Appetizers

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Appetizer Recipes

All the best small-bite recipes, perfect for a snack, first course, or appetizer platter. Everything from canapes to hors d’oeuvres, dips and spreads, and finger foods!

Reader Favorites

We know you love Appetizers too – Here are our top 4 Reader Favourite Appetizer recipes!

Easy Homemade Garlic Bread

Vegetarian Red Lentil Sausage Rolls

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Low Carb Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

The BEST Appetizer Recipe

This Apple Walnut Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is the best healthy appetizer, and is one of our most popular recipes on YouTube!

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Don’t just take it from us!

These comments speak for themselves: we have the best appetizers around!

Dawne Smith-Sliming says…

Vegetarian Red Lentil Sausage Rolls

“I have just referred another person to this recipe. It’s such a winner! I make mine about 5-6” long as serve them as a main dish for vegetarians. For group get togethers I make them appetizer size and they disappear almost too quickly. I have to grab a few myself before sharing!”

Kathy says…

Thai Peanut Salad Wonton Cups

“These turned out amazing and looked so pretty! They look like an appetizer you would get at a restaurant! Super impressive and so flavorful!”

Bake these cups

bowl of vegan cauliflower soup with roasted red peppers

Gayle says…

Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Roasted Red Peppers

“Absolutely love this recipe! Making it again this week for my lunches! Easy Healthy Satisfying. I’d give it 6 stars if I could !!!”

on the table in 30 minutes!

More Popular Recipes

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Hors d’oeuvres

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

Baked Zucchini Fritters

Pinwheels

Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Easy Baked Classic Meatballs

Broccoli Mac and Cheese Muffins

Skinny Greek Turkey Meatballs

Mini Reuben Sandwich Appetizers

Chicken and Turkey Appetizers

Baked Chicken Tenders

Easy Healthy Turkey Veggie Meatballs

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

Pastry Appetizers

Pigs in a Blanket

Thai Peanut Salad Wonton Cups

Vegetarian Red Lentil Sausage Rolls

Roasted Red Pepper Phyllo Quiche Cups

Mushroom Appetizers

Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Cup Appetizers

Creamy Bruschetta Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Skewer Appetizers

Greek-Style Pork Souvlaki Skewers

Marinated Tofu Veggie Skewers

Best Ever Korean Barbecue Beef Skewers

Easy Homemade Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

More Dessert Recipes

Low Carb Appetizers

Low Carb Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

Keto Pizza Bites with Cauliflower

Low Carb Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

More Low Carb Recipes

Canapés

dish of pomegranate cranberry baked brie appetizer

Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie Appetizer

Cucumber Appetizers with Smoked Salmon

Apricot Pecan Baked Brie Appetizer

homemade crostini recipe with fresh mushrooms, herbs and garlic

Mushroom Crostini with Herbs and Garlic

Cheese Balls

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Bacon Ranch Jalapeño Cheese Ball

Mini Cheese Ball Bites

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

Hummus

Golden Turmeric Hummus

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Easy Homemade Hummus

Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Red Lentil Curry Hummus

Garlic Parmesan White Bean Hummus

More Vegetarian Recipes

Relishes/Crudite

Easy Charcuterie Board

Cowboy Caviar

Fruit Platter

Pico de Gallo

Tomato Pickle

Mango Salsa

Relish Recipe

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

More Low-Calorie Recipes

Salads

Caprese Salad

Olive Garden Salad

Watermelon Salad

Apple Walnut Salad

Spinach Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette

Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad

bowl of salad with homemade croutons

Easy Caesar Salad

Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

More Salad Recipes

Healthy Appetizers

Low Carb Italian Chopped Salad

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Vegan Miso Soup

More Healthy Recipes

Soups

bowl of vegan cauliflower soup with roasted red peppers

Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Roasted Red Peppers

Pumpkin Soup

Tomato Soup

Carrot Ginger Soup

More Soup Recipes

Dips

In case you missed it, we LOVE dips. Like, a lot. Here is our Gourmet Selection:

Whipped Feta Dip

pan of buffalo chicken ranch dip

Baked Buffalo Chicken Ranch Dip

Cottage Cheese Queso

French Onion Dip

Beer Cheese Sauce

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip

Easy Homemade Baba Ganoush

Easy Homemade Tzatziki

Sauces, Spreads and Dips

Best Ever Easy Horseradish Sauce

Best Ever Homemade Burger Sauce

Homemade Honey Garlic Barbecue Sauce

Cowboy Butter

Garlic Butter

Tahini Dressing

Easy Homemade Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese

Avocado Ranch Dressing

More Sauces, Spreads and Dips

Dippers

Pretzel Bites

Best Ever Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Garlic Knots

Easy Homemade Naan Bread

Easy Homemade Garlic Bread

French Bread Pizza

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Homemade Biscuits

More Bread Recipes

Bites

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Pretzel Bites

Keto Pizza Bites with Cauliflower

Air Fryer Steak Bites

Creamy Bruschetta Appetizer Bites

Egg Bites

More High-Protein Recipes

Vegan Bites

Air Fryer Tofu

Honey Curry Roasted Chickpeas

Air Fryer Cauliflower

Easy Barbecue Roasted Chickpeas

White Wine and Garlic Mushrooms

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Easy Ranch Roasted Chickpeas

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

More Vegan Recipes

Chips & Sweet Dips

Chocolate Fruit Dip

Fruit Dip

Pumpkin Dip

Strawberry Cheesecake Fruit Dip

Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dessert Dip

Healthy Homemade Apple Chips

No Fail Sea Salt and Garlic Kale Chips

Crispy Salt and Vinegar Potato Wedges

More Sweet Recipes

Kid-Friendly Finger Food

Baked Chicken Tenders

These Breakfast Sausage Pancake Dippers are the perfect breakfast finger food! Recipe from thebusybaker.ca!

Breakfast Sausage Pancake Dippers

Mini Cheese Ball Bites

Pretzel Bites

More Kid-Friendly Recipes

Easter Appetizers

beautiful appetizer made with the best deviled eggs recipe

Best Deviled Eggs

white bowl of strawberry spinach salad with lemon poppy seed dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Best Ever Cheddar Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs

Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms

More Easter Recipes

Cinco de Mayo Appetizers

Easy Guacamole

How to Make Nachos

Mexican Taco Dip Wonton Cups

Easy Restaurant Style Salsa

More Tex-Mex Recipes

Holiday Appetizers

Holiday cheddar cheese ball recipe on cheese board

Christmas Cheese Ball

No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread with Honey

Sweet Potato Soup

Tenderstem Broccoli with Chili and Pine Nuts

More Holiday Recipes

Sweet Bites

Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites

Peanut Butter Balls

Oreo Cheesecake Bites

No Bake Chocolate Dipped Cookie Dough Balls

Blueberry White Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Cranberry Cashew Energy Bites

Chocolate Spice Fig Truffles

More No Bake Sweets

Kid-Friendly Snacks & Treats

Popcorn Balls

Healthy Toddler Friendly Mini Muffins

Caramel Popcorn

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

More Snacks & Treats

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All Appetizers

How to Make Sushi

Fruit Dip

Beer Cheese Sauce

Pretzel Bites

Garlic Knots

How to Make Nachos

Mango Salsa

French Onion Dip

Pinwheels

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

Mini Cheese Ball Bites

Pumpkin Cheese Ball