Appetizer recipes

Everyone will love this homemade caramelized onion dip! And the best part is, you can make it a few days in advance and refrigerate it until...

Jeff Mauro created a special tartar sauce for this fried fish sandwich, with a refreshing lemon-tarragon flavor that perfectly complements the tender, beer-battered tilapia fillet.

To make homemade hummus as creamy, smooth, and delicious as store-bought, you'll need to spend a little more time and make it with dried chickpeas instead of canned ones—the result...

Sweet, juicy figs are a perfect companion to the slightly bitter lettuce, salty bacon, and black pepper. And if you use overripe figs, they'll also be creamy, adding a...

Delight your guests with a vibrant and impressive shrimp appetizer with an exotic sauce. Large grilled shrimp are served individually in glasses with a fresh salsa made with mango, jalapeño, and red pepper...

This bright, juicy, and healthy salad is perfect for summer. Lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes are dressed with a lemon-infused vinaigrette and served with crumbled goat cheese, which...

To bake this unusual and delicious bread, you'll need just three ingredients: store-bought bread dough, ham, and cheese. Plus a little flour for working with the dough. Roll out the dough in layers...

This simple recipe will transform a pork ham into the centerpiece of your holiday. All you have to do is drizzle it with a sweet and spicy honey glaze and bake in the oven until the ham is...

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...

Brie cheese is one of the most popular treats for Christmas and New Year's. Whether at a feast or a buffet party, appetizers made with it are always a hit thanks to its wonderful...

A dense log of cream cheese and a mixture of grated hard cheeses is topped with a thick layer of cranberry relish and jalapeño peppers. Made with fresh cranberries, the relish is tart and spicy-sweet,...

These simple buns are made with store-bought pizza dough, which saves a lot of time. But the truly magical flavor comes from the cranberry sauce and brie filling. Form the dough into knots,...

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.

Ree Drummond suggests baking a beautiful pizza in the shape of a decorated Christmas tree for New Year's or Christmas. It looks charming and is delicious. The dough balls form the base of the tree, which...

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...

With a few spices and a little time, ordinary feta can be transformed into a delicious appetizer to serve with baguette toast or grilled vegetables and meats. In...

Garlic aioli, made with egg yolks and olive oil, is one of the most popular dips, typically served as a light appetizer with vegetables for dipping. It's ready in minutes...

These Italian-style breadsticks, baked according to this simple recipe, will be a real hit among the appetizers at your party. To make them, you'll need just three ingredients: store-bought...

Popular holiday appetizers come together in this recipe for baked brie with spinach and artichokes. Melting brie, along with a cheesy spinach and artichoke dip, is wrapped in a leaf...

Want to truly impress your guests? Serve this appetizer, and your meal will be remembered for a long time. Peeled shrimp with tails attached are served on trays on a bed of crushed...

Make a simple, yet delicious and vibrant goat cheese appetizer to offer to guests while they wait for the main course. Roll one cylinder of goat cheese in chopped dill, and...

This meatloaf looks very impressive and is a great alternative to holiday turkey if you're expecting a smaller crowd. It's made only from turkey breast, which is open...

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...

A roasted turkey certainly looks festive, but sometimes it's too much for a small gathering or a family of three. A great alternative is a turkey roulade! It's made only...

Try the delicious combination of goat cheese and fig jam on toasted baguette slices, topped with pumpkin seeds. Don't forget to season with salt and pepper for a fuller flavor experience.

The highlight of this appetizer is the deep-fried Brussels sprouts. You can fry them ahead of time if you're expecting guests, and assemble the crostini just before serving. The fried sprouts are served...

Broccoli rapini is also known as leafy broccoli. It's widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and makes a great addition to healthy appetizers, like these Italian crostini. Sauteed with...

These layered ham and cheese buns are perfect as an appetizer at a family party. Small pieces of ham are mixed directly into the dough, then rolled out...

Make an incredibly juicy and refreshing salad with arugula, watermelon, cucumber, mint, and olives, topped with spicy grilled shrimp. It's a bright, summery combination, and the contrasting...

Before grilling, peeled shrimp are marinated for several hours in lime juice and spices, including chipotle pepper. It imparts a wonderful smoky flavor to the seafood, even if you...

This Tex-Mex fajita is served with spicy grilled shrimp and fried zucchini, adding tons of flavor and juiciness. Peel the shrimp and let them dry for a few minutes before serving.

Replace the deli meats in this vegetarian sandwich with thin slices of fried zucchini. Just be sure to season them generously with salt to ensure their flavor shines through and isn't lost against the bread.

Ceviche is a great way to make the most of a small quantity of luxurious fresh scallops. Just two hundred grams of this precious seafood is enough to feed four people.

This appetizer is somewhere between a pickle and a salad. The tangy-sweet wedges of honeydew melon make a great complement to grilled meat or chicken, especially if prepared Asian-style.

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...

This slightly spicy, tart, and crunchy relish can be refrigerated without preserving for up to a month, but it's unlikely to last that long, as it's so delicious! Serve it with the most...

Treat your loved ones to these unique sandwiches made with layered biscuits, house-smoked ham, and honey mustard topped with smoked chipotle peppers. The pork butt is brined before smoking...

French-style shrimp are served with poached spinach and drizzled with a light citrus sauce with cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a light Mediterranean-style dinner! To prepare...

This pasta comes together in minutes and is perfect for a quick Mediterranean-style weekday dinner or a fuss-free holiday lunch. Roasted bell peppers and paprika...

This potato side dish, served right in the tubers, looks unique when served; your guests will be delighted not only with the presentation but also with the taste. And to prepare it, you only need four ingredients:...

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...

Spicy pickled jalapeño rings are a great appetizer to add to any meal, sandwich, or salad. With this simple, no-sterilize hot pepper recipe, you can always keep...

Bobby Flay suggests serving leftover baked ham with glaze in unusual sandwiches with a poached egg and pepper jam between two sweet potato pancakes with green onions.

These delicious corn muffins should definitely be served cut in half to expose the beautiful cut side with the egg inside. It looks interesting and very appetizing. The muffins also contain pieces of...

Leftover Belgian waffles from breakfast make delicious sandwiches, replacing regular bread. Simply spread the waffles with Dijon mustard, top with slices of Swiss cheese, ham, and...

A wonderful way to serve fruit interestingly for breakfast, dessert, or as a light snack. Ree Drummond suggests trying a combination of blueberries, pineapple, and raspberries, but you can experiment...

This hot and gooey cheese dip is a great treat for house parties. Its highlight is the salty ham pieces that are stuffed into a cream cheese and sharp cheddar mixture. Before...

Enjoy a hot sandwich with melting Swiss cheese, thin slices of ham, and gherkins between two slices of crispy white bread. The sandwiches are then toasted in a brown butter sauce...

This egg appetizer is made in a special silicone mold with egg-shaped cavities in a slow cooker. The bite-sized balls are filled with fried eggs, baked cheese, green onions, and...

Treat your loved ones to this fun breakfast featuring pancakes and sausages on sticks! Kids will be especially delighted. Made with roasted, natural pork...