Appetizer Recipes

Baked chicken wontons fold a ground chicken, ginger, soy, and sherry filling into crisp wonton wrappers, brushed with butter and oven-baked until golden. A less greasy take on the classic fried wonton appetizer.

Hearty vegetarian barley soup with caramelized onions, apples, and apple cider for a sweet-savory bowl perfect for cool weather comfort.

Quick and easy, cheesy sausage balls that use Bisquick or other baking mix for a quick party snack.

Flaky phyllo triangles stuffed with melted Monterey Jack, eggs, and fresh parsley, then brushed with butter and baked golden. A crispy, crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in 40 minutes.

A French-style country pate with veal, pork, liver, and ham studded with toasted pistachios. Warm spices and white wine give it depth. Excellent served hot or cold. Serves 8.

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

A silky pureed asparagus soup lightened with yogurt and brightened with lemon, finished with parmesan and a crisp parmesan twist. An elegant, fresh-tasting vegetarian starter for spring.

Brighten up your dinner parties with this delicious dip that goes well with tortilla chips, crackers and even vegetables!

Crispy Indian samosas made easy with spring roll wrappers instead of homemade pastry. Spiced potato-pea filling wrapped and fried until golden.

Jello shooters are a really fun way to get the crowd loose. Thanks to Lori, my neighbor, for this delicious recipe...just in time for the NFL season!

A quick and easy spread for crostini - little toasts. Easy to pepare for last minute company. Very fresh and light tasting, quite healthy too!

An easy to make and impressive appetizer or snack. Smokey, creamy and packed with flavor.

German-style microwave spareribs on a bed of sauerkraut with chopped apple and caraway seeds, topped with a ketchup-mustard-brown sugar barbecue sauce. Ready in under 45 minutes.

Pepperoni onion quiche with slow-cooked Vidalia onions, Swiss cheese, and a creamy egg custard made with half-and-half and yogurt in a pre-baked pastry shell.

Saganaki: Greek flaming kasseri cheese pan-fried in butter, deglazed with lemon juice and cognac, and lit at the table for an "Opa!" tableside appetizer.

Quick microwave ground beef casserole layered with egg noodles, cottage cheese, sour cream, and sharp cheddar over a tomato beef base. Comfort-food weeknight dinner in 25 minutes.