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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 crab nachos

Crab Nachos

Made with paprika, ripe olives, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, imitation crabmeat, sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, dill weed

Method:   oven
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 roasted garlic and pesto hummus

Roasted Garlic And Pesto Hummus

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, pesto, chickpeas, garlic


Time:   1-2 hours


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 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

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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 baby potatoes with saffron mayonnaise

Baby Potatoes with Saffron Mayonnaise

Made with fresh Italian parsley, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, red or white potatoes, parsley, garlic, saffron, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried plantains with guacamole

Fried Plantains with Guacamole

Made with ground cinnamon, plantains, oil, avocados, onion, tomatoes, lemon, salt, garlic, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spinach, mushroom, and artichoke heart quesadillas

Spinach, Mushroom, And Artichoke Heart Quesadillas

Made with Cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, oregano & basil or Italian seasoning, fresh spinach, baby bella/crimini mushrooms, artichoke hearts...

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
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 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 ruby tuesday's buffalo chicken wontons

Ruby Tuesday's Buffalo Chicken Wontons

Made with blue cheese salad dressing, salt, cayenne pepper, wonton wrappers, vegetable oil, water, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, hot sauce, margarine...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white guacamole

White Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, tomato, lemon juice, garlic, avocados, salt and pepper


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for nacho chips

Nacho Chips

Made with salsa, cheese, onions, ground beef, peppers, guacamole, beans, sour cream, green or black olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for albondigas de atun con salsa de vino

Albondigas de Atun con Salsa de Vino

Made with garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, chicken broth, white wine, tuna, hard cooked egg, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 mascarpone, chicken, and artichoke quesadillas

Mascarpone, Chicken, And Artichoke Quesadillas

Made with mascarpone cheese, black pepper, salt, onion, olive oil, garlic, chicken breast, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 tamale bites

Tamale Bites

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


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun crabmeat eggrolls with creamy crab fondue

Cajun Crabmeat Eggrolls With Creamy Crab Fondue

Made with shrimp, French bread, crab meat, egg, won ton wrappers, egg whites, oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sonora cafe guacamole

Sonora Cafe Guacamole

Made with garlic, dried Mexican oregano, avocados, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chorizo quesadillas

Chorizo Quesadillas

Made with salt, cilantro, white onion, jalapeno, flour tortillas, Monterey pepper Jack or smoked cheddar, chorizo or andouille sausage, scallions, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for philly cheese steak egg rolls

Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls

Made with ketchup, vegetable oil, onion, frozen sandwich steak meat, egg roll wrappers, American cheese, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tapas espanolas

Tapas Espanolas

Made with flour, salt, butter, Spanish paprika, water, milk, Serrano ham, piquillo peppers OR roasted red peppers, tetilla cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 classic shrimp egg rolls

Classic Shrimp Egg Rolls

Made with bean sprouts, water, egg roll wrappers, shrimp, sherry, salt, cornstarch, oil, celery, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate-banana wontons

Chocolate-Banana Wontons

Made with powdered sugar, wonton wrappers, cooking spray, banana, miniature chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 turkey, corn, and cranberry salsa quesadilla

Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla

Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).

Method:   stovetop
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

recipe for pickle wontons

Pickle Wontons

Made with corn won tons, dill chips, cream cheese, pepperoncinis, jalapeno, cayenne pepper, pickle juice, kosher dill

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 green chile guacamole

Green Chile Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sloppy nachos

Sloppy Nachos

Made with salsa, cheese sauce or nacho cheese soup, sloppy joe sauce, ground beef, corn chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 pinto bean hummus with pinto-feta-mint relish

Pinto Bean Hummus With Pinto-Feta-Mint Relish

Made with black pepper, tahini, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, pinto beans, scallion, feta cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white bean and ham nachos with smoked cheddar cheese

White Bean And Ham Nachos With Smoked Cheddar Cheese

Made with white beans, ham, fresh sage, paprika, chili powder, white wine, hot sauce, salt and pepper, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mesa grill lobster quesadillas with yellow tomato and roasted garlic salsa

Mesa Grill Lobster Quesadillas With Yellow Tomato And Roasted Garlic Salsa

Made with roasted garlic, red onion, serrano pepper, rice wine vinegar, fresh thyme, black pepper, flour tortillas, Monterey...

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seafood quesadillas

Seafood Quesadillas

Made with sour cream, guacamole, tomato, fresh jalapeno, flour tortillas, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, green onion, flaked crab meat, diced cooked shrimp or crawfish, bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salmon and bean quesadillas

Salmon And Bean Quesadillas

Made with red onion, roasted red pepper, canned, boneless salmon, chili powder, garlic powder, corn, garbanzo or black beans, lime, salt and pepper, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for smoked salmon and apple quesadillas with horseradish crema

Smoked Salmon and Apple Quesadillas with Horseradish Crema

Made with Granny Smith apple, Monterey Jack cheese, Asiago cheese, dill or tarragon, red onion, lime juice, flour tortillas, butter, prepared...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tapas-style squid and olives

Tapas-Style Squid And Olives

Made with Spanish olives, saffron, tomato paste, white wine, fish broth, squid, salt, black pepper, Italian or French style bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked shrimp quesadillas

Baked Shrimp Quesadillas

Made with flour tortillas, salt, butter, vegetable oil, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for taquitos (fried pork-filled tortillas)

Taquitos (Fried Pork-Filled Tortillas)

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours




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