For me, this is summer on a slice of bread. August is national goat cheese month (no, I don't know who decides these things), and what better way to enjoy chevre than by topping it with sweet, ripe, impossibly...
Author: Chef John
Traditional Italian caprese salad on lightly-toasted bread. It makes a quick and easy supper for 4 or appetizers for 14. Fresh ingredients are key to this recipe.
Author: hamalpn
This is a recipe that my mother loved to use at the holidays!! It is quick EASY and can be prepared (and frozen) in advance! Enjoy this, it tastes GREAT!
Author: Kristen Edwards-Good
Potato rounds are piled with a creamy dressing and plenty of crunch in these potato salad bites that are easy to assemble once all the chopping is done!
Author: LauraF
French bread topped with a creamy Swiss cheese spread tastes great as a party appetizer! These may be served without broiling.
Author: Kim
An easy-yet-impressive hors d'oeuvre, which can be served hot or cold, to suit the season or your event!
Author: POPPASQUASH
Crackers are the foundation for this simple but irresistible mixture of tuna, pecans and pineapple delicately spiced with curry. I use this recipe when friends are over during the holidays.
Author: TASHA1
Reduced fat ingredients make this yummy bruschetta especially loveable. Swiss cheese and onions lend their distinctive flavors to appetizers that are impossible to resist.
Author: STP
Toasted crabmeat rounds with melted mozzarella will drive you into feeding frenzy!
Author: sal
These cucumber favorites are so easy, and a big favorite at our family get-togethers.
Author: J May
Wonton cups are filled with a flavorful cheese and sausage mixture, then baked. Topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of green onions, these lovely appetizers will be the first to disappear!...
Author: TERESAFL
This has a long cooking time, but is definitely worth the wait.
Author: Ginger21
Roast beef from the deli makes these canapes a cinch to put together and pretty enough for a dinner party.
Author: Jeannette
This is a crispy, flavorful way to serve a baguette that is so pretty it is perfect for entertaining!
Author: BPENDILL
For this to work as a savory bite, the chocolate must be very dark, bittersweet, and world-class. Look for names that are hard to pronounce. Labels with percentage symbols are always a good sign (the higher...
Author: Chef John
Toast topped with a delightful mayonnaise and cheese mixture, with a taste of lemon pepper! It's easy to do ahead, and delectable. The crab is entirely optional but quite delicious!
Author: CELANE47
This is a super easy finger food recipe with only 3 ingredients. You can serve them on crackers, pumpernickel, baguette slices, whatever you like.
Author: Annika
This recipe was part of a contest for Potatoes USA developed and cooked by Bakingnana, rbaker, and Janet.
Author: Potato Goodness
A great appetizer to keep in the freezer when guests pop by unexpectedly!
Author: TheKissingCook
These are a bit different in concept than your average tossed salad crouton. In this case I wanted something crispy and crunchy, with a nice nuttiness from caramelized cheese, but that's about all.
Author: Chef John
My girls and I like to have these for our tea parties. I've also served these for a bridal shower. They are a dainty and wonderful treat for any special occasion!
Author: Esther
This is a very interesting Persian starter dish or side dish. Feel free to add different veggies such as cucumbers and radishes.
Author: MattOlay V-H
This bruschetta is made with mango, basil, and Romano cheese, which yields an interesting combination of sweet, sour, and peppery flavors.
Author: Justin Aleo
Tastes rich and crunchy, yet it's very quick and simple to prepare. Lovely with a nice glass of wine. Sometimes I make this for myself to eat with a salad.
Author: VIRGINIA57
This is a little experiment I made that wound up being a total hit at a company party. I really just started throwing stuff together that sounded good and cheesy for an appetizer because I forgot to make...
Author: April Kammerzell
This was made up by me with some simple ingredients in our kitchen one day. We love it! Delicious mouthful of sweet, juicy, creamy, and crunchy. Enjoy!
Author: Russ Spice
A super canapé for an elegant brunch or dinner party. Light buckwheat blinis are topped with a classic combo of smoked salmon, sour cream and fresh dill. Start the blinis early because they need a few...
Author: KarlHeinz
Keep a loaf of olive bread in the freezer and a jar of roasted peppers in your pantry, and you can whip up this simple, savory appetizer anytime.
Author: RuthE
I had the idea for these little Christmas tree sandwiches when I was baking cookies. They turned out adorable, and I now serve them every year for Christmas.
Author: das.auge.isst.mit
This simple and delicious appetizer was inspired by a favorite sandwich I occasionally make--baguette, butter, brie, pear, and pepper. Here we're using thin crackers instead of bread, and the brie, pear,...
Author: Chef John
They say smell is the sense most closely linked to memory recall, and that was certainly the case while making these garlicky, buttery bay scallops on toast. As waves of the wonderful aromas wafted up...
Author: Chef John
I invented this yummy, easy appetizer for a big party we were catering. Many asked for the recipe.
Author: COOKINCOWGIRLS
It wouldn't be Super Bowl without these goodies! We have a huge bash every year and these are always expected!
Author: CHRIS GRASS
Combine ham, cream of chicken soup, cheese, green onions and mayonnaise. Spread on mini-bagels and heat. Easy to prepare, always been a hit at potlucks. Can serve cold or make vegetarian by leaving out...
Author: debsling
Low on ingredients? This is quick, easy, and surprisingly filling. This recipe capitalizes on the wonderful taste of avocado, so make sure yours is in season and ripe. The idea of this snack is that avocado...
Author: Sarah Ruiz
Miniaturized sandwiches don't usually float my boat, or submarine, as they're almost always not as good as the full-sized versions, but these mini Philly cheesesteaks really captured everything I love...
Author: Chef John
Of all the different appetizers I've made over the years, this one is always the first to go and it is SUPER easy to make. You can use either sweet or sour dough bread, both are tasty! I will usually assemble...
Author: Barbi
For this appetizer, toasted rounds of baguette are topped with delicious, fresh summer ingredients.
Author: Rachel Wolkofsky Pollack
These delectable dumplings are sure to please the working family. As a matter of fact any family. very easy to make.
Author: Cheftell
If you're going to serve your pate or rillettes with toasted bread and mustard anyway, why not save a step and just make mustard-flavored crostini? That's the question I asked myself while making a potted...
Author: Chef John
Golden polenta slices are topped with homemade pesto, prosciutto, and roasted red peppers in this yummy appetizer prepared in a Panasonic CIO. This recipe appears on an episode of the Dinner Spinner TV...
Author: Lauren Caldaronello