From smooth, creamy hummus to crispy, cool salads, here are 20 appetizer recipes that we can’t stop making. They are easy to make and are perfect for parties, and many are ideal for cooking and grilling in warm weather.
Most people think appetizers are the beginning of a meal, but after years of cooking and entertaining themselves, they are also perfect for combining and making a main meal.
Some of my favorites are smoked salmon dips (we do live in PNW, so this has to do that, right? Again, Joanne won’t get me out of the way if I don’t mention her avocado sauce. She’s doing it all the time, and that’s always the first thing. Find all 20 appetizer recipes below!
Easy-to-smoked salmon dip
You will love our Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe. It’s incredible creamy and absolutely delicious. I like to use thick kettles of fries, cookies, sliced bread, and even sprinkle them on bagels.
Easy-to-smoked salmon dip
I can’t get this creamy salmon dip! We love smoked salmon and are always looking for more ways to use it. This smoked salmon dip quickly turned into one of my favorite recipes!
Easy-to-grilled red pepper hummus
My Easy-to-grilled Red Chili Hummus Made of sweet red bell chili, chickpeas, garlic and tahini. It’s very simple to make and taste better than the hummus you can buy in the store.
Easy-to-grilled red pepper hummus
After falling in love with the ease of making hummus at home, we have been playing with more of our favorite store-bought hummus flavors. I love roasted peppers and I’m so happy to share this roasted red pepper hummus recipe with you! It’s creamy, smooth and so delicious.
Perfect avocado sauce
My family swears about this avocado sauce recipe! The best, most authentic avocado sauce starts with fresh ingredients and some simple tips to guarantee the perfect texture and flavor. All you need is avocado, onion, coriander, lime, tomato and salt. Too simple, so good!
Perfect avocado sauce
I’m not kidding when I say this homemade avocado sauce won’t last for a long time. The whole family loved my teenage niece even made it her special dish over the years (that’s good you know!).
Serious 7-layer dipping sauce
I’m growing my flag and declared it’s the final 7-layer dip. Arguably the best party appetizer you can offer, this dip features delicious homemade black beans, avocado sauce, spiced sour cream, cheese and more.
Serious 7-layer dipping sauce
What makes this dip so delicious is the black beanslet’s start from scratch. By cooking our own beans we can exude so much flavor from fresh garlic, onions and spices. It’s a simple step to make everything different in the world. Once you try a seven-layer dip made with this puree, I know you will never go back.
Easy hummus (better than store-buy)
My favorite hummus recipe! With some simple tips, you can make the best creamy, smooth homemade hummus, and yes, it’s better than store-bought.
Easy hummus (better than store-buy)
Hummus is a delicious sauce (or dip) made from hummus, tahini, lemon and spices. This is a popular dish in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. You can find it in most grocery stores, but trust me, you need to skip these and make your own. Homemade hummus are much better!
Simple bacon wrapped shrimp
These bacon-wrapped shrimps are the ultimate party appetizer! They are coated with spicy maple glaze, which is perfect for any party. With our recipe you will have crispy bacon and perfect shrimp!
Simple bacon wrapped shrimp
Our bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe is very easy to make! The shrimp was so juicy and delicious. They are high on my favorite appetizer recipe list! We apply them in an irresistible spicy maple glaze, which will make everyone come back for more.
Simple bacon wrapped jalapeno
Learn how to make the easiest and most delicious jalapeno! With my recipes, you will immediately have the perfect, bacon-wrapped pop. Extra batches as they fly off the plate!
Simple bacon wrapped jalapeno
These bacon-wrapped jalapeno foam is very shocking. Every day, I will buy French fries from the store and sell them at the store! Thin bacon is the secret to these incredible cream cheese stuffed pops. Its fat lowers it to the filling and chili. so good!
Chili lime shrimp wonton cup
These chili lime shrimp wonton cups are the perfect party appetizer! We bake the wonton packaging in the oven until crispy, fill them with arugula and lime cream, and sprinkle a piece of juicy chili lemon grilled shrimp.
Chili lime shrimp wonton cup
These simple wonton cups are like mini shrimp tacos. Prawns add chili powder, lime keeps everything on and arugula keeps the whole thing fresh. Many of our readers have made great success for the gathering!
Hummus, spiced beef, feta and mint
How to make hummus add on spiced ground beef, feta and mint.
Hummus, spiced beef, feta and mint
Spice-free and easy-to-ground beef recipe, roll fennel, coriander and spicy chili peppers add to a large bowl of creamy hummus.
