Ethnic Appetizers

Experience a unique twist on a classic dip with this recipe for lentil hummus. Made with protein-packed lentils, this recipe packs a flavorful punch. Serve it with pita wedges or veggies...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Thick and chunky is the way to go with guacamole. This recipe adds a little picante sauce for a fiery touch, but you could also opt for a diced jalapeno.


Time:   2-5 hours

These meatless dumplings make a great lunch or snack. They are filled with ginger, zucchini, and bell pepper, and served with a spicy Thai dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with bamboo shoots, pork loin, fatback, sesame oil, rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, egg white, salt, sugar, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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

A Mexican one-two punch: the fajita quesadilla! Sauteed chicken, peppers, and onions pressed with cheese in flour tortillas is genius. Great with sour cream or salsa.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with roasted red peppers, sliced pitted ripe olives, refrigerated pizza crust dough, garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, feta cheese with sun-dried tomatoes...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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

Real flaked crab with bean sprouts, carrots, and cilantro helps make up a delicious dipper. Warm plum sauce with vinegar and soy provides a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These delicious dumplings are made with a pork filling that is delicately seasoned, and they are seared and then steamed until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

Chicken and Thai peanut sauce is a great call any time, and these spring rolls are no exception. Pre-shredded cabbage makes the prep work a snap.

Method:   stovetop
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

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

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

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 soy sauce, sesame oil, round dumpling skins, prawns, Chinese mushrooms, ground pork, green onion, egg, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ancho chili, cumin, corn tortillas, fresh jalapenos, oil, boneless pork shoulder, white onion, garlic, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with oil, jack fruit, bananas, sugar and cinnamon, lumpia wrappers

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

These egg rolls with chicken, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts will have you skipping takeout. Rolling them up is fun and they go great with an easy homemade duck sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with monterey jack cheese, tomato sauce, ground beef, salt, enchilada sauce, corn bread


Time:   30-60 minutes

A classic hummus recipe with some tasty flavor options such as red curry paste, masala, or cumin. Serve with your favorite dippers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

For spring rolls loaded up with bright flavors, look no further. Sweet mango combined with fresh herbs and sprouts definitely makes it seem like winter is gone and spring...


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 black pepper, lime juice, tomato, black beans, sesame tahini, garlic, ground cumin, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

These quesadilla wedges are meant to look like the popular candy corn candies by using mozzarella, cheddar, and American cheese.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh ground sumac adds a nice finishing touch to creamy hummus, and you can surround the dip with an assortment of pita, crackers and veggies.


Time:   30-60 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 salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with frozen green peas, cumin, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
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

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 lettuce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Italian salad dressing, flour tortilla, margarine, Monterey jack or cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeno...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with barbecue sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, salmon filet, Cajun blackening seasoning, whole-wheat tortillas, olive oil, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 oil, egg, ham, Cheddar cheese, wonton wrappers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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, water, chorizo, potato, masa harina, flour, salt, vegetable oil

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


Time:   under 30 minutes