Gourmet Appetizer Recipes

Try a delicious sweet appetizer for the next special occasion in your life. Chef Rachel makes pastry shells stuffed with smoked cheese. You can use any firm cheese or semi firm cheese from Ireland, so there is no hard and fast rule for ingredients. There is a... - 155.064

Spring is the season for tender asparagus and this is can turn the traditional steamed asparagus into an elegant restaurant style dish. This is a really great recipe with Mediterranean flavors and ingredients that makes for a light, vegan appetizer that is... - 152.328

Cucumber salad was never so delicious and appetizing. Check out this excellent video that shares an outstanding recipe for cucumber salad with pomegranate vinaigrette. The chef here presents the recipe in such an interesting way that it would definitely... - 151.825

A creamy caramelized onion soup can change your mood for the evening. In this video, chef gives more importance to slow caramelization process, which makes the soup much adorable. So, watch the video to learn from the chef the detail process of cooking this... - 150.626

Since the leaves are beginning to fall and the cold wintry nights are beginning to creep in, a heart and nutritious soup such as this is a must have in our weekday dinner recipes repertoire. This two potato soup is hearty and nutritious; chock full of... - 149.918

Simple to make, lovely to view and easy to love, a miniature tower salad made of grilled adagio baby eggplants beefsteak tomatoes, and manchego cheese, dressed with a sherry vinaigrette is Chef Ned's newest creation for Windset Farms™. As beautiful it is... - 149.172

Are you searching for a unique idea on some elegant appetizers? These tomato jewels can be just perfect to serve your purpose. Prepared with bright-red colored cherry tomatoes, these appetizers really look like gems when served on table. Learn the preparation... - 147.22

Ronnie Woo creates a restaurant style dish with basic ingredients right out of your kitchen pantry. The warm sweet caramelized onion balsamic vinaigrette is a dressing for the baby kale and compliments the succulent lemon-garlicky shrimp perfectly. It looks... - 145.158

Whether it's a last barbeque party of the summer or first tailgate of the fall season, grilled pork tenderloin is always a winner. Look at this incredible video with Chef Maxwell with a simply outstanding recipe. Watch the video and do give this wonderful... - 141.596

Looking for a nutritious and delicious soup? Your search ends with Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup. This is a hearty soup which utilizes the flavor of all the ingredients. Serve it topped with sausages and this becomes a healthy and filling meal in itself. - 140.671

Romaine hearts stay nice and vibrant on the grill—perfect for the magical BBQ-glazed bacon, grilled onions, and creamy Amablu" cheese. Wegmans Chef Mark Makovec shows you how. If you are looking for something different to make on your grill this summer... - 138.942

If you are looking for something different to make as a Holiday appetizer, turn an old recipe into something new. Fondues are a fun way to add a European accent to your holiday party. Wegmans Executive Chef Russell Ferguson shows you this easy recipe using... - 137.196

How nice will it be to prepare a gourmet dish like scallops with tangy cointreau sauce in your home kitchen? Well, don't worry, it doesn't take much to do it. View this video to see how simple it is to prepare this delightfully divine dish. - 137.117

This delicious Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp symbolizes the summer and the tropical beaches. You'll love these shrimps beautifully fried with shredded coconut. This dish would make an excellent appetizer. Watch, learn and enjoy! - 136.932

May is fresh strawberry season in Virginia, and Chef Maxwell has a tasty treat for you to enjoy, Strawberry soup. Here's the Chef! - 135.501

Jordan Winery Executive Chef Todd Knoll demonstrates how to make his favorite seasonal olive oil, citrus and aged cheese marinated appetizer recipe for dinner parties. Learn how to use citrus from any season -- whether it's blood-red oranges during winter or... - 134.735

Nikki Shaw from the Kraft Kitchens shares a creative recipe that's an elegant spin on traditional artichoke dip. Instead of blending all of the ingredients together, each flavor is layered between a smooth layer of cream cheese. Layered Sundried Tomato and... - 134.643

MAKING 1) Season the beef steak with the diced ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. 2) Add a tablespoon of olive oil in the hot skillet and place the seasoned beef steak to sear on both sides, for about 4 minutes. 3) Chill the seared steak inside refrigerator. 5)... - 131.71

Look out this outstanding video that shares an incredible venison recipe in a super flavorful plum and ginger wine sauce. The video is wonderfully presented and absolutely interesting to see. Serve this terrific dish on any special occasion and rejoice. - 130.356

