Appetizer recipe collection

Two-layer molded gelatin salad with lime Jell-O and cucumber on the bottom and a cranberry-cabbage layer on top. Vintage chilled appetizer with retro charm.

Marinated mushroom and artichoke salad with tarragon vinegar dressing, chilled 24 hours and served on greens. Italian-style cold appetizer with sharp, herbal flavor.

Olive oil marinated mushrooms simmer button mushrooms in herbed wine vinegar with thyme, garlic, and brandy. A make-ahead antipasto that gets better after a night in the fridge.

Pickled red eggs steeped in beet juice, apple cider vinegar, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, and fresh ginger. Vibrant magenta with tangy, spiced flavor.

Pickled shrimp boiled in crab boil spices, layered with onion and bay leaves, and marinated 24 hours in a tangy vinegar-celery seed dressing. A classic Southern cocktail appetizer.

Port-soaked dried figs stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with a whole almond. An elegant make-ahead appetizer or dessert bite that needs overnight chilling.

Cheddar and cream cheese ball with sherry, ripe olives, and Worcestershire, rolled in dried beef. Make-ahead appetizer that improves with a few days in the fridge.

Baked salmon and whitefish pâté with cream, eggs, wine-softened onions, coriander, and nutmeg. A classic French-style terrine cooked in a water bath and served cold with toast or crackers.

Salmon pate made with fresh salmon, whitefish, white wine, cream, and warm spices, baked in a water bath until silky smooth. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for crackers or toast.

Selyodka pod ukropnym sousom is a Russian herring appetizer marinated in red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill. A classic cold zakuska that chills for hours before serving.

Russian herring in mustard sauce with sour cream, olive oil, and capers. A classic cold zakuska appetizer that marinates for hours and pairs with dark bread and vodka.

Sharp cheddar sesame cheese ball with Worcestershire sauce, pimentos, and scallions, rolled in toasted sesame seeds. A make-ahead appetizer for parties and holidays.

Simple pork satay with sweet apricot peanut butter sauce. Quick marinade in soy and steak sauce, grill or broil in 10 minutes. Easy appetizer serves 6 or main dish for 2.

Spiced olives are the easiest homemade Moroccan-style appetizer: drained olives tossed with your favorite spice blend and left to marinate overnight. Transforms ordinary olives into something bar-worthy.

Light spinach dip made with low-fat cottage cheese and yogurt instead of sour cream. Fresh spinach, lemon juice, and green onions in a creamy, tangy base.

Teriyaki chicken wings marinated overnight in soy sauce, lemon juice, ketchup, and brown sugar, then oven-baked until sticky and caramelized. A sweet-savory party appetizer.