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Appetizer Recipes

If you are looking for easy appetizers for a big party or small, I've got a fabulous variety right here! With everything from our favorite creamy cheesy dips (like my favorite Hatch Chile Corn Dip) to Persian favorites like Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip). You’ll find something for any occasion here!

You are sure to find something delicious to please your crew. Many can be served as small bites to feed a hungry crowd or a light appetizer to snack on before dinner.

My favorite appetizer on the list? This unique and creamy Avocado Tomatillo Roll.

Close up of small brown bowl with borani esfenaj (yogurt spinach dip) in it and torn pieces of flat bread next to it

Persian Yogurt Spinach Dip (Borani Esfenaj)

Mexican ceviche in a blue terracotta bowl with tortilla chips and ingredients around it

Mexican Ceviche with Avocado (Cheviche de Pescado)

Overhead shot of sheet pan leftover pulled pork nachos topped with sour cream and guacamole by FamilySpice.com

Leftover Pulled Pork Nachos

Closeup of overhead shot of a bowl of shrimp and crab dip with fresh dill and potato chips scattered around it by FamilySpice.com

Shrimp and Crab Dip

Closeup shot of Ina Garten Stuffed Mushrooms with Sausage

Ina Garten Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Grilled Halloumi with Olive Oil and Za'atar by FamilySpice.com

Grilled Halloumi with Za’atar and Olive Oil

An array of fresh herbs (sabzi khordan)and radishes with a plate of feta and bowls of nuts

Persian Herb and Feta Platter (Sabzi Khordan)

Overhead shot of a plate full of Persian dolma (or dolmeh/dolmades), stuffed grape leaves with a bowl of yogurt dip

Persian Dolma (Dolmeh) | Stuffed Grape Leaves with Raisins

Avocado tomatillo salsa wrapped in cream cheese on a Mexican talavera dish with tortilla chips

Avocado Tomatillo Roll

Cheesy hatch chile corn dip in a rustic blue bowl with chips in it and around it

Hatch Chile Corn Dip for Game Day Eats

Charcuterie board that include Italian meats, feta, Swiss cheese, brie, root vegetable chips, olives, herbs and vegetables

Charcuterie Board Ideas

Closeup of a dark charcoal bowl with pumpkin hummus in it and garnished with olives and olive oil

Pumpkin Hummus

Closeup of a metal basket filled with curly fries with a small bowl of beer cheese dip next to it

Homemade Curly Fries with Beer Cheese Dip

Close up of a pomegranate cheese ball with seedy chips on a rustic background

Pomegranate Cheese Ball

Top view of borani bademjan in a decorative bowl garnished with dried mint and rose petals.

Borani Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip with Yogurt )

A pewter plate with a purple fiore viola steamed artichoke with a small bowl of garlic mayonnaise on a rustic background

Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Mayonnaise

A small white white plate with a slice of bread topped with melted cheddar, corned beef, sauerkraut and olives with more behind it

Corned Beef Appetizer: Corned Beef Bruschetta

A dark rustic bowl of sriracha hummus topped with more sriracha

Sriracha Hummus

Pumpkin and ham stuffed deviled eggs on a wooden platter

Ham and Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

Closeup of a Mediterranean wrap on a blue plate

Mediterranean Wrap with Mortadella

Layers of chopped peach, crab, avocado and tomatoes in small shot glasses

Peach, Crab and Avocado Salsa

Top view of a small white bowl with avocado grapefruit salad

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Closeup of quinoa and cheese stuffed mushrooms on a rustic backgroud

Quinoa and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Closeup of two Italian stuffed artichokes baked in white stoneware

Italian Stuffed Artichokes

Closeup of a bowl of garden veggie dip in a white bowl with pretzel thins around it

Mediterranean Garden Vegetable Dip

Black Garlic Butter from FamilySpice.com

Black Garlic Butter

Closeup of halloween deviled eggs made with green filling and web design on the whites

Spider Eggs: Avocado and Wasabi Halloween Deviled Eggs

A dark bowl with hatch chile dip in it and surrounded with blue corn chips

Hatch Chile Dip

A stack of vegetable latkes on a dark and rustic background

Vegetable Latkes

A single portion of pineapple caprese (pineapple slice, mozzarella, tomato, and basil) drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Summer Bites: Pineapple Caprese Salad

Braised Baby Purple Artichokes with Olive Oil and Wine by FamilySpice.com

Braised Baby Purple Artichokes with Olive Oil and Wine

A stainless bowl with avocado apple salsa

Avocado and Apple Salsa

A bowl of smoky guacamole with bacon with chips next to it

Football Eats: Smoky Guacamole with Bacon

Side view of a glass bowl with mast o khiar with torn pita pieces behind it

Persian Yogurt with Cucumber (Mast o Khiar)

A steamed artichoke on a white plate with a small bowl of garlic melted butter next to it

Steamed Sangria Artichoke with Garlic Butter

A thin oval serving platter with baby purple artichokes

Tequila Lime Baby Purple Artichokes

Top view of a bowl of queso in a decorated rectangular platter with tortilla chips and shot glasses with tequila

The Easiest 2 Ingredient White Queso

Top view of a freshly baked tomato brie puff pastry tart garnished with a few sprigs of fresh thyme

Tomato Brie Puff Pastry Tart

Grilled Balsamic Artichokes by FamilySpice.com

Irresistible Grilled Artichokes with Balsamic Vinegar

Closeup of avocado hummus in a white bowl and garnished with chopped tomatoes

Avocado Hummus

Top view of artichoke hummus topped with chopped artichokes and olives

Italian Artichoke Hummus

Chile Lime Grilled Artichokes by FamilySpice.com

Chile Lime Grilled Artichokes

Closeup of a crab stuffed mushroom on a plate with more mushrooms behind it

Cheesy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Baked brie wrapped in puff pastry and stuffed with pomegranate and nuts cut open on a round wooden tray

Pomegranate Brie en Croute (Baked Brie)

Overhead shot of a platter full of Persian dolma (or dolmeh/dolmades), stuffed grape leaves, tomatoes, onions and peppers with a bowl of yogurt dip - FamilySpice.com

Persian Dolma | Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat and Pomegranate

Closeup of a balsamic portobella slider topped with mozzarella, tomato and basil

Balsamic Portobello Sliders

A serving dish of spinach dip with heart of palm

Garlic Spinach Dip with Hearts of Palm

Parmesan zucchini crisps on a blue plate

Baked Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

A round of eggplant fried and baked with manchego cheese and shrimp

Eggplant and Shrimp Tapas with Manchego Cheese

Closeup of an oval blue dish with kashkeh bademjan spread over it and garnished with caramelized onions, dried mint and olive oil

Persian Eggplant Dip (Kashke Bademjan)

Top view of a basket with tortilla chips and black bean hummus

Balsamic Black Bean Hummus

Closeup of a bowl full of roasted red pepper hummus by FamilySpice.com

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

A blue ornate shallow bowl with hummus inside and garnished with olive oil and olives

Garlic Hummus (Garlic LOVER’S Hummus)

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Hi, I’m Laura! I’m a mom of 3, certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego sharing 500+ recipes from all over the world, including Persian recipes. Whether I'm cooking over a campfire or in my kitchen, I make meals fresh, delicious and beautiful. More about me…

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