Appetizer recipe collection

Classic New Orleans crabmeat ravigote with lump crab, bell pepper, pimiento, scallions, and a bright lemon-cayenne kick. No cooking required. Ready in 20 minutes.

Five-ingredient cranberry orange crescents using store-bought crescent roll dough. Fresh cranberries and orange zest rolled into flaky, golden pastries in 30 minutes flat.

Cajun crawfish or shrimp cocktail sauce loaded with horseradish, chili sauce, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. A fiery, no-cook dipping sauce ready in 10 minutes flat.

Two-ingredient dip: equal parts cream cheese and Dijon mustard blended until smooth. Sharp, creamy, and ready in 5 minutes flat. Spread on crackers or dip with veggies.

Retro party dip blending cream cheese, deviled ham, dry red wine, and dill pickles with a mustard-Worcestershire kick. Ready in 20 minutes, serve as a dip or chilled spread.

Rich cream of crab soup with a full pound of crabmeat in a buttery roux-thickened milk base with celery salt. A Chesapeake Bay classic that's on the table in 30 minutes.

Tender flounder fillets baked in a sour cream and mushroom tarragon sauce, all made in the microwave in about 35 minutes. A quick, elegant weeknight fish dinner.

Flaky crescent rolls stuffed with a cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, and chicken filling with chopped olives, brushed with butter and Parmesan. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or finger-food dinner.

Elegant smoked salmon tart in a flaky phyllo crust with a rich custard of eggs, cream, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill. Serve warm or at room temperature for brunch or entertaining.

Blended cream cheese and mayo dip spiked with tarragon vinegar and dried tarragon for a French-inspired flavor. Serve chilled with carrot sticks, snow peas, and cauliflower for an elegant crudite spread.

Button mushrooms simmered in a spicy Creole sauce with red wine, garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, and oregano. A bold, low-calorie side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Crispy breaded meatballs packed with ground pork, sauerkraut, and cream cheese, fried golden and served with a mustard-mayo dipping sauce. A bold German-style appetizer that makes 3 dozen.

Crunchy deep-fried yellow split peas tossed in warm spices like chili, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. A high-protein vegetarian snack inspired by Indian street food. Stores beautifully in an airtight jar.

Shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts, and Chinese ham wrapped in pork caul fat, deep-fried into crispy golden rolls, and served with hoisin dipping sauce. An impressive Chinese banquet appetizer with showstopping presentation.

Have fun with your crockpot by making this delicious dish that uses cocktail-sized frankfurters and chili sauce.

Broiled polenta crostini topped with a woodsy porcini and fresh mushroom ragout with tomatoes and parsley. Vegetarian Italian comfort food with deep, earthy flavor.