Appetizer Recipes

Meat-filled Chinese egg pancakes wrap thin egg crepes around seasoned beef and pork with scallion, ginger and garlic, then steam them whole and slice into bite-sized rounds. Dim sum-style appetizer or main dish.

Chinese egg pancake rolls stuffed with seasoned pork, mushrooms, and scallions, steamed then sliced and drizzled with oyster-plum dipping sauce.

Picante de huevos: a Colombian appetizer of hard-boiled eggs, avocado, onion, habanero, and vinegar blended into a spicy salad and served in hollowed mango halves.

Low calorie tomato bruschetta on garlic-rubbed toast with sauteed onion, oregano, and optional Parmesan. Just 1 teaspoon of olive oil keeps this appetizer light and fresh.

Microwave tuna burgers with canned tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, American cheese, sweet pickles, and mayo on hamburger buns. Ready to eat in under 20 minutes.

Fresh citrus and pineapple salsa with orange, jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, and lime zest. A bright, no-cook fruit salsa for grilled fish, chicken, or chips.

Clam stuffed mushroom caps filled with sauteed clams, garlic, breadcrumbs, and parsley, then broiled until golden. A classic seafood appetizer finished with fresh lemon juice.

Microwave pork chop casserole in cream of celery soup with Worcestershire sauce and onion. Browned chops baked in a savory cream sauce, ready in 35 minutes.

Cajun file gumbo built on homemade chicken stock with a dark butter roux, andouille sausage, and the holy trinity. Thickened with file powder and served over rice.

Seared Scallops with Cucumber-Pepper Relish recipe

Cold spinach dip loaded with crunchy water chestnuts and scallions in a creamy mayo-and-sour-cream base. The retro party classic, served in a hollowed rye bread bowl with chips for scooping.

Sweet and savory sausage bites in a sticky pineapple-brown sugar glaze with green peppers and cherries. A retro party appetizer made for the chafing dish.

Tangy bleu cheese spread blended with cream cheese, white wine, and Worcestershire. Served with sliced California dried figs and crackers for an elegant cheese plate appetizer.

Broiled polenta crostini topped with a woodsy porcini and fresh mushroom ragout with tomatoes and parsley. Vegetarian Italian comfort food with deep, earthy flavor.

Peppered seafood sausage: fresh fish, shrimp, jalapeños, and cilantro ground together, stuffed into hog casings, and gently poached. A Southwestern take on fish sausage, bound with egg whites and brightened by cumin and lemon.

Chilled shrimp and artichoke hearts tossed with lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh mint, and parsley in the style of San Benedetto. A bright, elegant Italian appetizer served at room temperature.