Thai Fish Cakes with Cucumber Dipping Sauce
These delicious fish cakes are a favorite on Thai restaurant menus, but surprisingly easy to make at home.
Steamer Clams, New England Style
Steamer clams, aka soft-shell clams, are sweet, tender and slightly briny and make a delicious appetizer simply served with a little melted butter and fresh lemon.
Turkey Meatballs with Avocado-Citrus Dipping Sauce
Cocktail meatballs get a light, fresh makeover by using ground turkey and a dipping sauce made from avocado, orange and lime zest and juice and fresh cilantro.
Scallion-Lime Shrimp Cakes
Golden brown shrimp cakes flavored with scallions, cilantro and kaffir lime make a delicious appetizer for 6 or dinner for 4.
Prosciutto Wrapped Roasted Asparagus
Roast some fresh asparagus spears wrapped with thin sliced prosciutto for a delicious appetizer that's ready in no time.
Shrimp and Pork Potstickers
Store-bought wonton wrappers and a tasty filling made from shrimp, pork, cabbage, garlic and soy sauce make a lighter, tender version of this Chinese takeout favorite.
Easy Marinated Herring
Store-bought marinated herring gets a fresh makeover in this easy recipe that replicates the traditional Scandinavian favorite.
Puerto Rican Cheese Fritters
This recipe is simple to make and can be served as an appetizer or satisfying snack. It's a family recipe from Chef Victor Rodriges of Vickery's Bar and Grill in Atlanta, GA.
Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
This appetizer is a deliciously delicate blend of smoked salmon, cream, cream cheese, lemon juice and creme fraiche. It makes an elegant first course for a sit-down dinner.
Gravlax with Creamy Mustard-Dill Sauce
Salt and sugar cured salmon, or gravlax, is a simple dish to prepare at home with excellent results. Just start with good quality, fresh fish and allow 3 days for the curing process.
Ham, Apple and Boursin Roll-ups
This is a quick, easy, no-cook appetizer using deli ham, Boursin cheese and Granny Smith apples.
Goat Cheese and Pine Nut Triangles
Savory pastry triangles filled with a mixture of goat cheese, pine nuts and sun dried tomatoes can easily be prepared in advance for stress-free entertaining.
