Appetizer recipe collection

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.

Baked falafel patties with chickpeas, tahini, parsley, cumin, and garlic. Oven-baked until golden and crusty, with a fry option for reheating. A lighter take on falafel.

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.

Mushrooms Barcelona: fresh mushrooms sauteed in butter, finished with dry sherry, lemon juice, orange peel, toasted walnuts, and parsley. A Spanish-style tapas appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Mushrooms Montreal is a no-cook appetizer of raw sliced mushrooms in a lemon cream dressing with scallions and parsley. Served immediately or marinated for deeper flavor.

Stuffed mushrooms with whole littleneck clams topped with a spicy horseradish, mayo, and hot sauce mixture, then broiled until golden. A bold seafood appetizer.

Sauteed mushrooms with tarragon, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A simple vegetarian side dish or appetizer with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of active cooking.

Seasoned mystery crackers made with oyster crackers tossed in buttery oil, cream of chicken soup mix, garlic powder, and parsley. Addictive no-bake party snack ready in minutes.

Foolproof frying batter with flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and water. No eggs needed. Crispy, light, and works on any vegetable, fish, or seafood.

Crispy fried onion patties made with flour, cornmeal, and hot sauce, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil. A quick, crunchy appetizer ready in 20 minutes flat.

The classic onion tea sandwich: thin sweet onion and mayonnaise on rounds of soft egg bread, with the edges rolled in minced parsley for a pretty green rim. A retro cocktail-party favorite.

Entertaining friends? Try this dip and they won't believe you made it!

Steamed winter vegetables tossed in a warm orange, maple, and ginger glaze with toasted sesame seeds. Carrots, parsnips, broccoli stems, and cauliflower served hot or at room temperature.

Stuffed snow pea pods filled with a ricotta and cream cheese filling with shredded radish and chives. A crisp, no-cook appetizer that's low-calorie and elegant.

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.

Microwave Parmesan croutons made from whole wheat bread dried in the microwave, drizzled with melted butter, and topped with grated Parmesan. Ready in under 7 minutes.