Appetizer recipe collection

These savory pancakes are made with spinach and scallions, served with lime-cilantro butter, they are one of the best pancakes we have ever had. Rich, tasty and refreshing are all in one bite.

Freezer-friendly spinach balls with herb stuffing, Parmesan, garlic, and eggs that bake from frozen in 20 minutes. Make 50 bite-sized appetizers ahead and pull them out whenever company shows up.

Stacked New Mexico quesadillas layer flour tortillas with shredded chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until melty and served with red pepper sour cream sauce and fresh salsa.

Thin-pounded rump steak rolled around onion strips, glazed with teriyaki sauce, and grilled into bite-sized pinwheels. A Japanese-inspired beef appetizer that's easy to make and fun to eat.

Smoky, briny oysters folded into whipped cream cheese with horseradish kick, topped with butter-toasted almonds, and baked until bubbling. The hot dip that turns any party into an event.

Mushrooms and queen scallops in a silky cream sauce finished with tarragon vinegar and anchovy essence. A refined British appetizer served in scallop shells or a gratin dish.

This bold, garlicky cheese spread blends sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, green chilis, and pimentos into a fiery no-cook appetizer that gets funkier and better after two days in the fridge.

Tiny baby zucchini halves hollowed out and stuffed with a sauteed filling of garlic, shallot, Roma tomatoes, and fresh parsley. An elegant room-temperature appetizer from the Silver Palate.

Classic twice-baked potatoes stuffed with whipped cheddar cheese, butter, and egg, then broiled until golden on top. Fluffy, cheesy, and endlessly customizable.

Wine-marinated cantaloupe melon balls served in a carved melon shell with a creamy blue cheese and ricotta dip. A stunning no-cook appetizer for summer entertaining.

Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, yellow split peas, mushrooms, and warming spices like turmeric and cayenne. Baked until tender, these make a hearty appetizer or meatless main.

A scrumptious appetizer that goes well with any kind of pasta dish. Can also be served by itself.

New England stuffed quahogs baked in the shell with chopped clam meat, mushrooms, onions, and buttery breadcrumb topping. A Rhode Island clam shack classic.

Classic creamy succotash made in the microwave with buttery lima beans, sweet corn, pimentos, and half-and-half. A quick, no-fuss American side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Sun-dried tomato pesto: oil-packed sundried tomatoes blended with parmigiano-reggiano, toasted walnuts, garlic, and warm olive oil. A deeper, more savory alternative to basil pesto.

Brussels sprouts topped with a warm white wine, lemon, and mayonnaise sauce with chopped hard-boiled eggs. A quick microwave side dish that turns frozen sprouts into something special in 15 minutes.