Appetizers

This round-up of favorite appetizer recipes makes it easy to find the perfect hot, cold, or easy party pleaser. Get inspired!

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    Grilled Jalapenos

    5 reviews

    When barbecuing for friends at home, I also use the grill to serve up hot appetizers. These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers...


    Grilled Prosciutto Asparagus

    12 reviews

    After tasting an asparagus appetizer at a lovely restaurant, I created my version of it to enjoy at home. —Michele...


    Grilled Cheese & Tomato Flatbreads

    7 reviews

    This is a combination of grilled pizza and a cheesy flatbread recipe I discovered years ago. It's a great appetizer...


    Grilled Cheese Loaf

    2 reviews

    I often serve buttery grilled bread with steak and a salad. It's so quick to make, and it's also easy...


    Appetizer Pizzas

    3 reviews

    To keep a summer kitchen cool, we suggest preparing these pizza appetizers on the grill! A variety of ingredients tops...


    Grilled Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos

    10 reviews

    We make these several times throughout the summer and everyone loves them. With ooey-gooey cheese and salty bacon, these jalapenos...


    Taco-Flavored Chicken Wings

    6 reviews

    Deb Keslar of Utica, Nebraska dresses up chicken wings with grill marks and a lively marinade to create a fantastic...


    Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

    1 review

    We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it’s hot outside, the dish feels too heavy. Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato,...

    Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

    5 reviews

    This grilling recipe has been in our family for many years and always gets rave reviews. I combine tender marinated...


    Hot Dog Sliders with Mango-Pineapple Salsa

    1 review

    For parties, we shrink down lots of foods, including these quick hot dogs, to slider size. Pile on the easy...


    Spicy Peanut Chicken Kabobs

    1 review

    A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any...


    Blue Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Peppers

    5 reviews

    Whenever I put out a plate of these cute little appetizers, people come flocking. Good thing there are lots of...


    Best Barbecue Wings

    14 reviews

    My husband always calls this recipe "finger-licking good," and these BBQ wings really are to die for! The sauce is...


    Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Onion & Roasted Tomato Jam

    4 reviews

    An appetizer bursting with flavor from bleu cheese, caramelized onion, jam and balsamic vinegar—tasty bites that vanish in a hurry....


    Margarita Chicken Quesadillas

    16 reviews

    Quesadillas have never tasted as good as when they are filled with slightly sweet onions and peppers and topped with...


    Grilled Shrimp with Apricot Sauce for 2

    2 reviews

    Succulent shrimp get a boost of flavor from the bacon and sweet hot sauce. Served on skewers, they make a...


    Grilled Glazed Drummies

    9 reviews

    My family prefers these mild-tasting chicken wings more than the traditional hot wings. They are great for any gathering. —Laura...

    Colorful Corn Salsa

    3 reviews

    This colorful salsa is worth the extra time it takes to grill the ears of corn. The flavor goes well...


    Chicken Little Sliders

    1 review

    Fruity salsa dresses up these juicy chicken patties, that are perfect for feeding a crowd. The fun name reminds kids...


    Finger-Lickin’-Good Shrimp

    4 reviews

    My husband and I were vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico when we happened upon a terrific restaurant that served...


    Thai Steak Skewers

    6 reviews

    With one bite of these slightly spicy kabobs, you'll feel like you took a trip to the orient. Combining peanut...


    Basil Garlic Bread

    6 reviews

    This is a must have accompaniment in my home. It goes well with Italian dishes to a simple salad dishes.—Stephanie...


    Marinated Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    When I know I'll be short on time, I prepare the pork in advance and assemble the sandwiches right before...

    Maple-Glazed Chicken Wings

    3 reviews

    Some wonderful maple syrup I brought back from my last trip to Vermont inspired my recipe. These wings have been...


    Jalapeno Quail Appetizers

    "My husband quail-hunts every season, and this recipe has become our favorite way to serve the birds. The bacon keeps...


    Sesame Chicken with Creamy Satay Sauce

    These skewers taste as if they came from your favorite takeout place, but they are surprisingly simple to make at...


    Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza

    This delicious pizza is unique, healthy and easy to make. The fresh flavors make it a perfect appetizer for a...


    Maryland Corn Pops

    Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here’s my homespun version of Mexican street corn that brings in...


    Tropical Island Shrimp Kabobs

    Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk,...