Appetizer Recipe Collection

Hors d’oeuvres – Starters – Amuse Bouche Recipe Collection

collection of images of appetizer recipes arranged into a collageA large collection of gourmet appetizers recipes, easy-to-make appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, starters, hot appetizers, cold appetizers, finger foods, and amuse bouche recipes:

One of the largest tested and trusted party and holiday appetizer recipe collections 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 appetizer recipe collection is so 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!

Brushetta, Canapes, Crostini

Small bite appetizers that typically consist toppings resting on small piece of bread.

  • Bruschetta Appetizers
    These gourmet appetizers are a real treat your guests will love, the options are nearly endless. See our bruschetta recipes.
  • Canape Appetizers
    Find all of our easy-to-make canape appetizers. Amaze your guests with these unique gourmet treats sure to please your guests.
  • Crostini Appetizers
    Find all of our crostini appetizers. Discover just how simple it can be to make this popular hor d'oeuvre.
  • Finger Food Appetizers
    Find all of our easy-to-make finger food appetizers. Serve one of these elegant hor d'oeuvres at your next dinner party.

Caviar Appetizers

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

Learn how to purchase and use American Caviar.

 


    Cheese Appetizers

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


    Dips, Spreads, Pates & Terrines

    • Cheese Dips
      Find all of our delicious cheese dips. From game day to gourmet appetizer, we have an amazing cheese dip or spread for every occasion.
    • Fondues
      Check out our delicious fondues. Discover how to easily make this crowd favorite at home and serve fondue at your next dinner party!
    • Guacamole
      Find all of our guacamole recipes. Choose from our large selection of tasty and easy-to-make guacamoles for your next party.
    • Hummus Appetizers
      Find all of our hummus appetizers. Learn how to make hummus from chickpeas, edamame, hazelnuts and more.
    • Miscellaneous Dip Appetizers
      Find all of our delicious dip appetizers. Discover tasty new dips to serve as a snack or as an appetizer for your next dinner party.
    • Pate
      Find all of our delicious Pate recipes. Learn how to make everything from Country Pate with Prunes and Hazelnuts to Liverwurst Cheesecake.
    • Salsa
      Find all of our delicious salsa recipes. Discover how simple it is to make homemade salsa and try making one of these recipes.
    • Seafood Dips
      Check out our large collection of delicious seafood dips. Serve these as appetizers for your next seafood dinner and impress your guests.

    Egg Appetizers

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


      Fruit Appetizers

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

      • Apple Appetizers
        Find all of our apple appetizers. Learn how to make cinnamon apple chips and California white cheddar apples.
      • Apricot Appetizers
        Find all of our apricot appetizers. Learn how simple it is to make these dishes for your next dinner party.
      • Avocado Appetizers
        Find all of our delicious avocado appetizers. Learn how to use this fruit to make beautiful salsas and dips or even deviled eggs.
      • Banana Appetizers
        Find all of our delicious banana appetizers. Learn how to use bananas to make a delightful bisque to serve at your next dinner party.
      • Cranberry Appetizers
        Find all of our cranberry appetizers. Discover new ways to cook with cranberries and try making one of these dishes for your next holiday party.
      • Dates and Figs Appetizers
        Find all of our delicious dates and figs appetizers. Try making one of these incredible appetizers for the guests at your next dinner party.
      • Grape Appetizers
        Find all of our grape appetizers. From fruit nachos to grape truffles, discover new appetizers to serve at your next dinner party.
      • Lemon Appetizers
        Find all of our delicious lemon appetizers. Discover new ways to use lemons and try making of these delicious salsas and dips.
      • Mango Appetizers
        Find all of our mango appetizers. From mango and melon soup to fruit salsas, try making one of these mango appetizers for your next dinner party.
      • Melon Appetizers
        Find all of our delicious melon appetizers. Learn how to use watermelon to make a refreshing first course for your next summer dinner party.
      • Orange Appetizers
        Find all of our delicious orange appetizers in this recipe collection. These make an outstanding first course for your next dinner party.
      • Peach Appetizers
        Find all of our delicious peach appetizers. Make one of these colorful peach salsas to serve as an appetizer at your next dinner party.
      • Pear Appetizers
        Find all of our delicious pear appetizers. Learn how to use pears to make these elegant appetizers for your next gourmet dinner party.
      • Strawberry Appetizers
        Find all of our strawberry appetizers. Discover new ways to turn this fruit into sweet and refreshing dishes for your next summer get together.

      Healthy Appetizers

      A large variety of healthy appetizers to help you eat leaner and also enjoy yourself.


        Meat Appetizers

        Hearty appetizers that are sure to please the men at your party.

        • Beef Appetizer Recipes
          Find all of our delicious beef appetizer recipes. Find everything from gourmet stuffed grape leaves to how to make homemade beef jerky.
        • Chicken Appetizer Recipes
          Find all of our delicious chicken appetizer recipes. Learn how to make incredible chicken wings to serve your guests on game day.
        • Pork Appetizer Recipes
          Find all of our delicious pork appetizer recipes. From candied bacon to Irish sausage rolls and shrimp pork wontons, serve these your next dinner party

        Mushroom & Truffle Appetizers

        Mushrooms, especially stuffed mushrooms, are always a favorite at parties. When you feel like being decadent, try using truffles in your appetizers.


          Nuts & Seeds Appetizers

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


            Olive Appetizers

            Olives can be used on their own or in some fantastic olive appetizers.


              PIzza Recipes

              Who doesn’t love a pizza.  Pizzas are a delicious and quick and easy to serve at a party.

