580 appetizer recipes

Thick slices of French bread topped with a savory cheddar and mushroom spread spiked with dry mustard and Worcestershire, then broiled until bubbly. These cheesy mushroom canapés are a crowd-pleasing appetizer in 30 minutes.

Tiny baby zucchini halves hollowed out and stuffed with a sauteed filling of garlic, shallot, Roma tomatoes, and fresh parsley. An elegant room-temperature appetizer from the Silver Palate.

Ripe avocado halves stuffed with a bold Roquefort cheese, olive oil, and parsley mixture, garnished with sliced olives on a bed of Boston lettuce. A 5-minute French-inspired appetizer.

A great quick spread with a little bite for a summer get together

Crispy bacon-wrapped crab rolls broiled to golden, smoky goodness in just 10 minutes. A quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer with bright lemon and Worcestershire kick.

Chinese cold jellyfish salad tossed with shredded rainbow vegetables, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. A banquet-style appetizer famous for its crunchy texture and minimalist dressing.

Bubbly, melty crab canapes on crispy melba rounds with Jarlsberg cheese and a hint of dry mustard. Ready in 25 minutes for effortless entertaining.

Microwave oyster stew warms canned oysters in buttery milk with celery salt and cayenne. A six-ingredient seafood soup ready in 5 minutes flat.

Hot crab meat canapes on crackers with lemon-cayenne mayo, warmed in the microwave until bubbly. A quick, elegant appetizer ready in 15 minutes.

This bacon and tomato wafers go very well, tastes well too! Last year, did it before New Year coming!

Veal chops Italienne: seared veal chops finished in a quick microwave tomato, oregano, and red wine sauce with a parmesan crust. Italian-style weeknight veal in under 30 minutes.

Four cheese ball variations from one base recipe: classic Coventry, pimiento Harlequin, caraway Holiday, and pineapple Fruit & Nut. Cream cheese and sharp cheddar party appetizers.

Tofu Caesar salad dressing made creamy with silken tofu instead of egg yolk and oil. Anchovy, garlic, lemon, and parmesan keep the classic Caesar punch with a fraction of the fat.

Microwave lobster newburg: the classic creamy lobster and sherry sauce ready in 30 minutes from the microwave. Served over rice or toast points for a quick but elegant dinner.

Killer bread piles parmesan-mayo topping spiked with Cajun spice, basil, and oregano on a toasted buttered loaf. A party appetizer puffed golden under the broiler.

These flaky and scrumptious biscuits goes well with a cup of tea which completes a quick and easy breakfast.