Appetizer Recipes

Tender flounder fillets baked in a sour cream and mushroom tarragon sauce, all made in the microwave in about 35 minutes. A quick, elegant weeknight fish dinner.

These decadent treats make the perfect snack for dinner parties or for that quiet night in front of the fireplace.

Make a delicious and sweet pizza with apples, almonds and dulce de leche glaze. It's good enough for both kids and grown-ups to keep picking up another slice.

Cheesy artichoke squares with mozzarella, eggs, and bread crumbs baked golden and cut into 24 bite-sized pieces. A crowd-pleasing appetizer you can prep ahead.

Crispy phyllo shells hold savory bacon-cheddar custard in these bite-sized quiches where eggs, cream, and real bacon bits bake into golden, puffed appetizers that disappear fast at any gathering.

Shrimp and red pepper strips wrapped in Canadian bacon, marinated in a teriyaki-hoisin-chili glaze, and cooked in minutes. A sweet, savory, smoky appetizer that's impossibly easy.

If you love the taste of clams, then why not try this simple recipe that will have you head over heels for it!

Ricotta is mixed with potato, prosciutto and egg, and bake it like baking a bread in a loaf pan, the flavor is absolutely delicious; and it is served with grilled bacon, grilled bread and roasted cherry tomatoes.

Grilled pork shoulder kabobs marinated in peanut oil, apple cider vinegar, and Italian herbs, threaded with green pepper and pineapple chunks. Marinate overnight for the boldest flavor.

Authentic Swiss fondue from Neuchatel with Emmentaler, Gruyere, dry white wine, and kirsch. Per-person measurements so you can scale to any gathering. Served with crusty bread cubes.

This is a basic risotto rice . Many ingredients may be added, such as green onion, peas, sliced mushrooms, clams, shrimp, lean hamburger or chicken.

A classic Persian eggplant salad layered with golden fried slices and cool, garlicky yogurt. Topped with chopped walnuts and served chilled, this borani is a showstopping appetizer or mezze spread.

Microwave broccoli mushroom scallop topped with sharp cheddar and paprika. A retro side dish on the table in 30 minutes.

A Roman-style spicy bruschetta with fresh parsley, basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in olive oil and red wine vinegar. No tomatoes here, just a punchy herb topping on grilled country bread. Vegetarian.

Warm brie wheel draped with toasted pecans, chopped dates, and golden caramel shards. Ready in 20 minutes for elegant appetizer that tastes like candy-topped cheese.

Tender artichoke hearts baked in creamy mozzarella and parmesan with garlic, golden-topped hot dip ready in 35 minutes for any cracker