              Learn more Pizza Making Hints & Tips

              • Dessert Pizza
                Find all of our delicious dessert pizza recipes. Use fruit or chocolate and peanut butter to make one of these instant crowd pleasers.
              • Favorite Pizza Recipes
                Find all of our favorite pizza recipes. Try making some of these gourmet pizzas with unique toppings.
              • Gluten-Free Pizzas
                Find all of our gluten-free pizzas. Learn how to make healthy pizza crust with potato and zucchini.
              • Pizza Dough Recipes
                Find all of our pizza dough recipes for amazing homemade pizza. Discover how easy it is to make delicious pizza crusts by trying one of these recipes.

              Seafood Appetizers

              A variety of seafood recipes to please everyone!

              • Anchovy & Herring Appetizers
                Find all of our anchovy and herring appetizers. Learn how to make these dishes with herring and anchovies.
              • Caviar Appetizers
                Find all of our caviar appetizers. Learn how to use caviar to make gourmet appetizers and treat the guests at your next dinner party.
              • Clam Appetizers
                Find all of our delicious clam appetizers in this recipe collection. Bake, fry or steam clams to make a beautiful first course for your next seafood feast.
              • Crab Appetizers
                Find all of our crab appetizers. Learn how to make delicious crab cakes and try making some of these colorful and elegant recipes.
              • Lobster Appetizers
                Find all of our delicious lobster appetizers. From lobster cakes to bisque, you will find many great first course options for your seafood dinner.
              • Oyster Appetizers
                Find all of our oyster appetizers. Discover how to make these appetizers to serve at your next seafood dinner party.
              • Salmon Appetizers
                Find all of our salmon appetizers. Discover how to cook salmon perfectly and try making some of these dishes.
              • Shrimp Appetizers
                Find all of our delicious shrimp appetizers in this recipe collection. Find the perfect first course dish to serve with your seafood dishes.
              • Tuna Appetizers
                Find all of our tuna appetizers. Learn how to make dishes like Spuma Di Tonno and Tuna Nicoise in Celery.

              Snack Foods

              A savory snack food is defined as any type of food eaten between meals (usually with the fingers) whether healthy or not healthy. Savory snacks can consists of nuts and seeds, popcorn, chips, crackers, and other savory snacks. Some people would also call these snacks football food.

              • Chips & Crackers
                Find all of our delicious chips and crackers recipes. Learn how to make everything from apple chips to blue cheese and hazelnut shortbread crackers.
              • Miscellaneous Snacks
                Find all of our miscellaneous snacks. Learn how to make roasted sugar snap peas and chickpeas to homemade beef jerky.
              • Popcorn
                Find all of our delicious popcorn recipes. Learn how to make caramel corn or cheddar cheese seasoning for your next movie night.
              • Snack Mix
                Find all of our delicious snack mix recipes. Learn how to make these seasonally themed treats for your guests to munch on.

              Sushi, Wraps and Rolls

              Easy-to-make and always a popular appetizer.

              • Rolls
                Check out our rolls recipe collection. Learn how to make everything from colorful smoked salmon roulades to beautiful spring rolls.
              • Sushi
                Find all of our delicious sushi recipes. Learn sushi rolling techniques and try making one of these crowd favorite rolls.
              • Wraps
                Find all of our delicious wraps. Discover how simple it is to make these healthy lunch wraps for easy on-the-go enjoyment.

              Vegetable Appetizers

              Use market-fresh vegetable to make delicious appetizers.

              • Artichoke Appetizers
                Find all of our artichoke appetizers. Learn how to use artichokes to make one of these elegant appetizers and dips.
              • Asparagus Appetizers
                Find all of our asparagus appetizers. Learn how you can serve asparagus as a first course at your next get together.
              • Bean and Pea Appetizers
                Find all of our delicious bean and pea appetizers. Learn how to make a range of unique hummus or use green beans to make beautiful appetizers.
              • Beet Appetizers
                Find all of our beautiful beet appetizers. Try making one of these delicious dishes as a first course the next time you entertain.
              • Cauliflower Appetizers
                Find all of our cauliflower appetizers. Learn how to make healthy and tasty snacks and try making some of these recipes.
              • Chile Pepper Appetizers
                Find all of our delicious chile pepper appetizers. From stuffed peppers to roasted jalapeño dip, find the perfect hors d'oeuvres for your next party.
              • Corn Appetizers
                Find all of our corn appetizers. These easy-to-make recipes are a beautiful way to kick off your next summer dinner party.
              • Garlic Appetizers
                Find all of our delicious garlic appetizers. Use garlic to make one of these flavorful dips, custards, soufflés or tarts for your next dinner party.
              • Kale Appetizers
                Find all of our delicious kale appetizers. Learn how to make chips and dip using kale and serve it as a healthy snack on game day.
              • Olive Appetizers
                Find all of our delicious olive appetizers. Learn how to marinate, stuff, and roast olives with these great recipes.
              • Onion Appetizers
                Find all of our onion appetizers. Discover how to make appetizers like Baked Sweet Onions and French Onion Tart.
              • Potato Appetizers
                Find all of our potato appetizers. Discover new ways to serve potatoes and try making one of these dishes.
              • Radicchio Appetizers
                Find all of our Radicchio Appetizers. Try making one of these appetizers for the guests at your next dinner party.
              • Radish Appetizers
                Find all of our radish appetizers. Discover new ways to serve radishes and try making one of these delicious dishes.
              • Spinach Appetizers
                Find all of our spinach appetizers. Try serving one of these easy-to-make for d'oeuvres at your next dinner party.
              • Squash & Zucchini Appetizers
                Find all of our squash and zucchini appetizers. From toasted pumpkin seeds to stuffed zucchini boats, there is a recipe for every season.
              • Tomato Appetizers
                Find all of our tomato appetizers. Discover new ways to cook with tomatoes and try making one of these tasty dishes.

              Vegetarian Appetizers

              It’s amazing how many delicious appetizers will work on your vegetarian diet.