Appetizer recipe collection

Mozzarella wrapped in Canadian bacon, threaded on skewers with toasted French bread and fresh tomato, then baked in tomato sauce with Parmesan until bubbly and golden.

Crispy golden phyllo cups filled with a creamy smoked trout, horseradish and scallion mixture, topped with cool shredded cucumber. An elegant make-ahead appetizer that yields 48 bite-sized pieces.

Creamy brie and cream cheese whipped smooth with crispy bacon and a squeeze of lemon juice. A rich, smoky spread that comes together in minutes with just 5 ingredients.

A quick and easy way to use up your leftover by making this delicious spread.

A homemade Boursin-style cheese dip made by creaming butter and cream cheese with garlic, Italian seasoning and minced walnuts. Silky, garlicky and ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.

Herb-marinated snails dipped in a light egg-white batter and fried golden. A crispy French appetizer with tarragon, chervil, chives, and parsley.

Beignets d'escargots: snails soaked in herbed olive oil, coated in airy egg-white batter, and fried until shatteringly crisp. A classic French appetizer worth the effort.

Sicilian-style land snails boiled in salted water, then served hot with a cold dipping sauce of crushed garlic, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Simple, briny, and bright.

Five-minute layered sour cream taco dip with seasoned base, cheese, salsa, lettuce and tomato. Classic Tex-Mex party dip ready before the game starts.

Classic British soused herrings slow-baked in a tangy bath of white wine vinegar, lemon juice, Marmite, and pickling spices. Served cold as a traditional pub-style appetizer.

Tangy cottage cheese blended with sharp cheddar and chili sauce, ready in 5 minutes, perfect Mexican-inspired dip for tortilla chips

Smoky Southern catfish pate blended with cream cheese, butter, red wine, garlic, and lemon. A silky, no-cook spread served chilled on toast fingers with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Savory Southwest cheesecake appetizer with a tortilla chip crust, layers of seasoned cream cheese, ground beef, refried beans, and a sour cream topping loaded with fresh garnishes.

Soy marinated mushrooms, a make-ahead appetizer of fresh mushrooms steeped overnight in a hot brine of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sherry, sugar, and minced onion. Tangy, savory, deeply umami.

Vegan soya bean paté with sautéed onions, tomato paste, black olives, parsley, and toasted sesame seeds. A high-protein spread for crackers or toast.

Savory phyllo strudel filled with Spam, rice, mushrooms, and colorful vegetables seasoned with Dijon mustard and basil. A creative way to dress up canned meat.