Appetizers

Recado rojo shrimp make an easy, incredibly flavorful appetizer when paired with guacamole and served in scoop-shaped tortilla chips.

Chorizo empanadas are a spicy, delicious Latin-American-inspired appetizer. Easy to make in advance, they are perfect for parties! We're celebrating the end of summer! Our host, Tamara of Beyond Mere Sustenance, is throwing a Latin American-inspired feast in this edition of Progressive Eats. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a progressive dinner involves going from …

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with spicy crab guacamole — traditional guac topped with lump crab meat tossed with chile powder. Welcome to Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a Progressive Dinner Party. This month's theme is a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, and our host is Jane who blogs at The Heritage Cook. If you're unfamiliar …

No time to fry some jalapeno poppers? Make these easy jalapeno popper stuffed mushrooms with all the spicy flavor you love from the original. Welcome to Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a Progressive Dinner Party. I'm hosting this month, and each recipe in our menu this month features Tailgate Finger Food. Football parties are …

French onion stuffed mushrooms are a delicious appetizer with all the flavors of the classic soup in one bite. Hello, readers! I hope you all had wonderful holidays. We had an enjoyable Christmas. Our 7-year-old is still a firm believer in Santa, and was thrilled to receive two of the gifts that he had requested …

Watermelon and cheese may not seem like two ingredients that go well together, but this refreshing Watermelon Burrata Salad will change your mind! 

Think baked brie is only for winter holidays? Think again! Honey, basil and peach baked brie uses the freshest flavors of the summer to complement the buttery cheese. 

This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx. All opinions are my own. #BigGameBBxx No need to cheat on your diet on the day of the Big Football Game! These delicious Philly Cheesesteak Empanadas are filled with steak, onions and cheese, then air-fried!

Give your football party a kick with these baked buffalo chicken taquitos. Offset the spicy filling by serving with ranch or bleu cheese dressing to dip.

Bruschetta with marinated tomatoes and ricotta is an easy appetizer that epitomizes summer. Using multicolored cherry tomatoes adds visual interest.

Tired of the same old appetizers? Try this cherry bruschetta — toasted baguette slices are topped with melted brie, beer-soaked cherries and fresh thyme.

Tropical guacamole puts a sweet spin on a Mexican classic with the addition of pineapple and mango. Serve as a snack, appetizer or side dish! 

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with smoked salmon stuffed baby potatoes. These appetizers are little pots of gold stuffed with delicious filling!

Need a last-minute Valentine's Day appetizer? Try these crab salad stuffed mini peppers! They have complex flavor and don't require any cooking!

Whether it's a big game-watching party, Cinco de Mayo, or just a few friends getting together, spicy chorizo queso dip will be the hit of the party.

Indian flatbread makes a great crust for pizza! This na'an pizza is topped with fig jam, tangy goat cheese and salty prosciutto.

Baked brie en croute is a luxurious appetizer, and this one goes the extra mile with a flavorful cabernet cranberry cherry sauce.

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EasyHolidayEats #CollectiveBias These spicy-sweet chicken wings are coated in a glaze of Smucker's Fruit & Honey Blueberry Lemon Fruit Spread, shallot, vinegar and chipotle chili powder.

Stuffed mushrooms with lush, creamy ricotta cheese, paired with a light, fresh prosecco makes for an easy, satisfying appetizer. This recipe is from the new cookbook Paired by Fran Flynn and David Stevens-Castro.

Snack on these easy Philly cheesesteak sliders, loaded with beef, fried onions, and provolone cheese at your next football party!