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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 chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for reuben quesadillas

Reuben Quesadillas

Made with oil, Swiss cheese, flour tortillas, Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop
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 dim sum (steamed chinese appetizers)

Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)

Made with eggs, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, white pepper, sesame oil, green onions, corn starch, water chestnuts, garlic

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

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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 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 disney sgt. preston's yukon saloon nachos

Disney Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon Nachos

Made with scallions, tortilla chips, refired beans, cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, black olives, onion, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jack cheese

Method:   oven
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 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 asian cicadas

Asian Cicadas

Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste

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 leftover chicken quesadillas

Leftover Chicken Quesadillas

Made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, beans, tortillas, rice, chicken, vegetables, onion or scallions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, 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 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 indonesian pork satay with peanut dipping sauce

Indonesian Pork Satay With Peanut Dipping Sauce

Made with brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, black pepper, orange juice, peanut oil or melted butter, pork, peanuts

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for meatless quesadillas

Meatless Quesadillas

Made with salsa, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, yogurt, kidney beans, flour or corn tortillas, ricotta cheese, red bell pepper, plum tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli rolls

Broccoli Rolls

Made with oil, egg roll wrappers, broccoli florets, Cheddar cheese

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 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 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 grilled shrimp satay with ginger and lime & peanut sauce

Grilled Shrimp Satay With Ginger And Lime & Peanut Sauce

Made with lime, olive oil, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, shrimp, wooden skewers, canola oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 pulled pork egg rolls

Pulled Pork Egg Rolls

Made with white vinegar, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery salt, garlic salt, black pepper, coleslaw mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 asian guacamole

Asian Guacamole

Made with sugar, cider vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar, potsticker skins, sesame seeds, avocado, pickled ginger

Method:   stovetop, 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 crab egg rolls

Crab Egg Rolls

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


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 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 slow cooker chicken nachos

Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

Made with guacamole, tortilla chips, chicken breasts, picante sauce, monterey jack cheese, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for roasted garlic soybean hummus

Roasted Garlic Soybean Hummus

Made with water or vegetable broth, salt, garlic, soybeans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 chorizo and shrimp with spicy chili-garlic oil

Chorizo and Shrimp with Spicy Chili-Garlic Oil

Made with kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, chorizo sausage, large shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 pulled pork quesadillas

Pulled Pork Quesadillas

Made with flour tortillas, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, pork shanks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 tex-mex egg rolls

Tex-Mex Egg Rolls

Made with frozen spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, salt, monterey jack cheese, egg roll wrappers, avocado, mayonnaise

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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





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