Appetizer Recipes
A collection of casual bites & elegant hors d'oeuvres
From elegant hors d’oeuvres to crowd-pleasing finger foods, appetizers are often everyone’s favorite part of the meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, planning a casual get-together, or simply looking to spice up your weeknight meals, these appetizer recipes are sure to delight you and your guests!
These Chinese sticky wings are everything you want —sweet, savory, sticky, and completely irresistible. Perfect for parties and guaranteed to disappear fast.
This baked spinach and artichoke dip is rich, comforting, and endlessly dependable. The kind of recipe you make when people are coming over and you want something that never disappoints.
These slow cooker buffalo chicken meatballs are a fun, crowd-pleasing twist on classic buffalo wings. All the craveable flavor you love—without the messy fingers—making them perfect for game day, parties, or casual entertaining.
Most people don’t think to make beer cheese dip at home, but they should. This pub-style favorite is simple to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for game day, casual entertaining, or a cozy night in.
This classic tomato-free guacamole is all about the purity of avocados, fresh lime, and just enough onion and heat. Simple, fresh, and perfect for game day dipping.
This bright and zesty Mexican Shrimp Cocktail combines tender shrimp, cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and a slightly spicy tomato-lime sauce. It’s a refreshing, exciting twist on standard shrimp cocktail and a total show stopper!
Elevate the classic Caprese salad with Slow Roasted Tomatoes. Plum tomatoes are roasted at 275°F until blistered and caramelized, then paired with creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Charcuterie boards are the perfect solution for stress-free entertaining. Simply build a beautiful, crowd-pleasing grazing board with meats, cheeses, and seasonal additions and everyone will be pleased!
These decedent roasted oysters are served right out of the shell and will make you feel as "Rich as Rockefeller" while eating them!
Sure, it's easy to buy a jar from the market, but there is nothing quite like making fresh salsa, especially in summer when tomatoes & cilantro are at their peak
This Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Meatball Appetizer is the effortless party bite every host needs in their back pocket. Toss 3 ingredients into a slow cooker, cook for 2 hours, and watch guests go back for seconds (and thirds). It’s always a crowd favorite.
Petite discs of tender eggplant are delicately coated in a crisp breadcrumb crust, crowned with a dollop of rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. These mini eggplant parm appetizers are bite-sized wonders that encapsulate the essence of traditional eggplant parmesan in a single bite.
This recipe serves up all the deliciousness that comes with traditional potato skins, but delivers in it a easy to eat, easy to make, crowd pleasing, single bite!
Learn how to make homemade hummus from scratch with this easy, creamy hummus recipe — perfect for snacks, dips or spreads. Add toppings for an elevated appetizer that is sure to impress!
Cored out Brussel sprouts are stuffed with a blend of garlic, breadcrumbs, herbs, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese then baked to golden perfection for a savory, elegant appetizer.
Clean fresh shrimp and coat with egg wash and add to seasoned flour in a ziplock bag. Shake to coat. Deep fry for 3 minutes. Toss with spicy hot pepper sauce and serve with Blue Cheese Dip. Easy shrimp appetizer recipe and better than any restaurant!
Shrimp cocktail is an elegant yet simple appetizer that’s always a crowd-pleaser. It’s easy to make in advance and perfect for entertaining.
Bite sized pieces of asparagus wrapped in prosciutto are an elegant and easy addition to any cocktail hour or dinner party for friends!
This hot crab dip is packed with heat from pickled jalapeños and spicy jack cheese and loaded with tons of crab meat. It's easy to make and will elevate your party to the next level.
Fire up the grill for the easiest summer appetizer—grilled peel and eat shrimp. Smoky, seasoned, and served shell-on for maximum flavor, this quick recipe is perfect for outdoor gatherings and effortless entertaining.
The Smoked Salmon Blini is one of the most traditional and most popular appetizers of all time. The timeless preparation of this popular bite hasn't changed much over the decades and there is a good reason why. It's the perfect bite.
Shishito peppers are a healthy, inexpensive, fun appetizer. Simply grilled with fresh lemon and salt is the best way to enjoy these popular peppers.
These sweet and spicy pecans are perfect to serve with cocktails or over vanilla ice cream! They also make a great homemade gift.
This salty, sweet and spicy recipe is one that every cook should have up their sleeve. It's got serious WOW factor!
Crispy, versatile, and endlessly satisfying, crostini are the perfect appetizer for any gathering, a delightful afternoon snack, and a delicious way to enjoy bold flavors in every bite.
Crispy toasted baguette slices are layered with smooth goat cheese, marinated roasted red peppers. This is an elegant yet easy appetizer.
Nothing quite compares to picking fresh zucchini flowers off the vine, dredging them in flour, frying them and sprinkling with sea salt. It's a little taste of Italian heaven and one of my all time favorite treats.
Tzatziki is an incredibly versatile dip that compliments vegetables, meats, sandwiches & more. It's thick & creamy yet low in calories, good for Keto diets and anyone who is Gluten Free.
Good Shrimp Cocktail should be meaty, dry, and slightly briny. It should have tons of flavor all on its own.
Inspired by Spanish tapas, these Tuna Stuffed Peppadews are easy to make, have only 3 ingredients and are always a hit.
A blend of simple, seasonal and sophisticated flavors. Leveraging the versatility of puff pastry, this dish marries the spring essence of asparagus with the creamy tang of goat cheese, resulting in a savory dish that is as visually stunning as it is delicious!