When flour and water are combined and then stirred, a protein called gluten begins to form. Gluten is wonderful if you’re making bread or bagels, but not if you want your baked goods to be delicate and tender. What that means is that you should beat the cookie dough for this lemon dessert as little as you can while still enuring the dough is fully combined.

This versatile taco marinade works wonders on any protein! Why choose just one type of meat? Marinate a few. This recipe makes enough marinade for about 3 to 4 pounds of meat.

Serve the tangy chicken lollipops with everyone’s favorite barbecue sides, like creamy coleslaw, slow-cooker cheesy corn and cowboy beans. The lollipops also make a tasty appetizer or game day snack to set out with mac and cheese bites, jalapeno popper dip or homemade onion rings. If you want to make a dip for the lollipops, try curry mayo dip or blooming onion sauce.

For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut.

My dad and brother are crazy for radishes, and this peppery baguette appetizer is a big-time favorite. Add a sprinkle of fresh dill or parsley on top.

Fun to say and tasty to eat, feta bruschetta is an easy, flavor-packed appetizer with herbs, spices and tangy cheese in every toasted bite.

Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild, and red pepper heats up each bite just a bit. Crackers are the perfect accompaniment.

Marinated mozzarella is the ultimate light-touch appetizer, as you really only need to combine the ingredients, then let the marinade do the work. It’s perfect for parties or a snack to enjoy with a glass of wine.

Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You’ve got it—and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty apps!