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Summer-Ready Appetizer Ideas

  • Our best guacamole, served with chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chiles, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade.
  • tomato salsa in a bowl showing chopped tomatoes and onion

    6 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    Homemade pico de gallo is the best! Chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime are meant to be consumed fresh—it's called salsa fresca, for a reason.
  • Best Deviled Eggs

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    It's not a party without deviled eggs! Deviled eggs are a classic for all kinds of gatherings, whether it's an Easter brunch or a summer picnic or just because.
  • Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

    35 min
    Vegan, Vegetarian
    Bruschetta with tomato and basil! Chopped fresh tomatoes with garlic, basil, olive oil, and vinegar, served on toasted slices of French or Italian bread.
  • Best homemade hummus in a white bowl

    5 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Love hummus? It's so easy to make your own! Homemade hummus only takes 5 minutes, and it's so much better than store-bought. All you need are a few cans of chickpeas, some tahini, olive oil, some seasonings, and a food processor.
  • Baked Stuffed Clams

    1 hr, 5 min
    Minced clams mixed with butter, onions, parsley, and bread crumbs, spooned into half clam shells and baked. Quahog Stuffies recipe.
  • Shrimp Ceviche

    1 hr, 20 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Cool and tasty shrimp ceviche recipe, shrimp served with chopped red onion, chile, cilantro, cucumber, avocado with lemon and lime juices.
  • Babaganoush recipe (eggplant dip) overhead shot in a shallow bowl with bread alongside and garnished with chives.

    1 hr, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Classic Baba Ganoush is made by roasting eggplants until soft, scooping out the insides, and mashing with tahini, garlic, and spices. Served with pita or cracker, this eggplant dip is a great snack or party appetizer.
  • Ceviche with fish, onion, tomatoes, and chilis in a bowl

    3 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Classic ceviche (or seviche) recipe! Here's how to make ceviche using the traditional Latin American method to prepare fresh fish - cubes of red snapper are cooked by lime and lemon juice. Serve this delicious ceviche wrapped in corn tortillas or with chips.
  • Blistered Shishito or Padron Peppers in a bowl

    9 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Blistered Shishito Peppers are a delicious quick and easy snack, side dish, or appetizer. Mild and sweet, they're like single bite mini-poppers!
  • Spicy Turkey and Zucchini Burger

    50 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    Turkey burger patties with grated zucchini, herbs, cumin, and cayenne, served with lemony sour cream sauce.
  • Grilled Skirt Steak recipes

    1 hr, 20 min
    Marinated skirt steak, threaded onto skewers and grilled, becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious, with wonderful caramelized bits!
  • Grilled Oysters

    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Raw oysters not your thing? Try grilling them! Serve with lemon juice, butter, parsley sauce.
  • Eggplant Caviar

    50 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Terrific smoky eggplant caviar dip! Perfect to spread over crackers for an easy, healthy, delicious appetizer.
  • Zucchini Fritters Recipe

    40 min
    Vegetarian
    Have extra zucchini? Make zucchini fritters! With freshly grated zucchini, egg, flour, and herbs, they are easy. Serve with a garlicky lemony sour cream dipping sauce.
  • BBQ Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

    1 hr, 10 min
    Gluten-Free
    These BBQ Bacon Jalapeno Poppers are SO GOOD! They're stuffed with BBQ sauce, gooey cheese, and bacon. Throw them on the grill for your next party!
  • Mozzarella Stuffed Mini Peppers

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
    Sweet mini peppers stuffed with smoked mozzarella, basil, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
  • Grilled Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce on a serving platter

    1 hr, 35 min
    These Amazing BBQ chicken wings are slow-grilled and slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds!
  • Smoky Paprika Shrimp Skewers

    48 min
    Healthy
    Shrimp marinated in a spicy paprika garlic sauce, threaded onto bamboo skewers and grilled.
  • Squash Blossom Quesadillas

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Mexican classic—Quesadillas with summer squash blossoms, Quesadillas de flor de calabazas
  • Ceviche with Avocado and Grilled Corn

    55 min
    Gluten-Free
    Ceviche with Avocado and Grilled Corn! White fish is "cooked" in lime juice until opaque and firm, then tossed with avocado and corn. Fresh, simple, and fast.

Recent Appetizer Recipes & Ideas

  • Overhead view of a cast iron skillet with vegetarian stuffed tomatoes with basil leaves scattered over top.

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Whether you’re looking for new ways to use the abundance of summer tomatoes or simply want a quick side dish, these vegetarian stuffed tomatoes filled with mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh herbs are simple and delicious.
  • Blistered Shishito or Padron Peppers in a bowl

    9 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Blistered Shishito Peppers are a delicious quick and easy snack, side dish, or appetizer. Mild and sweet, they're like single bite mini-poppers!
  • Babaganoush recipe (eggplant dip) overhead shot in a shallow bowl with bread alongside and garnished with chives.

