Appetizer recipe collection

Crystal-clear dumpling wrappers reveal a savory filling of shrimp, pork, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. These bite-sized dim sum gems steam in just minutes and disappear even faster from the plate.

This rich dip made from strawberries, cream cheese and liqeur will add sophistication to your next dinner!

Fresh cucumber rounds hollowed out and filled with roasted eggplant paté blended with almonds, garlic, and parsley. A cool, elegant vegetarian appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.

A savory Swiss onion and Gruyère tart in a quick Bisquick crust. Buttery golden onions and nutty melted cheese baked into a simple egg custard. Serve it as an appetizer or a light meal.

Moroccan tagine of okra and tomatoes uses a clever string-the-okra technique to keep pods whole while poaching in spiced tomato sauce. A vegetarian Maghreb classic served hot or warm.

Tangy pico de gallo with a tropical twist, ripe Roma tomatoes, white onion, jalapeno, and cilantro brightened with sweet mango and creamy avocado. A fresh, no-cook salsa that doubles as a condiment.

Ground pork seasoned with red curry paste, lemongrass, coriander seeds, and fish sauce, stuffed into casings and grilled until charred and juicy. Serve with sticky rice for a true Thai feast.

Sweet cherry peppers stuffed with lemony tuna, capers, and optional anchovy, finished with a balsamic vinegar drizzle. These bite-sized Italian-style appetizers are the life of any New Year's Eve party and ready in under 30 minutes.

A wholesome baked vegetable pâté built on ground sunflower seeds, whole wheat flour, and grated carrots and potato. Earthy, nutty, and spreadable, this vegan appetizer serves a crowd of 20 and pairs with crackers or crusty bread.

Vegetable momos are Tibetan steamed dumplings with mixed vegetables, tofu, ginger, garlic, and garam masala wrapped in thin dough. Vegetarian Himalayan street food, served with hot momo sauce.

These Korean dumplings made with beef chuck and napa cabbage can be fried or steamed.

Dried figs, apricots, and almonds pulsed with honey, coriander, and sweet wine, then rolled in toasted sesame seeds. This Yemenite charoset brings a rich, fragrant twist to your Passover Seder table.

Salmon mousse, a classic French restaurant appetizer of pureed raw salmon whipped with egg white and heavy cream, spiked with Pernod, cognac, and a spoonful of caviar. Pipe and serve cold.

Cheese puffs made from choux pastry, light and airy bites packed with sharp cheddar, baked golden and crisp outside, tender within. A French gougere-style appetizer for any party.

Crisp button mushrooms stuffed with tangy apple, toasted walnuts, and melted blue cheese for a sweet-savory bite-sized appetizer ready in under an hour.

Cheesy artichoke squares with mozzarella, eggs, and bread crumbs baked golden and cut into 24 bite-sized pieces. A crowd-pleasing appetizer you can prep ahead.