Start things off with a simple but delicious appetizer ready in 10 minutes or less!

Light agave syrup has a sweet, neutral taste, whereas dark agave syrup will add more caramel flavor.

If you dont have agave syrup, you could use honey in its place.

a recipe photo of the Apricot-Stilton Bites

Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco

This easy appetizer takes only 10 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute guests.

Using a food processor gives the feta mixture a light and airy texture.

you might mix it by hand for the same great flavor with a coarser texture.

a recipe photo of the Whipped Feta Honey Toast

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer.

Doing so will ensure any bits of feta are broken down, and youll avoid a grainy texture.

If you don’t have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well.

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Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels.

When fresh cherries aren’t available, substitute thawed frozen cherries.

Gently pat them dry before assembling.

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Simply layer each ingredient on top of the other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-size starter.

His dad was a boilerman, which meant he worked all night cooking crabs.

Once they cooled, women typically did the work of picking the crabmeat from the shells.

a step in making the Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey

We love the light tang that the goat cheese adds to his version.

Serve with slices of warm beer bread or crunchy vegetables.

The tangy cranberries cut through the richness of the cheese to create a balanced bite.

a recipe photo of the Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip

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This quick appetizer can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.

you could use it as a dip with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread.

These olives are a wonderful easy party appetizeradd any leftovers to salads or simply snack on them.

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This healthy dip is perfect for veggies, whole-grain crackers or bread.

Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful.

Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.

Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites

Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.

A white bowl with the creamy crab dip recipe, next to a plate with sliced bread

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

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Light & airy whipped cottage cheese in a ceramic bowl, topped wiht fresh herbs

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

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Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers

Victor Protasio

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