596 appetizer recipes

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Appetizers, also know as hors d'oeuvres are small portioned food items served before the main course of a meal. If there is a period between when guests arrive and when the meal will be served you can keep your guests from getting too hungry with some finger foods. They can also be served, sitting at the table before your main dish is ready.

Fried Leeks with Tarragon

An elegant and sophisticated appetizer that will impress your dinner guests and is ready in just 20 minutes. The leeks are trimmed, steamed, battered, and fried to a beautiful golden brown. The addition of tarragon and parsley adds a subtle yet delicious flavor to the dish. The result is a crispy and flavorful appetizer or side dish that is certain to wow your guests.

Zucchini stuffed with Savory Tofu Spread

Easy to cook, but also very healthy and tasty with Tofu Spread.

MacHo Nachos

Delicious Baba Ghannouj

Delicious Baba Ghannouj recipe

Nachos

This recipe sounds great I would really like to try it.

Garlic & Parmesan Popcorn

Pop that popcorn with fresh garlic and dress with parmesan for a garlicky cheesy twist on a quick and easy healthy snack.

Fried Delicious Modak

Modak is an Indian traditional dish, especially prepared on Ganesh Chaturthi...... Modaks are considered to be the favorite sweet dish of Lord Ganesha......This dish is very delicious, people especially kids love it....

Mini Roasted Leek, Onion and Navy Bean Galettes

Mini Roasted Leek, Onion & Navy Bean Galettes

These rustic pie like galettes were so delicious. Buttery crust and a delicious filling made with roasted leek and onion, and creamy navy beans. It didn't last long. Yum.

Easy Gazpacho

Gazpacho recipe

Guacamole with Yoghurt

An extra creamy rendition of guacamole with a touch of yoghurt for a bit of extra tang.

Hummus Guacamole

Hummus Guacamole recipe

Jane Gol's Hummus

Jane Gol's Hummus recipe

Whitby Queen Scallops - Deliciouslyorkshire

Restaurant and bistro Green’s of Whitby source and promote the very best of foods from the surrounding area. Situated in the busy fishing harbour of Whitby, Rob chooses seafood fresh from the quayside every morning, recently winning one of the food industry’s most coveted awards; Seafood Chef of the Year. Prime local meats and game are also a speciality. The abundance of fresh produce means that the menu changes frequently to offer the best of the day.

Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita

Capsicum Toast

This open faced toasted capsicum sandwich is delicious as a quick snack or midnight feast. Also good as a healthy lunch for the kids. The secret ingredient is semolina!

Spinach-Miso Pesto Crostini

Enjoy delicious crostini within a few minutes!

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Appetizer Tips

Focaccia Bread – The Perfect Fancy Sandwich And Traditional Appetizer

Focaccia bread is a staple in classic Italian meals. It is best enjoyed with olives, herbs, tomatoes (sun-dried) and cheese. You could also eat it by itself as a meal or as an appetizer.

Holiday Party Hors d'Oeuvres II

The holidays are here again and that means cocktail parties and formal dinners. Either way that means appetizers. Welcome to the second edition of

Summer Salads

"Salad is the kind of food that real food eats," proclaimed Alf, the furry alien sitcom character from the 80's. Clearly Alf's rebuking of

Holiday Party Hors d'oeuvres

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