Recipes - Appetizers
Antipasto
This recipe makes a huge amount. I can it and give it away as Christmas gifts. We usually make this as a group project to cut down on prep time and cost. The ingredient amounts may be altered proportionally as needed. [Recipe details]
Appetizer Meatballs
'I made changes to a barbecue sauce recipe to meet my family's taste,' writes Cheryl Crowson, Sundance, Wyoming. 'When we needed a quick appetizer for a get-together, I tried the sauce over prepared meatballs, and everyone enjoyed it. [Recipe details]
Appetizer Mussels
What timing! Although I have eaten mussels many times, October 17 was the very first time I cooked them, and (if I do say so myself!) they were great. A friend and I ate every last one, and he raved about the flavor the whole time. This is my own recipe. [Recipe details]
Asparagus Appetizers
A wonderful appetizer to have on hand that can be made ahead of time, frozen, and used as needed. [Recipe details]
Bacon Sweet Potato Bites
This handy appetizer impresses everyone, simple, easy and full of flavor and very easy to eat. [Recipe details]
Baked Parmesan Chicken Fingers
This crispy crunchy are baked in the oven and to add moist juicy flavor the chicken strips are soaked in a buttermilk marinade. There is then no need for egg and no need for frying making this recipe low in fat and high in goodness. [Recipe details]
Beet and Goat Cheese Crostini
This is a great appetizer, the beets are delicious and easier to prepare, and I used more garlic too, very yummmy. [Recipe details]
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
This is such a simple and classic dish. You can make it with a number of different toppings but my favorite is tomato, basil and balsamic on top of a crisp baguette. [Recipe details]
Caponata Appetizer
Don't be surprised when your guests request this recipe. Its an easy to make appetizer that combines eggplant, red pepper and garlic to make a mouthwatering spread to serve with crackers or other dippers. [Recipe details]
Caprese Appetizer
Caprese Skewers. Perfect for holiday parties [Recipe details]
Crab Tartlets
Every time I serve these tiny tasty tarts, I'm asked for the recipe. Holiday guests of all ages gobble them up! I've found that finely chopped leftover ham makes a handy substitute for the crab. [Recipe details]
Fiery Stuffed Cherry Pepper Appetizers
Cut tops from peppers, and remove seeds and membrane. [Recipe details]
Green Grape Tomato
With bright yellow-green clusters that look like bunches of large Muscat grapes, Green Grape tomatoes have a sweet flavor and bright acidity that call for creamy cheeses and rich fillings. A chef's favorite. [Recipe details]
Honey-Soy Appetizer Ribs
Have the butcher cut the ribs in half crosswise to make appetizer-size ribs. You can prepare the ribs through Step 2 the day before you plan to cook them. Cover and chill overnight. You may need to grill the ribs a little longer to compensate for the fact that they are cold. [Recipe details]
Italian Bread with Tomato Appetizers
Also terrific with Wish-Bone Robusto Italian or Light Italian Dressing. [Recipe details]
Jicama Appetizer
This is a great way to serve jicama to a large group of people. [Recipe details]
Kielbasa Appetizers
Enjoy these addicting appetizers. There will be no leftovers. [Recipe details]
Mediterranean Appetizer Platter With Yogurt Dip
Combine strained yogurt, green onions, and next 6 ingredients. [Recipe details]
Rustic Grape Appetizer
Roasting the grapes concentrates their flavor and caramelizes some of the sugars. Add a bold blue cheese, and you have an intense flavor pairing. [Recipe details]
Salmon Appetizers
As a cook for a commercial salmon fishing crew, I found this recipe to be a wonderful variation in the use of salmon. It's terrific as an addition to a festive Mexican meal or as a delicate prelude to a steak dinner. [Recipe details]
Savory Appetizer Pancakes with Garlic Sour Cream
Serve pancakes with garlic sour cream. [Recipe details]
Yogurt Cheese Appetizer
Line a fine wire-mesh strainer with 3 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter. Place strainer over a bowl. Spoon 3 (8-ounce) containers plain yogurt into strainer. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 24 hours. Remove yogurt cheese, discarding strained liquid. Prep: 5 min., Chill: 24 hrs. [Recipe details]
