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Make this gluten-free and/or low-carb by swapping out just a few ingredients.

Adapted from the Test Kitchen at BHGA delicious alternative to preparing a platter of deviled eggs.

Adapted from The Food FoxThese savory bites are bursting with flavor thanks to the addition of kalamata olives, capers, mozzarella, parmesan & fresh thyme.

Delicious when served as an appetizer with crusty bread for dipping.

Inspired by The View from Great IslandFull of flavor, texture & crunch.

Featured in Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill CookbookCan be made with heirloom, beefsteak or ripe plum tomatoes.

Updated version of the familiar "pigs in a blanket" with a more substantial wrap that is both chewy and salty.

Recipe by Amy ThielenFound in Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others

Based on a recipe from Lion's BreadSoft and chewy, perfect for dipping in your favorite hummus.

Adapted from a recipe at Sally's Baking AddictionReady to enjoy in less than two hours.

Comes together in minutes with a base of mayonnaise, ketchup & prepared horseradish along with a handful of often-used jarred spices.

Adapted from a recipe by Emily Nabors Hall as featured in Southern Living.

Adapted from a recipe in Cooking LightCreated in minutes; serve with tortilla chips & fresh veggies.