Roasted Tomato Sasa Verde Cape
Our Mexican Sasa Verde Recipe with Grilled Tomatoeschili and garlic are indeed one of my favorite homemade salsa recipes! It’s easy, incredibly delicious, and makes everything taste better. Trust me, once you try it, you will be fascinated!
Roasted Tomato Sasa Verde Cape
A few years ago we shared this roasted tomato salsa recipe and many of our readers have been back to it over the years. This is the goalkeeper! To make this simple green salsa we baked the tomato with other ingredients like chili and garlic, guaranteed so much flavor!
Simple homemade ranch and vegetables
This homemade ranch dressing recipe is so simple and delicious It will make you permanently abandon the store-buyed bottle. It’s extra creamy and perfect for salads and dips!
Simple homemade ranch
I’ve always loved ranch dressing and this homemade version is really the best I have. My homemade ranch dressings are very simple to make and taste much better than what you buy in the store (Promise). Serve it with many colorful vegetables for a super easy appetizer.
Feta Tzatziki
We love this creamy creamy creamy creamy creamy creamy with creamy cheese and fresh herbs! It’s as delicious as a sauce or veggies, pita, barbecue and sandwiches.
Feta Tzatziki
We absolutely love the Tzatziki sauce here! It’s so versatile that we’ll be happy to pour it over almost everything. This recipe takes the classic tzatziki to the next level by adding rich feta cheese to enhance flavor and cream.
Simple chickpea salad
I’m not enough for this simple chickpea salad recipe With lemon and dill. I’ve been making this delicious salad with chickpeas for years and I fall in love again every time.
Simple chickpea salad
Thanks to dill and lemon vinegar, this chickpea salad has the most delicious Mediterranean atmosphere. It is Super fresh, incredibly delicious, and the perfect filling for a healthy, quick lunch or dinner (Thanks to those hearty chickpeas!).
Simple sweet chili chicken wings
Our Thai sweet chili chicken wings are separated from the deliciousness of this world and it’s very simple. You will bake the wings to make them perfectly sticky and then pour them into a more delicious Asian sweet chili glaze. so good!
Simple sweet chili chicken wings
Our sweet chili wings are sticky, sweet and spicy, with a little crunch thanks to a small amount of chopped peanuts and thinly sliced green onions. They are easy, too. Sweet pepper glaze requires only three ingredients!
Grilled tomatoes and ricotta and mint
These roasted tomatoes with ricotta are perfect When used as an appetizer (even dinner with toast).
Grilled tomatoes with ricotta
When they roast in the oven, the tomatoes release juices and the creamy ricotta tastes incredible. You have to offer this home style from the baking tray – no fuss.
Simple fruit dipping sauce
This is the most delicious fruit dip recipe I have ever made! Our recipe combines cream cheese, cream and orange. Too crazy!
Simple fruit dipping sauce
Imagine you attend a party with a table full of tempting snacks. On one hand, you’ll see chocolate cupcakes. On the other hand, there is a bowl of irresistible creamy fruit dipping sauce. Where did you find me? I would almost cling to that fruit dip and devour it happily. Honestly, I almost never even need fruit – this dip is so good that I can eat it with a spoon!
Cheese windmill
Our Simple Cheese Windmills Made with Puff Pastrytwo cheeses and roasted red peppers are such a delicious appetizer! These cute little windmills fly over the plate!
These soaked pastry pins are high on my list of the best appetizers. They are simple, beautiful on the plate, incredible flavor, perfect for making ahead of time! In the recipe below, we sprinkle the puff pastry with bursine cheese, add a lot of parmesan, and then add roasted red peppers for sweetness and color.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks
Thanks to store-buy (or homemade) pizza dough, you can toss this simple buffalo chicken pizza and ground chicken into buffalo wing sauce and cheddar.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks
This buffalo chicken pizza is very easy. You can use homemade pizza dough or buy pre-made dough from the store.
Simple Spinach Artichoke Dip
My family and friends love this homemade spinach and artichokes! We heat it up and make it with three cheeses! It’s so creamy and delicious!
Simple Spinach Artichoke Dip
We love this warm, slimy spinach and artichoke dip instead of three cheeses, plenty of artichokes, fresh spinach and garlic. Serve it with pita bread, tortilla slices, crusty bread or vegetables. It’s so delicious and so creamy!
Cheese Dip
This cheese dip is so easy to make and irresistible. We combine the rich sour cream with lots of gooey mozzarella and fresh basil and bake it until it’s bubbled and golden. Thin sliced bread is perfect, don’t be surprised when it’s the first thing that disappears!
Cheese Dip
Every time we do a cheese dip, we ask for a recipe. Now, it’s also your sharing! It’s almost too easy to put together, just stir the ingredients in a bowl and bake in the oven until bubbles.
