Appetizers recipes

What makes this appetizer stand out are the grains of glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice), which turn a pearly color when cooked.

Italian seafood antipasto with canned tuna, crisp raw vegetables, briny capers, and olives for a light no-cook lunch or appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Tangy cold Vidalia onion dip with sweet-and-sour vinegar marinade. Overnight soaking transforms raw onions into a creamy, spreadable appetizer for crackers and crudités.

Smoked salmon gets wrapped in blanched spinach leaves with a cream cheese and pink peppercorn spread. Chill it well for an elegant make-ahead appetizer.

Hollowed tomatillos stuffed with cheddar, cream cheese, corn, and ground red chile. A no-cook Mexican-inspired appetizer you can prep ahead and serve cold.

Caponata di melanzane with eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, capers, olives, and anchovies. A bold Sicilian appetizer that improves as it sits at room temperature for hours.

Crispy fried wonton wrappers stuffed with curried pork, Chinese mushrooms, celery, and onion. These bite-sized Chinese tacos make an irresistible appetizer or party snack.

Wine-poached scallop ceviche tossed with Roma tomato, shallots, capers, and red pepper flakes. An elegant, light appetizer with a Mediterranean twist on classic ceviche.

Tropical ceviche with red snapper and shrimp marinated in lime, orange juice, and passion fruit puree with jalapeno and cilantro. A Latin American showpiece appetizer.

Vegetarian meatless balls made from crumbled veggie burgers with sauteed onion, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and parsley. Pan-fried until browned for spaghetti, subs, or appetizers.

Ear Wax Wieners on Cotton Swabs, a gross-out Halloween party appetizer. Broiled cocktail franks with a mustard-mayo dipping sauce on cotton-ball toothpicks.

Deep-fried cheese quesadillas stuffed with sauteed mushrooms and cheddar, sealed with egg wash and fried until crispy golden. A crunchy, melty Mexican-style appetizer.

Sausage cheese biscuits made with Bisquick, cheddar, and cooked sausage. Savory bite-sized biscuit balls ready in 30 minutes for breakfast, snacking, or party appetizers.

Marinated pork tenderloin strips in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, and sesame seeds. Roasted tender, sliced thin, and served on cocktail picks as an appetizer.

Hollowed tomatoes stuffed with chunky guacamole made from avocado, green chiles, onion, and lemon juice, topped with crumbled bacon. A fresh Mexican-inspired salad appetizer.

Crispy fried samosas using egg roll wrappers filled with spiced potatoes, peas, cumin, coriander, and fresh cilantro. A shortcut Indian appetizer fried golden in minutes.