Appetizer Recipes

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

Canapés Finger Sandwiches Easy Finger Sandwiches Sticks and Skewers More Skewer Ideas Easy Appetizer Recipes

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DIPS AND SPREADS

Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl Simple Cold Crab Dip Savory Chilled Crab Dip Rich and Hot Crab Dip Spicy Hot Crab Dip Baked Artichoke and Cheese Pan Fried Onion Dip

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

Chicken Satays with Peanut Sauce Buffalo Wings Sesame Chicken Wings

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