Ethnic Appetizers

Made with creamy avocados, ripe tomatoes, and a hint of lime, this easy-to-make avocado salsa recipe is perfect for snacking or as a topping.


Time:   1-2 hours

Flour tortillas are filled with ground pork, green chiles, a Mexican cheese blend, and green onions and then broiled until done.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, lime juice, tomato, black beans, sesame tahini, garlic, ground cumin, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

Guacamole with a zesty twist. This avocado dip has tomatoes, onions, fresh lime, and a pinch of cumin for extra flavor. Perfect with chips or pita.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Splashes of tequila and triple sec or Cointreau add an eye-opening pop to some guac, which is already zesty thanks to fresh jalapeno and cilantro.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with flour tortillas, breakfast sausage, onion, chili powder, eggs, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This guacamole uses green salsa (made with tomatillos) instead of the traditional tomato salsa. The green salsa gives it a little extra tart bite that pairs well with salty...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Love Italian food? Try this Italian twist on nachos made with Alfredo sauce, hot Italian sausage, and mozzarella cheese. Delizioso!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive oil, garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomato pesto, tahini, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

You can't go wrong with a good, traditional bowl of guacamole. This guac has just the right balance of flavors and texture.


Time:   1-2 hours

If one of your life goals (like most of us) is to turn guacamole into a meal, you can check it off the bucket list. Diced chicken breast in a zesty guac is a tortilla chip's...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Hummus with fall flavors. Pumpkin puree is mixed with tahini and seasonings and garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These egg rolls are packed with flavor and veggies, making them a delicious and healthy option. They're perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, and make a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

You'll love the sensational addition of crab to a cilantro and jalapeno-packed bowl of guacamole.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon peel, chili powder, boneless chicken, peanuts, peanut butter, onion, garlic, coconut milk

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Portobello mushrooms, rice sticks, collard greens, and red cabbage are rolled up in rice paper sheets and served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Some roasted red pepper adds tremendous flavor and color to hummus. A drizzle of good quality olive oil, a dash of smoked paprika on top? You've got a gourmet dip on your...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Egg roll wrappers are filled with ground pork, cabbage, carrots, and seasonings and fried until crisp and golden brown. Delicious with a sweet and sour dipping sauce!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sambhar vadi is a popular Indian dish. Spring rolls are filled with cilatro (coriander), coconut, peanuts, raisins, and spices and then deep fried until...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

An American twist to eggrolls. Grab some sausages, and mayo and get to work. A bit of ketchup to dip them in, the Star-Spangled Banner playing in the background? Mission...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Want some hummus but don't have any chickpeas on hand? No problem, some black-eyed peas fill in nicely. Try it with pita chips or as a healthy dip for carrots and celery.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Cotija cheese or crumbled feta cheese, salt and freshly ground pepper, Queso Blanco or Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, shrimp, green onions, chipotle chile in adobo...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A festive Halloween quesadilla appetizer! The filling is made with pumpkin, black beans, chipotle chili powder, maple syrup and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with jalapeno slices, sour cream, lettuce, Mexican-seasoned beef, tortilla chips, black beans, queso cheese sauce, tomatoes


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, water, fajita seasoning, flour fajita shells, tomato, onion, butter, mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pork, carrot, green onion, fresh ginger, oyster sauce, sesame oil, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with oil, chinese cabbage, pea pods, bamboo shoots, onion, crab meat, egg, soy sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

This hummus is a flavorful and unique take on the classic Mediterranean dip. Made with the balanced flavors of garbanzo beans, sesame oil, peanut butter, lime, garlic, and fresh...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with jalapeno, black beans, tomatoes, chopped frozen spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, tortilla chips, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with jalapeno peppers, corn chips, Mexican blend cheese, ground beef, kidney beans, chili beans, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green bell peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, garlic butter, tortilla, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, white wine, guava paste, queso blanco, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, shortening, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice flour, sticky rice flour, water, tapioca flour, Chinese chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cooking spray, sharp Cheddar cheese, salsa, chicken breast, fresh cilantro, cumin, chopped green chilies, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, ground beef, green onions, sesame seeds, fresh ginger root, garlic, sesame oil, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vegetables, radishes, creamed corn, lemon juice, garlic, golden hominy, cumin, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with soy sauce, corn starch, ground red pepper, black pepper, oil, garlic, green or red bell pepper, cabbage, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with oil, water, chorizo, potato, masa harina, flour, salt, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with oil, sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, Serrano chilies, fresh cilantro, green onion, soy sauce, peanuts, won ton wrappers

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black olives, tomato, lettuce, ground beef, refried beans, chunky salsa, enchilada seasoning, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, white tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil, pork tenderloin, flaked crab meat, onion, water chestnuts, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, cream cheese, won ton wrappers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, crawfish tails, onion, margarine or vegetable oil, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tortilla or corn chips, nacho cheese, chili, jalapenos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with guacamole, sour cream, tortilla chips, chili, beef, chicken or vegetables, Jack and Cheddar cheese, scallions, tomatoes, black olives, pickled jalapenos, lettuce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with jalapeno pepper, avocado, scallion, lime juice, black pepper, smoked salmon, baked corn chips, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, avocado, cottage cheese, lime juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with canola oil, sauerkraut, caraway seed, corned beef, lemon, yellow mustard, Swiss cheese, egg roll wrappers, egg, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes