Appetizer recipes

Paula Deen's deviled eggs are a traditional holiday appetizer and a staple in South American cuisine.

To create a spicy dipping sauce with a hint of onion and garlic, Alton Brown sticks to his favorite combination of sour cream and onion in this mayo-based dipping sauce.

Roasted in butter with a tangy cinnamon-cumin blend, these orange-flavored nuts delight with a new culinary trend—a combination of sweet and savory in a glaze that's quite...

To save time, Giada De Laurentiis uses ready-made phyllo dough and makes this easy pre-lunch dish filled with smoked mozzarella, quickly pan-frying it and topping it with a sweet honey sauce...

Rich, gooey brie cheese and sweet caramelized onions are baked in puff pastry until the cheese is melted and the pastry is golden brown.

Paula Deen coats leftover mashed potatoes in breadcrumbs and deep-fries them until golden and crispy.

This hearty appetizer features tender beef grilled with rosemary and garlic, arugula leaves, and sweet cherry tomatoes. The base is focaccia bread with a spicy mayonnaise and...

This easy-to-make and original appetizer, featuring a filling of brie cheese, walnuts, and cinnamon baked into a prepared puff pastry crust until golden brown, makes a wonderful addition to any cheese...

This amazing combination of egg yolk and allspice will delight any lover of spicy flavor. To prepare this appetizer, use pink, white, green, and black peppercorns...

Paula Deen's crab cakes are golden and crispy on the outside, while the inside is filled with tender crab meat, fresh vegetables, and a mixture of mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce.

In this recipe, Emeril Lagasse bakes chorizo ​​nachos, a Mexican snack infused with cumin, along with mashed pinto beans, pepper jack and cheddar cheeses, and thin rings of onion...

This thick, cheesy dip, made with chunks of crab meat, sweet roasted garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, is great for dipping crackers or toasted pita bread.

Bobby Flay serves these little burgers as an appetizer, topping them with a spicy mayonnaise made with chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and a refreshing squeeze of lime.

Ina Garten adds chicken broth and whole eggs to make her meatloaf truly moist and juicy.

A recipe for pork and veal meatballs with marinara sauce and pancetta, served with pasta.

A delicious Swedish meatball appetizer recipe with a milk sauce...

A recipe for pork and veal meatballs with Italian marinara sauce, but prepared American-style—meaning very quickly. Serve the meatballs on slices of bread as sandwiches, with...

A recipe for excellent meatballs with spinach and cheese....

Lean, small turkey meatballs are especially suitable for filling the table as an appetizer....

In just 30 minutes, you can make Tyler Florence's crispy chicken wings as a light appetizer for a casual dinner or a special event. They're served in a delicious Thai red pepper paste sauce...

Gina and Patrick Neely layer tomato and mozzarella slices on a pesto-slathered puff pastry crust and bake the pie for just 15 minutes. It's a simple and delicious appetizer.

Join Giada De Laurentiis in transforming spring panzanella salad into a warm, baked dish by layering tomatoes and mozzarella with zesty balsamic vinegar, chopped garlic, and thick...

Ina Garten lightly dries plum tomatoes to soften, caramelize, and infuse them with a rich flavor before adding basil and mozzarella.

In just 10 minutes, Rachael Ray prepares and serves this popular salad, which is best drizzled with a fruity extra-virgin olive oil before serving.

Paula Deen's salsa is ready in just 10 minutes and will satisfy the whole family – just add your favorite ingredients to the classic tomato and pepper base,...

Ellie Krieger's Instant Pot Sweet and Spicy Salsa is made with just six ingredients, including tender mango, fresh cucumber, raw jalapeño peppers, and onions.

Before serving, Tyler Florence lets this cilantro salsa sit for 15 minutes to allow all the light, vibrant flavors of her ingredients to meld.

Made with three types of ground meat—beef, pork, and veal—the garlic sandwiches from Jeff Mauro, host of the cooking show "Sandwich King," are served on large, crispy Italian rolls with...

Before baking Sunny Anderson's brownie recipe, run the tip of a knife through the layers of red chocolate batter and sweet cream cheese frosting to create pretty little...

In this recipe, Rachel Ray uses classic French onion soup ingredients, but serves them on slices of French bread instead of in a bowl. A mound of sherry-sautéed onions and...

Try this buffalo chicken wing-flavored hummus, made with barbecue sauce and hot sauce, plus a pinch of paprika for a little kick.

The main ingredient in Food Network Kitchens' hummus is sesame paste, which gives the sauce its unrivaled silky consistency. Because it's made with...

Melissa De'Arabian's protein-rich dip has a few ingredients, including hearty black beans and a hint of lemon juice. This hummus is chunky because the recipe's author...

Giada De Laurentiis combines the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with white beans and roasted eggplant for this famous sauce. It's best served with cool, crisp...

This popular classic hummus recipe, ready in just 10 minutes, combines the flavor and warmth of cumin with the freshness of parsley....

You don't have to wait for grilling season to make Rachel Ray's fish sandwich. She sears the fillets in a stovetop grill pan and serves the pieces on delicious buns topped with juicy tomatoes,...

Grill zucchini strips for a few minutes until pliable, then roll them up and stuff them with goat cheese, lemon, and parsley. This mini appetizer is sure to...

Make the perfect club sandwich by topping herb-poached chicken with fresh celery and green onions, plus a mayo-mustard dressing, and sandwiching it between slices of bacon-topped bread,...

Using a low-temperature, slow-cooking grilling technique, these lightly charred cobs have enough time to become tender without burning.

Bobby Flay prepares corn on the cob in the finest traditions of Mexican street food. He grills them for a smoky flavor, drizzles them with aromatic butter, and sprinkles them with...

Tiny and crustless, these mini appetizers from Giada De Laurentiis are perfect for a kid's table, with layers of turkey, provolone cheese, and a drizzle of pesto sauce.

Join Giada De Laurentiis for some luxuriously cheesy popcorn. Drizzle the popped corn with melted butter, then, while still hot, generously sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and...

Using a food processor, Alton Brown makes a creamy Middle Eastern dip in just 15 minutes that's perfect for serving with crispy pita bread, saltine crackers, or...

For tender, juicy wings, follow Alton Brown's recipe by marinating them in a simple mixture of butter and hot sauce, after steaming them to remove any...

Make a killer appetizer with the traditional Hoagie sub ingredients—a variety of meats and cheeses, onions, lettuce, and dressing—and serve the dipping sauce on a bun with the bread removed.

It doesn't matter what you used to stuff your bird for the holiday table: unleavened bread, cornbread, or any other kind of bread, everything left over is suitable for a small culinary...

On Rachael Ray's plate is nothing more than a simple turkey sandwich. It combines almost all the elements of a holiday meal, even the creamy gravy that makes every bite...

To elegantly present this seemingly simple appetizer, "Chopped" reality show host Ted Allen takes sun-dried tomatoes, slow-cooked until soft, and arranges them on...

Guy Fieri layers his nachos—first a layer of chips, then a combination of ground beef and turkey, topped with mozzarella. Finally, he tops them with salami, basil, and a tomato-garlic salsa for...

Although Marcela Valladolid uses chocolate and peanut butter to flavor her classic mole sauce, it's not sweet, but rather smoky, thanks to the smoked chili peppers. After all...