Appetizer Recipes

Rosemary chicken wings baked golden in a sweet-herbal glaze of lemonade, butter, shallots, and dried rosemary. A unique twist on baked wings for appetizers or dinner.

Italian marinated sun-dried tomatoes preserved in olive oil with basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. A homemade antipasto topping for bread, pasta, and charcuterie boards.

Spinach dip with sour cream, mayonnaise, and chopped onion. Four ingredients, no cooking, and it tastes even better after chilling overnight.

Cajun chicken nuggets pan-fried in a spiced breadcrumb and onion soup mix coating with chili powder, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Kid-pleasing appetizer with grown-up Southern heat.

Cajun crab in a rich Swiss cheese and cream sauce with mushrooms, scallions, and dry vermouth, spiked with cayenne. Serve in patty shells or scooped up with crusty French bread.

Crispy homemade bagel chips brushed with garlic, Parmesan, olive oil and Italian herbs. Easy day-old bagel rescue for crunchy dippers in 20 minutes.

Baked artichoke dip with frozen artichoke hearts, sour cream, mayonnaise, and grated Parmesan. A reliable crowd-pleaser that comes together in about 10 minutes of hands-on work.

Lime chicken strips marinated overnight in limeade concentrate, tequila, lime zest, and cloves, then baked until golden. A tangy, sweet-citrus party appetizer with a margarita-inspired kick.

Moroccan tomato and roasted green pepper salad from Fez with cumin, paprika, preserved lemon, and olive oil. A smoky, bright North African appetizer or side dish.

Crostini topped with sweet pea pesto and halved cherry tomatoes. A 15-minute vegetarian appetizer that swaps frozen peas for basil, no blanching or expensive pine nuts required.

Quick no-cook deviled dip blends sharp pimiento cheese spread, deviled ham, and a splash of hot sauce for a smoky, spicy bite. Ready in minutes, gone even faster.

Mock chopped liver spread made with lima beans, hard-boiled eggs, sauteed onions, and ground nuts. A vegetarian Jewish deli classic that mimics the real thing without any liver at all.

Peppered farmhouse pate with pork shoulder, liver, veal, green peppercorns, and brandy, wrapped in stretched bacon and baked in a water bath. A rustic French-style terrine for entertaining.

Saucy franks in cranberry chili sauce made in the microwave with just three ingredients. A sweet-tangy hot dog appetizer ready in 15 minutes for parties and game days.

Fennel focaccia made with frozen bread dough, olive oil, fennel seeds, and cornmeal. A crispy, aromatic Italian flatbread appetizer ready in just 30 minutes.

Squid with a spicy Sichuan-style pepper sauce: scored squid blanched until it curls, then tossed in a fiery soy, sesame, and chili dressing. A quick Chinese appetizer with tender squid and bold heat.