2,335 appetizer recipes

Fruit soup thickened with tapioca, sweetened with honey, and topped with sliced banana. Serve hot or chilled as a dessert, appetizer, or over cornbread.

Gado gado is the Indonesian salad of stir-fried cabbage, bell pepper, and bean sprouts drizzled with a warm peanut sauce spiked with garlic, shallot, cumin, and lemon. Vegetarian one-bowl meal.

Curried cheese spread with farmer's cheese, yogurt, chopped apples, carrots, pecans, and currants. A crunchy, sweet-savory appetizer for crackers or pita.

Devilish eggs (Cajun-style deviled eggs) with hot pepper sauce, Dijon mustard, dill relish, and pimentos. A spicy upgrade on the classic Southern appetizer with real heat.

Scallops and mussels with Dijon mustard vinaigrette, served over al dente asparagus on a bed of Boston lettuce. Lemon-marinated bay scallops and steamed mussels in a herb-rich dressing.

Stuffed celery with provolone cheese, minced ham, butter, and Worcestershire sauce. A 5-minute no-cook appetizer that fills 15 to 20 celery pieces.

Stuffed Chinese black mushrooms filled with seasoned crushed tofu, ginger, garlic, sesame, and scallion, then grilled or broiled. A vegan-friendly appetizer with earthy, umami-rich mushroom caps.

Quick microwave chili con queso dip with sharp cheddar cheese spread, fresh tomato, and green chiles. A Tex-Mex chip dip ready in under 10 minutes.

Chopped chicken liver pate finished with olive oil and traditionally shaped into a fish form for festive holiday tables. Three ingredients, pure smooth liver spread, ready in 30 minutes.

Bright colors make salads more appealing and give you a different taste you can't get enough of!

Roasted bell pepper rolls stuffed with tuna, capers, and parsley in a lemon-garlic olive oil marinade. An elegant Italian appetizer that can be assembled a day ahead.

Kalamaria Parayemista: Greek stuffed squid filled with cinnamon-spiced rice, tomato, and chopped tentacles, then braised in white wine until tender. A traditional Greek meze.

Spiced lentil and brown rice soup simmers green lentils, brown rice, tomatoes, and herbs in a sherry-spiked broth. Hearty vegan and gluten-free dinner soup.

This classic salmon is always welcomed by party. For sure, but also a good appetizer at any meal.

Smoked salmon with Irish brown soda bread, mixed greens, capers, and cherry tomatoes. A classic appetizer plate served with lemon, butter, and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Plum tomato tart on crisp phyllo layers with Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and fresh thyme-parsley-garlic oil. A shatteringly light French-style appetizer with dramatic tomato mosaic presentation.