Appetizer recipe collection

Whole wheat samosas with a sturdy, nutty pastry and a spiced potato filling bloomed with cumin, mustard, fennel and fenugreek. Fold, fill and fry these crisp Indian hand pies from scratch.

Roasted garlic nachos loaded with green chiles, pimento olives, and bubbly pepper jack cheese. These Wowchos turn game day snacking into a full-on flavor fiesta in under 45 minutes.

Vegetarian Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with seasoned rice, toasted pine nuts, and sweet currants. Served cold with fresh lemon wedges, these dolmathes make an elegant meze appetizer.

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

A bright, fiery Thai squid salad (Yum Pra-Hmik) with tender poached squid tossed in lime juice, fish sauce, lemongrass, ginger, mint, and crushed chilies. Fresh and bold.

Classic Jewish chopped liver made the traditional way with schmaltz, sweet sauteed onions, and hard-cooked eggs. Smooth, rich, and perfect spread on rye, matzo, or stuffed into celery stalks.

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.

Zucchini, Bell Pepper, Cucumber and Tomato Gazpacho recipe

Knead ground beef with onions, peppers, and coriander into oval kofta, skewer with vegetables, and grill until charred for juicy Afghan-style meatballs with smoky flavor.

Truffle and ahi tuna drizzled with oil and vinegar.

This isn't cream of garlic soup, but it has a creamy texture. As Julia says, "Because the garlic is boiled, its after-effects are at a minimum, and its flavor becomes exquisite, aromatic and almost undefinable."

These small but scrumptious pastries are made with salmon and diced cucumbers.

Give your shrimp a unique taste with this simple recipe that your whole family will love!

A light and scrumptious mousse that tastes great plain or with crackers and vegetables.

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.

Creamy fruit dip made with cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, and lemon zest, sweetened with artificial sweetener. Quick to whip up and perfect for apple slices or berry platters.