Content tagged with “Appetizers ” (Page 7)

Russian Eggs
Topped with caviar, these deviled eggs become a sophisticated appetizer for any fete.

Mediterranean Eggs
Capers, anchovy paste and fresh lemon juice add excitement to deviled eggs.

Black Bean & Olive Filling
Use this spiced black bean-and-olive filling to stuff tamales or combine with sauteed chard in tacos.

Garlic-Yogurt Dressing
Garlic and fresh herbs star in this creamy yogurt-based dressing. Dip fresh vegetables in it for a quick snack.

Grilled Pizza with Smoked Salmon
Perfect for summer entertaining, this grilled pizza is topped with smoked salmon, red onion and capers.

Roasted Red Pepper Spread
Spread this roasted red pepper mayonnaise on grilled chicken or grilled pork sandwiches. It is also quite good on...

Soft Pretzels
A soft, doughy pretzel—twisted and salted—is the ultimate stadium food. But you don't need to be a season-ticket...

Polenta Crostini
Though bread is a great vehicle for dips, spreads and the like, you might want to think outside the box and try crispy...

Tomato Bread
Tomato Bread is the Catalan version of bruschetta.

Clam Salsa
Canned clams stirred into prepared salsa is the perfect appetizer for unexpected company. Serve with tortilla chips or...

Curry Mayonnaise
This curried mayonnaise is perfect in chicken or tuna salad, or try as a dip for sugar snap peas and cherry tomatoes.

Fresh Pea Soup
Soups like this play up the best qualities of peas, yet mask any falling-off from perfection.

Microwave Potato Chips
You don't need a deep fryer to make crispy potato chips. We toss thinly sliced potatoes with just a touch of olive...

Goat Cheese in a Cranberry-Pecan Crust
Rolling goat cheese in dried cranberries and pecans makes a festive hors d'oeuvre. Serve with crackers and a glass...

Smoked Salmon & Spinach Roulade
This colorful roulade starts with a quick spinach cake that's rolled around a creamy filling and smoked salmon. It...

Tyropites (Cheese Triangles)
Combining nonfat yogurt cheese (or low-fat cottage cheese) with crumbled reduces the fat, yet still yields a full-...

Curried Butternut Squash Bisque
This exotic, spicy soup takes advantage of the affinity between butternut squash and curry. Pureed squash has a velvety...

Creamy Horseradish-Herb Dip
Buttermilk and horseradish add tang to this simple dip that even the kids will love; serve it with an array of colorful...

Smoked Mussel Antipasto
Smoked mussels, broccoli, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and provolone come together in a quick and easy antipasto...

Rosemary & Olive Breadsticks
Breadsticks are a great accompaniment to so many meals. Here we press olives and rosemary into prepared pizza dough for...

Tomato-Garlic Toasts
A great use for leftover tomato paste. Grilled bread topped with this tangy mixture is a great accompaniment to a...

Crab Cakes
Crabmeat is the star in these delicately seasoned cakes.

Salad of Lima Beans, Cured Ham & Mint
Cooking the lima beans with mint, chiles and sun-dried tomatoes infuses them with flavor. A bit of prosciutto, crunchy...

Sweet Sunflower Seed Spread
Crunchy sunflower seeds and sweet raisins are stirred into yogurt cheese in this tasty spread for toasted whole-grain...

Double Corn-Parmesan Biscotti
Corn kernels and cornmeal give these savory biscotti a pleasant crunch. Fresh or frozen corn kernels work equally well.