Latest Recipes – Appetizer Addiction

Spider Deviled Eggs

These spooky deviled eggs are topped with black olive spiders: half an olive for the body and thin half-moon slices for the legs. Underneath, it’s a classic deviled egg filling of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper.

Mini Ham and Cheese Croissants

These mini ham and cheese croissants are made with just a few ingredients. The croissants are filled with ham, shredded Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard, then baked until the cheese is melted.

Halloween Mozzarella Eyeballs

These mozzarella eyeballs are mini mozzarella balls wrapped in prosciutto, with black olive rings for the pupils. They look spooky enough for a Halloween party, but the combination itself is simple: mozzarella, prosciutto and olives.

Chicken and Mushroom Vol-au-Vents

Chicken and mushroom vol-au-vents are easy bite-size appetizers made with puff pastry cases and a creamy mushroom, white wine and chicken filling.

Watermelon Salsa

This watermelon salsa is a refreshing alternative to traditional tomato salsa. Sweet watermelon and crisp red onion are mixed with fresh cilantro, a little mint and lemon juice, and because there are no jalapeños or hot peppers, it is mild enough for the whole family to enjoy.

Salmon Vol-au-Vents

These salmon vol-au-vents are small puff pastry cases filled with a cold, creamy salmon mixture with lemon and dill. The cases and filling can be prepared separately, so most of the work can be done ahead.

How to Make Vol-au-Vent Cases

Made with puff pastry and egg, these homemade cases are baked empty and ready for your favorite savory filling.

25 Easy 4th of July Appetizers

The Fourth is a long one, starting somewhere around lunch and not really winding down until the fireworks. With the day stretched out like that, I’d rather bring appetizers out in small rounds than set everything down at once and watch it sit.

Padrón Peppers

Padrón peppers are small green Spanish peppers cooked quickly in hot olive oil until blistered and tender, then finished with coarse sea salt.

18 Easy Memorial Day Appetizers (No Grill Required)

At a Memorial Day cookout, the grill is usually busy with burgers, hot dogs, chicken and the rest of the main food. Appetizers need to come from somewhere else. That can mean cold dips from the fridge, chilled bites you can prep ahead, a fruit platter and a few warm things from the oven, air fryer or skillet.

15 Easy Mother’s Day Appetizers

Most Mother’s Day appetizers don’t all need to be made at the same time. Some can wait in the fridge while you prepare coffee, drinks or the main meal. Others are better finished closer to eating, especially anything with toasted bread, puff pastry or phyllo.

12 Easy Cinco de Mayo Appetizers and Snacks

Cinco de Mayo appetizers can turn into dinner pretty quickly. Once the chips are open and there is guacamole, salsa, a creamy dip, wings or a slow cooker of meatballs nearby, nobody is really waiting for a main course.

Spring Charcuterie Board

A spring charcuterie board does not need to be complicated to look beautiful. Using lamb lettuce, cucumber, grapes, hard-boiled eggs, deli meats and almonds.

Pesto Crostini with Cheese and Tomatoes

Crostini appetizers are a great option for gatherings. These are made with pesto, cheese and tomatoes, with fresh basil added at the end for a bright finish.

Rainbow Fruit Platter

This rainbow fruit platter is made with fresh fruit, mini marshmallows, and a simple fruit dip. This rainbow fruit platter is made with fresh fruit, mini marshmallows and a simple fruit dip.

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

If you love loaded baked potato flavors, this dip is for you. It’s cheesy and packed with bacon and chives, with ranch seasoning and black pepper to round it out.

Bacon and Olive Cheese Ball

This cheese ball is quick to prep, easy to shape and firms up nicely in the fridge. Make it ahead, then serve when you’re ready

Charcuterie Cups

Charcuterie cups are an easy way to serve a cheese board without the crowd hovering over one platter. Each glass gets a mix of cured meat, cheese, fruit and crunchy bits, and you can keep them casual or make them look extra festive for New Year’s Eve or Christmas.

Christmas Charcuterie Tree

This small Christmas charcuterie tree is a fun holiday centerpiece for a cozy gathering. Arrange grapes, olives, cheese and salami on a standing cone so it looks like a mini Christmas tree and serve it with your favorite crackers.

Snowman Veggie Tray

This snowman veggie tray makes a festive Christmas appetizer with plenty of vegetables to keep holiday snacking lighter. It is an easy way to prepare something to nibble on and it looks pretty too.

Last Minute Halloween Appetizers

Short on time but still want a table that looks fun and tastes good? This roundup of last-minute Halloween appetizers focuses on quick, doable ideas. Deviled eggs, coffin sandwiches, cheese balls, a fast pumpkin board and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods.

Jack Skellington Cheese Ball

Get ready for your next Halloween party with this Jack Skellington cheese ball. It’s easy, fun and crowds love it.

Pumpkin Cheese Board

This pumpkin-shaped cheese board is perfect for fall celebrations. It uses simple ingredients, it’s quick to assemble and makes a festive centerpiece.

Puff Pastry Mini Quiches

Puff pastry appetizers are always a hit at any gathering and tend to disappear from the table as quickly as other popular finger foods like cocktail meatballs or chicken wings.

Peach Salsa

Summer is all about entertaining outdoors and cooking less than necessary. That is why I like to serve a lot of refreshing snacks and easy appetizers that require no cooking at all.

Fresh Cucumber Salsa

Fresh salsa of any kind is always a hit in summer. Made with fresh ingredients, it tastes amazing and can be tailored to suit anyone's preferences. We love serving homemade salsas during the warmer months. They are great for barbeques, picnics and grilling. Plus, summer produce is so versatile. Cucumber salsa is one of the simplest […]