Soup Lovers, here comes another great soup recipe for you- Tomato and Tortellini Soup. You will love its Italian flavors and the rustic textures. The combination of cheeses makes it even more desirable. Watch this video and try it out. - 129.957

Who likes tuna is what I always thought until I tried these tuna and potato cutlet. Pratibha shows how easily she makes these culets with a few readily available ingredients from your kitchen. It is simply the best canned tuna dish ever because it tastes good... - 129.438

Here is an excellent step by step video that shows how to make a traditional middle eastern falafel from scratch. The chef also gives great serving suggestions for this crispy falafel with tahini sauce and vegetables. This video is a must watch to make this... - 129.192

This elegant, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth cheese salad is something you cannot afford to miss. This Greek style, healthy salad is extremely simple to toss up and makes for a real gourmet indulgence. - 129.059

Chef Melody has shown how to make Rack of Lamb in the restaurant style in the video. She explains the recipe step by step. You can make this dish especially on holidays for your family. - 128.909

Perfect for summertime grilling, chef Jeff creates a hearty and savory salad using prawns, Andouille sausage, white corn and yukon gold potatoes nuanced with a lively paprika vinaigrette. Learn how to cut 20 cherry tomatoes in half in 2 seconds using Jeff's... - 128.261

Potato Pancakes are a favorite but not made often enough. Homemade potato pancakes rarely turn out perfect like the ones we get at diners. They are usually soggy or too brown when fried, sometimes almost burnt. Chef John teaches us how to make the perfect... - 127.685

Eating food like this is a memorable experience. This dish is absolutely gorgeous and definitely represents the phrase “eating with your eyes!” A really simple yet gourmet, totally fancy dish that will impress your guests no limits when you are cooking to... - 126.47

Fish like cod turn out great when cooked in techniques such as searing with unique flavors. Check out the video showing how to make a pan seared cod fish with a wrapping of proscuitto cheese and other interesting textures and flavors. Great pair with white... - 126.254

This low-fat rendition of Crab salad makes a first-class lunch or light supper entrée for the summer. This is a lighter, healthier and zestier version of the traditional crab salad. The citrusy and refreshing mint dressing brings out the delicate flavors of... - 125.692

Lots of people love their French goat’s cheese, but many don’t know how versatile and tasty a cooking ingredient it can be! Sophie Wright, the ambassador for Easy Cheesy Chèvre, TV Chef and bestselling author, has come up with some top tips and recipes... - 125.472

Traditional dish from Venice: the cuttlefish in black ink sauce. - 125.28

MAKING 1. For the dressing: In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, red wine vinegar and raw horseradish. 2. Add the parsley, sweet onion, fennel, apples, belgian endive, salt and pepper and toss well together. 3. Lay out the smoked salmon and roll into a... - 124.816

This soup is one of the well known soups in Vietnam. The soup can be made for any occasion and served with bean sprouts. Check out the recipe right here. - 123.881

Jamie Geller cooks her delicious Italian Wedding Soup. - 123.395

MAKING 1. For dressing, in a bowl, combine Dijon mustard, sugar, red wine vinegar, pepper and salt. 2. Whisk and bring them together, by adding olive little bit at a time. Set it aside. 3. In a bowl, take some water, squeeze lemon juice in it. 4. Core apple... - 122.46

Halloumi is a Mediterranean cheese which is perfect for grilling. Robin flavors it with some lime and grills to create a perfect appetizer. You should try Halloumi if cheese is your weakness. - 122.093

This freeform lasagna, with shrimp and scallops in a lobster bisque will transport you to a fancy restaurant and will “wow” your guest with its rustic elegance. It is nothing like the traditional Italian-American lasagna — with all of that long-cooked... - 122.07

GETTING READY 1. Cut pork into eight slices and flatten to 1 /2-inch thickness . MAKING 2. In a large plastic bag combine the onion, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, thyme and pepper and add pork. 3. Seal bag and turn to coat and... - 121.475

Warm beet salad is a great way to beat the winters while keeping up with your nutrition intake. View this video to see how easily you can put together this five star level dish in your kitchen. It is sumptuous and looks lively with all those colors. - 120.929

This recipe yields a remarkably gorgeous salad of tender, deep rustic beets. What defines great innovative salads is a harmonious blend of different textures and flavors. You get sweetness from the beets, savory from the goat’s cheese, crispiness from the... - 120.679

