Appetizer recipe collection

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A tangy, jewel-toned tomato aspic loaded with crunchy celery, green peppers, and green beans. This vintage molded salad brings old-school Southern charm to any potluck or holiday spread.

Layered savory pie in flaky puff pastry with herb omelets, garlicky spinach, Swiss cheese, ham, and roasted red peppers. An Italian-style tourte that slices into gorgeous layers for a stunning brunch or appetizer.

A hearty grain salad of pinto beans and wild rice tossed with mixed greens in a punchy chive-garlic vinaigrette, garnished with chive blossoms. Vegan, filling, and full of texture.

Baked russet potatoes stuffed with flaked tuna, tender-crisp broccoli, and a creamy Dijon-sour cream filling, then baked again until steaming hot. Comfort food that's a full meal in one potato.

Minced turkey blended with sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped pecans, and onion soup mix into a creamy, no-cook pate. Chill, mound on a platter, and serve with crackers for an effortless party appetizer.

A layered vegetable terrine with golden carrot-cauliflower and earthy spinach-mushroom layers baked in a water bath, chilled, and sliced for an elegant appetizer.

Beef stuffed filo pastry. A savory pastry with true Yugoslavian flavor.

Cold spinach dip loaded with fresh parsley and chives in a creamy mayo base, stirred together and chilled. A no-cook, herby party dip ready for crackers, bread, and fresh veggies.

Oat and onion tarts: little British-style savory tarts with crisp oat-and-cheese pastry, slow-sweated onions, and a baked sour cream and cheddar custard. Perfect with drinks or a green salad.

Warm artichoke and cheddar dip baked inside a hollowed-out bread bowl with cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic. The ultimate crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Thick-cut potato spears brushed with mayonnaise and baked until golden and crispy. Just four ingredients and the crunchiest oven fries you'll ever make.

Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with fresh tomato, garlic, and a splash of red wine vinegar. This Odessa-style eggplant caviar is a rustic Russian appetizer that's just as good spread on pita as it is on dark rye bread.

Vegetarian Chinese boiled dumplings (shwei jow) with handmade wrappers and a tofu, mushroom, and lily bud filling. Served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Makes 24.

A velvety vegetarian split pea soup blended smooth with potato, celery, and garlic, seasoned with caraway seeds and a whisper of mace. Hearty, warming, and naturally creamy without any dairy.

Crispy sesame-crusted cheese crackers made with just 3 ingredients: cheddar spread, Bisquick, and toasted sesame seeds. Slice-and-bake snacking at its easiest.