    1 hr, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Classic Baba Ganoush is made by roasting eggplants until soft, scooping out the insides, and mashing with tahini, garlic, and spices. Served with pita or cracker, this eggplant dip is a great snack or party appetizer.
  • tomato salsa in a bowl showing chopped tomatoes and onion

    6 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    Homemade pico de gallo is the best! Chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime are meant to be consumed fresh—it's called salsa fresca, for a reason.
  • Triangle cut cucumber tea sandwiches are stacked on a cake stand and encircled with fresh herbs. Sliced cucucumbers are visible inside each one.

    40 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    Simple, easy, and delicious cucumber tea sandwiches satisfy cravings for a light lunch or an afternoon snack. They are also the perfect party food! Whip up a batch for Mother’s Day, Easter, bridal showers, or baby showers.
  • Overhead view of a summer citrus and avocado salad in a serving bowl. Mint and lettuce are also in the bowl.

    30 min
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    If you need proof that salads don’t have to be boring, this easy recipe is it! This combination of textures and vibrant flavors is sure to wake up any picnic table or indoor lunch. Not to mention, it’s super satisfying.
  • Grilled Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce on a serving platter

    1 hr, 35 min
    These Amazing BBQ chicken wings are slow-grilled and slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds!
  • Easy focaccia bread with rosemary baked and cooling on a cooling rack

    4 hrs, 50 min
    Homemade focaccia is simply the BEST! It's easy to make, but be sure to give yourself the afternoon. You'll be rewarded with a rich, rosemary-scented bread that feeds a crowd. Serve as an appetizer or as a side with soup, roasts, or braises.
  • Pulling a loaded chip away from a sheet pan of nachos

    17 min
    Whether we're talking a casual movie night with the family or Super Bowl Sunday, these Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos are ready to party! They come together quickly and easily, and are so much fun to each straight from the pan.
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    20 min
    Avoid the "hangries" with this crave-able, protein-packed Queso Blanco—a white cheese dip made with real milk! This budget-friendly snack comes together in a flash, delivers essential nutrients thanks to dairy milk, and is something the whole family will love.
  • Overhead view of a bowl of the best roasted red pepper hummus is topped with chopped roasted red peppers and feta cheese. Surrounding the bowl are scallions, sliced yellow bell peppers, pitas and sliced cucumbers.

    15 min
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Break out your food processor and make this creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! This hummus is the perfect dip for vegetables and pita, or use it as a healthy sandwich spread. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is.
  • Platter of golden air fried crispy cauliflower heaped on the right of the platter. A small bowl of creamy dip swirled with hot sauce is placed next to the cauliflower on the platter. The cauliflower is resting on a few leaves of lettuce.

    17 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    Crispy cauliflower for the win, thanks to your air fryer! Make the cauliflower even tastier and crispier with spices, a little egg, and a light coating of breadcrumbs. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish.
  • Best Garlic Bread EVER on a round plate

    18 min
    Here's how to make the BEST garlic bread! Two classic garlic bread methods: toasted and crisped under the broiler, the other soft from being wrapped in aluminum foil and heated in the oven.
  • 11 Wing Recipes for Your Super Bowl

    Wings and football go hand-in-hand, but when it comes to the Super Bowl, you really want those wings to take flight. We have just about every cooking method covered and so many different flavors to choose from! These recipes are sure to take any party to new heights!
  • Mediterranean spinach feta dip in the slow cooker

    1 hr, 40 min
    Vegetarian
    This Slow Cooker Spinach Feta Dip is a terrific warm appetizer for game day ... or any party! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with spinach. Serve it with veggies or pita chips, and it'll go fast.
  • Golden garlic butter pretzels recipe

    1 hr, 50 min
    These Mini Butter Garlic Pretzels are the perfect snacking size! Serve them piled high for a game day snack or alongside pasta instead of garlic bread. Crazy good!
  • Dips vegetables fruit and olives for mediterranean mezze platter

    20 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    A mezze platter is an easy, fun, and family-friendly dinner! Use the ingredients listed as a starting point, with room to swap in other dips, vegetables, or fruits depending on what’s in season and what you have on hand.
  • What is muhammara

    6 min
    Dairy-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Muhammara is the dip that's been missing from your life! This slightly-spicy spread is made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, and a touch of pomegranate molasses. It's great spread on a sandwich or served as a dip for veggies!
  • Best homemade hummus in a white bowl

    5 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Love hummus? It's so easy to make your own! Homemade hummus only takes 5 minutes, and it's so much better than store-bought. All you need are a few cans of chickpeas, some tahini, olive oil, some seasonings, and a food processor.
  • buffalo chicken dip warm out of the oven

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Buffalo Chicken Dip! Here's how to make buffalo chicken dip that's cheesy, creamy, and spicy. It's perfect for a Game Day party or tailgate, and ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Air Fryer Chicken Wings on a Platter

    7 hrs, 20 min
    Wings and your air fryer are a match made in heaven! Fast, crispy, no big mess—what’s not to love? Pair this air fryer chicken wing recipe with gochujang sauce and toasted sesame mayonnaise, and you’ve just entered chicken-wing utopia!
  • Vegetarian Samosas on a bed of herbs with one samosa filled with potato and peas alongside a cilantro mint chutney or dipping sauce in a small wooden bowl..

