Appetizer recipes

These healthy beef taco lettuce wraps prove that healthy eating is anything but boring at our house! If  you are looking for a healthier and low-carb alternative to traditional beef tacos, this recipe is for you.  These wraps are packed with flavor, easy to make, and are a satisfying option for any mealtime.  The wraps …

In this post, we are sharing 20 of our favorite bacon recipes that will have you coming back for seconds.  Bacon is one of those ingredients that can take any dish to the next level. From breakfast to dinner, there’s no denying the appeal of the salty, smoky goodness that is bacon. Whether you’re a …

These 25 spooktacular Halloween Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. Halloween will be here before we know it. This holiday is such fun for kiddos and gives parents a chance to be a kid again, too! Halloween party food is fun, spooky and whimsical and looks great on a table.  Check …

Putting together a great looking table for desserts and sweets is not as hard as you might think. These easy party dessert table ideas will rock your next gathering. Do you have an upcoming occasion where you will be serving special desserts? Many get togethers, such as wedding and baby showers, mother’s day teas, charity …

This football cheese ball recipe is spicy and fun with a shape that all Super Bowl fans will appreciate. Do you like to entertain friends for the big game? So do I, and I am always looking for new ways to delight my friends with recipes that I have not served in the past. This …

Are you looking for a Super Bowl recipe that will tempt your sweet tooth? These two versions of Skittles cheese balls are easy to prepare and use both sweet and sour Skittles candy as their topping. It’s that time of the year!  I love it when the Super Bowl rolls around each year. My daughter …

These delicious Blueberry Energy Bites have a tasty icing drizzle for a bit of extra sweetness. I love energy bites. They are jam packed with wholesome ingredients and give you a burst of energy just when you need it. The energy balls are great for a fast breakfast, or as a nutritious snack. I also …

This recipe for pumpkin cream cheese dip is easy to make and so delicious. The blend of cream cheese with fresh pumpkin puree has a comfort food feel that is perfect for fall! I am always looking for easy appetizers to serve at parties. This pumpkin dip recipe with cream cheese is a favorite of …

These phyllo cup appetizers are easy to make and will be a big hit at any BBQ gathering. Tender pulled pork and a tangy BBQ sauce add just the right amount of kick to these little bites. This recipe is one of my favorite easy appetizers. You can fill them up with all sorts of tasty …

Entertaining this time of the year can make for a stressful few months if you don’t have a few easy appetizers in your arsenal. Lucky for me, (and you!) these Crostini Recipes come together in a flash and are perfect for those times when guests show up with little notice. Do you like 30 minute meals? …

This spicy garlic parsley shrimp recipe could not be easier to make. It is ready in about 15 minutes but has a rich flavor that makes it perfect as a main course, an easy appetizer, or a decadent salad topping. Prep is quick and the dish will be on the table in a flash. If …

Coconut Shrimp is one of my favorite meals to have when I eat out.  I love the Red Lobster pina colada style coconut shrimp and also love the type that uses a beer batter. For tonight, since it is the weekend, I opted to try making these easy beer battered coconut shrimp.  It has become …

These Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders are a great party appetizer but the family will love them for a main course, too! I love bite sized pieces of chicken for easy appetizers.  They are easy to put on a skewer and this makes dipping really easy.  I recently saw a recipe for pretzel crusted chicken breasts on …

One of my favorite things to do, early in the New Year, is to look back over my Google Analytics statistics to see what worked on my blog.  It is always fun to discover which recipes resonated with my readers to make the top 10 list for the previous year. These 2016 Top Recipes were …

These chocolate peanut butter bites will satisfy your sweet tooth, but they also have some special ingredients to pack a nutritious punch as well. FALL!! My favorite time of the year~  I can almost smell all of the new aromas that are sure to come from my kitchen during the next few months. I just …

Are you a movie fan who also loves snacking? Get your movie night party off to a great start with this tasty Descendants Hawaiian dip. The dip is named after the 2011 American comedy drama film which was directed by Alexander Payne, featuring George Clooney. (yum for both the dip and the star.) This delicious …

This Strawberry peach jalapeño salsa makes a great easy appetizer. I love to serve it with home made tortilla chips. I love easy party food.  My husband and I often entertain with no notice and it’s great to have a few recipes that are perfect party food, but that can be put together quickly.  If you …

Don’t you just love this time of the year?  Our neighborhood just smells like summer with all the BBQs that keep getting fired up every day.  And not to be outdone, our BBQ will get a good workout tonight with these lemonade grilled chicken legs. They are wonderful as a main course and are also one …

This recipe for red pepper and Toasted Pine Nut Hummus is super easy to make and is creamy and delicious. It is so much better for you that cream cheese dips and you will love the taste of it. It has become one of my favorite easy appetizers. Whenever I used to go to pot luck …

Serve these chicken appetizers and your party platter will be cleaned in no time! Now that the holidays are over, it is time to focus on the next celebration in many homes – the Super Bowl game! And what could be better for watching games when the weather is cold than a drink recipe and …

This chocolate hazelnut fruit dip is a healthier version of the traditional flavor but it still has tons of flavor and is so easy to make. I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts. This combo is often used in cream cheese dips for easy appetizers. The dip is creamy and delicious. I love to dip …

These are the top 10 most popular recipes of 2015 here at Recipes Just 4U. My list of most popular recipes for the past year sometimes brings me surprises.  It is humbling to find that my all time favorite recipe that will be sure to be a huge hit,  is not one that my readers also …

I have put together a collection of over 20 of my favorite dip recipes.  Start your next party with one of them and stand back for the rave reviews! Do you want to turn your party into something really special? Start off the evening with one of these delicious dip recipes. As far as easy …

What is not to love about zucchini? It is a super easy to grow vegetable, especially for beginning gardeners, is prolific, is low in calories and tastes great. But by the end of the growing season, as long as you prevent squash bugs, you are likely to have bucket loads of it. Your  neighbors will …

Cinnamon has long been touted as having many health benefits.  Many reports seem to suggest that adding it to your diet can have an overall good effect on your health. Cinnamon tastes good on desserts. Should we add it liberally to foods? Before you reach for a bottle of cinnamon supplements, remember this: there is …

Since we love Asian flavors in our home, these Grilled Chinese Chicken Kebabs are a bit hit with my family. These kebabs are also one of my favorite easy appetizers for party time. We grill at our house most of the year on a Saturday evening, but during the summer months, the grill is fired …