Sometimes a gourmet dish calls for just one exotic ingredient, like this stuffed portobello. Look at the ingredients and how they marry each other to produce a gratifying appetizer. This video will take you on a tour of explosive flavors. - 120.476

Take a look at this amazing traditional American appetizer, which is sure to remind you of your good old childhood days! Watch the video to see how the chef combines crabmeat with mayonnaise and eggs to make exotic Crab Cakes, which are not just delicious and... - 120.101

Need a quick appetizer for party? The Chef shows how to put up a gourmet like appetizer in just few minutes, Stuffed Shrimp and Spicy Thai Green Curry Sauce. The dish has all the looks of a sophisticated dish yet it’s very easy to make and tastes extremely... - 119.794

Talk about making a gourmet dish at home and here we are. The Roast Butternut And Squash Bisque is a stylish appetizer to make and to impress your friends with. This autumn soup is so ideal for the Holidays! Watch and learn from Chef Carlo DeMarco in this... - 119.456

Here is a Thai chicken in coconut cream soup with chicken and coconut milk is wonderfully flavored with kaffir lime leaves and is best to pamper your taste buds. The chef here has prepared this soup an easy manner with the ingredients easily available in... - 119.205

Chef Walter Staib of City Tavern in Philadelphia makes a dinner salad from Gourmet Lite Breast of Turkey and Orzo pasta. - 119.092

If you are all set to make Kimbap, here is a video which shows how to prepare spinach for the rolls. Also watch the video Kimbap - Making Rolls to finish off the recipe. - 119.082

Need a gourmet seafood appetizers for a special party? The chef advises to serve Steamed mussels and spicy red curry sauce. He also shows how to put up this elegant dish with ease. The dish is sure to bring you accolades. - 118.532

There's nothing more satisfying than really crispy roast potatoes. We use Semolina to make these great tasting crispy roast potatoes. - 118.289

Want to impress your guests with a impressive dish that is also very easy for you to make in the kitchen? Well, Charlie has the answer, she suggests Sassy Salmon Mixture in Parmesan crisp cups that is extremely easy to make and super yummy. She first makes... - 118.011

If you want to have a garlic bread, try this recipe with a twist. Made with herbs and veggies, this bread is a perfect appetizer and can be relished at any time any day. - 117.79

Sometimes simple dishes like this mussels with smoked chipotle sauce can be turned into a gourmet meal, by the way you cook it and present it. Watch the video to see how you can twist a simple dish and make it into a high class restaurant dish. - 117.716

Mark Hix is a celebrated food writer and renowned restaurateur. With 17 years experience as Head Chef at La Caprice Holdings, he has opened several restaurants in the UK since 2008. He has written many cookbooks for Quadrille, including ‘British Seasonal... - 117.083

Filmed at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant in London, this video features chef Alain Bosse “the Kilted Chef”. He is showing how to cook Digby scallops – in other words how to sear them like the best in the business. - 117.017

This recipe is dedicated to the mushroom lovers. Since it can be modified for both seafood lovers and vegetarians, this makes for a really fast and fancy appetizer at a formal dinner party. Portobello mushrooms stuffed with red onion, fresh spinach, roasted... - 116.736

A spin on bacon wrapped shrimp and bacon wrapped figs, this dish combines the elements of these two into one impressive dish. It is a beautifully deconstructed dish thrown together. It’s a pricy dish perfect for a formal dinner. With beautiful rich yet... - 116.046

Fall is the season for colors, so warm soups are ideal essentials and when made with variations they are treats indeed. Watch Chef Ginny Mc Cormack showing how to make a creamy, nutritious and thick Autumn pumpkin soup with pumpkin, vegetables and some... - 115.543

Sinigang is the signature Filipino soup, which can be made easily at home. The soup is known for its rich and balanced flavor. Just try this recipe and impress your family and friends. - 114.924

Assembling all the ingredients of kimbap and putting them together is an art and you can master it too. Just watch the video here and learn how to do that!!! - 114.76

Appetizing vegetable soups are healthy and delicious simple essentials to indulge in from time to time. Here is a recipe to make Roasted Potato Soup made by roasting potatoes before using them to make the soup. Great with cheese and green onions. - 114.179

