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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.

    Crab Rangoon Dip (Hot Crab Dip)

    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)

    Top view of a baking sheet with pulled pork nachos topped with sour cream, chopped tomatoes and guacamole with more ingredients around it

    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 Mortadella Sandwich

    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

    Grapefruit Salad with Avocado

    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

    Top view of grilled artichokes on a white plate with balsamic vinegar and olive oil

    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 try to eat seasonally and cook with whole foods. More about me…

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