    2 hrs
    Vegan, Vegetarian
    Crispy Vegetable Samosas with a bright, spicy cilantro mint dipping sauce is just what your Friday night needs. The dough, filling, and chutney can be made ahead of time. They are also easy to freeze. Make samosas now, and save some for later!
  • Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon in a white casserole dish

    35 min
    Gluten-Free
    This Spinach Artichoke Dip with crunchy smoky bacon will disappear in a flash at your next party! Make this for football parties, game nights with friends, or any gathering that needs a dip on the table.
  • Our best guacamole, served with chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chiles, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade.
  • 13 Festive Appetizers for a New Year's Eve Party

    Happy New Year! If you're planning a festive party to celebrate the beginning of a brand new year, might we suggest a few appetizers?! We've got easy baked brie, stuffed mushrooms, fancy 7-layer dip, and more!

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  • Our best guacamole, served with chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chiles, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade.
  • Potato Skins

    1 hr, 50 min
    Crispy cheese potato skins, baked to a crisp, then topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions.
  • tomato salsa in a bowl showing chopped tomatoes and onion

    6 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    Homemade pico de gallo is the best! Chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime are meant to be consumed fresh—it's called salsa fresca, for a reason.
  • Best Deviled Eggs

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    It's not a party without deviled eggs! Deviled eggs are a classic for all kinds of gatherings, whether it's an Easter brunch or a summer picnic or just because.
  • How to Make Nachos at Home

    30 min
    Gluten-Free
    These classic Tex-Mex nachos are loaded to the MAX! Avoid soggy nachos by briefly baking them before topping with cheese, seasoned beef, refried beans, guacamole, and salsa. They're a great snack, party appetizer, or even casual weeknight dinner.
  • Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

    35 min
    Vegan, Vegetarian
    Bruschetta with tomato and basil! Chopped fresh tomatoes with garlic, basil, olive oil, and vinegar, served on toasted slices of French or Italian bread.
  • Best Garlic Bread EVER on a round plate

    18 min
    Here's how to make the BEST garlic bread! Two classic garlic bread methods: toasted and crisped under the broiler, the other soft from being wrapped in aluminum foil and heated in the oven.
  • Baked Brie

    35 min
    Easiest baked brie EVER! Brie cheese topped with jam, wrapped in puff pastry or crescent roll dough, and baked until melty. Delicious!
  • Roasted Garlic

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian
    How to roast whole heads of garlic in the oven so you can eat warm, toasty cloves right out of the garlic head.
  • Platter of golden air fried crispy cauliflower heaped on the right of the platter. A small bowl of creamy dip swirled with hot sauce is placed next to the cauliflower on the platter. The cauliflower is resting on a few leaves of lettuce.

    17 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    Crispy cauliflower for the win, thanks to your air fryer! Make the cauliflower even tastier and crispier with spices, a little egg, and a light coating of breadcrumbs. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish.
  • Air Fryer Chicken Wings on a Platter

    7 hrs, 20 min
    Wings and your air fryer are a match made in heaven! Fast, crispy, no big mess—what’s not to love? Pair this air fryer chicken wing recipe with gochujang sauce and toasted sesame mayonnaise, and you’ve just entered chicken-wing utopia!
  • Swedish Meatballs

    1 hr, 20 min
    The BEST Swedish meatballs recipe! Made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a tasty Swedish Meatball sauce.
  • Best homemade hummus in a white bowl

    5 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Love hummus? It's so easy to make your own! Homemade hummus only takes 5 minutes, and it's so much better than store-bought. All you need are a few cans of chickpeas, some tahini, olive oil, some seasonings, and a food processor.
  • Broccoli Cheddar Bites

    45 min
    Vegetarian
    Cheesy baked broccoli snacks, great for a brunch, kid-friendly lunch, or party!
  • Indian Flatbread fresh from the oven

    6 hrs, 25 min
    Vegetarian
    Tender, chewy freshly made naan, an Indian flatbread, is delicious on its own or served alongside your favorite Indian dish. Eat it plain or season it with herbs and spices!
  • Mango Salsa

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Mango salsa with fresh diced mango, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime. Perfect with seafood.
  • Old Bay Chicken Wings

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Roasted chicken wings flavored with Old Bay seasoning and butter, then served with cocktail sauce.
  • Shrimp Dip

    10 min
    Easy shrimp dip with small pink shrimp, lemon zest and lemon juice, scallions, parsley, hot sauce, pepper, cream cheese and a little mayo.

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