Appetizer recipe collection

Orange-ginger dip with cream cheese, sour cream, dried ginger, orange juice, and zest. A sweet, spiced fruit dip for apricots, chicken skewers, and pound cake cubes.

Stuffed snow pea pods filled with a ricotta and cream cheese filling with shredded radish and chives. A crisp, no-cook appetizer that's low-calorie and elegant.

Oven-fried zucchini sticks bread fresh zucchini in a whole wheat flour and cornmeal mix, then bake on a hot sheet pan until golden crisp. No deep fryer, no guilt.

Oysters on the half shell topped with black caviar, scallion rings, and lemon. Served on seaweed for a luxe raw appetizer that pairs with Champagne.

Oysters wrapped in bacon and cooked in the microwave until the bacon crisps around briny, tender oysters. A classic 2-ingredient appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

This elegant first course looks very attractive served in clear glass bowls or clear stemmed dessert dishes.

Crab stuffed mushroom caps with snow crab, Parmesan, horseradish, and bread crumbs. Baked then broiled until golden for a hot, savory appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Chinese shrimp balls (pai chiao hsia chiu) rolled in stale bread cubes and double-fried until shatteringly crisp. Served with Sichuan pepper-salt dip. 30 pieces.

Microwave Parmesan croutons made from whole wheat bread dried in the microwave, drizzled with melted butter, and topped with grated Parmesan. Ready in under 7 minutes.

Have a party with these savory and succulent meatballs that can be served as an appetizer or with a pasta dish.

Baked Brie with cranberry chutney made from fresh cranberries, brown sugar, lime juice, and pickled jalapeno, spooned over the wheel and baked until melting. A holiday appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes.

Ginger shrimp skewers marinated in a pureed lime-jalapeno-ginger blend and grilled until pink and firm. A quick, bold appetizer for parties that takes just 2 minutes per side.

Crispy baked chicken livers dipped in butter and bread crumbs, served with a tangy ketchup-mustard dipping sauce. A retro party appetizer ready in 25 minutes.

Having a few guests over for dinner? Serve these delicious snacks that will have people sending compliments to the chef!

Pasta z jaj is a traditional Polish egg and ham spread with sweet paprika. Ground (not pureed) hard-cooked eggs and baked ham create a chunky, hearty sandwich filling ready in 5 minutes.

Overstuffed mushroom caps loaded with cream cheese, deviled ham, olives, and mustard. A no-bake appetizer with bold, briny flavor in every bite.