Appetizer recipes

Filipinos are known to make amazingly delicious dishes from any part of the pork, including the hoof. Pata is a Spanish word meaning "leg." This dish...

What's the secret to the amazing flavor of fajitas? Tender, flavorful meat! For this top-notch recipe, Tyler Florence marinates the steak in a mojo sauce made from orange juice, lime juice, chipotle peppers,...

If you're looking for potato chips without trans fats, flavor enhancers, or confusing ingredient lists, the best solution is to make your own! With this recipe from Ree Drummond, you'll get perfect...

This recipe has the word "party" in the title, so you can be sure these meatballs will be the most popular appetizer at your next party. Millions of people in the '70s knew that...

Before baking the sausage rolls, brush them with egg yolk, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and diced pancetta. This will intensify the appetizer's salty, savory flavor, making it...

These miniature pinwheel buns, filled with real sausage, Parmesan, and spinach, are perfect as appetizers for a house party. They're easy to make with store-bought dough...

Lumpia is the Filipino version of Chinese egg rolls. The main difference is in the dough. Lumpia dough is light and crumbly after frying. They're similar to Vietnamese spring rolls, but...

This salad is a true flavor bomb! You add some amazing Filipino shrimp paste, coconut flakes, and Thai chili to the tart, unripe mango. It's the perfect complement to the rich...

There are several conflicting theories about the origins of Eggs Benedict, but most agree that the dish was invented in New York City in the late 19th century. Hollandaise sauce, on the other hand...

Ree Drummond makes these bagel burgers with pork sausage patties, melty cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, and a fried egg for a hearty breakfast the whole family will love. The sandwich...

Glazed bacon is a unique appetizer that you won't be able to stop trying. Strips of bacon are coated in maple syrup with sage and cayenne pepper and baked in...

Considering the filling for these stuffed peppers is made with real crab meat, Manchego cheese, and fresh herbs, this appetizer won't last long on the table. Drizzled with homemade...

Creamy, salty Gorgonzola pairs beautifully with honey in Giada De Laurentiis's elegant dessert version of bruschetta. Lightly bake the bruschetta with the cheese to soften the Gorgonzola, drizzle with...

Geoffrey Zakarian's Shrimp Bruschetta is an elegant appetizer perfect for any holiday, bachelorette party, or buffet. He adds poached shrimp to a mignonette sauce made from...

Giada De Laurentiis makes this bruschetta using the best the farmers market has to offer this summer. She combines baby corn, ripe peaches, fragrant basil, and fresh, spicy chili peppers...

Trisha Yearwood likes to serve bruschetta uncooked: the filling in a bowl with slices of toasted bread on the side. It's a convenient way to prepare the appetizer ahead of time, ensuring the toast doesn't...

Bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for house parties. These delicious, crispy slices of bread, topped with a variety of succulent toppings, always draw crowds. Bobby Flay offers three variations...

Use leftover hot dog buns to make these bruschettas, a simple, inexpensive appetizer for at-home parties. Duff Goldman spreads the buns with a soft, herbed cheese, sprinkles...

Valerie Bertinelli makes bruschetta inspired by the muffuletta, a classic New Orleans sandwich topped with several Italian cheeses and deli meats, including salami and mortadella. Each serving...

If you're planning an evening watching Christmas or New Year's movies, we recommend preparing themed snacks to fully immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere. To...

Instead of a typical cheese platter, serve this impressive (and delicious) cheese tree. A festive treat, this cheese appetizer looks like something only a seasoned chef could make, but in reality...

No need to wait for summer and campfire season to make this classic camping treat. S'mores are easily made on a baking sheet in the oven! Even better, you can bake a large batch at once...

Ree Drummond makes this appetizer using the same technique as her famous cinnamon rolls, but instead of a sweet filling, it's filled with all the goodies we love about Italian pizza: tomato sauce, a little...

Give your sausage rolls a Cajun twist. Andouille pork sausages, stuffed with cheese, are wrapped in a cornmeal dough with Cajun seasoning and baked whole. When the sausage rolls...

Even a snack like sausage rolls can be eaten without harming your figure if you follow certain guidelines, as in this recipe. Low-fat sausage rolls are wrapped in puff pastry with reduced...

These delicious sausage rolls will disappear from the table in no time. They're baked in a new way—like miniature croissants with fragrant chunks of Italian sausage, and the taste is reminiscent of "Cacio e Pepe"...

These sausage rolls are made like pretzels, quickly simmered in boiling water and baking soda, which gives them a distinctive flavor and a brown crust. Instead of regular dough, store-bought dough is used...

Molly Yeh makes her sausage rolls special. She replaces regular sausages with chicken sausage, then brushes each portion with a beaten egg and sprinkles it with a mixture of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried onions, and...

These sausage rolls are packed with all the flavors of pepperoni pizza and will appeal to both adults and kids. The convenient shape is perfect for buffets, parties, and children's events. Each serving...

Pears are poached in grappa, an Italian grape brandy, and acquire a spicy sweetness that is perfectly complemented by zesty fresh arugula and salty pieces of Italian speck ham. Appetizer...

This cold cucumber soup is ready in minutes: just blend cucumbers, honey, salt, and pepper. Let it cool thoroughly, then pour into glasses and serve as...

Create a tapas-style cocktail party with spiced wine-infused figs wrapped in slices of Serrano ham. Each piece is served on a dollop of creamy blue cheese dip.

Traditionally, this appetizer consists of chilled shrimp and a spicy cocktail sauce, but Giada De Laurentiis takes it to the next level by searing the shrimp and serving it with a smoky-sweet...

This recipe brings a Thai twist to Mexican tacos. Toasted tortillas are served with shredded chicken in a peanut sauce, tart coleslaw, fresh herbs, and lime. With...

Chickpea lovers will love these hearty veggie burgers, which feature chickpeas in three forms: chickpea puree, ground chickpeas, and chickpea flour. And green onions, garlic, and onions...

The portobello mushroom is the perfect meat substitute for vegetarian sandwiches. It has a large, thick, and meaty cap, about the size of a patty. In this recipe, for added flavor and aroma...

For a twist on traditional vegetarian burger patties, try this recipe, which pairs sweet pumpkin with a savory curry. Hearty chickpea and...

Think special sauce is only available at famous fast food restaurants? Wrong! This double-patty veggie burger recipe uses a delicious special...