383 appetizer recipes

Mushrooms Montreal is a no-cook appetizer of raw sliced mushrooms in a lemon cream dressing with scallions and parsley. Served immediately or marinated for deeper flavor.

Chile-rubbed sirloin steaks served on grilled French bread slathered with olive-cilantro butter. A Southwestern-style open-faced steak that comes together in 30 minutes.

This recipe uses ready-made taco shells, but soft tortillas are good too.

Fresh clams steamed open with eight cloves of garlic, olive oil, white wine, chile pepper, and bread crumbs that thicken the broth into a scoopable sauce. Simple, rustic, and loaded with garlic.

Pita pizza bites loaded with mushrooms, red onion, bell pepper, and melted mozzarella. Split, top, and bake in 20 minutes for a quick vegetarian appetizer.

Homemade jalapeno breadsticks with buttermilk, sauteed onion, and fresh peppers on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet. Chewy yeast breadsticks with real heat and golden, crispy edges.

This is a tasty fruits salad,I always make it for my kids, at breakfast or at dinner, they love it so much!

Guacamole de la Mixteca: an authentic Oaxaca-region guacamole with ripe avocado, white onion, serrano chile, and cilantro. Mashed chunky in a molcajete, no lime, no fuss.

Saffron buttered popcorn with real saffron threads bloomed in melted butter and tossed over stovetop-popped corn. A luxurious, golden twist on a classic snack.

Mushroom pate: a vegetarian appetizer of buttery sauteed mushrooms and onions deglazed with sherry, then blended with cream cheese and fresh parsley. Spread on crackers or crusty bread for the perfect cocktail snack.

Autumn's fast approaching, so why not try this scrumptious dish that will explore your sense of taste!

Warm brie melted over fresh herb sprigs, scored in a diamond pattern and ringed with baby pear tomatoes. A quick microwave appetizer served with crusty French bread for scooping.

A delicious low-fat, low-sodium alternative to conventional corn chips.

Classic Italian antipasti platter with roasted red peppers, marinated vegetables, olives, and Parmesan served with crusty bread for an elegant no-cook appetizer.

Cucumber tea sandwiches with homemade mint mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. A 20-minute no-cook appetizer that yields 32 dainty bites for your next gathering.

Crisp steamed asparagus on baby lettuce with toasted hazelnuts and a tarragon-Dijon vinaigrette made with hazelnut oil. An elegant make-ahead salad or appetizer.