Appetizer recipes

Ready to eat in just 30 minutes, "Nacho" is a bold, meatless take on the Mexican appetizer and makes a wonderful addition to a vegetarian meal. But since the dish...

No matter what else you serve for breakfast, be sure to complement it with a serving of crispy bacon from the American magazine Food Network. This recipe features baked bacon, not fried, with a sweet and tangy...

Rachel Ray quickly roasts mushroom caps until tender, then fills them with ground pork, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Just a few minutes in the oven, and this savory appetizer is ready.

This mini-snack, a recipe from the Neely family, is incredibly quick and easy to make with just a few common ingredients. It's all thanks to the use of...

Ina Garten's endlessly delicious and simple shrimp are best served with her spicy homemade sauce, made with chili, ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice.

Ellie Krieger suggests adding variety to your diet by making Parmesan-crusted crisps from fresh zucchini for snacking.

This dish is made with just three ingredients: kale, salt, and olive oil. After a few minutes in the oven, Melissa De Arabian's vegetable chips turn out delicious and crispy.

The secret to Bobby's juicy, spicy chicken is a marinade of lime juice, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Bobby Flay marinates the chicken thighs overnight. Before grilling, he...

Ina Garten's baked shrimp are tossed in a fragrant butter-garlic sauce with red pepper flakes, dried herbs, and lemon, and topped with breadcrumbs for a...

Fill a shortcrust pastry crust with a mixture of ground meat, Manchego cheese, potatoes, and eggs to create Marcela Valladolid's individual egg quiche. This dish is perfect for...

Instead of adding a filling of eggs, bacon, and cheese to a shortcrust pastry crust, Alton Brown uses herb pancakes as a base, placed in a muffin tin, for a rich,...

Bobby Flay's "transformed" cordon bleu, based on tender grilled chicken and topped with creamy cheese, prosciutto, and spicy arugula, is another twist on the traditional...

When you're gardening this summer or grocery shopping, pick up some green tomatoes and use them in this simple recipe from the Neely family. To prepare this easy...

Instead of pan-frying shrimp for a traditional po'boy, grill them by marinating them in a garlicky marinade and tossing them in a creamy...

Geoffrey Zakarian says you can choose your own meat for this dish. He, in turn, suggests adding a bottle of dark beer, as well as red and green chilies...

Instead of wrapping enchiladas, Sunny Anderson makes a casserole of corn tortillas layered with classic enchilada sauce, topped with ground beef, vegetables, and double...

Ina Garten's elegant cashews require just a handful of ingredients. She recommends tossing the nuts with rosemary and brown sugar while they're still hot, and the ingredients...

Ellie Krieger's classic deviled egg appetizer takes just 25 minutes to prepare. Tofu adds a more pronounced hue to the traditional mustard-colored yolk.

Tyler Florence's Cheese Plate is a wonderful appetizer that requires little effort to prepare: bake a wheel of brie until soft and creamy. Serve...

Follow Alton Brown's lead and save time in the kitchen by using frozen spinach and frozen artichokes to make his instant dipping sauce. He combines sour cream with...

When wrapping the sausages in dough, don't be too meticulous. Carelessness will only make the little mummies look creepy.

Recipe for German-style fondue with beer and two types of cheese....

Rachel makes this appetizer Greek-inspired by adding spinach and feta to the ground meat and serving the meatballs with a spicy Greek dipping sauce.

Rachel cuts chicken breast fillets into bite-size sticks, perfect for little eaters. Baked crispy, these sticks are a great alternative to chicken,...

This unusual take on the classic spinach-artichoke dip will be a star at any holiday dinner or party. Rachel serves it with bread sticks, celery stalks, and...

Rachel makes this classic appetizer by stuffing mushrooms with a flavorful ground chicken and spinach mixture, topped with cheese.

This isn't the easiest way to quickly cook grilled shrimp. Rachel squeezes lemon juice directly onto the grilled shrimp halves and lets them soak for about a minute.

These tender bunches of asparagus can be cooked in a hot oven or on the grill if you're outdoors....

In this recipe, Rachel puts a twist on the classic seven-layer dip (a layered salad appetizer eaten with chips) by enhancing each ingredient with extra flavor, which...

The chicken breasts are served on a plate with lettuce leaves and orange slices, so anyone can make an appetizer right at the table!...

Rachel created a recipe for a Mexican dish called "Super Nachos," which consists of homemade cheese sauce, beans, spices, beef, and pico de gallo sauce. It's a great appetizer for dinner.

Rachel makes a thick, concentrated barbecue sauce for chicken burgers. The filling is mayonnaise-free and flavored with lemon juice and honey. Everything you need for a summer picnic...

A great sweet and savory appetizer for any holiday or family gathering....

Bitterballen meat croquettes are a favorite snack in the Netherlands. It's believed that in the 19th century, housewives used them as a way to use up leftover meat. Today, Bitterballen are served in...

Cochinha is a delicious Brazilian dish that's easy to prepare and even quicker to eat. Chicken croquettes can be enjoyed as a standalone dish or with a side dish.

Guacamole sauce was invented by the Aztecs and was originally called "huaca-mulli," meaning "avocado mixture," and was essentially a puree of the fruit (some consider it a vegetable) with onions and...

Crab Rangoon is a popular appetizer in every Chinese restaurant. Its main ingredients are cream cheese, crab sticks, and wrapping dough, which we also...

The word arancini means "little oranges" in Italian. These small, delicious balls get their name from their bright, rich color. After frying...

A recipe for baked meat pâté with carrots.

A recipe for a champagne appetizer made with goat cheese wrapped in dry-cured ham.

Recipe for turkey and mushroom jelly with mushroom sauce....

Recipe for making an appetizer - Salami envelopes with cucumbers, sour cream, and herbs....

Recipe for making a zucchini appetizer with onions and cheese....

Bring back the flavor of your favorite store-bought chips....

Recipe for an appetizer of artichokes stuffed with bacon, bread, herbs, and cheese with ranch dressing.

A recipe for chips made with pickled cucumbers and a pretzel crust. Served with mustard sauce.

Goat cheese can be served in a unique way by wrapping it in grape leaves and grilling it. The thick layer of leaves will prevent the cheese from spreading, but will make the inside softer and more tender. Pour...

A recipe for cucumber cups filled with smoked salmon cream cheese filling.

A recipe for deep-fried green bean tempura. The batter is made with flour, starch, and carbonated water. The finished dish is drizzled with soy sauce, lime juice, and green...

A recipe for smoked tomatoes grilled with herbs. Hardwood chips such as hickory, apple, or cherry are used for smoking.