I published many recipes on FoodieCrush this year, and while I thought they were all good, this is YOUR list of readers' top 20 favorites. The best
Melted Mozzarella Caprese Crostini Toasts
Whether you take the fancier route and name them crostini, or keep it real and call them toasts, these Italian crostini caprese appetizer bites with roasted
Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad
Whether it's a holiday celebration or a simple family gathering, an easy to make pasta salad is always my favorite for feeding a crowd. This recipe combines the
How to Make an Asian-Inspired Cheese Board
Whether you call it a cheese board or a cheese plate, all that matters for this twist on the loaded appetizer platter is that it's piled high with a variety of
How to Make Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions add a whole lot of flavor with very few ingredients and even less effort, so long as you know the secrets. Here's how to caramelize
Game-Day Baked Chicken Wings with 4 Winning Sauces
Who loves a decadently-decorated, ready to dive into cheese board? Apparently everyone. These days you can barely skim through your Instagram feed without
Chorizo Queso Dip with Beer and Chiles (Try It Over Fries!)
This spiced up queso cheese dip skips the fake stuff and is made with real cheese instead. Chorizo and chiles add the heat that’s then cooled down with every
How to Make a Kid-Friendly Cheese Board Even Adults Will Love
Cheese boards aren't just for adults anymore. Here are my top 10 tips for creating the ultimate kid-friendly cheese board that kids will love and the host will
Crunchy Asian Cucumber Watermelon Salad
All it takes to make this super simple, totally fresh, cucumber, watermelon and red bell pepper salad is a few minutes of chopping and an easy sesame and
How to Make a Stunning Caprese Salad Platter
Laying all your favorite caprese salad ingredients—like burrata cheese, marinated mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and fresh stone fruit—out on a platter instead of
Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp Recipe
This simple, bright, and fresh shrimp recipe is ready in about 15 minutes, making it an easy dinner for anyone on the go or the perfect appetizer to
Summer Melon Couscous Salad with Avocado, Grapes, and Mint
Pillowy pearl couscous provides the bulk of this fresh honeydew, grape, cucumber, and avocado salad tossed with fresh herbs laced in a ginger lime dressing that
Compound Butter
Compound butter is such an easy, delicious way to boost the flavor of meats, seafood, pasta, veggies, bread, and more, and these 5 easy compound butter recipes
Chunky Citrus Guacamole
This simple guacamole recipe is nice and chunky, with a citrusy accent from both lime and orange juice. This guacamole dip is the perfect combo to welcome warm
Chicken Satay with Lighter Almond Dipping Sauce
These flavorful skewers of thinly sliced marinated chicken need just a few minutes on the grill to absorb that wonderful smoky, charcoaled flavor, and are ready
Game Day Sheet Pan Nachos Two Ways
Game day snacking won't leave you feeling guilty thanks to these two recipe ideas for sheet pan nachos that'll make you the winner at the end of the
Game Day Football Food Stadium and 20 Recipe Ideas to Fill It With
This post is sponsored by Kettle Brand Potato Chips I don't typically think of myself as a "crafty" person. Sure, I have "all the stuff"—glue guns, a cutting
The Best Clam Dip Recipe EVER
This irresistible and super easy clam dip with cream cheese is a beloved family recipe and the perfect party appetizer, guaranteed to knock your socks
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Bread
Garlicky chunks of bread are mixed with cream cheese, spinach, and artichoke hearts, then stuffed back into the shell and baked for a show-stopping appetizer
Slow Cooker Sriracha Meatballs
Flavorful, tender Crockpot meatballs are first baked in the oven then cooked in an irresistible Sriracha-flavored sauce for an easy slow cooker appetizer
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms With Hollandaise
These baby portobello mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and Italian sausage and drizzled with a rich and creamy hollandaise are the perfect appetizer for your
Pesto and Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta Recipe
Garlicky poached shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and feta cheese top a simple bruschetta with balsamic glaze to make this easy but elegant appetizer
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
These crispy fried mac and cheese balls are the handheld appetizer version of everyone's favorite cheesy comfort food. Instead of breadcrumbs, they're coated in
How to Create the Ultimate Italian Salad Platter
Lay out all of your preferred Italian salad fixings on a platter instead of mixed in a bowl, and give everyone the chance to make their own favorite salad
Smoky Roasted Salsa with Not Your Mama’s Canning Book
This authentic smoky salsa is wonderful on its own dunked with chips, used as a sauce for enchiladas or poured over meats or chicken cooked in the slow
Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp get an extra boost of flavor from a super simple garlic marinade and a wrap of Italian prosciutto for a light and easy appetizer or
How to Make the Best Steamed Clams
Small, sweet clams are simply steamed in butter, garlic, white wine, and cream to create the best sauce for crusty bread dipping. Two byproducts of my time
Macaroni Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and Proscuitto
This easy, tangy pasta salad mixes traditional macaroni salad with Mediterranean flavors to create a new family favorite potluck salad. Common etiquette
Cucumber Basil and Watermelon Salad with Love & Lemons
Fresh fruits of cucumber, mango and watermelon are dressed with a zingy Asian dressing of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and ginger, with a kick of spice from
Rosemary Flatbread with Baked Goat Cheese
Store-bought naan is the shortcut for perfect flatbread and easy dipping in this savory, creamy goat cheese appetizer with roasted vegetables. Sure, I like to
Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
We've upped the ante by swapping traditional chicken wings for skinned chicken drumsticks baked in the oven for a new twist on good old buffalo chicken, perfect
Chicken and Waffles Sliders
An overnight brine of buttermilk and Cholula® Hot Sauce gives a juicy kick to these chicken and waffle slider sandwiches. I’m pleased as punch to bring you
