Here’s a secret: the best appetizers and snacks are also the simplest. Guacamole, hummus, deviled eggs…these easy appetizers will be a slam-dunk at your party!
Pile of Corn Dog Muffins Stacked on a Plate, and in the Background, a Red and White Checkered Kitchen Towel and Small Bowls of Toppings (Relish and Ketchup)
Corn Dog Muffins
20 mins
Hand Dipping a Plantain Chip in a Bowl of Guacamole, and in the Background, a Large Bowl Filled With Plantain Chips
18 Easy Make-at-Home Snacks That Beat Anything from the Store
Sliced French Bread Pizza Topped With Fresh Basil (Unsliced) and a Small Bowl of Crushed Peppers on a Wooden Platter and on the Counter Next to It, an Olive Oil Dispenser, a Jar With More Crushed Red Peppers, and a Bushel of Fresh Basil
Ultimate French Bread Pizza
20 mins
Plantain Chips Topped With Salt on the Counter
Plantain Chips
31 mins
Table Knife With a Bit of Pea Pesto Rested on Top of a Bowl of Pea Pesto Surrounded by Slices of Toasted Bread on the Counter (Some Pieces of Bread Is Smeared With Pea Pesto) and a Blue and White Stripped Kitchen Towel
Pea Pesto
10 mins
microwave caramel corn in a brown bowl
Microwave Caramel Corn
4 mins
Plate of Jerk Turkey Meatballs with Two Habanero Peppers
Jerk Turkey Meatballs
40 mins
Bowl of Buffalo Hummus on a Plate with Celery Sticks, Carrots Sticks, and Pita Chips, Next to a Small Bowl with Buffalo Sauce
Buffalo Hummus
10 mins
Bowl of Shrimp Butter with a Cheese Knife, Sitting on a Platter of Crackers at a Table Setting with a Glass of Wine, Stack of Plates, and a Kitchen Linen
Shrimp Butter
45 mins
Close Up of Roasted Brussels Sprout Stalks
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Stalk with 3 Dips
50 mins
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Stalk on a Platter with Lemon Wedges
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Stalk
50 mins
Bowl of Easy Spinach Dip Surrounded by Veggie Strips and Pita Triangles
Easy Spinach Dip
15 mins
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas on a Tray
Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas
22 mins
Marinated Mushrooms in a Bowl with Herbs
Marinated Mushrooms
15 mins
Spoon lifting tuna melt dip from a casserole dish, and in the surroundings, toast on the counter next to a couple of glasses of seltzer
This Irresistible Tuna Melt Dip Is Ready in Under 30 Minutes
35 mins
Pajeon, Kimchi, and Rice on a Plate Next to a Small Bowl of Sauce
Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)
40 mins
Pimento Cheese in a Bowl Next to Some Crackers
Pimento Cheese Is the Spread That Doubles as a Dip
10 mins
Bowl of Esquites Topped with Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, and Ancho Chile Pepper Surrounded by Bowls of Toppings
Esquites (Warm Mexican Corn Salad)
40 mins
Quick Pickled Radishes in a Jar Next to a Bowl of Radishes
Quick Pickled Radishes
17 mins
Platter of Grilled Okra Next to a Small Bowl of Sauce
Grilled Okra
18 mins
Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta
Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta
20 mins
Platter of Grilled Peppers Surrounded by Olives, Capers, Olive Oil, and Toast
Easy Grilled Peppers
30 mins
Platter of Vegetables and a Bowl of Veggie Dip
Homemade Veggie Dip
20 mins
Jar of Garlic Confit
Garlic Confit
60 mins
Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala
Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala
25 mins
Trader Joe’s Homemade Cowboy Caviar in a Bowl Surrounded by Chips
Trader Joe’s Homemade Cowboy Caviar
20 mins
Pan con Tomate on a Wooden Cutting Board and Small Plate Next to a Glass
Pan con Tomate
13 mins
Two Pieces of Whipped Ricotta Toast Topped with Lemon-Thyme Honey Next to a Bowl of More Honey
Easy Whipped Ricotta Toast
25 mins
Soy Sauce Eggs on Plate with Two Eggs Cut in Half
Soy Sauce Eggs
27 mins
Tomato Confit
Tomato Confit
2 hrs
Crispy Tofu
Easy Crispy Tofu
60 mins
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites with a Bowl of Lemon Garlic Mayo on a Plate for Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites with Lemon Garlic Mayo
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites with Lemon Garlic Mayo
41 mins
Kuku Sabzi on platter with yogurt dip.
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
40 mins
Tteokbokki on white platter.
Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes)
30 mins
Asparagus pakoras on a white platter.
Asparagus Pakoras With Lemony Yogurt Sauce
40 mins
Pizza bagel on a sheet pan.
Homemade Pizza Bagels
20 mins
Arepas on a blue plate.
Arepas con Queso
30 mins
Granola in spoon.
Sweet and Salty Three-Seed Granola
55 mins
Overhead view of clam dip with old bay seasoning served in a black bowl with crackers and vegetables.
Clam Dip
10 hrs
Plated Guyanese pholourie
Guyanese Pholourie
35 mins
Chocolate and regular nut-free crispy treats.
Sunflower Butter Crispy Treats
10 mins
Savory pinwheels on a white platter.
Prosciutto and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels
72 mins
Three crostini topped with savory mushrooms and caramelized onions on a white plate.
Mushroom Crostini
70 mins
Smoked salmon, cucumber, and cream cheese crostini on a platter.
Smoked Salmon Crostini
40 mins
Whipped feta with figs, nuts, and honey in a bowl with bread dipped in the side.
Whipped Feta with Figs, Pistachio, and Honey
20 mins
Last minute snacks and apps
25 Last Minute Party Snacks and Appetizers
Oysters on the grill to show how to grill oysters.
Grilled Oysters with Spicy Miso Butter
22 mins
Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese and Lemon cut into slices.
Easy Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese
55 mins
Easy Pepperoni Calzones on a plate
Pepperoni Calzones
55 mins
Close-up, overhead photo of bruschetta with tomato and basil
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
35 mins
Overhead view of a platter of Classic Deviled Eggs.
Deviled Eggs
30 mins
How to make scallion pancakes
Scallion Pancakes
50 mins
Easy banana bread cut into thick slices.
Banana Bread
70 mins
A bowl of guacamole with two tortilla chips i nit
How to Make the Best Guacamole
10 mins
Red striped paper cartons overflowing with popcorn recipes
Perfect Popcorn
10 mins
Slices of easy zucchini bread on a platter
Easy Zucchini Bread
70 mins
Best homemade hummus in a white bowl
Easy Homemade Hummus
10 mins
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds in a bowl
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
45 mins
Garlic roasted in foil.
Roasted Garlic
40 mins
Three jars of pickled eggs; the middle jar includes pickle juice for bright pink eggs
Pickled Eggs
30 mins