Appetizers recipes

Deep-fried pickles breaded in seasoned breadcrumbs and served with a tangy blue cheese, sour cream, and Dijon mustard dipping sauce. A Southern bar snack and fair food favorite ready in 15 minutes.

Cheese nugget appetizers, four-ingredient sharp cheddar shortbread-style balls with a cayenne kick. Bite-sized crowd pleasers ready in 30 minutes.

Pork potstickers with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil in wonton wrappers. Pan-fried then steamed in chicken broth with a soy-ginger dipping sauce.

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.

Classic sour cream and mayo dill dip with Worcestershire, hot sauce, and onion flakes. A savory, herbaceous party dip for raw veggies that takes 10 minutes to stir together.

Homemade vegetable broth mix with celery salt, garlic powder, savory, thyme, marjoram, and turmeric. A pantry staple that replaces store-bought bouillon cubes.

Andouille sausage braised low and slow in dry white wine, honey, and Creole mustard. A Justin Wilson Cajun classic that comes together in one skillet in 35 minutes.

Crispy oven-baked fish fingers coated in toasted whole-wheat breadcrumbs, served with a tangy yogurt-Dijon dipping sauce. A healthier homemade take on the freezer-aisle classic.

Crispy phyllo Parmesan straws layered with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a hint of cayenne, baked golden in 10 minutes. A light, low-fat cocktail snack made with pantry staples.

Chunky guacamole salad with ripe avocados, garlic, tomato, green chili peppers, and lemon juice. Served on lettuce leaves with tortilla chips as a fresh Mexican-style appetizer or side.

Portuguese garlic dip with cream cheese, fresh minced garlic, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce. A bold, no-cook spread for chips, crackers, or crudites that takes 15 minutes.

Thin-pounded rump steak rolled around onion strips, glazed with teriyaki sauce, and grilled into bite-sized pinwheels. A Japanese-inspired beef appetizer that's easy to make and fun to eat.

Moroccan spiced olives marinated in toasted cumin, fennel, coriander, cardamom, citrus, and garlic. Five-minute appetizer that improves for weeks in the fridge.

Baked honey mustard chicken wings with just four ingredients: onion soup mix, honey, spicy brown mustard, and wings. Sticky, sweet, tangy, and crispy-edged party appetizers.

Cheese straws are a Southern cocktail-party classic: sharp aged cheddar and cayenne rolled into a buttery dough, fork-ridged, and baked crisp. Savory, spicy, and impossibly snackable.

Chicken liver pate with brandy, dry sherry, and unsalted butter, finished with a hint of marjoram and optional truffles. Silky smooth and served chilled as an elegant appetizer.