Turn to the ever-so-easy cheese ball, which is great to pair with crudite or crackers.

This dip is creamy, perfectly seasoned, and finished with a cracker-cheese topping.

Pimiento cheese is stuffed into these pint-size Peppadew peppers for easy-to-pop treats.

Southern Living Southern Fried Shrimp on a tray to serve with dipping sauce

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This recipe is one of the best ways to use up a bumper crop of zucchini.

They’re crispy, crunchy, and a great staple.

We gave our all-time favorite recipe an update with a little kick.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip after baking ready to serve

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These are light and impressive and a nice idea for serving before the Thanksgiving feast.

They only take 20 minutes to make, and the delicious brie and cranberry combo can’t be beat.

Roasted pistachios add the perfect finishing touch.

Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos

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Stuffed Peppadew peppers star in this very simple, yet seasonal recipe.

party cheese ball

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Loaded Deviled Eggs

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Southern Living Deviled Crab Dip in serving bowl

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Southern Living Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Peppers on a blue platter to serve

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air fryer zucchini chips

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Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Cranberry Brie Bites

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Stuffed-Pepper Wreath

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