Appetizer recipe collection

Retro frosted liver pate made from braunschweiger mounded with garlic, onion, and basil, then coated in a cream cheese and hot pepper sauce frosting. A classic party spread served with dark rye crackers.

Grandma's spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) layered between buttered phyllo sheets and filled with feta, cottage cheese, eggs, and spinach. The classic Greek meze cut into diamond squares.

Authentic Jamaican beef patties with golden turmeric-curry pastry and spiced ground beef filling. Caribbean street food you can make at home, make-ahead friendly.

Kamo Sakamushi is sake-steamed duck breast salted for three hours, steamed with sake, and finished under the grill. A minimalist Japanese appetizer with just two ingredients and clean, elegant flavor.

Japanese pickled asparagus marinated in miso paste and dry mustard for a tangy, umami-rich side dish or appetizer.

Shrimp mousse dip made with tomato soup, cream cheese, and gelatin, molded and chilled until firm. A retro party appetizer loaded with chopped shrimp that slices or scoops onto crackers.

Layered black bean dip with a creamy cream cheese base, seasoned beans with lime and cumin, ripe olives, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. A no-cook Mexican-inspired appetizer.

Cold spinach dip loaded with crunchy water chestnuts and scallions in a creamy mayo-and-sour-cream base. The retro party classic, served in a hollowed rye bread bowl with chips for scooping.

No-cook lobster pate blends cream cheese, white wine, and dill into a rich, spreadable appetizer. Make it ahead and let the flavors mellow overnight for the best results.

Simple lobster spread with chopped lobster meat, mayonnaise, scallions, and black pepper. A four-ingredient appetizer that chills for two hours and serves with crackers.

Boiled lobster medallions and claw meat served in a rich curry sauce made from the lobster cooking liquid, Calvados, white wine, and curry powder, finished with a butter-flour thickener.

Homemade Filipino lumpia from scratch with hand-made crepe-style wrappers, a pork and shrimp filling loaded with water chestnuts and bamboo shoots, and a tangy pineapple-ginger dipping sauce. Authentic party-tray classic.

Tender squid rings marinated in toasted spices, lime, and fish sauce, then grilled until smoky and served with a fiery peanut dipping sauce.

Nutty spinach dip with creamy ranch dressing, frozen spinach, dry vegetable soup mix, and chopped walnuts. A no-cook party dip that doubles as a stuffed mushroom filling.

Marinated broccoli chunks in a light rice vinegar, olive oil, dill, and garlic dressing. A crisp, no-cook appetizer that uses broccoli stalks instead of florets.

Chicken wings marinated in dry sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic then cooked in the microwave for tender, savory results. A simple Asian-inspired appetizer with just 5 ingredients.