2,372 appetizer recipes

Pearl barley gets the risotto treatment with tender cauliflower florets and a splash of red wine in this hearty grain bowl that delivers creamy comfort without the constant stirring of Arborio rice.

Salmon mousse molded in a fish shape is the show-stopping retro appetizer. Flaked salmon, tarragon vinegar custard, and whipped cream set with gelatin. Garnish with pimento and olive for the eye.

Cocktail crab dip blends flaked crab meat with cream cheese, ketchup, horseradish, and hot sauce for a creamy, tangy party dip. No cooking, ready in 15 minutes.

Mexican cheese squares are a baked cheddar, egg, sour cream, and green chile appetizer cut into squares. A make-ahead party snack that also freezes and reheats beautifully.

Seafood lovers will surely enjoy this succulent dish that's extremely easy to make and enjoy.

Chicken pinwheels made from pounded chicken breasts rolled around ham slices with basil and garlic, baked and chilled, then sliced into elegant rounds. A make-ahead appetizer that looks impressive with minimal effort.

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Classic deviled eggs with creamy yolks, Dijon mustard, and a splash of light mayo. A 5-ingredient Southern picnic staple and Easter brunch essential that pipes beautifully into 24 perfect halves.

Classic Swiss cheese fondue with aged Gruyere, dry white wine, and a splash of kirsch. Silky, garlicky, and meant for dunking crusty French bread cubes.

Chicken mulligatawny soup: a curried Anglo-Indian classic with carrots, celery, apple, rice, and tender chicken in a spiced broth. Comfort food with serious depth.

Moroccan-style sliced tomato and onion salad with olive oil, garlic, parsley, sweet paprika, and cumin. A simple no-cook side that captures North African market flavors.

Lemon Pasta Salad with Peppercorn-Coconut Glaze recipe

Tomato herb bruschetta with fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, and balsamic vinegar on toasted crusty bread. A classic Italian appetizer ready in 10 minutes, no cooking required.

Bite-size chicken puffs feature crisp Swiss cheese pate-a-choux shells split and stuffed with a creamy chicken, celery, pimento, and white wine filling. Classic make-ahead party appetizer.

Five-spice tofu simmered in soy sauce, star anise, and molasses for a deeply savory, aromatic Chinese-style appetizer. Make-ahead and keeps in the fridge for a week.

Crab and cucumber rolls are a no-cook appetizer with seasoned crab salad stuffed inside hollowed-out cucumber and sliced into elegant bite-sized rounds. Cool, crisp, and ready in minutes.