Appetizers - Hors d'oeuvres - Starters - Amuse Bouche Recipe Index

A large collection of gourmet appetizers, easy-to-make appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, starters, hot appetizers, cold appetizers, finger foods, and amuse bouche recipes:

One of the largest collections of tested and trusted party and holiday appetizer recipes on the internet (includes gourmet appetizers, easy-to-make appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, starters, hot appetizers, cold appetizers, finger food, and amuse bouche recipes.

Because my collection of appetizers is very large, I have placed them into the categories listed below. The recipes are very easy to follow and will give you delicious results. Check the recipe categories out, prepare appetizers for your family and friends, and ENJOY the compliments you will receive!
 

Bruschetta, Canapes, and Crostini Recipes

Bruschetta: From the Italian word 'bruscare' meaning ‘to roast over coals‘. The thin slices of this traditional garlic bread are made by rubbing slices of toasted bread with garlic cloves, then drizzling the bread with extra-virgin olive oil. They may be topped with a savory topping such as cheese, vegetables, meat, or seafood.

Canape: A canapé is a type of hors d'oeuvre, or small, single-bite food, that is traditionally made with a base of a small piece of bread with some sort of topping.

Crostini: This Italian word means little toasts. The thin slices of bread are toasted, drizzled with olive oil, and served warm. They may be topped with a savory, finely diced mixture such as cheese, vegetables, meat or seafood.

Caviar Appetizer Recipes
Appetizers made using the salted eggs (roe) sturgeon. Some eggs from other species (such as salmon, paddlefish, whitefish, and lumpfish) may also be used.
 

Cheese Appetizer Recipes
Appetizers using cheese. Recipes are sorted by type of cheese used.

Cheese Boards, Cheese Plates, and Cheese Platters
Entertaining frequently includes some kind of cheese tray, often with fruit or vegetables or meat or a combination of these foods.

 

Diet Appetizer Recipes
A large variety of diet appetizers to help you stay on you diet and also enjoy yourself.
 

Dips, Spreads, Pates, and Terrine Recipes
A large collection of appetizers to please your family and friends.

Egg Appetizer Recipes
I've noticed that the first appetizers to be eaten are the deviled eggs. A must make for men especially!


 

Fruit Appetizers Recipes
Fruit appetizers are always very light and refreshing to the palate.

 

Hummus Recipes
I love hummus. Includes a variety of different hummus recipes using different ingredients.

 

Mushroom and Truffle Recipes
Mushrooms, especially stuffed mushrooms, are always a favorite at parties. When you feel like being descendent, try using truffles in your appetizers.

Nuts and Seeds Recipes
Nuts are always popular at a party, but how about using nuts in your appetizers, such as Dukkah.


 

Appetizer Recipe Collection by Linda Stradley of What's Cooking America.

Top 15 Appetizers
for 2011-2012
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