A classic party favorite, this appetizer cheese ball is decked out in the most delicious coating of chopped dried cranberries and pecans. This is an easy make-ahead hors d'oeuvre that's sure to please a crowd! Prep work takes only about 15 minutes.

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These are mega flaky mushroom puff pastry tarts with tangy gorgonzola cheese, fragrant thyme and rosemary, and a dash of slightly sweet balsamic vinegar. You'll enjoy all of these robust and rich flavors on a golden delicious cloud of buttery puff pastry layers!

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A spicy twist on a twisted classic, these jalapeño cheddar soft pretzels start with my easy homemade pretzel dough. Add a little garlic powder, and load the shaped pretzels with sliced jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese. Just like with traditional homemade soft pretzels, there's hardly any rise time, so you can enjoy hot, cheesy jalapeño cheddar pretzels in less than an hour!

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This homemade veggie pizza is served cold, and comes with a garlic and herb Greek yogurt cream cheese topping, and a garden-full of fresh vegetables. (Use your favorites!) Arrange it all on a buttery flatbread-style crust, and serve it as a fabulously tasty and colorful appetizer at your next potluck or party. It’s a crowd ...

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This hot, creamy, and cheesy Maryland crab dip gets the stamp of approval from locals and out-of-towners alike. For the best taste and texture, use fresh lump crab meat and the other 8 flavorful ingredients listed like cream cheese, Old Bay Seasoning, and cheddar cheese. Slow cooked or baked, this is the most irresistible crab dip. Draws a crowd every time I make it!

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These personal-sized cranberry brie puff pastry tartlets are perfect as an appetizer before the main meal, or offered on a tray at a cocktail party. They're altogether sweet, savory, salty, buttery, flaky, and you can use either store-bought puff pastry dough or my homemade rough puff pastry.

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This is one of my all-time favorites. Homemade basil pesto is made with a handful of fresh and flavorful ingredients. Quick and versatile, pesto can be used in a variety of recipes like my sausage & garlic pesto flatbread or mixed with cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, spread on sandwiches, artisan bread, and more. And, as a bonus, this from-scratch pesto is much easier than you think and tastes worlds better than store-bought.

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This is my favorite recipe for cheese dipping sauce. This spicy nacho cheese sauce is absolutely awesome with veggies, soft pretzels, and nachos! None of that processed stuff, either. Seriously! What is better than a bowl of silky, creamy, spicy nacho cheese sauce? Nothing. (Well, maybe these sweet dessert nachos.) A far cry from processed, ...

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