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    Home » Appetizer Recipes

    Appetizer Recipes

    Find easy appetizer recipes for parties, holidays and entertaining, from simple finger foods and make-ahead bites to tasty snacks and shareable favorites. Reader favorites include my Puff Pastry Pinwheels, Chilli Beef Nachos, Crispy Jalapeño Fries and Mexican Taco Deviled Eggs. Whether you're hosting friends, planning a holiday spread or just looking for something tasty to share, you'll find plenty of simple appetizer ideas here.

    Top shot of two bowls of crispy jalapeno fries with sour cream dip and fresh herbs

    Crispy Jalapeno Fries

    Marinated feta in a glass jar

    Marinated Feta Cheese

    A stack of zucchini fritters

    Cheesy Baked Zucchini Fritters

    Collage of popcorn shots with text overlay 'Popcorn for Movie Night"

    Popcorn to Make Movie Night Special

    Close up of a topped crostini canape on a white work surface

    Crostini Canapés with Goats Cheese & Roasted Peppers

    A Christmas Tree Cheese Ball with a section scooped out

    Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

    Closeup of baked pork meatballs on a white serving plate

    Baked Pork Meatballs (Pineapple & Buffalo)

    Pull Apart Pizza Bread

    Overhead shot of a white board with sweet jalapeno peppers wrapped in bacon

    Bacon Wrapped Sweet Jalapeno Poppers

    This Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktail is a great appetiser to serve guests at a dinner party. The spicy sauce is to die for and brings this retro recipe into the 21st century! You can substitute the prawns for shrimp. An easy recipe that can be prepped ahead of time and takes just 15 minutes!

    Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktail

    Flapjacks are such an easy treat to make and have throughout the week. My simple recipe adds a bit of indulgence to this classic sweet nibble with the addition of dark chocolate and cherries

    Flapjacks with Dark Chocolate & Cherries

    Caviar placed in side a roll of salmon on top of some cream cheese and toasted bread.

    Smoked Salmon Caviar Appetizer

    Bacon and Cheese Bread Bowl

    Stuffed Sausage Roll

    Stuffed Sausage Roll with Cheese & Jalapeno

    Steak and Red Onion Muffins with Horseradish Dip

    Meatball Cupcakes

    Meatball Cupcakes - The Perfect Party Food

    Pork, Apple & Date Sausage Roll

    Sausage Rolls with Apple, Date & Sage

    Italian style turkey roll with a cheese center on a wooden chopping board

    Ground Turkey Sausage Roll

    parmesan crisp canapes served on a black slate

    Parmesan Crisp Canapes with Goats Cheese & Asparagus

    Pan fried scallops on a bacon puree

    Scallops with Bacon Puree and Black Pudding

    Bacon and cheese puff pastry pinwheels stacked on a white plate

    Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Bacon & Cheese

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    Slow The Cook Down is all about taking life down a notch - stopping to enjoy the smell from the roast chicken you just pulled from the oven. Here, there's no reason to hurry or stress; dinner will get done, and it will be delicious! Pour a glass of wine and settle in to try something new.

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      Creamy Mushroom and Leek Soup
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      Easy Green Lentil Daal Recipe (Vegan, One Pot, 45 minutes)
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      Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese
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