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!
Side view of 2-ingredient honey chorizo spread in a bowl surrounded by radishes, cucumber spears and sliced baguette, with one baguette slice topped with the spread
The 2-Ingredient Appetizer I Make Every Single Holiday
Overhead view of a white plate of Ritz crackers topped with Boursin cheese and mango chutney (Ami's 3-Ingredient Appetizer)
My Mom’s Retro 3-Ingredient Appetizer Is a Family Favorite
overhead view of Classic Mixed Nuts on a sheet pan
The Easy Recipe I Make for Every Holiday Gathering
30 mins
Triscuit appetizers topped with melted cheese on a serving plate with flower design
My Grandma’s Triscuit Thingies Make the Holidays Special
Sausage balls in a bowl at a table with glasses of wine and some table napkins
My Grandmother's Retro 3-Ingredient Appetizer Is a Family Favorite
Corn chip with chile con queso cascading off it into a bowl with more chile con queso (at a table setting)
Chile Con Queso
20 mins
Bowl of Alabama fire crackers surrounded by a bottle and glasses of beer and a light maroon table napkin
Alabama Fire Crackers
5 mins
Platter of cheese chutney appetizer with crackers on the counter next to it
My Mom’s Retro Dip Might Be the Best Thing I’ve Ever Made
Bags of walking tacos with toppings on the counter next to a bowl of shredded mozzarella
Walking Tacos
20 mins
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
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
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
Bowl of Easy Spinach Dip Surrounded by Veggie Strips and Pita Triangles
Easy Spinach Dip
15 mins
Overhead view of a clear glass bowl of fourteen energy balls on a marble counter
The 5-Ingredient Energy Balls I Make Every Week for My Family
10 mins
Round cucumber slices sprinkled with Tajin seasoning arranged in a bowl
My Kids Go Wild for This 4-Ingredient Snack
Prosciutto wrapped around melon wedges on a wooden board
The 2-Ingredient Italian Appetizer I Can’t Stop Making
A bowl of pickle dip garnished with dill surrounded by potato chips arranged on a plate
The Easy Pickle Dip I’m Making All Summer Long
Bowl of chili dip with a serving in a bowl next to it
Easy Chili Dip
45 mins
Frito pie dip in a cast iron skillet at a table setting with a bag of fritos lays, a single serving of dip on a plate, a small bowl of diced tomatoes, and a beer
Frito Pie Dip
40 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
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
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
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
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
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
Pizza bagel on a sheet pan.
Homemade Pizza Bagels
20 mins
Arepas on a blue plate.
Arepas con Queso
30 mins
Plated Guyanese pholourie
Guyanese Pholourie
35 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
16 Last Minute Party Snacks and Appetizers
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
Easy 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
Sliced zucchini bread on a green serving tray
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