1Black Bean-Goat Cheese Dip
Gentl & HyersLoaded with fresh scallions and cilantro, this creamy, yet deceptively healthful, cheese-and-black-bean dip will wow your guests with its complex flavor.
Recipe: Black Bean-Goat Cheese Dip
2Coconut Shrimp with Mango-Mojo Dip
Jim FrancoThese fried shrimp achieve their sought-after crunch thanks to a coating of rice flour and shredded coconut. The zesty, lime-spritzed mango dip makes this light bite shine.
Recipe: Coconut Shrimp with Mango-Mojo Dip
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3Guacamole and Yucca Crisps
Jim FrancoFor a twist on the traditional dipper, try yucca chips with this lively guacamole, which gets its flavor from garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and red onion.
Recipe: Guacamole and Yucca Crisps
4Masala-Spiced Chickpeas
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5Tequila-Bloody Mary Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Jim FrancoSpiked with tequila and pepper-vodka, these cherry tomatoes are dressed for your grown-up guests! Don't forget the dipping salt — this wouldn't be a margarita-style appetizer without it.
Recipe: Tequila-Bloody Mary Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
6Fava Bean Dip with Capers
Con PoulosMild fava beans become a creamy, low-fat base for this savory caper-studded dip. Serve with grilled pita bread and carrot chips for an easy appetizer option.
Recipe: Fava Bean Dip with Capers
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7Chorizo, Potato, and Onion Spanish Tortilla
Quentin BaconFlavored with spicy Spanish sausage and sautéed onion, this tapas-style appetizer from Miami chef Michelle Bernstein works perfectly as an appetizer. Just cut into bite-size pieces and serve on a platter with aioli or plain mayonnaise for dipping.
Recipe: Chorizo, Potato, and Onion Spanish Tortilla
8Banana-Papaya Salsa
Jim FrancoDon't be fooled by the sweet ingredients in this charismatic salsa. A hefty dose of jalapeño adds quite a punch to the diced tropical fruits.
Recipe: Banana-Papaya Salsa
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9Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Empanadas
Mikkel Vang 10Minted Baba Ghanoush
Gentl & HyersBroiled eggplant, blended with fresh mint, lemon juice, and sesame paste, will bring a Middle Eastern flair to your fare. Grilled pita is a perfect dipper for this dish.
Recipe: Minted Baba Ghanoush
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11Mini Chicken Burgers with Mint
Sang AnFor a heartier appetizer option, try these succulent mini burgers made with ground chicken and Thai seasonings. Serve them atop toasted pita or between soft potato rolls for easy pick-up.
Recipe: Mini Chicken Burgers with Mint
12Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Thyme
Marcus NilssonThrow together a homemade pizza dough in seconds with the help of a trusty food processor. Once the dough is ready, the pizza can be completed outdoors on the grill, keeping your kitchen cool as a cucumber come party time.
Recipe: Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Thyme
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13Chutney Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
Gentl and HyersMango-ginger chutney gives these small chicken-salad sandwiches a tantalizing touch of sweetness. Chicken salad may seem ordinary, but you'll be surprised how quickly these sandwiches fly off the platter.
Recipe: Chutney Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
14Stilton-Pear Crostini with Pumpkin Seeds
Gentl & HyersA guaranteed hit, these surprising crostini are made with sweet, pumpkin-seed-oil-brushed brioche bread that's topped with pears, creamy blue cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
Recipe: Stilton-Pear Crostini with Pumpkin Seeds
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15Party Recipes from Oprah
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