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Ethnic Appetizers

Ethnic Appetizers

Around the world with appetizers!

Whether you are planning an ethnic themed party or just looking for some different types of appetizers to try, you're sure to find something in this collection.

The Mexican recipes are probably the most abundant with guacamole, empanadas, and various salsas. However we also have some incredible Asian appetizers like the popular crab rangoon, egg rolls, and potstickers.



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recipe for chi chi's steak and mushroom quesadillas

Chi Chi's Steak and Mushroom Quesadillas

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

recipe for smoked salmon nachos

Smoked Salmon Nachos

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for empanadas de chorizo con papas

Empanadas De Chorizo Con Papas

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diabetic low fat nachos

Diabetic Low Fat Nachos

Made with pickled jalapeno peppers, cilantro, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, green chiles, tomato, black olives, green onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy beef nachos

Easy Beef Nachos

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

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recipe for indonesian egg rolls

Indonesian Egg Rolls

Made with carrots, green beans, shiitake mushrooms, celery leaves, skinless, boneless chicken breast, green onions, salt, sugar, ground nutmeg, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for thai basil hummus

Thai Basil Hummus

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

recipe for goat cheese and pistachio guacamole

Goat Cheese And Pistachio Guacamole

Made with garlic, avocados, goat cheese, pistachio nuts, fresh cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy asian-style ginger hummus

Spicy Asian-Style Ginger Hummus

Made with fresh cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, fresh ginger, cooked garbanzo beans, cashew butter or peanut butter, soy sauce, Asian chili sauce, ground cumin, vegetable...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ground meat filling (egg rolls or wontons)

Ground Meat Filling (Egg Rolls or Wontons)

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, garlic, oil, grated ginger root, cabbage, green onions, ground beef or pork, mushroom, oil or shortening

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steamed won tons

Steamed Won Tons

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for authentic mexican nachos

Authentic Mexican Nachos

Made with guacamole, sour cream, black olives, chili, cream cheese, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, green chili peppers

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nachos bell grande

Nachos Bell Grande

Made with tomato, sour cream, ground beef, nacho cheese soup, water, taco seasoning mix, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sunset grill and tap nachos

Sunset Grill And Tap Nachos

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


recipe for spinach dip nachos

Spinach Dip Nachos

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

recipe for potato chip blue cheese nachos

Potato Chip Blue Cheese Nachos

Made with blue cheese, Yukon chips, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy rice cake nachos

Cheesy Rice Cake Nachos

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crawfish quesadillas

Crawfish Quesadillas

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for unrolled egg rolls

Unrolled Egg Rolls

Made with green onions, ground pork, salt, xanthan gum, soy sauce, white pepper, water, cabbage, vegetable oil, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for corned beef hash nachos

Corned Beef Hash Nachos

Made with sour cream, olives, black beans, corned beef hash, nacho chips, cheddar cheese, tomato, yellow onion, salsa, pickled jalapenos

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tapas: roasted almonds with cayenne and cumin

Tapas: Roasted Almonds with Cayenne and Cumin

Made with sea salt, olive oil, almonds, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for weight watchers beef nachos

Weight Watchers Beef Nachos

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, salsa, Mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas beef and refried bean egg rolls

Texas Beef And Refried Bean Egg Rolls

Made with taco sauce, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, refried beans, cheddar cheese, ketchup, cumin, wonton skins, cooking oil

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


recipe for quesadillas de hongos

Quesadillas De Hongos

Made with tomatoes, salsa verde, fresh cilantro, white button mushrooms, olive oil, salt, flour tortillas, Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, avocados

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy orange hummus

Spicy Orange Hummus

Made with onion, garlic, orange juice, tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, ground ginger, ground coriander


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy spanish rice chicken quesadillas

Cheesy Spanish Rice Chicken Quesadillas

Made with sour cream, salsa, Mexican-style cheese, chicken tenderloins, water, instant Spanish rice mix, flour tortillas, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

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

recipe for pork and shrimp lumpia (phillipine egg rolls)

Pork And Shrimp Lumpia (Phillipine Egg Rolls)

Made with Accent, ground pork, shrimp, carrots, onion, scallions, water chestnuts, eggs, soy sauce, pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for potstickers with dipping sauce and homemade gyoza wrappers

Potstickers With Dipping Sauce And Homemade Gyoza Wrappers

Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pork and beef lumpia

Pork And Beef Lumpia

Made with oil, spring roll wrappers, ground pork, ground beef, onion, carrot, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, salt

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlicky shrimp tapas

Garlicky Shrimp Tapas

Made with fresh parsley, large shrimp, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for syrian hummus with meat

Syrian Hummus With Meat

Made with onion, ground meat, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for california style nachos

California Style Nachos

Made with tomatoes, black olives, alfalfa sprouts, white poultry meat, tortilla chips, Camembert or mozzarella cheese, jalapeno peppers, peppercorns, spinach, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for guava paste & queso blanco filled empanadas

Guava Paste & Queso Blanco Filled Empanadas

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian beef nachos

Asian Beef Nachos

Made with Vietnamese chili garlic sauce, Monterey jack cheese, pot roast, roasted yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican haystacks

Mexican Haystacks

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lobster wontons

Lobster Wontons

Made with oil, wonton wrappers, lobster meat, cream cheese, white pepper, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, green onion

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun egg rolls

Cajun Egg Rolls

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

recipe for dan aykroyd's spiced up guacamole

Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole

Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken sate with peanut butter sauce

Chicken Sate with Peanut Butter Sauce

Made with soy sauce, lemon juice, curry powder, black pepper, garlic, boned, skinned chicken breasts, corn oil, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mild guacamole dip

Mild Guacamole Dip

Made with tomatoes, lemon, avocado, sour cream, onion, chili powder, garlic salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for habanero hummus

Habanero Hummus

Made with habanero powder, red bell pepper, garlic, tahini, roasted garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zesty nachos

Zesty Nachos

Made with scallions, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado egg rolls

Avocado Egg Rolls

Made with garlic, green onions, sugar, black pepper, cumin, avocado, olive oil, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh cilantro

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

recipe for guacamole with cottage cheese

Guacamole With Cottage Cheese

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork and crab dumplings

Pork And Crab Dumplings

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


recipe for brie and papaya quesadillas

Brie And Papaya Quesadillas

Made with oil, butter, flour tortillas, water, yellow onion, red chili peppers, papaya, brie

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for quick 'n' easy beef quesadillas

Quick 'n' Easy Beef Quesadillas

Made with flour tortillas, roast beef, onion, green bell pepper, salsa, Co-Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quesadillas mexicanas

Quesadillas Mexicanas

Made with fresh cilantro, avocados, hot, flour tortillas, refried pinto beans, cheddar cheese, ham, salsa, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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