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Crab Snacks

A broiled crab appetizer on an English muffin.

Author: Gloria Daws

Grilled Eggplant Stack with Greek Kasseri Cheese

Serve these eggplant stacks as an elegant appetizer, for lunch, or even as a light dinner. There are many variations out there, most of them Italian-inspired. They usually include tomato sauce, basil,...

Author: VeronikaEats

Smoked Salmon Tartare

Cold-smoked salmon is one of my favorite brunch foods. For an even fancier presentation, I decided to add a few ingredients and turn it into a tartare to serve atop crackers or crostini. Your guests will...

Author: France C

Petit Toasts with Brie, Fig, and Thyme

This super simple appetizer is sure to make a statement at your next gathering. The flavors meld so beautifully and the presentation on the platter is lovely. Garnish platter with additional thyme, if...

Author: Saveur

Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

This recipe is from years of searching for the perfect English tea sandwich. I always looked forward to tea time in the Caribbean with my grandparents who were from English descent. My grandmother was...

Author: christaann

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Crostini with Walnuts and Honey

Aside from being scrumptious, these appetizers are easy and add a bit of elegance to any party.

Author: Cookin_in_Wheaton

Stuffed Sourdough Loaf

This loaf stuffed with four cheeses and artichoke hearts will be popular at any party!

Author: Rebecca Swift

Nikki's Corned Beef and Swiss Cheese Bites

This is one of our favorite Christmas Eve snacks. Corned beef and Swiss cheese melted on top of cocktail rye bread makes a perfect bite-sized treat.

Author: Nikki Sell

Basil Pesto Bread

At a recent party our friends went wild over this. A simple pesto is spread on Italian bread and layered with roma tomatoes and cheese. It takes a little time, but it is worth it. I freeze the basil in...

Author: KBehrens2

Southern Style Chicken Toast

These delectable dumplings are sure to please the working family. As a matter of fact any family. very easy to make.

Author: Cheftell

Creamy Cucumber Bites

Refreshing and delicious appetizer. I've had friends make this with bottled zesty Italian dressing or the dry packaged dressing. People love it either way.

Author: Tricia McTamaney

Tea Party Sandwiches (Puerto Rican Version)

This is an old recipe passed on from my mom; easy, tasty, and kids love them!!

Author: Mrs. Good

Avocado Ricotta Crostini

When I saw avocado and ricotta cheese being combined on a menu recently, I was intrigued. Not enough to order it, but enough to buy the ingredients for this homemade version! I found this to be a very...

Author: Chef John

Sweet Potato Sausage Bites

Mennonite Farmer Sausage nestled between gooey brie and sweet potato slices. This Grimm's Fine Foods appetizer is gluten free.

Author: Grimm's Fine Foods

Peach and Goat Cheese Tartine

For me, this is summer on a slice of bread. August is national goat cheese month (no, I don't know who decides these things), and what better way to enjoy chevre than by topping it with sweet, ripe, impossibly...

Author: Chef John

Easy Cheesy Bites

This is a wonderful appetizer, popular and in demand at any type of party. You can substitute the cocktail rye bread for sliced baguettes. I can't have a party without my guests expecting this recipe!

Author: BOOPBABS

Caprese on Toast

Traditional Italian caprese salad on lightly-toasted bread. It makes a quick and easy supper for 4 or appetizers for 14. Fresh ingredients are key to this recipe.

Author: hamalpn

Creamy Cheese Bread

French bread topped with a creamy Swiss cheese spread tastes great as a party appetizer! These may be served without broiling.

Author: Kim

Potato Salad Bites

Potato rounds are piled with a creamy dressing and plenty of crunch in these potato salad bites that are easy to assemble once all the chopping is done!

Author: LauraF

Tenderloin Watercress Hors D'Oeuvres

An easy-yet-impressive hors d'oeuvre, which can be served hot or cold, to suit the season or your event!

Author: POPPASQUASH

Spicy Rye Rounds

This is a recipe that my mother loved to use at the holidays!! It is quick EASY and can be prepared (and frozen) in advance! Enjoy this, it tastes GREAT!

Author: Kristen Edwards-Good

Sausage Flowers

Wonton cups are filled with a flavorful cheese and sausage mixture, then baked. Topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of green onions, these lovely appetizers will be the first to disappear!...

Author: TERESAFL

Far East Tuna (Canapes)

Crackers are the foundation for this simple but irresistible mixture of tuna, pecans and pineapple delicately spiced with curry. I use this recipe when friends are over during the holidays.

