Appetizer recipe collection

Red bean dip made with kidney beans, black pepper, and Tabasco blended smooth. A 4-ingredient, 10-minute dip served hot or at room temperature with chips or crackers.

Romaine salad with avocado, sliced radishes, and fresh oranges under a creamy lime-marmalade dressing. A bright, crunchy winter citrus salad with Mexican roots.

Samoosa pastry is the homemade South African version of samosa wrappers, made by stacking oiled and floured dough rounds, par-baking, then peeling into thin sheets. Crisp, flaky pockets ready for any savory filling.

Shrimp and spicy black bean spread on crackers with jalapeño, lime, garlic, and cilantro. Easy make-ahead party appetizer from the pantry.

Smoked salmon with Irish brown soda bread, mixed greens, capers, and cherry tomatoes. A classic appetizer plate served with lemon, butter, and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Southwest guacamole with ripe avocados, garlic, chopped tomatoes, and fresh lime juice. Five ingredients, no cooking, and chunky enough to scoop with chips.

Spicy pinto bean dip made from scratch with dried beans, cumin, jalapeno, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. A bold, smoky Mexican-style dip loaded with garlic and heat.

Spicy nachos supreme with a green chile tomato sauce, melted cheddar, fresh guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeño slices. Loaded appetizer nachos done right.

Spicy tofu salad with julienned vegetables, chopped peanuts, and a chili-soy-rice vinegar dressing. Thai-inspired, loaded with crunch, and completely plant-based.

A rich Mediterranean sun-dried tomato dip pureed smooth with garlic, oregano, thyme, and olive oil. Microwave method makes it fast, and it keeps in the fridge for a month.

Whole wheat choux puffs filled with a sweet-savory blend of cream cheese, dried figs, crumbled bacon, and chutney. A party appetizer that balances crispy, creamy, and fruity in every bite.

Sweet potatoes with a hint of orange: cooked sweet potatoes baked with cinnamon, dried apricots, and fresh orange slices. A lighter, fruit-sweetened holiday side with no marshmallows or piles of sugar.

Tangy garbanzo dip with soy sauce, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and scallions. An Asian-inspired twist on hummus with no tahini, blended smooth in minutes.

Cherry tomatoes stuffed with smoked oysters for an easy no-cook appetizer. Two ingredients, no cooking, and a smoky-sweet bite-sized snack ready in 15 minutes.

Triple onion walnut pate blends sweet caramelized red and yellow onions with scallions, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and asparagus into a rustic vegetarian spread for crackers or bread.

Vegetable guacamole loaded with broccoli, cabbage, celery, tomatoes, and tomatillos mixed into mashed avocado with grapefruit juice, lime, cilantro, basil, and thyme. A veggie-packed twist on classic guac.