Appetizers and Snacks
Appetizer and snack recipes (also referred to as snacks, finger food, party food, hors d'oeuvres and canapés) are almost always easy to make and can be made with almost any food imaginable. They c an be mild or spicy, hot or cold, made with meat or vegetarian style, and in many cases require little or no refrigeration. Appetizers can be prepared in endless ways, and can be served for most any occasion, whether it be a holiday, party or social event,
and can cater to a small group or a large crowd. They can also simply be made as tasty snacks for your family or friends anytime. Some appetizers can even be served as a side dish to a main course or as the main course itself. Below you will find a collection of my personally tested favorite appetizer and snack recipes that have been a huge hit at parties, holidays and other events.
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When you click on any of these appetizer recipes, you will be taken to LoveThatFood's sister website, EndlessAppetizers.com, where all the appetizer recipes have been broken down into convenient categories to help make your search for the perfect appetizer much easier. EndlessAppetizers.com will open in a separate new window, allowing you to continue browsing recipes on LoveThatFood.com. On these appetizer pages, you'll find recipes for cheese appetizers, egg appetizers, bread appetizers, meatball appetizers, pastry appetizers, vegetable appetizers, dips and salsa, appetizers for kids and more. New appetizer recipes will be added often, so please visit these pages again soon or visit EndlessAppetizers.com!
Appetizer Recipes ▼
Skewered Grapes served with Cheesecake Dip are versatile, in that they can be served as party appetizers, party desserts, or as fun fruit snacks any time of day, any time of year. The Cheesecake Dip is made with softened cream cheese, vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract and a little sugar for a touch of sweetness. Once your guests experience how amazing grapes taste with this incredible Cheesecake Dip, they will quickly disappear!
This Smashed Red Potatoes recipe features small baby red potatoes that have been baked in a hot oven until soft, then coated with some olive oil and gently smashed down. A mixture of melted butter, sautéed garlic and fresh thyme leaves is then drizzled over the tops of the potatoes, seeping into the cracks and openings. The potatoes are then seasoned with some salt and pepper and roasted until brown and crispy.
These Southwest Chicken and Bacon Wraps (also called "roll ups") are super easy to make and have a fun and festive flavor that pleases all ages! Making these chicken and bacon wraps is a simple matter of mixing the ingredients (cream cheese, salsa, bacon and canned chicken breast) in a bowl, then spreading it onto some flour tortillas. Roll them up, stick them in the fridge until you're ready to serve them, then slice and serve!
For those who love the flavor of potato chips but are not particularly fond of the calories, Soy and Sesame Kale Chips are a great healthy and tasty alternative! This healthy and easy snack recipe features kale that is tossed with olive oil and soy sauce, then baked in the oven until they become crunchy. During the last few minutes of cooking, sesame seeds are sprinkled over the tops, giving this healthy snack added flavor and texture.
Spicy Apple-Glazed Meatballs are seasoned with plenty of garlic and a hint of cayenne pepper, and are nicely held together with a couple slices of bread that have soaked in an egg and milk mixture. Once browned, a fabulous sauce flavored with apple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and some ground ginger is quickly whipped up on the stove then combined with the meatballs, giving them lively flavor and a beautiful glisten.
This Sun-Dried Tomato Dip recipe is made with plain yogurt, along with some sour cream and mayonnaise. This tasty dip gets its terrific flavor from a wonderful blend fresh and tasty ingredients, including sun-dried tomatoes that have been soaked in balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh (or dried) basil, minced garlic and diced green olives. Great served with fresh vegetables, crisp veggie straws, crackers, tortilla chips and more!
