Canapé recipes

Try an Italian take on traditional meatballs. Instead of regular ground meat, use raw Italian sausage, removing the casings. Bake the sausage balls in the oven and serve as...

These miniature meatball bowls are actually Italian meatballs, filled with gooey mozzarella and marinara sauce with a crispy topping of breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Shape them into bowls...

If you're looking to make gourmet sandwiches for your celebration, go miniature! This recipe transforms a simple ham and cheese sandwich into an elegant appetizer: paired with...

Cocktail sausages can wait: the star of this vegetarian appetizer in batter is green beans. Plus, the batter is made with whole-wheat flour, making it as healthy as possible. Don't forget...

In summer, when zucchini is in season, after trying all sorts of dishes and appetizers featuring this abundant vegetable, it's time to move on to desserts! These tarts replace sweet fruit with caramelized baby zucchini. Set against a backdrop of...

Add crispy polenta to your holiday appetizers. Despite its simplicity, this appetizer is sure to please everyone. To prepare, buy pre-made polenta, slice it...

These walnut-topped cheese balls will be a hit at your next party. The secret is that the inside of these balls is actually grapes covered in blue cheese cream.

Marinated pepperoncini peppers are filled with cheese chunks and olive tapenade, then wrapped in thin slices of Italian capicola (coppa) sausage for a quick, delicious...

To make this elegant appetizer, spread a little sweet potato hummus on each cracker and top with crumbled goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. The combination of sweet hummus and...

This salad is served on skewers and is perfect for buffets or house parties. The fruits pair beautifully with the vegetables, creating a juicy, light appetizer that's also...

Baked potato lovers prefer crispy skins, so why not make a snack out of them? Set aside the flesh of the baked potato for another use, and bake the thick skins...

Eggs and bacon are the perfect combination not only for breakfast but also for a snack. Deviled eggs are easy to make with ingredients you always have on hand—mayonnaise, mustard, and green onions. And...

Deviled eggs, also known as devil's eggs, get their vibrant flavor from the addition of mustard and hot sauce to the yolks. This recipe can be used as a base and then expanded upon with...

This version of guacamole is made with papaya chunks, which infuse the appetizer with a sweet flavor and pair perfectly with a purée of fiery habanero peppers and cilantro. The flavor is...

Stuffed mushrooms with a meat filling are juicy on the inside and deliciously crispy on the outside. This is all thanks to the layer of breadcrumbs sprinkled on the mushroom filling before baking.

Make Tex-Mex-style stuffed peppers. They're perfect as a main course or appetizer. Poblano peppers are used for stuffing, which, unlike...

Spanish tapas bars typically serve pintxos, small snacks held together with toothpicks (pincho means "skewer" in Spanish). Pintxos differ from more well-known tapas not only in the inserted toothpick...

Despite the bite-sized size of this appetizer, it's packed with flavor. Thin strips of chicken breast are smeared with cream cheese, topped with crushed fresh jalapeño, and...

These miniature cheesecakes look incredibly elegant and are perfect for serving at receptions and celebrations. They're also perfect for freezing. You can make them ahead of time and store them in the freezer...

These savory little things are made with just two ingredients, but they'll delight you with their rich flavor. Anchovies infuse the green olives and garlic with vibrant umami notes, creating a perfect appetizer for...

These healthy avocado and smoked salmon toasts are a luxurious and delicious way to get a mid-day boost! Ready in just minutes, they're bursting with fresh flavors and delicious...

These crispy potato-filled tartlets are a surefire treat for any party or celebration: they're easy to eat on the go, delicious, and, most importantly, vegans and...

Fresh bell peppers add vibrant color, crispness, and juiciness to deviled eggs, while relish, mustard, and mayonnaise added to the yolks add a piquant flavor. Garnish the deviled eggs with...

These miniature tartlets with a vibrant fuchsia filling will beautifully decorate your buffet table at a house party or any other celebration. Their striking presentation comes from a simple...

Looking for appetizer ideas or interesting ways to serve meatballs? Salad on a stick is a surefire option! Bright, quick, delicious, and the kebabs are easy to eat with your hands. Thread the finished meatballs onto...

These mini pizzas are perfect for appetizers at house parties or just as a quick snack. Kids will especially love them. The base of the mini pizzas is made from polenta circles. No dough required!

Delight your friends at a house party with this unique Asian-inspired appetizer. These miniature chicken and sesame toasts can be prepared a few hours in advance and fried...

Traditional Mexican tacos are served as delicious bowls filled with meat. This makes them unique, easier to eat without getting messy, and makes them perfect as an appetizer at house parties.

Nuts and dried fruit are the most delicious, healthy, and nutritious combination for a quick snack, but this same combination can also be used to prepare delicious yet healthy appetizers.

Miniature pickled Peppadew peppers pair beautifully with many ingredients and are often used in various appetizers. In this recipe, the peppers form the base of the appetizer....

A refined Northern Italian appetizer that pairs perfectly with wine. Toasted baguette slices are spread with a thick layer of homemade jam made from dried figs, brandy, and hazelnuts. Top with...

To make bite-sized snacks truly delicious, you need to load them with ingredients that pack the most flavor, like these dates filled with Spanish diced...

This festive appetizer is made with miniature 25g wheels of Brie cheese. Warm them in the oven to create a creamier, softer center, and serve, garnishing each serving with a spoon...

Low-calorie and low-carb, yet delicious appetizers are a rare find on the holiday table, but for some, they're a real lifesaver! Here's one such healthy option. Instead of...

Shrimp are baked in a savory Fra Diavolo sauce on simple tartlets made from a piece of dough. To form this appetizer, you'll need a mini muffin tin. For 12 servings, you'll need just six...

You can fry the steak for this appetizer in advance and refrigerate it, or use leftover fried steak, slicing it very thinly across the grain. The base of the appetizer, crispy...

Delight your guests with the incredible combination of crisp filo pastry, chewy, tender Gruyere cheese, and sweet-tart cranberries. This appetizer looks elegant and sophisticated, yet is quite simple and...

These miniature appetizers look impressive, but they're easy and inexpensive to make. The cream cheese filling is delicious and rich, so you'll only need...

The highlight of this appetizer is the tomato-ginger chutney, served over large shrimp (two per guest). It can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, then before assembly...

Large green olives are perfect for stuffing and deep-frying. This appetizer is often served at house parties, especially with beer, and is sure to please everyone. For the filling...

Geoffrey Zakarian suggests serving these miniature crab cakes as an appetizer at a house party. Made with real crab meat, brown rice, and spices, they're incredibly juicy...

If you're serving deviled eggs for New Year's, make them look like charming, decorated Christmas trees! Avocado and fresh herbs are added to the yolk filling, giving it a green color.

This sophisticated yet easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired appetizer will be a hit with all your guests. Baguette slices are topped with Brie cheese and toasted in the oven...

Celery sticks are a great appetizer idea if you're serving a large crowd. Firstly, they're easy to prepare, and secondly, they're low in calories and perfect for brightening up a...

These bite-sized sandwiches are perfect for appetizers at house parties or as a light snack when guests drop by unexpectedly, as they're made with simple ingredients often found in...

Make a delicious, bite-sized appetizer with small new potatoes that your guests are sure to love. It's simple to prepare, but a few flavorful greens really make a statement, and...