Ethnic Appetizers

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

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

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

Made with picante sauce, guacamole, sour cream, bacon, flour tortilla, butter, pico de gallo, colby/monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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These lobster spring rolls are the apex of Asian appetizers. The lobster filling pairs perfectly with a citrusy ponzu dipping sauce. Worth the work! ...

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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 oil, corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, salt and pepper, egg roll wrappers

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
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

These springs rolls have the whole package. Beautifully rolled into a rose shape and fried to perfection, these hand-crafted treats will have your...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

The knockout pair of orange zest and chipotle gives a superb, citrusy heat to chicken or pork destined for quesadillas.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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 tortilla or corn chips, nacho cheese, chili, jalapenos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sour cream, miniature rice cake snacks, salsa, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, guacamole

Method:   oven
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 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 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, 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 pickled jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, milk, cream cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, salad shrimp, water, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 frozen green peas, cumin, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper


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 egg, soy sauce, won ton wrappers, ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
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