tasty appetizers. You'll love the sweet-sour tang of the mustard and kraut inside crispy deep-fried shells.

Sauerkraut Balls

From Midwest Living

Combine two favorite breakfast meats and add some brown sugar for a sweet-salty explosion of flavor. Serve as an appetizer or as a side dish with eggs at a brunch.

Sugared Bacon Wrapped Smokies

From Better Homes and Gardens

Refrigerated biscuits replace the homemade pastry traditionally used in these Mexican meat-filled turnovers, simplifying preparation.

Mini Meat Turnovers

From Smithfield

A great game day or any day appetizers. Made and served in the slow cooker.

Paula Deen's Sweet Sour and Spicy Ham and Sausage Balls

From Smithfield

Hey Y'all, do you want the recipe for the easiest hors d'oeuvres you've ever made but ever so good? Well, I've got it here today for you.

Bacon Crisps

From Smithfield

Put these out in a pretty basket and let the kids grab one or two while they're waiting on the real meal!

Sausage Balls with Sweet and Spicy Ketchup Dipping Sauce

From Velveeta and Ro*Tel®

Spicy Cheeseburger Dip

From Pillsbury Pizza Crust

Stuffed Crust Pizza Snacks

From Kellogg's

Spicy Meatballs

From Better Homes and Gardens

This hearty appetizer pizza recipe is loaded with spicy pastrami, ripe olives, and mozzarella cheese.

Pastrami Pizza Bites

From Food & Wine

David Page and Barbara Shinn of Shinn Estate Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island trim tender young grape leaves and brine them at home. Page often stuffs the brined leaves with sausage made from locally raised duck, calling the hors d'oeuvres "a NoFo classic." Here, he creates a version with ground pork and fregola, a small, round Sardinian couscous.

Stuffed Grape Leaves with Pork and Fregola

From Better Homes and Gardens

These quick and easy Thai flavored chicken appetizers are surprisingly low in calories.

Chili Chicken Appeteasers

From Better Homes and Gardens

Make the filling for these mini chicken or beef fajita appetizers in the slow cooker, then assemble at party time.

Spicy Mustard Stir-Fry Bites

From Better Homes and Gardens

Put out a variety of fresh, flavorful ingredients so guests can assemble their own salad or open-face sandwich.

Sandwich Salad Sampler

From Better Homes and Gardens

Made with ground veal and beef, this elegant appetizer is great for cocktail parties as well as picnics. When the pate is sliced, each piece should show the layers of vegetables and egg.

Layered Picnic Pate

From Food & Wine

Natchitoches, Louisiana, is renowned for its meat pies. Kelly English serves his mini version with a dipping sauce that combines two quintessential Southern ingredients: buttermilk and hot sauce.

Natchitoches Meat Pies with Spicy Buttermilk Dip

From Better Homes and Gardens

When the oven is occupied with other appetizers, take advantage of the grill to cook these pork loin kabobs.

Mustard-Glazed Pork Skewers with Apple-Apricot Chutney

From Better Homes and Gardens

With the make-ahead directions, you can prepare the phyllo rolls up to 3 months before the party, then bake them just before your guests arrive.

Greek Lamb and Cheese Strudel

From Better Homes and Gardens

These little ham and chicken sandwiches make a hearty appetizer for a wedding shower or other celebrations.

Country Ham Sandwiches

From Better Homes and Gardens

If you like, cut each crescent-shaped loaf into 12 slices and serve as a meaty appetizer.

Stuffed Pizza Bread