Appetizers and Snacks

Made with bay leaf, salt, green tomatoes or cucumbers, water, vinegar, garlic, red peppers, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground ginger, whole cloves, whole allspice, watermelon rind, salt, sugar, white vinegar, water, sticks cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with Ritz crackers, habanero peppers, cream cheese, sour cream, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, red bell pepper flakes, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with kosher salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, napa cabbage, Korean pickling salt, scallions, carrot, ginger, garlic, candied ginger


Time:   over 5 hours

This dip was made popular with its accompanying deep-fried onion appetizer. It also goes great with French fries, onion rings, and fried seafood.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!

Made with salami, salt, mayonnaise, cream cheese, dry mustard, Tabasco sauce, chives, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with peanut oil, pumpkin, salt, sugar, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Lauren knows a thing or two about cheese, which is why she picked a blend of Gruyere and Emmental for this fondue.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these pigs in a blanket use breakfast sausage links instead of hot dogs.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking to spice up your appetizer repertoire? Gene Autry's stuffed mushrooms combine earthy mushrooms with a cheesy filling featuring Swiss and Parmesan. The added kick...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with olive oil, Italian olives, salami, eggs, flour, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, whipped cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cinnamon, stevia powder, rolled oats, walnuts, almonds, flaxseed, oat bran, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Say hello to your new go-to recipe for crab cakes. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, you'll be wondering why you waited so long to try them.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This cream cheese spread is perfect for when you're feeling a bit fanciful. It's great on toast, bagels, or crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with paprika, salt and freshly ground pepper, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, black olives, white onion, pecans, pickles, pimiento


Time:   under 30 minutes

Plan a Greek theme for your next dinner party and start things off with these tasty gyro appetizers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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

Anyone can buy a bag of chips, but these freshly fried tortilla chips will have you wondering why you'd ever buy them at a store.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Take your favorite potato chips and dip them in melted chocolate. The combination of salty and sweet is addicting!

Method:   microwave
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

Made with mushrooms, Tabasco sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, green onions, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Who doesn't love a good meat roll? Italian beef spiedini with Mozzarella combines the best of savory and cheesy into one irresistible package.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive oil, jerk seasoning, pina colada mix, coconut extract, black beans, frozen kernel corn, red bell pepper, green bell peppers, pineapples...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

These tasty deviled eggs are made by mixing hard-boiled egg yolks with mayonnaise, spices, and a variety of other ingredients that add lots of flavor and texture.


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

Made with parsley, whole milk, sour cream, shallots, peanut oil, pita bread rounds, salt and cayenne pepper, fresh goat cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cherry tomatoes are filled with bacon, mayo, green onions, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.


Time:   2-5 hours

Pork riblets are marinated in a red wine-plum sauce mixture overnight and then baked in the oven until tender.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Devilishly delicious. Almond stuffed prunes are wrapped in bacon and broiled until crisp and savory. A great party appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, salt, onion, butter, fresh mushrooms, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

No need to break out the charcoal for this grilled appetizer. Shrimp are wrapped in bacon and basted with a barbecue sauce mixture and cooked on an indoor...

Method:   indoor grill, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

A tangy marinade turns a boring appetizer into an addicting one. These olives are easy to make ahead of time, too.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Antipasto is traditionally the first course of an Italian meal, but you may end up making a meal out of this. Salami, cheese, and a medley of...


Time:   over 5 hours

Classic kimchi is made with cabbage, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. This kaktugi mixture of spiced radishes and scallions makes an outstanding side dish for a Korean spread.


Time:   over 5 hours

In just a few steps, you can whip up this appetizer wreath that combines the delicious crispiness of crescent rolls with a zesty cream cheese spread and a colorful array of fresh...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A jar of giardiniera makes a centerpiece, condiment, and gift all in one. Vinegar-packed veggies and hot peppers make an awesome sweet and spicy topping for sausages and hot...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

These bacon wrapped shrimp morsels may just be appetizers, but chances are you'll want them as a main course.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with egg yolks, milk, artichoke hearts, flour, breadcrumbs, oil, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sour cream

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Seriously, what's more romantic than silky chocolate fondue? A touch of kirsch brandy is the secret ingredient you might not have expected.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pimento, hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, curry powder, cornichon, dry yellow mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, orange liqueur, sour cream, sugar, strawberries, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with fresh brown figs, Italian prosciutto, balsamic vinegar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and cracked black pepper, pita bread rounds, olive oil, garlic, fresh figs, goat cheese, honey, fresh thyme

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Deconstructed deviled eggs served with your favorite dippers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Deviled egg sandwiches are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, can be made ahead of time, and are always a hit with guests. Also a great way to use up hard-boiled eggs.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The addition of five-spice powder in this Asian-inspired candied pecan recipe provides all five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Who knew canned salmon could go so far? A few key ingredients give this creamy dip a serious zip of flavor. You'll feel naughty for how many extra dips you're sneaking in.


Time:   2-5 hours

These are definitely some awesome onion rings, but the recipe is worth it for the homemade aioli alone.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours