Canapé Recipes

Try this sophisticated asparagus appetizer at your next dinner party.

In this easy, make-ahead apple soup recipe, celeriac (celery root) and apples are roasted to intensify their flavor before being pureed. The blue cheese toasts on top add a little something special, but you could forgo them for chopped toasted pecans.

In this healthy cheese toast recipe, crusty bread is topped with a touch of sweet jam, salty blue cheese and crunchy nuts for a perfect soup pairing or an easy snack.

In this healthy cheese toast recipe, crusty bread is topped with ham, cheese and arugula for a perfect soup pairing or an easy snack.

Precooked shimp make this pretty appetizer a snap to prepare.

Lemon peel and honey add the perfect flavor combination to this easy appetizer.

Rye crisps make an all-star snack because they are fat-free, low in sodium and oh, so crunchy. Jazz them up with this light, fresh topping idea.

This satisfyingly melty low-carb snack is packed with protein--and flavor.

Sweet, fresh-tasting fennel is a wonderful addition to the sautéed onions, mushrooms and garlic in the topping for this 20-minute bruschetta recipe.

Start with a fiber-rich crispbread base and add some creamy goat cheese and a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest and herbs for an easy snack we can't get enough of. And, of course, some juicy raspberries for good measure.

Need an appetizer for your next cocktail party? Look no further than these easy canapés. A blend of smoked tuna and seasoned cream cheese is stacked with crisp cucumber slices atop crunchy almond crackers in an appetizer that your guests will be reaching for first.

Fresh thyme and minced garlic add a wonderful flavor to this cheese spread.

Try turkey, low-fat cheddar and grape jam for a kid-friendly version.

Rye crisps are topped with a light and creamy cheese spread flavored with lemon and served with colorful vegetables for a pretty, easy appetizer or small plate.

Top a crunchy sourdough crispbread with diced egg and cherry tomatoes for a wholesome snack that's pretty enough to serve at a party. It's the healthy, quick way to snack.

Along the French Riviera, this black-olive spread invariably contains an anchovy or two, but you may do without.

Thin cucumber ribbons add a decorative finish to these classic hors d'oeuvres.

Sliced fresh pears, blue cheese, and a drizzle of honey make a sophisticated treatment for a crostini that's a perfect little bite.

This healthy appetizer has a kick of heat thanks to dried chiles, while pancetta and vinegar brighten up the caramelized squash topping.

For an easy party appetizer, pick the best seasonal fruit you can find and let the grill lend a smoky backbone to these delicious crostini.

Ratatouille is a classic French dish made with a sundry of fresh vegetables including onion, bell pepper, garlic, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. Our take on it includes these classic flavors and makes use of the slow cooker for a hands-free version.

Serve these mini sausages at your next cocktail party or tailgate.

Create an open-face sandwich with a satisfying balance of protein and carbohydrates. Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy zip.