With two kinds of chiles, these spicy steak mouthfuls are sure to warm up guests coming in from the cold.

Toasted Crostini With Herbed Cream Cheese Spread Top crispy and warm baguette slices with our sweet-meets-savory spread to get a crowd-pleasing appetizer you can whip up in only minutes. Get the recipe.

Baked Brie With Raspberry Preserves Warm-and-gooey baked Brie always impresses, but its preparation could not be simpler. It is the perfect starter to keep vacation guests fulfilled while they wait for dinner to begin. Get the recipe.

Mini Quiche Florentine Vegetarians (just omit the bacon) and meat lovers alike will drop for all these gratifying little mouthfuls. Store-bought pie crusts keep prep time to a minimum. Get the recipe.

Caramel-Covered Brie This ooey-gooey recipe looks impressive but it couldn't be much easier to make. Your family and guests won't be able to get enough of this hot, flavorful cheese wrapped with decadent caramel sauce and crunchy pecans. Get the recipe.

Creamy Lump Crab and Corn Dip Keep ravenous Thanksgiving guests at bay with this hot and creamy starter which features the fresh tastes of crab, corn and three unique cheeses. Get the recipe.

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits With Honey Ham Comfort food has never tasted so great. Bake up a batch of from-scratch biscuits, then fill them with thinly sliced honey or country ham for a hearty bite to wave guests over till dinner is served. Get the recipe.

Beer Cheese Dip Why go out when you can whip up the pub favorite in your home? Experienced with warm sauce, cayenne pepper install tv wall mount service . horseradish and Worcestershire, this sexy and hot dip is guaranteed to warm up your guests the coldest of days. Get the recipe.

Smoked Gouda and Herb Puffs These bite-sized balls of smoked, cheesy, herby goodness are the perfect appetizer for a dinner or cocktail party. Just be careful: They are so addictive that it's impossible to eat only one or two (or three)! Get the recipe.

Homemade Pub-Style Pretzels Soft and chewy, these yeasty pretzels are perfect for serving with one of our warm dip recipes or just pulling apart and munching by themselves. Get the recipe.

Chile and Lime Roasted Cashews Ancho chile and chipotle peppers provide fresh roasted cashews just the right quantity of heat. Serve the nuts hot out of the oven for a real treat. Get the recipe.

Focaccia With Tomato and Mozzarella Irresistible when served hot in the oven, this focaccia is a great light snack for guests waiting for dinner to begin. Pile any leftovers packed with slices of ham or turkey to get an unbelievably good after-Thanksgiving sandwich. Get the recipe.

Homemade Pimento Cheese Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tenn., shares a Southern-style recipe for spicy pimento cheese. Serve chilled, right from the fridge, or place in a casserole dish and heat in the oven till bubbly warm. Get the recipe.

Braised Pork Belly on Homemade Biscuits Succulent braised pork belly on refreshing, from-scratch buttermilk biscuits is sure to tempt guests. The biscuit's scaled-down size guarantees everyone can appreciate this homey comfort food without destroying their desire. Get the recipe.

Pepperoni Pizza Hand Pies Just 10 basic ingredients are all you want to whip up these yummy small pockets of spicy, cheesy goodness. Get the recipe.

Nacho-Stuffed Potato Skins In case your cold-weather get-together includes gathering around the TV to get a soccer game, then make sure you create these restaurant-style potato skins a celebrity player on your beginner lineup. Get the recipe.

Spicy Cheese Straws No fall or winter celebration is complete without the traditional cheese straw. A savory mix of cheese and butter has an extra kick against cayenne pepper, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer or hearty snack. Get the recipe.

Goat Cheese Quesadillas Top flour tortillas with creamy goat cheese and guava jam to get a crowd-pleasing starter which may be reached in minutes. Get the recipe.

Blackened Tuna Bites Tempt health-conscious guests using those sushi-inspired appetizers that make their "heat" from a healthy topping of wasabi or hot sauce. Get the recipe.

Ropa Vieja Mini Tacos With two kinds of chiles, these spicy steak mouthfuls are sure to warm up guests coming in from the cold. Cut down on homework time by making the tasty filling ingredients a day or two ahead of time then stuffing miniature taco shells right before guests arrive. Get the recipe.

Classic Cheese Fondue Consistently a party favorite, cheese could be made hours prior to serving. Serve with crunchy vegetables and crusty bread. Get the recipe.

Crudites With Herbed Cream Cheese For a healthier first class, whip this up flavorful herbed cream cheese to artfully top crunchy raw veggies. Get the recipe.

Fried Camembert Take gooey fried cheese to the next level with Camembert and truffles. Sophisticated and oh so yummy, this fast and simple starter is sure to please even the pickiest of palettes. Get the recipe.

Bruschetta With Caramelized Dates, Walnuts and Goat Cheese Whipping up bruschetta appetizers is a snap. Just toast a new baguette then top the pieces with a soft cheese, such as chevre, and any combination of savory ingredients such as caramelized dates, spicy red pepper jelly, finely chopped pistachios or crumbled bacon. Get the recipe.

Southern Fried Stuffing Balls HGTV's Meg Caswell, host of Meg's Great Rooms, shares this recipe which can be made with or without sausage. To kick up the flavor, Meg recommends incorporating crumbled bacon and serving them with cranberry dipping sauce produced from pureeing a can of cranberry sauce with a splash of orange juice until creamy. Get the recipe.

Carrot-Ginger Soup Fire up guests' appetites with shot glasses filled with this spicy vegetarian soup. Get the recipe.

Maple Chili Popcorn Food Network's Jeff Mauro of The Sandwich King shares this endlessly munchable spicy-meets-sweet recipe that is great as both a light snack before a big holiday dinner and for filling cellophane favor bags that guests can enjoy later. Make several batches per day or two prior to your get-together then keep the popcorn in an airtight container. Get the recipe.

Savory Focaccia Freshly roasted garlic cloves, rosemary sprigs and olive oil give this tasty Italian favored its signature flavor. Have a batch in the oven when guests arrive to fill the house with an attractive, herbal aroma. Get the recipe.

Nut-Crusted Brie With Cherry Chutney Almonds, pecans and walnuts include a crispy end to toasty, gooey Brie. Serve together with our cherry cherry chutney for an appetizer that is sure to wow your guests. Get the recipe.

Artichoke and Black Truffle Dip Pair flatbreads and pitas using our savory Mediterranean-inspired dip that's served hot fresh from the oven. Get the recipe.

Taleggio Crostini With Apple, Thyme and Honey These tasty crostini can be prepared in a flash with only a few straightforward ingredients. They're a healthy, mild starter for vacation guests to enjoy while dinner is ready. Get the recipe.