Appetizer recipe collection

Savory and delicious meatballs made from pineapple chunks, ground beef and teriyaki sauce.

Sicilian caponata with sauteed eggplant, olives, capers, and a sweet-tangy vinegar sauce. A rustic Italian appetizer or side that tastes even better the next day.

A warm, creamy shrimp dip with cream cheese, butter, horseradish, Tabasco, and Worcestershire. Served hot with crackers, it disappears fast at any gathering.

Sharp cheddar fondue with apple juice, Dijon mustard, and onion powder served with crusty bread cubes and blanched vegetables. A fall-inspired cheese dip ready in 30 minutes.

If you have to be addicted to snacks, this is a great one! I was introduced to these while "stranded" in an airport with a woman who came prepared! They're great to munch on anytime, but are really excellent with wine!! Try them!

Crispy sesame-crusted cheese crackers made with just 3 ingredients: cheddar spread, Bisquick, and toasted sesame seeds. Slice-and-bake snacking at its easiest.

Warm, puffy baked cheddar dip with beaten egg whites, mayo, mustard, and Worcestershire. A hot souffle-style appetizer served with tortilla chips.

An easy to make favorite that goes over well with kids and adults!

Buttery, sharp cheddar crackers studded with crunchy pecans and a sneaky kick of red pepper. This slice-and-bake appetizer chills overnight and bakes in minutes. Guaranteed to crack any snack craving wide open.

Silky chicken and ham mousse blended with Madeira wine and whipped cream, set in a gelatin mold. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for cocktail parties and holiday entertaining.

Hearty chicken and leek soup with pearl barley, carrots, and celery simmered from a whole chicken. A rustic, filling bowl with chewy barley and meltingly soft leeks.

Crispy Parmesan-breaded chicken breasts topped with seasoned tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. A quick, cheesy chicken Parm ready in just 30 minutes.

Deviled eggs stuffed with chopped chicken, Dijon and dry mustard, and a kick of hot sauce. A protein-packed appetizer ready in 20 minutes that disappears at every potluck and picnic.

Sautéed chicken livers chopped with anchovy fillets, spread on buttered toast, topped with Parmesan and breadcrumbs, then broiled golden. A bold British-style savory that packs serious umami.

Bacon-wrapped chicken livers threaded on skewers with mushroom caps, seasoned with marjoram and thyme, then broiled with butter and white wine until the bacon crisps. A retro cocktail party showstopper.

Smooth and creamy chicken pâté blended with Neufchâtel cheese, dry sherry, and a hint of nutmeg. No cooking required. Just blend, chill overnight, and serve with crackers.