580 appetizer recipes

Stuffed mushrooms with whole littleneck clams topped with a spicy horseradish, mayo, and hot sauce mixture, then broiled until golden. A bold seafood appetizer.

Oysters wrapped in bacon and cooked in the microwave until the bacon crisps around briny, tender oysters. A classic 2-ingredient appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Shrimp cheese pate with tiny Danish shrimp, soft cheese, sherry, and black pepper beaten until smooth. A no-cook Scandinavian-style appetizer spread ready in 15 minutes.

Low fat yogurt onion dip blends plain yogurt with grated onion, lemon juice, parsley, horseradish, and a dash of hot sauce. A lighter alternative to sour cream onion dip with the same satisfying tang.

Thai green papaya salad (som tum) with grated unripe papaya, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and peanuts in a spicy soy-chili-lemon dressing. Served with raw cabbage leaves for scooping.

Low-calorie stuffed mushrooms with Parmesan, Italian breadcrumbs, and parsley. No butter or oil needed. The moist caps roll in cheese crumbs for a crispy coating that bakes in 10 minutes.

Two-ingredient crab roll with backfin crab meat and cream cheese, shaped into a log and served with crackers. A no-cook elegant appetizer for parties.

Curried egg and chutney dip with cream cheese, Worcestershire, cayenne, and hot sauce. A no-cook party dip that tastes like curried deviled eggs and keeps for weeks.

Fish samoosa filling with flaked fish, green chilies, lemon juice, and fresh coriander. A spicy South African-style filling for about 30 samoosas.

Romesco-style roasted pepper dip made with broiled red and yellow bell peppers, roasted garlic, almonds, and sherry vinegar. A low-fat vegetarian appetizer with a striking two-tone presentation.

Asparagus spears roasted with olive oil and rosemary get wrapped in ribbons of smoked salmon for an elegant appetizer that's ready in 25 minutes.

Microwave Parmesan croutons made from whole wheat bread dried in the microwave, drizzled with melted butter, and topped with grated Parmesan. Ready in under 7 minutes.

Spicy beef lettuce cups loaded with sirloin stir-fried in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and Chinese five spice. A crispy, low-carb appetizer that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Orange spirited carrots cooked in the microwave with vodka, butter, orange zest, and a touch of sugar. A quick glazed carrot side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Savory pumpkin spread mixes canned pumpkin puree with nutritional yeast, marjoram, dry mustard, and garlic salt. Vegan, no-cook, and ready in minutes. Thin with water for a dipping sauce.

Gefilte fish made from scratch with ground whitefish, pike, and carp, poached in a vegetable broth with carrots and onions. A traditional Jewish holiday recipe.