1,234 appetizer recipes

Hot baked sourdough bread bowl stuffed with cream cheese, sour cream, dried beef, cheddar, and a kick of hot sauce. Wrap in foil, bake, and tear into it with friends.

One-pot egg noodles cooked in golden onion soup broth and tossed with garlic bread crumbs, parsley, and parmesan. A pantry-friendly Italian-style pasta ready in 30 minutes.

A quick microwave beef stroganoff with tender steak strips, mushrooms, and a rich cream cheese sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes and served over parsleyed egg noodles.

Greek marinated smelts fried in flour, then simmered in a white wine and vinegar marinade with herbs and mustard. A classic cold appetizer served chilled, perfect for a meze spread.

A creamy no-cook dip blending cream cheese and sour cream with caviar, fresh dill, purple onion, and lemon juice. Garnished with chopped hard-boiled egg for an elegant party appetizer.

Just vegetables, very healthy, especially when you are eating some meat!

Retro cream cheese balls with dried beef and green onions, split three ways: black olive, green olive, and nut-rolled. A crowd-pleasing party appetizer trio.

Lamb tartare made from hand-ground loin mixed with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, scallions, and red pepper flakes. A Lebanese-inspired kibbeh nayyeh appetizer.

Three-ingredient cheese sauce from bechamel, sharp cheddar, and a dash of cayenne. A quick, versatile base for nachos, vegetables, mac and cheese, and more.

A light vegetarian chilled soup with fresh lemon juice and zest, brown rice, vegetable stock, and dry apple cider. Bright, tangy, and refreshing, garnished with chives and lemon slices.

Almond-stuffed Madinah dates rolled in toasted sesame seeds, a traditional Arabic sweet served alongside gahwa. Just two ingredients and 25 minutes.

A quick veggie-loaded egg scramble with mushrooms, red pepper, and cream cheese stuffed into a warm pita pocket. Light, filling, and on the table in 20 minutes.

Pan-fried tofu in a wok with a golden, crispy crust on both sides. A simple two-ingredient base recipe for stir-fries, rice bowls, or serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Super nachos with a quick stovetop cheese sauce made from nacho cheese, milk, and chili powder poured over tortilla chips and topped with sliced jalapenos. Ready in under 20 minutes.

Party pleaser meatballs: coconut-studded baked meatballs glazed in a sweet-savory sauce of grape jelly, chutney, red wine, and mustard. The retro cocktail-party appetizer that still disappears first from the buffet.

Loaded avocado dip with bacon, sour cream, cucumber, and a kick of hot sauce. A no-cook party dip that's like guacamole's smokier, tangier cousin.