This is a story about how a gift of homemade jelly made its way into an appetizer, and a formula / template recipe for throwing together a 5-minute appetizer.

You can whip up a delicious caprese in 10 minutes or less, and the result is so satisfying and appealing you’ll want to do it again tomorrow.

Perfect for fall parties, Tuscany-Texas Goat Cheese Spread is a burst of fresh flavors atop salty, creamy goat cheese.

Bounty from a fishing trip inspires us to learn how to smoke trout. Yum!

Quick and easy Chipotle Chicken Salad is a great for a tailgate party while also being a foodie-worthy appetizer.

This Smoked Salmon 7-Layer dip from Bon Appetit is very festive and just right for a holiday party.

A rosemary wreath dresses up the standby party platter of cheese, salami and olives.

Radishes with pesto-butter and sea salt are a garlicky-good appetizer.