2,372 appetizer recipes

A nice appetizer, though very caloric. The dipping sauce is great for other things as well.

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.

Curried yogurt dip with honey, lemon juice, hot sauce, and black pepper. A creamy, Indian-inspired party dip for vegetables and pita, ready in 10 minutes.

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.

Freezer-friendly shrimp quesadillas with Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, and cilantro in flour tortillas. Assemble ahead, freeze, and cook from frozen in minutes.

Sun-dried tomato tapenade blends rehydrated tomatoes with black olives, capers, garlic, and lemon zest. A bright Provençal spread for bread, crackers, or grilled chicken.

Greek spanakopita Peloponnisos style: spinach, leeks, and spring onions rolled in olive oil-brushed phyllo pastry and baked golden. A dairy-free version without the traditional feta cheese.

Belgian endive leaves filled with whipped cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, piped into elegant rosettes. A make-ahead appetizer that looks stunning on any party platter.

Fresh figs, roasted with mint, garlic, gorgonzola and served with French bread, a very classy appetizer.

Curry cream mussels steamed open in cider and thyme, then draped in a silky shallot-and-curry sauce finished with half-and-half. A cool-warm appetizer with French-Indian elegance.

Creamed lobster and clams in a white wine cream sauce with mushrooms and a touch of cayenne. Served in warm pastry shells for an elegant appetizer.

Florida Keys black bean dip blended with balsamic vinegar, orange juice, red onion, and garlic. No-cook, five ingredients, ready in minutes.

Curried beef meatballs made with ground beef, herb stuffing mix, and curry powder, cooked in the microwave in minutes. Bite-sized appetizers perfect for parties with sweet-tart dipping sauce.

Combination of cheese's with fruit & nuts. Simple, Quick & Healthy. For snack or appetizer.

Sweet and sour meatballs in pineapple-soy glaze with green pepper, served as a party appetizer or weeknight main over rice. Classic American-Chinese retro plate.

Hot sourdough bread bowl filled with a creamy chipped beef dip made from cream cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Baked in foil until warm and bubbly, then served with torn bread for dipping.