Ethnic Appetizers

Get a quick quesadilla fix with this simple recipe. Canned chicken mixed with salsa and cheese is pressed between two tortillas and griddled until toasty and melty.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Who doesn't love a good, cheesy quesadilla? Tortillas spread with fiery chipotle sauce and topped with grilled chicken, crumbled bacon and a mix of cheeses...

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Traditional Chinese pork dumplings are either fried or steamed. If you love the crispy flavor of the fried version but don't want the extra calories, try this oven-baked recipe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crab quesadillas are the bar food version of fusion cuisine. Crabmeat along with green chiles and cheese makes for a very novel (and delicious) combo.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These pancake-style egg roll wrappers are so simple to make you'll wonder why you've been buying store bought all this time!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Making guacamole from scratch is simple and it tastes so much better than store-bought. Plus, avocados are healthy making this snack an all-around winner!...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A homemade version of Applebee's popular chicken wonton tacos appetizer with zesty Asian slaw.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Making your own egg roll wrappers is a great way to save money and enjoy a tastier, more authentic egg roll experience.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Potstickers make a great lunch or snack. Make them at home just like they do at TGI Friday's and save yourself a trip to the crowded restaurant.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love hummus? Try this delicious copycat recipe of California Pizza Kitchen's popular appetizer made from cannellini beans instead of the typical...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Looking for a hearty egg roll? These are filled with ground beef, bean sprouts, onion, and carrots and served with a homemade sweet and sour sauce.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These easy egg rolls are baked instead of fried for a healthier option. Serve them with a dipping sauce, or enjoy them as is.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Delicious quesadillas made with fresh spinach, black beans, onion, and cheddar cheese melted inside flour tortillas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

No matter how good the filling, an empanada is only as good as its dough. That's where this scratch-made recipe comes into play. With a go-to dough as good as this one, you can start...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

The quesadilla is truly a jack of all trades, a Tex-Mex master of versatility. This version, packed with cumin-spiced chicken and fresh cilantro, is a delicious way to use leftover...

Method:   sandwich maker, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Experience the exotic flavors of Thailand with this crab rolls recipe, made with lump crab, shiitake mushrooms, and a spicy dipping sauce. This sophisticated appetizer puts a flavorful...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These delicious dumplings can be served as a snack or a meal. They can even be frozen, so go ahead and make a big batch!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Fix up a nacho snack Don Pablo's style! Crisp tortilla chips are topped with refried beans, cooked chicken, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and jalapenos.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tortilla chips topped with a melty chicken cheese sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crispy egg rolls take a little bit of work in the kitchen, but they're oh so worth it. Shiitakes and bean sprouts stuff the rolls in addition to the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Spring roll wrappers are stuffed with a stir-fried chicken and cellophane noodle filling and served with a tangy dipping sauce on the side.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

For a work-intensive recipe like scratch-made dumplings, you'll want to make a big batch. This recipe serves 60, so whether you're serving these to a crowd or freezing them...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

These crisp spring rolls are baked instead of fried. The filling contains your choice of chicken, shrimp, or crab.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If dumplings seem like something best bought in the frozen aisle, maybe you haven't given them a shot at home. Wonton wrappers folded around spiced pork can be quickly fried...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Bite-sized meatballs are stuffed with feta cheese and served with a spicy jalapeno-orange glaze.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes