Appetizer Recipes

An appetizer is small dish of food or a drink taken before a meal or the main course of a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Caramelized Onion, Fig & Blue Cheese Bites

I love the combination of sweet caramelized onions, figs and blue cheese/ Top puff pastry with all three for an easy appetizer any time.

Fresh Fruit Cones

These are a beautiful and easy way to sever fresh fruit at a party.

Bacon Wrapped Pears

These paleo bacon-wrapped pears are super easy to make and so delicious. They are great as an appetizer or for breakfast!

Caprese Skewers

This little bitesize Caprese skewers are quick to assemble and beautiful on a tray.

Hummus Stuffed Mini Peppers

Mini peppers make the cutest little stuffing vessels (and we all know cute food tastes better) and whipping up some homemade hummus couldn’t be easier.

Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

Fair warning: set out a tray of these jewel-like apricot, goat cheese, and almond morsels at your next party, and they’ll likely be gobbled up in a matter of minutes.

This recipe is a great one to impress guests at your next cocktail party. It’s really quick and simple, yet it looks very decadent and time-consuming. To make the roll-ups extra elegant for entertaining, wrap the roast beef close to the bottom of the spears, then stand them on a platter.

Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers

This is a super fast an easy appetizer. The salty feta compliments sweet watermelon for an appetizer that will please people of all ages.

Fig, Melon and Prosciutto Salad With Basil

This sweet and salty combination is a delicious summer treat.

Southern Caviar – Black Eyed Pea Salad

This is a super easy, crowd pleaser that Scott Gray turned me on to. Everyone always gobbles it down!

Sesame Chicken Fingers – Weight Watchers

The restaurant version of this dish is loaded with fat, thanks to deep frying. We coated the chicken with flour and then pan-seared it to lighten it up.

Mediterranean Layered Dip

A Mediterranean take on the iconic seven layer dip, you’ll adore this tangy, garlic-heavy appetizer.

Corn Salsa

Nothing says summer like corn salsa, it’s also great with grilled corn or as an amazing use of left over summer bbq supplies.

Mango Salsa

We love mango salsa with shrimp tacos and seared scallops or just with chips! You can’t go wrong.

Cantaloupe and Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Basil

Enjoy with crusty bread for a no-cook dinner, or serve as an antipasti platter at a party.

Crostini with Brie Dates and Toasted Walnuts

This nibble builds on the classic pairing of cheese, dried fruit, and nuts. A splash of balsamic vinegar helps bring together all the flavors. The crostini are best served right out of the oven, though they can also hold for an hour or two at room temperature.

Garlic-Herb Pinwheels

A few bar basics and some kitchen staples are all it takes to put together this crowd-pleasing party spread. Plus the ability to make theses ahead and freeze them for up to a month make them great for weeknight guests.

Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters Rockefeller consists of oysters on the half-shell that have been topped with a rich sauce of butter, parsley, and spinach and cheese – then baked.

Baked Stuffed Jalapeños

A great start for a Mexican Fiesta.

Lettuce Wraps

Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little.

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