From Diabetic Living

This alcohol-free "cocktail" looks like its tequila-laced counterpart. And it's perfect for dieters--just 58 calories per drink.

Mock Margarita

From Better Homes and Gardens

Toast the bread ahead of serving time to make this appetizer recipe even faster to assemble.

Tomato Bruschetta

From Better Homes and Gardens

This tasty dessert recipe includes a sweet tropical flavor mixed with cream cheese and jam. A dusting of cinnamon and sugar completes the cookie.

Sweet Empanaditas

From Fine Cooking Magazine

The wings can be roasted in a 400 degrees F oven on a broiler pan on the center rack. They take about the same amount of time to cook as on a gas grill or charcoal fire, but won't get quite as crisp.

Grilled Sesame Chicken Wings

From Better Homes and Gardens

For this beautiful, carefree appetizer tart, arrange tomato slices on top of a ricotta cheese filling and bake.

Three-Tomato Tart

From Better Homes and Gardens

The coating of yellow mustard--a technique borrowed from barbecue champions--makes the spice rub stay in place. Serve well-chilled coleslaw on the side.

Summer Breeze Ribs

From Family Circle

Fresh apricots appear in the early summer and are only available for a few short weeks. When you find them, bake these cream cheese filled pastries for breakfast or brunch.

Apricot Pastries

From Taste of the South

Batter Fried Okra

From Better Homes and Gardens

As your guests nibble these special-occasion skewers, they'll savor many of the flavors of traditional Italian antipasto, including salami, tortellini, and artichoke hearts. These appetizers can be ready in 30 minutes, then chilled until serving time.

Antipasto Kabobs

From Better Homes and Gardens

If there's any spicy spread left over, serve it as a condiment with roasted chicken or pork.

Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Spread

From Better Homes and Gardens

An easy basil mayonnaise spread makes this chicken sandwich wrap fresh and delicious.

Basil Chicken Wraps

From Better Homes and Gardens

Skewered turkey tenderloin rubbed with five-spice powder is grilled to perfection and served with the coconut curry sauces in this outdoor cooking recipe.

Coconut Turkey Spears

From Better Homes and Gardens

Whether served on bread or pita slices, this spread is an ideal, not-too-filling appetizer.

Mediterranean Walnut Spread

From Breakstone's

Creamy Layered BLT Dip

From Food & Wine

In this very simple appetizer, Jeremy Fox combines slivers of nori with bits of goat cheese -- a clever, tantalizing mix of salty and creamy -- then serves the dish with radishes and a sprinkle of smoked salt.

Summer Radishes with Chevre, Nori, and Smoked Salt

From Family Circle

This summertime salsa contains ripe avocados, tomatoes, lemon juice, onions, and jalapeno peppers.

Avocado Salsa

From Better Homes and Gardens

Try the popular combination of tomato, mozzarella, and basil tucked into a crust and baked to warm, melty yumminess. Serve as an appetizer or with a fresh garden salad for a light lunch or dinner.

Farmer's Tomato Pie

From Kellogg's

Crispix Mix® Camp-Out Snack Mix

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Prosciutto with Marinated Melon

From Taste of the South

Summer Squash Bruschetta

From Better Homes and Gardens

Ground ginger and crushed red pepper add a spicy zing to these make-ahead appetizers.

Chicken And Peach Wontons

From Better Homes and Gardens

For the crispiest chips, use Idaho russets, which have lower water content than most other potatoes.

Grillside Potato Chips

From Better Homes and Gardens

For an innovative twist on the classic prosciutto-melon pairing, try this trio of cantaloupe, honeydew, and crenshaw melon balls.

Antipasto Platter with Prosciutto and Melon

From Better Homes and Gardens

This refreshing, cool soup works as a first course or a dessert.

Peach-Yogurt Soup

From Diabetic Living

Served on a bed of peppery greens, this simple six-ingredient appetizer makes an impressive presentation.

Shrimp with Basil