Quick and Healthy Appetizer Recipes and Menus

Featured Recipes

Salmon Classic

Smoked salmon is always a cocktail party favorite.

Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

Our oven-baked zucchini sticks taste every bit as good as their deep-fried brethren with only a fraction of the fat and calories. Serve with a side of your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

» Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

Tomato-Basil Skewers

Skewering mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes makes them easy to nosh at a party.

» Tomato-Basil Skewers

Steak-&-Boursin-Wrapped Bells

For an even quicker preparation, try deli roast beef.

» Steak-&-Boursin-Wrapped Bells

Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.

» Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

Spinach-&-Brie-Topped Artichoke Hearts

In this deconstructed version of hot spinach-artichoke dip, we stuff artichoke hearts with lightly seasoned cooked spinach and melt brie on top.

» Spinach-&-Brie-Topped Artichoke Hearts

Crab Quesadillas

These quesadillas have an irresistibly creamy filling. They also make great appetizers. Make it a meal: Serve with your favorite salsa on top and a cup of black bean soup topped with chopped avocado.

» Crab Quesadillas

Tasty appetizers that help make entertaining easy and fun.

Whether you need quick nibbles to satisfy predinner hunger pangs or you’re hosting a party, this collection of tasty, healthy appetizer recipes is sure to hit the spot. These appetizers are party-ready in 30 minutes or less, and the emphasis is an delicious and healthy ingredients like fresh bell peppers and shrimp. Fun-to-eat tomato-basil skewers, studded with chunks of tomato and mozzarella, boast calcium and vitamin C. Or combine beans and cheese in classic Tex-Mex dip, which packs plenty of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium. From crowd-pleasing dips and spreads to delicious canapés, you’ll find tasty ideas that will have people eating in no time.