Appetizers Recipes

Appetizers are like tiny jewel boxes of flavor, small bites meant to stimulate the palate -- not fill your stomach. That's what makes looking for appetizer recipes so much fun - since you don't have to fill the plate, you can concentrate on putting together ingredients in ways that sing. And they don't have to be fancy to pack a punch - spicy <a href="/recipes/appetizers/chicken-wings/popular/">wings</a>, <a href="/recipes/appetizers/deviled-egg/popular/">deviled eggs</a>, easy <a href="/recipes/appetizers/canapes/popular/">bruschetta</a>, or even a nicely presented <a href="/recipes/appetizers/dips-spreads/popular/">dip</a> can be a winner. The classic combination of melon and prosciutto is a perfect example: Just two ingredients that play off of each other perfectly, the salty richness of the ham contrasting with the tropical sweetness of the melon. Perfection. When you're planning for a holiday <a href="/recipes/appetizers/party/popular/">party</a>, you want quick and easy appetizers that play nicely with what you're serving as a main course. You want to compliment the dish without repeating ingredients - serving marinated mozzarella before plating up a cheese-heavy lasagna is definitely overload. Try to keep things light, and remember - you're going for flavor, not quantity.

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Olive Crisps

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

Savory olive tapenade, tomato paste and cheese rolled up in puff pastry make these crisp snacks perfect for cocktail hour nibbles.

Olive Crisps

Gorgonzola and Walnut Napoleon Bites

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

Imagine the compliments you'll get when you serve these light and flaky puff pastry squares oozing with melted cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and walnuts. They're absolutely delicious.

Gorgonzola and Walnut Napoleon Bites

Easy Party Appetizers

Watch how simple it is to make your appetizers the life of the party. Our Kraft Kitchens Expert will show you how with this Easy Party Appetizers video. These appetizers are a snap to prepareżand the perfect beginning to any menu.

Easy Party Appetizers

Pepper Jelly Cornmeal Cups

From Better Homes and Gardens

Get into the Christmas spirit with these thumbprint cookies filled with red or green jalapeno jelly. The recipe makes a large batch to share with family.

Pepper Jelly Cornmeal Cups

Smoky Cheese Ball

From Better Homes and Gardens

This nut-coated cheese spread is easy to serve. Just set it on a tray with crackers and let the guests help themselves.

Smoky Cheese Ball

Ranch Deviled Eggs

From Better Homes and Gardens

Ranch Deviled Eggs

Mediterranean Eggplant Dip

From Better Homes and Gardens

This flavorful dip is ready in less than 30 minutes -- and it keeps in the refrigerator for up to three days. Serve it with toasted baguette slices.

Mediterranean Eggplant Dip

Chile and Chorizo Cheese Dip

From Better Homes and Gardens

Chile and Chorizo Cheese Dip

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

From Better Homes and Gardens

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Avocado Pesto-Stuffed Tomatoes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Avocado Pesto-Stuffed Tomatoes

Slow-Baked Tomatoes with Garlic and Mint

From Better Homes and Gardens

Slow-Baked Tomatoes with Garlic and Mint

Party Nachos

From Better Homes and Gardens

Party Nachos

Greek-Style Stuffed Mushrooms

From Better Homes and Gardens

Greek-Style Stuffed Mushrooms

Cheese Straws

From Better Homes and Gardens

You'll love the easy, four ingredient preparation for this kid-favorite cheese straw bread recipe.

Cheese Straws

Salami, Cheese and Pickle Kabobs

From Betty Crocker

Instead of serving a cheese and sausage tray, make individual kabobs for a great grab-and-go appetizer.

Salami, Cheese and Pickle Kabobs

Two-Cheese Party Pastries

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

These savory Napoleon appetizers feature layers of puff pastry with a delicious blue cheese-walnut filling. They're just perfect for your next cocktail party.

Two-Cheese Party Pastries

Savory Mini Wraparounds

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

You can make a variety of appetizers with one box of puff pastry sheets. The recipe gives you many filling suggestions...choose the ones that sound good to you, or be creative and come up with your own.

Savory Mini Wraparounds

Green Goddess Dip

From Better Homes and Gardens

Herbs galore--tarragon, parsley, and chives--add fresh flavor to this quick and easy cream cheese veggie dip.

Green Goddess Dip

Mediterranean Palmiers

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

Need a show-stopping appetizer for your next party? Here it is...pesto, goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, wrapped in delicate puff pastry. It just doesn't get any better than this!

Mediterranean Palmiers

Easy Chicken Liver Pate

From Better Homes and Gardens

A splash of cognac lends a subtle flavor to this buttery appetizer spread.

Easy Chicken Liver Pate

Spicy Salt Twists

From Better Homes and Gardens

These breadsticks, made with puff pastry, are filled with cheese, sprinkled with more cheese and a few spices, then baked crisp to munch as appetizers or to serve with soups.

Spicy Salt Twists

Apple-Spice Hummus

From Better Homes and Gardens

This chickpea dip recipe is based on a Mediterranean favorite--hummus. We've kept the same protein-rich blend of chickpeas and nuts and added intriguing flavor with apples and spices.

Apple-Spice Hummus

Herbed Tofu Cakes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Herbed Tofu Cakes

Caramelized Onion-Blue Cheese Dip

From Better Homes and Gardens

Caramelized Onion-Blue Cheese Dip

Roasted Pepper Queso Fundido

From Better Homes and Gardens

Roasted Pepper Queso Fundido

Herbed Deviled Egg Bruschetta

From Better Homes and Gardens

Herbed Deviled Egg Bruschetta

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