Appetizer recipe collection

Mediterranean salad of torn lettuce and spinach chiffonade, sprinkled with toasted pine nuts, jewel-like pomegranate seeds and a simple olive oil lemon dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

Cocktail wieners simmer in a sweet-tart orange sauce spiced with cloves and cinnamon. A retro party appetizer in 20 minutes flat.

Seafood lovers will surely enjoy this succulent dish that's extremely easy to make and enjoy.

Low fat yogurt onion dip blends plain yogurt with grated onion, lemon juice, parsley, horseradish, and a dash of hot sauce. A lighter alternative to sour cream onion dip with the same satisfying tang.

Low-calorie stuffed mushrooms with Parmesan, Italian breadcrumbs, and parsley. No butter or oil needed. The moist caps roll in cheese crumbs for a crispy coating that bakes in 10 minutes.

Marinated shrimp kabobs with picante sauce and Italian dressing, threaded with broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes. A make-ahead cocktail appetizer with three-color visual punch.

Marinated spiced olives with lemon, garlic, dried chilies, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and allspice in olive oil. A no-cook appetizer that improves over a week of marinating.

Mediterranean tomato salad with Vidalia onions, fresh herbs, and lemon dressing. Cilantro and mint brighten this Middle Eastern side. Serve with pita or as falafel topping.

Mexican dairy dip with cream cheese, refried beans, and chili powder blended smooth. A three-ingredient game-day dip that takes 10 minutes and a springform pan.

Classic 7-layer Mexican dip with jalapeño bean dip, guacamole, seasoned sour cream, and cheddar. A no-cook party appetizer ready in 15 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.

Mexican guacamole dip mashes ripe avocados with lime, fresh tomato, onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Restaurant-style chunky guacamole for chips, tacos and burrito bowls.

Mexican salsa dip stirs together fresh tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, scallions, olive oil, and vinegar for a chunky no-cook party salsa with tortilla chips. Best after a brief rest.

Rolled spinach tea sandwiches with lemon-dill butter and fresh black pepper. Elegant no-cook finger food made with crustless white bread, perfect for parties.

English muffin mini pizzas with mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, and your choice of pepperoni, sausage, anchovy, or mushroom toppings. Ready in 15 minutes in the microwave.

Mockamole blends avocado with silken tofu, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley for a lighter, protein-boosted take on guacamole. A 5-minute vegan dip or pita filling.

Smoked trout crackers with lemon-dill mayonnaise top thin whole-grain crackers with sliced smoked trout and a bright lemon-dill aioli. A five-ingredient elegant appetizer.