Appetizer recipe collection

Guacamole with serrano heat, white onion, and a surprise hit of pureed zucchini for body. Mexican-style avocado dip finished with tomato, green onion, and cilantro garnish.

Habanero tomato guacamole: ripe avocados blended smooth with a whole habanero, fresh garlic, cilantro, and cumin, then folded with diced tomato and red onion. A fiery Mexican party dip.

Classic creamy veggie dip with sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, parsley, dried onion and seasoned salt. Five-minute make-ahead party dip for crudités platters.

Classic hummus made the simple Levantine way: chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic blended smooth, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of parsley.

A honey mustard sauce for dipping homemade chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.

Microwave honey roasted nuts with cinnamon, orange zest, and a sticky honey glaze. Five ingredients, 15 minutes, and no oven needed for a crunchy homemade snack or gift.

Honey roasted peanuts with just 3 ingredients: peanuts, butter, and honey tossed together and baked until golden brown. A 20-minute homemade snack.

Hot cheese dip with minced clams, sharp cheddar spread, green peppers, and hot sauce. Made in the microwave in 5 minutes flat. Serve with corn chips.

Start a fire in your mouth with these scrumptious chicken wings that taste better than the restaurant kind and also save you money!

Hot clam dip with cream cheese, minced clams, Worcestershire, mustard, and a kick of cayenne. Served warm with Melba toast for easy party appetizer.

Hot crab dip with cream cheese, half-and-half, lemon, and Worcestershire warmed together in 15 minutes. Old-school chafing dish appetizer that pairs perfectly with buttery Ritz crackers.

Hot crab meat canapes on crackers with lemon-cayenne mayo, warmed in the microwave until bubbly. A quick, elegant appetizer ready in 15 minutes.

Beer-simmered hot dogs cooked in the microwave for a quick, flavorful twist on a classic. Topped with warm sauerkraut and served on soft buns, these franks soak up malty flavor fast.

Roquefort canapes with cream cheese, walnuts, and a hit of Worcestershire, melted on crackers in the microwave. Ready in 10 minutes flat for easy entertaining.

Homemade hummus with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and cumin blended until silky smooth. A big-batch recipe that's vegan, no-cook, and ready in 10 minutes.

Classic homemade hummus with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and scallions, blended thick and creamy. Vegan Middle Eastern dip ready in 15 minutes.