Learn how to put together a kappa-maki or Japanese cucumber roll, as tasty as those made my sushi chefs. The Japanese delicatessen is explained in a simple and attractive way. Add this recipe to your repertoire of fabulous Japanese sushi appetizers to serve... - 114.14

Biscuits usually remind you of tea time! But these biscuits are elegant appetizers that pair beautifully with a glass of wine! Pastry chef Tom shows in the video how to get this beautiful dish going! - 114.018

Looking for a recipe to cook vegetables with cheese and a few seasonings. Watch Chef Binks in the video showing how to cook Vegetable Frittata in with onions, mushrooms, zucchini and cheese. Simple and good with a glass of wine! - 113.933

If you want to impress your guests at a formal dinner party, this is the appetizer that will have them remember you for years! This is a rather unique chicken liver recipe which makes for a rather elegant restaurant style first course. The livers are cooked... - 113.878

Angela Shen, Foodie, Founder and CEO of Savor Seattle Tours, shares an authentic Vietnamese Recipe! Shrimp, lemongrass and chiles are key ingredients to this sweet and spicy salad. You can make it at home, or have it served to you on one of Savor Seattle's... - 113.639

Melody Kettle visits celebrity chef, Ryan DePersio at Fascino Restaurant in Montclair. Ryan demonstrates his famous zucchini flowers stuffed with crab meat with a yellow tomato vinegrete. Hot From The Kettle. - 113.181

Fire up your taste buds with an explosion of Korean flavors and feed your body with some good protein. These Korean meat rice and nut patties, the Dduk-Galbi will drive you nuts tonight. These are the traditional Korean alternative to beef burgers. There may... - 112.607

Tom Yum Goong is a spicy clear soup typical found in Thai cuisines. The soup can be characterized by its distinct hot and sour flavors, with fragrant herbs generously used. Check this recipe now!!! - 112.351

Watch as Mark Hix cooks Scrambled Rhea Egg in Shell with Asparagus Soldiers. The Rhea egg is about half the size of an ostrich egg so a perfect natural dipping pot for two with spears of seasonal green asparagus. - 111.426

It is a quick and easy salad recipe that serves as a healthy snack too. The chef here shares an awesome tomato and mozzarella salad with fresh vinaigrette recipe. Here the tomato and mozzarella are nicely marinated in the flavorful vinaigrette dressing and... - 111.312

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven for 450 degrees F. 2. Cook the peeled potatoes sprinkling with salt and water with cover on high power in a microwave for 2 minutes. 3. Poke some holes in the potatoes with a toothpick. 4. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30... - 109.436

Here is a fantastic recipe for shrimp salad that would surely leave you finger licking! This is really an easy salad with an absolutely flavorful dressing prepared with yogurt, sour cream, capers and other fresh herbs. This amazing salad is simply gorgeous... - 109.206

If you are fond of chicken, make it more appetizing, by adding it to the platter of your salad greens. Watch this video to make delectable chicken salad with peanut butter and sesame oil. I am sure you are going to love it…. - 109.188

GETTING READY 1.Cut the zucchini lengthwise into three slices, without cutting all the way through. 2.Preheat the oven at 325 degrees F. MAKING 3.Stuff one fourth of thick slice of mozzarella in each of the zucchini pockets. 4.Take a thin slice of prosciutto... - 109.139

Parties are incomplete without appetizers and here is a mushroom appetizer recipe. Check out David Hu showing how to make Stuffed Asiago and Basil Mushrooms with different cheeses and seasonings. Great to go with drinks! - 108.254

If you are fond of Korean foods, then kimbap is a must try for you. Watch this video here to know how you can make this rice dish easily at home and savour it with your friends and relatives. Please watch the video Kimbap - Parboiling Spinach to continue. - 108.091

This recipe serves to fulfill the raw and vegan foodies’ purpose of making homemade mayonnaise. Why waste insanely on bottled vegan mayonnaise available at the “gourmet” food stores when it is so easy to make at home? This recipe is inspired from Living... - 107.628

Warm Romaine Salad is a simple but exotic salad that gets ready in a minute. Watch this video for the quick and easy recipe for this amazing salad. - 107.619

TV Chef and bestselling author Sophie Wright shows you how to make a mouth-watering dish using French goats cheese. Goat's cheese is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen; slice the firm variety or crumble soft goat's cheese. This lively salad captures the... - 107.351

If you're looking for the recipe of Soft Shell Crabs, then this is it. The Chef explains and shows right from cleaning the crab to making it. He also prepares an easy basil aioli dip for the crab. This is really delicious. - 107.02

MAKING 1. In a large bowl pour in the rice vinegar and add in the sugar substitute, dill and pepper. Whisk well. 2. Add in the cucumber and onion and toss well. Cover the bowl with saran wrap and marinade in the fridge for 120 minutes. SERVING 3. Serve... - 106.959

What’s so gourmet about these crab-cakes? Watch Master Chef Erik Blauberg demonstrate how to make restaurant style crabcakes at home. It’s all about the presentation! What a great way to impress guests at a formal dinner party! - 106.616

Arbroath smokies are making a bit of a comeback and maybe in the past the bones and skin may have been a bit off putting but in this recipe the hard work is done before it goes on the plate. Bantam eggs are about two thirds of the size of a hens egg so make a... - 106.492

Pulled pork sandwiches are the tastiest thing to make with the pork shoulder grilled to the tee and a tasty sauce made to accompany, there is nothing more to this sandwich! Watch this video for more on this recipe by the bbq pit boys! - 106.324

A recipe courtesy of US Food Service and Beyond the Plate. This salad is bursting full of flavor from the strawberries, toasted walnuts, raspberry vinegarette and crispy goat cheese and brie croutons. And it's all about presentation right? Check out what USF... - 106.168

Have your ever tried a beer steamed burger? Take on the flavors of the beer with your burger for a change and feel a sensational change in the taste! See the video and know how to do it the right way! - 106.089

Enjoy a hearty soup and salad dinner in the Nina Cucina kitchen. - 105.978

This layered enchilada is a dish which is a cheesy one, a dish full of flavor from the spinach and the potato and lots of enchilada sauce! The Chihuahua cheese hold this dish together! To make this dish, check this video out! - 105.964

Nothing can be better than a piled bacon sandwich with some garden fresh vegetables and then grilled to perfection for a quick meal! See this video on a smoked bacon sandwich. Check it out! - 105.416

Finding different and unique vegetarian recipes to please your guests during holiday parties can be quite a task. This recipe of Mediterranean Roasted vegetables and goat’s cheese puffs is a show-stopping vegetarian one that will dazzle your... - 105.264

How about a flavor of whiskey induced in the burger? Exciting as it sounds, the burger is just as moist and the hint of whiskey brings on a different taste level! Want to attempt one? Watch this superb recipe, and this video to make a nice burger for yourself... - 105.154

A delicious and crunchy raw vegetable slaw seasoned with a tempting array of asian ingredients wrapped in authentic rice paper and served with a silky roasted peanut dipping sauce. - 105.069

Egg salad is very high protein and low carbohydrate dish, flavored with seasonings. The combination of cilantro, fish sauce and citrus enhances the taste of the century eggs. Check this recipe now!!!! - 104.726

Get some pork rolls on a winter afternoon when the family is all together! Nothing like a quick grill of these beauties on the grill! Quick and easy and flavorful! Watch this video to make this easy pork roll wrapped with bacon! - 104.349

MAKING 1. In a saucepan boil water and season it with salt, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon and pickling spice. 2. Add the octopus into the seasoned water. 3. In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil, add pearl onions and caramelize them. For making potato... - 103.475

Try some Spanish burgers with some Spanish seasoning red bell peppers, onion and garlic rolled into the patty. Induce the Spanish flavors and get the fiesta going! Watch the video to get the ingredients and the recipe right! See the video for more on this... - 103.407

Sausage meat burger beckons the hungry! These are Italian burgers with the flavors which are simply heavenly! Make this in your own kitchen and taste the difference! See the video for the recipe and for a guide on how to get them going! - 102.939

Chef Instructor Corbin Evans, of the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia makes cornmeal griddlecakes and serves them with smoked salmon. - 102.452

Have you got a packet of string cheese and do not know what to do with it? Try this new recipe of Marinated Syrian String Cheese. It is so easy to put together and makes a wonderful party appetizer for the holiday season or for a special dinner. Marinating... - 102.328

How about a rolled entrée to be served? Try this version of the vegetarian sushi. Part 1 of the video is showcasing some knife techniques with the vegetables and getting them ready for the rolling! Part 2 is assembling the sushi roll so stay tuned! - 102.209