2,335 appetizer recipes

Chicken wings marinated in dry sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic then cooked in the microwave for tender, savory results. A simple Asian-inspired appetizer with just 5 ingredients.

Sicilian-style caponata with tender eggplant, olives, capers, and tomatoes in a tangy vinegar sauce. Make it ahead and serve cold as a rustic Italian appetizer.

A bright Moroccan salad from Essaouira with smoky grilled green peppers, ripe tomatoes, cool cucumber, and hot chilies dressed in olive oil, lemon, and cumin. Refreshing, bold, and unmistakably North African.

Khao-Tung Hna-Tung (Crusty Rice with Shrimp Dip). recipe

Potato skins get brushed with tangy Dijon mustard, layered with ham and roasted peppers, then topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese for a quick appetizer that's ready in 15 minutes.

This is really a nice baked brie, especially with jalapeno. Big hit!

Russian chicken liver pate (pashtet) with butter, onions, garlic, and white bread baked into a smooth, rich spread. Served cold as an elegant appetizer.

Fun gwau: Cantonese steamed dumplings stuffed with pork, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts, all wrapped in translucent wheat-starch wrappers. A dim sum classic.

Homemade Cajun chicken nuggets coated in onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, and thyme. Pan-fried or microwaved. Makes about 5 dozen bite-sized pieces for a crowd.

Brussels sprouts topped with a warm white wine, lemon, and mayonnaise sauce with chopped hard-boiled eggs. A quick microwave side dish that turns frozen sprouts into something special in 15 minutes.

A golden, puffy soufflé filled with tender zucchini (or spinach), nutty Gruyère, and fresh parsley. Vegetarian, elegant, and easier than you think. Serve it straight from the oven for maximum wow factor.

Marinated broccoli chunks in a light rice vinegar, olive oil, dill, and garlic dressing. A crisp, no-cook appetizer that uses broccoli stalks instead of florets.

Whipped cream cheese and sour cream folded with caviar, fresh dill, grated onion, and a squeeze of lemon. A 15-minute no-cook appetizer dip that turns any gathering into something special.

Sweet and juicy cocktail or large cherry tomatoes roasted to concentrate their flavour and then stuffed with a mixture of parsley, garlic and olive oil. Simple yet bursting with fresh summer flavour.

Red devil eggs stuffed with deviled ham, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire, and grated onion. A retro appetizer with serious savory depth, ready in just 10 minutes.

Garlicky clam dip made with cream cheese, minced clams, clam broth, Worcestershire, and fresh lemon juice. A no-cook appetizer that's ready in 15 minutes for crackers, chips, or veggies.