1,215 appetizer recipes

Savory crab cheesecake on a buttery cracker crust with Old Bay seasoning, Tabasco, and lemon, topped with sour cream. A showstopping Maryland-style appetizer that serves 12.

Sambal goreng telor, Indonesian hard-boiled eggs simmered in a spicy coconut milk and red pepper sauce with galangal. A quick 20-minute Southeast Asian egg dish.

A tangy, jewel-toned tomato aspic loaded with crunchy celery, green peppers, and green beans. This vintage molded salad brings old-school Southern charm to any potluck or holiday spread.

Sweet corn fritters studded with edible marigold petals, fried until golden with lacy, crispy edges. A stunning appetizer that brings the garden straight to the plate.

Triple-cheese ball rolled in toasted almonds and fresh parsley. Cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and cold pack cheese blended into a rich, nutty party appetizer.

Bite-sized phyllo crackers filled with spinach, goat cheese, shallots, and nutmeg, shaped like Christmas crackers and baked golden. A festive holiday appetizer you can make ahead.

Crispy chickpea flour shapes fried golden then simmered in a fiery berbere and cayenne sauce. Yeshimbra asa is Ethiopian fasting food that proves plant-based eating can pack serious heat and flavor.

Ground pork seasoned with red curry paste, lemongrass, coriander seeds, and fish sauce, stuffed into casings and grilled until charred and juicy. Serve with sticky rice for a true Thai feast.

Silky chicken and ham mousse blended with Madeira wine and whipped cream, set in a gelatin mold. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for cocktail parties and holiday entertaining.

Vegetarian Chinese boiled dumplings (shwei jow) with handmade wrappers and a tofu, mushroom, and lily bud filling. Served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Makes 24.

Rich, velvety chicken liver pate with a warm curry kick, blended smooth with hard-boiled eggs and sealed under a golden layer of melted butter. A stunning make-ahead appetizer that's ready in minutes and improves overnight.

No-crust spinach pie with ricotta, eggs, sauteed mushrooms, and red peppers. A crustless, low-carb take on spinach quiche that comes together in minutes.

Ham and cheese ball made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, smoked ham, and onion powder, rolled in chopped nuts. A no-cook party appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Sai Grog: ground pork mixed with red curry paste, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, coriander root, and fish sauce, grilled in natural casings. Authentic Thai spicy sausage in 40 minutes.

Crisp button mushrooms stuffed with tangy apple, toasted walnuts, and melted blue cheese for a sweet-savory bite-sized appetizer ready in under an hour.

Thai-inspired tofu lemongrass soup with shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and kaffir lime leaves. Light, fragrant, and ready in 35 minutes. A bright, warming bowl that's naturally vegan.