Appetizer recipe collection

Bright colors make salads more appealing and give you a different taste you can't get enough of!

Baked cheese and spinach fondue with cubed white bread, eggs, and American cheese in a savory custard. A make-ahead brunch casserole that's part strata, part souffle.

This is a so great recipe, all my friends loved them, they even asked for this recipe from me, big hit.

Oven-fried zucchini sticks bread fresh zucchini in a whole wheat flour and cornmeal mix, then bake on a hot sheet pan until golden crisp. No deep fryer, no guilt.

Fresh papaya salsa with diced tomato, cucumber, scallion, jalapeño, and cilantro brightened with lime juice. No cooking, just chop and chill.

Mayo-free pasta salad with marinated artichoke hearts, alfalfa sprouts, black olives, and red wine vinegar. The artichoke marinade doubles as the dressing in this tangy, make-ahead side.

Pasta salad with currants, olives, and pine nuts tossed in a curry-lemon-parsley vinaigrette. A make-ahead vegetarian penne salad with Mediterranean and Indian flavors in every bite.

Creamy pasta with oysters and shrimp in a roux-based sauce spiked with anchovy paste, Tabasco, and Worcestershire. A rich Cajun-style seafood pasta that comes together in one pan.

Thai peanut lime dipping sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh cilantro, and chili sauce. No-cook, five minutes, and pairs with satay, spring rolls, or grilled meats.

Pureed peanut soup with butternut squash, potatoes, and coriander, topped with crispy cornmeal-crusted baked okra croutons. West African inspired and velvety rich.

Crispy pecan-potato pancakes topped with cilantro-marinated grilled shrimp, cool cucumber salsa, and a roasted red pepper cream sauce. A restaurant-style appetizer.

Pickled black-eyed peas marinated in a garlic-infused oil and red wine vinegar dressing with red onion and cayenne. A Southern make-ahead appetizer that improves over several days.

These scrumptious salmon rolls can be served plain or can accompany any meal you prepare for dinner.

Pisang goreng (Indonesian fried bananas) in a light egg batter, served over vanilla ice cream with a warm brown sugar rum sauce. A tropical dessert.

Pizza stuffed mushrooms filled with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasoned crumbs. All the flavors of pizza in a bite-sized appetizer.

Lobster chunks poached in herbed chicken broth with fresh mushrooms and garden vegetables, finished with lime juice. A light, elegant seafood dish ready in 30 minutes.