Appetizer
202 recipes
Dive into 202 handpicked Appetizer recipes — each one crafted to bring bold flavour, fresh ingredients, and genuine satisfaction to your table. Whether you're cooking for a busy weeknight or a leisurely weekend, you'll find exactly what your kitchen — and your appetite — is craving.
Open-Topped Pork Dumplings
Delicate pork and prawn dumplings with exposed, crimped tops showcasing the savory filling. A beloved dim sum classic with silky texture and rich umami flavor.
Baked Brie with Cranberry Jam
A whole wheel of creamy brie cheese baked until soft and gooey, topped with tart cranberry jam and toasted walnuts. Served with crackers for an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings
Plump dumplings with a crispy golden bottom and tender steamed top, filled with juicy pork and fragrant Chinese chives. Served with tangy vinegar and sesame dipping sauce.
Escargots à la Bourguignonne
Plump snails bathed in a silky herb butter enriched with garlic, shallots, and Burgundy wine. Cooked in their shells and served piping hot. An iconic French delicacy that's luxuriously rich and earthy.
Sichuan Dan Dan Noodle Bites
Tiny portions of silky noodles coated in tongue-tingling sesame and chilli sauce with ground pork and peanuts. A bold, aromatic appetizer that packs complex Sichuan flavors.
Devils on Horseback
Plump prunes or dates wrapped in streaky bacon and caramelized in the oven until sticky and delicious. A sweet and savory British classic appetizer with a slight spice kick.
Tea-Smoked Duck on Crispy Pancakes
Tender tea-smoked duck slices piled on thin crispy pancakes with hoisin sauce and fresh scallions. A sophisticated appetizer combining smoky depths with bright herbal notes.
Zucchini Carpaccio with Mint & Almonds
Paper-thin slices of raw zucchini dressed with lemon, olive oil, and fresh mint, then topped with toasted sliced almonds and shaved Pecorino cheese. A light, refreshing, and elegant raw vegetable appetizer with nutty sweetness.
Pan-Fried Pork and Cabbage Gyoza
Crispy-bottomed Japanese dumplings with a tender steamed top, filled with savory pork and napa cabbage. Served with tangy ponzu sauce for dipping.
Coronation Chicken Vol-au-Vent
Crispy puff pastry shells filled with tender chicken in a curried mayonnaise sauce with dried fruit and toasted almonds. A sophisticated British appetizer with warm spice notes.
Osaka-Style Deep-Fried Skewers
Assorted deep-fried skewers with crispy panko coating and tender insides, served with tangy Worcestershire-based sauce. A beloved casual Japanese appetizer with endless variations.
Vol-au-Vent with Mushroom Duxelles
Crispy golden puff pastry shells filled with a luxurious mushroom duxelles of shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme. These featherlight pastries are an elegant French classic. The filling is savourily earthy and the pastry melts away.
Welsh Rarebit Toasts
Thick slices of toasted sourdough topped with a rich, creamy mustard-flavored cheddar sauce infused with a hint of beer. A traditional British comfort food turned appetizer.
Bagna Cauda with Vegetables
Italian warm dip of anchovies, garlic, and oil served with fresh vegetables.
Bruschetta Board
Variety of toppings on toasted bread slices for an easy, elegant appetizer.
Cicchetti Plate
A traditional Venetian cicchetti assortment featuring baccalà mantecato creamed salt cod, sarde in saor sweet-sour sardines, and homemade meatballs. Authentic bar snacks from Venice served on crusty bread. Perfect for sharing and sampling multiple flavours.
Stuffed Mushrooms with Italian Sausage
Large mushroom caps stuffed with spiced Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, and herbs, then baked until tender and golden. Rich, savoury, and deeply satisfying. A hearty appetizer that feels restaurant-quality but is surprisingly simple to prepare.
French Onion Soup Bites
Caramelised onions and a silky beef broth served in a pastry cup, topped with melted Gruyère and a toasted crouton. The essence of classic French onion soup captured in bite-sized form. Elegantly savoury and comforting.
Avocado Deviled Eggs with Bacon
Classic deviled eggs elevated with creamy avocado filling and crispy bacon crumbles, garnished with paprika and fresh herbs. A crowd-pleasing appetizer with modern flair.
Pan-Fried Daikon Radish Cake
Crispy-bottomed savory daikon radish cake with chewy inside and umami depth. Topped with a spicy soy-chilli dip that cuts through the richness.