222 appetizer recipes

Watercress and leek soup sweats leeks and watercress in margarine for 15 minutes, simmers in stock, then blends smooth. A peppery, vibrant green soup in 30 minutes.

Marynowane Pieczarki are Polish marinated mushrooms in a peppercorn and bay leaf vinegar brine. Tangy cocktail-hour bites that hold for weeks in the fridge. Pure old-world preserving.

High-protein cottage cheese vegetable dip blended smooth with Dijon mustard, curry powder, lemon juice, and onion. Lighter alternative to sour cream dip with a warm spice profile.

Red lentils and carrots simmer with curry spices into a hearty soup thickened with breadcrumbs. This warming bowl takes just one pot and delivers protein-rich comfort in about an hour.

This hot treat was just meant to be, I mean jalapenos, chicken, bacon and yes...smoke.

Rosemary chicken wings baked golden in a sweet-herbal glaze of lemonade, butter, shallots, and dried rosemary. A unique twist on baked wings for appetizers or dinner.

Fried eggplant and yellow squash drizzled with taratour (Lebanese tahini-lemon sauce), served with pita wedges. A Middle Eastern appetizer with crispy, golden vegetables and creamy sauce.

Romaine salad with avocado, sliced radishes, and fresh oranges under a creamy lime-marmalade dressing. A bright, crunchy winter citrus salad with Mexican roots.

Crispy phyllo seed straws made with toasted poppy and sesame seeds, folded in layers and baked golden. A light, crunchy appetizer that stores for weeks.

Sweet onion shrimp balls grind Vidalia onion, potato, and shrimp into a thick batter, then fry into crispy golden bites. Five-ingredient appetizer with no breading required.

Deep-fried ginger shrimp in a light batter with garlic, chili sauce, and whipped egg white. Crispy, golden, and served with the tail on for easy dipping.

Fresh tomato salsa with jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and lime. Basically classic pico de gallo with a sharp Mexican kick, ready blender-free in about 15 minutes.

Stuffed snow pea pods filled with a ricotta and cream cheese filling with shredded radish and chives. A crisp, no-cook appetizer that's low-calorie and elegant.

This is a so great recipe, all my friends loved them, they even asked for this recipe from me, big hit.

Moroccan-style sauteed eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes served room temperature on lettuce with olive oil and lemon. A vibrant, crisp-tender vegetable appetizer with a spicy kick.

Pumpkin and avocado oil soup blends pumpkin, fennel and potato into a silky pureed soup, with buttery avocado oil standing in for butter. A light, velvety vegan starter finished with a drizzle of oil.