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6 Surprising Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
They may be tiny, but these ancient seeds are packed with nutritional benefits.
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Holiday Meringue Miniatures
"My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie plate...
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Sausage Cheese Puffs
"People are always surprised when I tell them there are only four ingredients in this easy sausage balls recipe. Cheesy...
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Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins
"Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? I top my restaurant-worthy loaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and a...
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Miniature Peanut Butter Treats
"This recipe is one of my family's favourites, and I make the treats a lot, especially at Christmas. I have...
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Mini Cheese Balls
"These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary...
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Ham and Swiss Sliders
"My next-door neighbor shared this ham and swiss sliders recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can...
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Crispy Crab Rangoon
"My husband loved the appetizers we ordered at a Chinese restaurant so much that I was determined to develop a...
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Red Velvet Cake Bites
"Everyone loves red velvet, but any cake mix can work here. I've even rolled chopped macadamia nuts into pineapple cake...
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Finger-Licking Good Mini Cream Puffs
"This recipe is quick and easy to whip up and the kids will love it! They are perfect to pack...
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Stuffed Pizza Bites
"After trying a similar dish at a local restaurant, I came up with my own version of pizza bites. This...
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Puff Pastry Holly Leaves
"These elegant appetizers get rave reviews at my office holiday party. The pastry leaves look as if they require hours...
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Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps
"To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them...
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Orange-Glazed Chicken & Chorizo Meatballs
"These tasty southwestern meatballs warm up a buffet. I add pomegranate seeds, jalapeno pepper jelly and cilantro to make everything...
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Spinach Deviled Eggs
"Spinach adds unexpected colour and flavour to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They're easy to make and are an...
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Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms
"Even if you don't like mushrooms, you will have to try them again with these pretty appetizers, which taste divine....
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Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage
"Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...
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Brie-Leek Tartlets
"My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they're...
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Crab Crescents
"This recipe is so good, no one will guess how quickly you put it together. These little bites are delicious...
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Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites
"After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a...
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Easy Spanakopita Appetizers
"I love having appetizers on hand in the freezer, especially when the holiday season is fast approaching. This easy spanakopita...
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Gruyere and Crab Palmiers
"I keep these little bursts of flavour in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the...
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Air-Fryer Rosemary Sausage Meatballs
"These air-fryer meatballs were created as hors d'oeuvres for a friend's wedding and became an instant hit. Now we enjoy...
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Ham & Brie Pastries
"Growing up, I loved pocket pastries. Now, with a busy family, I need quick bites. My spin on the classic...
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Martha Washington Candy
"Passed down by my grandmother and mother, this Martha Washington candy recipe is a cherished family tradition. We've even had...