Appetizer recipe collection

Savory phyllo strudel filled with Spam, rice, mushrooms, and colorful vegetables seasoned with Dijon mustard and basil. A creative way to dress up canned meat.

A dairy-free Greek spinach pie with homemade olive oil pastry, fresh spinach, curly endive, dill, scallions, and lemon zest. Traditional Lenten spanakopita, completely vegan.

Flaky whole wheat pasties stuffed with spiced vegetables and chickpeas. Portable, filling handheld pies with cumin, coriander, and garlic that bake up golden and crisp.

Baked Indian-spiced mung bean paté with cauliflower, ginger, jalapeño, cumin, and turmeric. Vegan, gluten-free, and makes stunning little tarts or a sliceable loaf.

Crunchy roasted chickpeas coated in taco seasoning make an addictive high-protein snack. Just 3 ingredients and your oven does all the work.

Earthy lentils simmered with fresh spinach, green onions, garlic, and cumin in this Santa Maria-style soup. Vegan, high-fiber, and ready in 30 minutes flat.

Puff pastry rolled with pressed-dry spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and nutty Gruyere, sliced into golden pinwheels for elegant 30-minute appetizers.

Thin-pounded rump steak rolled around onion strips, glazed with teriyaki sauce, and grilled into bite-sized pinwheels. A Japanese-inspired beef appetizer that's easy to make and fun to eat.

Tiny baby zucchini halves hollowed out and stuffed with a sauteed filling of garlic, shallot, Roma tomatoes, and fresh parsley. An elegant room-temperature appetizer from the Silver Palate.

Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, yellow split peas, mushrooms, and warming spices like turmeric and cayenne. Baked until tender, these make a hearty appetizer or meatless main.

Sun-dried tomato pesto: oil-packed sundried tomatoes blended with parmigiano-reggiano, toasted walnuts, garlic, and warm olive oil. A deeper, more savory alternative to basil pesto.

Chunky game day salsa with pureed chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, green chiles, cilantro, and lime. A thick, scoopable, protein-packed dip that makes 16 servings with zero cooking.

Stuffed green olives wrapped in a sharp cheddar dough with paprika and cayenne, then baked until golden and puffy. Bite-sized, salty, cheesy, and gone in seconds at any party.

Sautéed chicken breast coated in orange juice and flour, then simmered with balsamic vinegar, colorful peppers, and mushrooms over wagon wheel pasta. A 50-minute dinner for two with a tangy, rich pan sauce.

Homemade sweet and sour dip with crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and vinegar. Thick, glossy, and freezer-friendly. Skip the bottled stuff and make your own in minutes.

Flaky crescent roll pastries stuffed with a sweet cream cheese, vanilla, and lemon filling. Just 5 ingredients, 25 minutes, and 16 golden little bites that vanish the moment they hit the plate.