794 appetizer recipes

Pale green cucumber soup blended smooth with chicken broth and tangy sour cream. Refreshing chilled gazpacho with lemon, garlic, and customizable toppings bar.

Sugared pecans in a buttery brown sugar glaze made on the stovetop in 5 minutes with just 3 ingredients. A quick snack, salad topper, or holiday gift idea.

Creamy shrimp spread blended with cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, and dill. A quick food processor appetizer for crackers or rye bread, ready in minutes.

Chilled orange-carrot soup with ginger and leeks, pureed smooth and thinned with fresh orange juice. A refreshing cold soup garnished with orange slices and mint.

Chilled Scandinavian raspberry soup, a silky cold fruit soup brightened with orange and lemon and a splash of white wine. Served cold over fresh orange sections with a swirl of sour cream and mint.

Tofu antipasto salad with bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and tomatoes in a balsamic-oregano marinade. A colorful vegetarian appetizer or side, no cooking required.

Tomato kachumber with fresh mint, ginger, lime juice, and popped black mustard seeds. A tangy Indian tomato salad that adds bright, cool contrast to any curry or dal.

The classic onion tea sandwich: thin sweet onion and mayonnaise on rounds of soft egg bread, with the edges rolled in minced parsley for a pretty green rim. A retro cocktail-party favorite.

Roasted roma tomatoes on toast with balsamic-ginger glaze, lemony goat cheese, and peppery arugula on olive-oil crisped sourdough. A restaurant-style vegetarian appetizer or light main.

Chili Cheese Cornsticks bake cornmeal batter with cheddar cheese and chopped green chilies in cornstick pans for crispy, golden cornbread with a spicy kick.

Condimento Pugliese: roasted red pepper spread with olive oil and red pepper flakes. A chunky Italian condiment for crostini, pasta, or bruschetta. Five ingredients, no cook.

Potsticker crisps made by baking dumpling wrappers until golden and shatteringly crisp. A one-ingredient appetizer chip ready in under 10 minutes.

Ligurian caviar is an Italian olive paste spread blended with capers and red pepper flakes. A briny, spicy vegetarian crostini topping that keeps in the fridge for two weeks.

Quick pink pickled onions with red onion, white wine vinegar, and sugar. Ready in 30 minutes with no cooking, these tangy-sweet pickled onions brighten tacos, salads, and sandwiches.

Orange-ginger dip with cream cheese, sour cream, dried ginger, orange juice, and zest. A sweet, spiced fruit dip for apricots, chicken skewers, and pound cake cubes.

Rolled spinach tea sandwiches with lemon-dill butter and fresh black pepper. Elegant no-cook finger food made with crustless white bread, perfect for parties.