Appetizer recipe collection

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.

A bold, no-cook layered Mexican dip stacked with bean dip, taco-spiced sour cream, two kinds of cheese, diced tomatoes, green chiles, scallions, and olives. Grab the tortilla chips and dig into this party-ready crowd pleaser in 10 minutes.

Traditional Greek dolmas stuffed with rice, pine nuts, fresh herbs, cinnamon, and allspice, simmered in olive oil and lemon juice. This recipe makes about 50 stuffed grape leaves served at room temperature.

Pan-fried shrimp and Monterey Jack gyozas with Chinese sausage, water chestnuts, and ginger, served in a silky lime cream sauce. East-West fusion dumplings that freeze beautifully.

Easy Spam triangles: hand-pie pockets filled with Spam, smoky Gouda, diced apple, and onion dip in flaky pie pastry. Retro party appetizer with surprising flavor.

Vintage British savory egg mousse: hard-boiled eggs, anchovy essence, and Worcestershire folded into gelatin-set whipped cream. Cold appetizer that slices like a chilled terrine.

Baked beef empanaditas filled with a picadillo of ground beef, raisins, green olives, hard-boiled egg, and cottage cheese in a golden egg-washed pastry.

Mortadella is one of the most popular cold cuts we have in Italy. It's a typical product from northern Italy, made of pork meat, little chunks of porkfat and spices. It's tasty and savoury, the perfect filling for a sanwich, and ideal for stuffings. It's definitely my favourite 'salume' ! Try it in this recipe, it's a special starter - delicate and sofisticated - and it's EASY to prepare! I found this recipe on the website of a famous producer of traditional Italian cold cuts.

Escargot and spinach: tender snails sauteed with garlic, pine nuts, feta, and a splash of Pernod, then chilled. An elegant make-ahead French appetizer with a Mediterranean, anise-kissed twist.

Escargot en croûte tucks snails into garlicky herb butter with Pernod and anchovy, sealed under golden puff pastry domes. A French appetizer with a dramatic tableside reveal.

Tired of bringing the same thing to every party or event? Break out of your rut with this delicious festive herring spread!

Norwegian fiskepudding: a silky cod mousse bound with cream and cornstarch, baked in a water bath until firm. Classic Scandinavian fish pudding served hot with sauce.

French toast fingers stuffed with strawberry jam, dipped in orange-egg batter, and griddled golden. A kid-friendly 10-minute breakfast that turns jam sandwiches into dunkable brunch bites with maple syrup.

Fresh fruit dip made with equal parts cream cheese and marshmallow cream. A two-ingredient no-cook appetizer served with seasonal fruit on cocktail picks.

Garlic cheese and walnut dip with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, curry, paprika, chili powder, and fresh dill. An unexpectedly spiced party dip with real crunch from chopped walnuts. No cooking needed.

The cheese-filled salmon rolls are sliced into rounds for lovely presentation. They make an elegant appetizer.