Author: TASHA1

Reuben Pickle Sliders

Game day...check. Reubens...check. Happy guests...check! Don't expect these to hang around long.

Author: Soup Loving Nicole

Hot Cheese Puffs

Cheese appetizers that are sure to go quickly at your next party!

Author: BEC

Cucumber Favorites

These cucumber favorites are so easy, and a big favorite at our family get-togethers.

Author: J May

Hot Crab Rounds

Toasted crabmeat rounds with melted mozzarella will drive you into feeding frenzy!

Author: sal

Bri's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Yummy meatball appetizers with a spicy ranch sauce.

Author: Bri

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Towers

This has a long cooking time, but is definitely worth the wait.

Author: Ginger21

Bayou Crostini

Broiled oysters are elevated from southern backyard fare to upscale appetizers that still call for licking your fingers afterwards. You can use plain oysters or smoked oysters in this recipe which is sure...

Author: AZ

Mango Bruschetta

This bruschetta is made with mango, basil, and Romano cheese, which yields an interesting combination of sweet, sour, and peppery flavors.

Author: Justin Aleo

Beef and Caramelized Onion Canapes

Roast beef from the deli makes these canapes a cinch to put together and pretty enough for a dinner party.

Author: Jeannette

Crostini

This is a crispy, flavorful way to serve a baguette that is so pretty it is perfect for entertaining!

Author: BPENDILL

Garlic and Cheese Bruschetta

Reduced fat ingredients make this yummy bruschetta especially loveable. Swiss cheese and onions lend their distinctive flavors to appetizers that are impossible to resist.

Author: STP

Janet's Appetizer

Toast topped with a delightful mayonnaise and cheese mixture, with a taste of lemon pepper! It's easy to do ahead, and delectable. The crab is entirely optional but quite delicious!

Author: CELANE47

Carrot and Tuna Bites

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Author: Nikki Filippone

Grilled Squash with Piquant Sauce

This is a wonderful way to liven up those summer squashes. Slices are grilled with a seasoned bread crumb coating and then served with a dollop of sauce on each slice. An excellent side dish variety, especially...

Author: reddbarren

Parma Crisps

These are a bit different in concept than your average tossed salad crouton. In this case I wanted something crispy and crunchy, with a nice nuttiness from caramelized cheese, but that's about all.

Author: Chef John

Absolutely Fabulous Shrimp Toast

A great appetizer to keep in the freezer when guests pop by unexpectedly!

Author: TheKissingCook

Persian Herb and Cheese

This is a very interesting Persian starter dish or side dish. Feel free to add different veggies such as cucumbers and radishes.

Author: MattOlay V-H

Loaded Double Potato Bites

This recipe was part of a contest for Potatoes USA developed and cooked by Bakingnana, rbaker, and Janet.

Author: Potato Goodness

Chocolate Sea Salt Crostini

For this to work as a savory bite, the chocolate must be very dark, bittersweet, and world-class. Look for names that are hard to pronounce. Labels with percentage symbols are always a good sign (the higher...

Author: Chef John

Quick and Easy Finger Food with Smoked Salmon

This is a super easy finger food recipe with only 3 ingredients. You can serve them on crackers, pumpernickel, baguette slices, whatever you like.

Author: Annika

Pear and Date Hors d'Oeuvre

This was made up by me with some simple ingredients in our kitchen one day. We love it! Delicious mouthful of sweet, juicy, creamy, and crunchy. Enjoy!

Author: Russ Spice

Romano Cheese Crisp

French bread topped with a delicious cheese spread makes for great finger food.

Author: JulietAR

Nutty Goat Cheese Bites

Tastes rich and crunchy, yet it's very quick and simple to prepare. Lovely with a nice glass of wine. Sometimes I make this for myself to eat with a salad.

Author: VIRGINIA57

Cucumber Party Sandwiches

My girls and I like to have these for our tea parties. I've also served these for a bridal shower. They are a dainty and wonderful treat for any special occasion!

Author: Esther

Crab Delights

Have these as appetizers or a light lunch. Using English muffins and canned crab meat. You can store in freezer until ready to use, then cook them. This is also good with Clam Chowder for lunch or dinner....

Author: Ellen Chirichella

Baked Cheese Spread

This is a little experiment I made that wound up being a total hit at a company party. I really just started throwing stuff together that sounded good and cheesy for an appetizer because I forgot to make...

Author: April Kammerzell

Cocktail Birthday Cake

Two types of bread, ham and salami are layered with a mustard butter and frosted with cream cheese, curry powder and almonds to create a fun, delicious "cake" that is cut up into little pieces and served...

Author: SEBRING SOCKS