appetizer

Any small, bite-size food served before a meal to whet and excite the palate. Used synonymously with the term hors d'oeuvre, though this term more aptly describes finger food, whereas appetizer can also apply to a first course served at table.

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50 Easy Appetizer Recipes

Make these pre-dinner bites from Food Network Magazine in 15 minutes or less.

POLL: What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Appetizer?

Vote now and tell Food Network what your favorite Thanksgiving appetizer is.

Best 5 Appetizer Recipes

Food Network's top five appetizer recipes below offer traditional and unique versions of your favorite pre-dinner eats that are ready in a flash.

Best 5 Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

To solve your appetizer apprehensions, check out Food Network's top 5 Thanksgiving appetizer recipes that will pair perfectly with the bird.

8 of the Speediest Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes Ever

Get the recipes for eight of the fastest-ever Thanksgiving appetizers.

VOTE: Star vs. Chopped Appetizer Showdown

This week, Guy Fieri and Ted Allen go head-to-head with their easy, crowd-pleasing summer appetizers. Whose will you make for your next get-together? Cast your votes!

Easy Appetizer Meat and Cheese Board Tips

When family and friends gather together, people usually show up hungry! An easy way to satisfy the hungry crowd is to set out the perfect meat and cheese board. The Kitchen has some helpful tips to make it just right.

VOTE: Star vs. Chopped Healthy Appetizer Showdown

This week, lightened-up appetizers are on the menu. Aarti Sequeira and Alex Guarnaschelli are facing off with their best flavor-packed, better-for-you party starters. Whose will you serve at your next summer party?

Last-Minute Holiday Appetizer: Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Don't fill up on heavy snacks this Christmas, try Ellie Krieger's lightened-up version of spinach-artichoke for an indulgent, yet light appetizer instead.