Appetizer Recipes

These tasty, tasteful appetizer recipes will kick start any party for any occasion

Appetizers are the quintessential party food. They are stylish, fun and look absolutely charming on any party food table. The possible combinations are endless and you can even create a whole party menu with appetizers. Pretty canapés will make you look like the best host on the block!

Many popular cuisines and flavors are found in these appetizer recipes. You will also find recipes for hot, cold and room-temperature hors d'oeuvre and many can be made ahead of time.

We absolutely love appetizers at Chef-Menus and hope that our recipes and party planning tips will inspire you to create a dazzling and fun event


Fun, Fabulous Appetizer Recipes

appetizer tray

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DIPS AND SPREADS

Out of this World Garlic Dip
Sesame Garlic Dip
Herb, Cheese and Garlic Dip
Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe
Green Chile and Cilantro Salsa

Herbed Yogurt Dip

Roasted Tomato Chili Salsa


MEAT APPETIZERS

Southwestern Chicken Legs or Wings
Chicken Quesadillas
Baby Lamb Chops with Baby Baked Potatoes
Grilled Sausages with Mustard and Tortillas
Roast Beef for a Cocktail Party
Hawaiian Meatball Kebabs
Pork Tenderloin for a Cocktail Party
Stuffed Mushrooms Recipes



SEAFOOD APPETIZERS

Honey-Lime Grilled Shrimp
Creole Boiled Shrimp On Ice with Horseradish Salsa
Shrimp with Salsa Verde
Shrimp Scampi Shrimp
Spicy Shrimp Cakes
Mini Salmon Cakes
Mini Crab Cakes
Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms
Popcorn Shrimp


VEGETABLE, FRUIT AND OTHER APPETIZERS

Raw Vegetable Crudités
Baby Baked Potatoes
Steamed Vegetables with Low-Fat Creamy Garlic Dressing
Deviled Egg Recipes
Fruit Kebabs and Dip
Fruit Pizza
Meat and Vegetable Trays for a Crowd




SALADS to SERVE on an APPETIZER PARTY

Spicy Black Bean, Zucchini and Corn Salad
Ham and Black Bean Salad

Crab Salad Lettuce Wraps
Green Bean and Olive Pasta Salad
Colorful Pasta Salad
Barbecued Tandoori Shrimp Salad



Top of Appetizer Recipes



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