2,335 appetizer recipes

Oven-baked Chinese spareribs glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce of soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato puree, vinegar, and chili sauce. Great as an appetizer or main course.

Swedish pan-fried sandwiches filled with anchovy butter, Dijon mustard, hard-boiled egg, and fresh dill. Vorsmorgosar fry up golden and crispy - serve as lunch or cut into cocktail bites.

Polish ptysie (choux puffs) filled with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and sour cream. Golden savory pastry appetizers baked twice for a crisp, hollow shell.

Salmon pate made with poached fresh salmon and smoked salmon, blended with butter, dill, and sour cream. Sealed with clarified butter for an elegant make-ahead appetizer.

Crab-stuffed jalapenos with a crispy bread crumb coating, fried golden brown. Fresh crab meat, sauteed aromatics, and fiery peppers make this Tex-Mex appetizer unforgettable.

Pearl barley gets the risotto treatment with tender cauliflower florets and a splash of red wine in this hearty grain bowl that delivers creamy comfort without the constant stirring of Arborio rice.

Salmon mousse molded in a fish shape is the show-stopping retro appetizer. Flaked salmon, tarragon vinegar custard, and whipped cream set with gelatin. Garnish with pimento and olive for the eye.

Cocktail crab dip blends flaked crab meat with cream cheese, ketchup, horseradish, and hot sauce for a creamy, tangy party dip. No cooking, ready in 15 minutes.

Mexican cheese squares are a baked cheddar, egg, sour cream, and green chile appetizer cut into squares. A make-ahead party snack that also freezes and reheats beautifully.

Seafood lovers will surely enjoy this succulent dish that's extremely easy to make and enjoy.

Chicken pinwheels made from pounded chicken breasts rolled around ham slices with basil and garlic, baked and chilled, then sliced into elegant rounds. A make-ahead appetizer that looks impressive with minimal effort.

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Moroccan-style sliced tomato and onion salad with olive oil, garlic, parsley, sweet paprika, and cumin. A simple no-cook side that captures North African market flavors.

Lemon Pasta Salad with Peppercorn-Coconut Glaze recipe

Tomato herb bruschetta with fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, and balsamic vinegar on toasted crusty bread. A classic Italian appetizer ready in 10 minutes, no cooking required.

Bite-size chicken puffs feature crisp Swiss cheese pate-a-choux shells split and stuffed with a creamy chicken, celery, pimento, and white wine filling. Classic make-ahead party appetizer.