five small plate dishes served on a circular table - Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Tiny plates can cause big confusion, so we'll get right to the point -- tapas are not the same thing as appetizers.

Whether dining out, it's common to start with smaller portions of food before getting to the entrees. In fact, some of these more diminutive dishes, like mozzarella sticks, have been around since ...

Party appetizers can make or break a gathering, and the best ones are the kind that work for any crowd. Whether you are ...

Appetizers set the mood for any gathering and they do not have to be complicated to be crowd pleasers. Simple recipes can ...

These are the perfect lazy-girl appetizer that won’t challenge your wonton-folding skills. Crab rangoon cups have all of the flavors and textures that make crab rangoon so irresistible without any of ...

(Family Features) With all the work ahead on magnificent main courses, stunning sides and decadent desserts, there’s one element of the holiday meal that should remain easy and effortless: the ...

Appetizers can be the most fun part of the meal. Finding new starters, simple as they may be, is a way to get your creative juices flowing. They stimulate the guests' appetites. And because each ...