Appetizer recipe collection

Ligurian caviar is an Italian olive paste spread blended with capers and red pepper flakes. A briny, spicy vegetarian crostini topping that keeps in the fridge for two weeks.

Quick microwave pineapple sauce with cinnamon and butter, thickened with cornstarch. A sweet, spiced sauce for grilled meats or desserts, ready in just 7 minutes.

Spicy tofu salad with julienned vegetables, chopped peanuts, and a chili-soy-rice vinegar dressing. Thai-inspired, loaded with crunch, and completely plant-based.

Spicy-sweet appetizer bites with picante sauce and honey glaze over chicken, turkey, shrimp, or smoked sausage. A two-ingredient sauce that works as a party appetizer served with toothpicks.

Fresh spinach dip with sour cream, yogurt, parsley, and green onion. Made from real spinach instead of frozen, with an overnight chill for the best flavor.

Hot spinach fondue dip: cream cheese and sour cream blended with frozen spinach, crunchy water chestnuts, onion, and a hit of hot sauce. Serve warm with crusty bread for the ultimate party appetizer.

Spinach dip with sour cream, mayonnaise, and chopped onion. Four ingredients, no cooking, and it tastes even better after chilling overnight.

Chinese spring rolls with ground pork, cabbage, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots in crisp fried egg roll wrappers. A classic takeout starter you can pull off at home.

Microwave squash Parmesan with yellow squash baked in a milk-soaked bread and Parmesan mixture, topped with Italian bread crumbs. A quick, cheesy side dish.

Squid with a spicy Sichuan-style pepper sauce: scored squid blanched until it curls, then tossed in a fiery soy, sesame, and chili dressing. A quick Chinese appetizer with tender squid and bold heat.

Steamed ancient egg diamonds set fresh eggs, century (preserved) egg, and salted duck egg into one silky steamed custard, then cut into diamonds. A classic Chinese three-egg dish with a striking marbled look.

Stir-fried scallops and apples combine sweet sea scallops with crisp apple chunks, celery, and bright lemon juice. A 5-ingredient seafood appetizer with surprising sweet-savory contrast.

Stuffed Chinese black mushrooms filled with seasoned crushed tofu, ginger, garlic, sesame, and scallion, then grilled or broiled. A vegan-friendly appetizer with earthy, umami-rich mushroom caps.

Stuffed cucumber appetizer with a whole cucumber hollowed out and packed with dill cream cheese, then chilled, sliced into rounds, and sprinkled with paprika. A retro party snack.

Stuffed jalapeno peppers with a creamy filling of cream cheese, boiled eggs, mayonnaise, onion, and garlic salt. A no-cook, chilled appetizer with tangy heat in every bite.

Microwave stuffed mushrooms with Parmesan, sherry, and crispy crumb filling. Diabetic-friendly vegetarian appetizer ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples.