Appetizers for Fall Parties

Start your guests off with seasonal appetizers that complement crisp weather, like cheesy small bites, crisp rosemary chips and more.

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Arancini

Break open these fried rice balls to find a melty, cheese-filled center.

Get the Recipe: Arancini

Sliced Orange Salad with Sauteed Olives and Ricotta Salata

This elegant salad is surprisingly easy to make. Just toss the greens with a simple vinaigrette and garnish with orange slices, black olives and cheese.

Get the Recipe: Sliced Orange Salad with Sauteed Olives and Ricotta Salata

Rosemary Chips

Make potato chips from scratch using thinly sliced russet potatoes, and give them a fall twist with one of the season's signature herbs: rosemary.

Get the Recipe: Rosemary Chips

Shrimp Puffs

This easy appetizer makes use of store-bought biscuits topped with a creamy shrimp mixture and baked until golden and bubbling.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Puffs

Antipasti Platter

The key to Giada's antipasti platter is preparing things in advance so that you can be a guest at your own party.

Get the Recipe: Antipasti Platter

French Onion Soup with Braised Short Ribs

Tender, shredded short rib meat adds savory depth to already-rich French onion soup, making this bowl a starter they won't forget (and need to be warned not to fill up on).

Get the Recipe: French Onion Soup With Braised Short Ribs

Eggplant Dip

Sweet, grilled and pureed eggplant needs little more than garlic, lemon juice and olive oil to become a party-ready dip.

Get the Recipe: Eggplant Dip

Squash Soup

Honey, nutmeg and heavy cream give this soup a decadent dessert-like sweetness, but it still offers the salty satisfaction of a savory side.

Get the Recipe: Squash Soup

Pork Meatballs

This hearty dish makes a perfect autumn appetizer for a large group. Serve with mini buns and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese for meatball sliders!

Get the Recipe: Pork Meatballs

Double-Chile Queso Dip

Serve a bowl of warm and spicy cheese dip with chips. It's the best way to keep your guests entertained before the main course is served.

Get the Recipe: Double-Chile Queso Dip

Aji Chile Salsa

Aji chile brings heat to this tangy salsa. It's perfect alongside tacos or fajitas, but also holds its own when paired with a simple bowl of chips.

Get the Recipe: Aji Chile Salsa

White Bean-Tahini Puree with Toasted Pitas

A blend of cannellini beans, tahini and anchovies makes an excellent accompaniment to pita chips toasted with cumin and za'atar. And while it tastes rich, this vegetarian dip is completely dairy-free.

Get the Recipe: White Bean-Tahini Puree with Toasted Pitas

Crispy Corn-Flake-Crusted Chicken Sliders

Fried chicken with a crisp corn-flake crust, buttermilk coleslaw and slider buns toasted with garlic butter: Do we really need to say more?

Get the Recipe: Crispy Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Sliders

Manchego-Quince Skewers

Tangy-sweet quince paste that's been coated with crushed almonds pairs perfectly with salty Spanish cheese. These skewers are a great make-ahead finger food.

Get the Recipe: Manchego Quince Skewers

Mushroom and Leek Spring Rolls

A refreshing dipping sauce cuts through the richness of these crispy spring rolls.

Get the Recipe: Mushroom and Leek Spring Rolls

Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura

Crisp and airy, Japanese-style tempura is a thing of a beauty. Bubbly seltzer water keeps the batter light, while using frozen veggies minimizes prep time.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura

Chipotle Salsa

This smoky salsa with chipotle peppers and tomatillos is so addictive that you'll banish the jarred variety for good.

Get the Recipe: Chipotle Salsa

Crab Cake Croquettes

Accompanied by zippy chili-garlic mayonnaise, these crispy crab-cake balls are an excellent party snack.

Get the Recipe: Crab Cake Croquettes

Roasted Beet Salad with Chickpeas and Red Onion

The addition of Cotija cheese and red onion balances the sweetness of roasted beets in this hearty fall salad.

Get the Recipe: Roasted Beet Salad with Chickpeas and Red Onion

Mini Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

These surprisingly light quiche bites are made with turkey bacon and vegetables. They're a perfect starter for any kind of party.

Get the Recipe: Mini Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Mushroom Walnut Tarts

The elegant pairing of mushrooms and walnuts inside a mini crust creates a surprisingly hearty vegetarian appetizer.

Get the Recipe: Mushroom Walnut Tarts

Gorgonzola and Porcini Mushroom Risotto

You need only a small amount of this rich blue-cheese-and-mushroom dish to feel satisfied.

Get the Recipe: Gorgonzola and Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Sausage-Cheddar Biscuits

Folding sausage and cheese into the dough turns basic biscuits into a surprising starter.

Get the Recipe: Sausage-Cheddar Biscuits

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

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