Hors de ouvres

Make-ahead cold appetizers are a smart move when you're hosting—and this collection of our favorite recipes needs to be made in advance so they have time to chill. Just pull the dish out of the refrigerator when it's time to serve.

These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites. I've served the fun little stacks at every event, including holiday gatherings, showers and tailgate parties. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Antipasti, meaning ‘before the meal’ is intended to stimulate the appetite. Traditional antipasti platters include cured meats, preserved vegetables, cheese and of course, a crusty bread like ciabatta or focaccia. This is my best kind of antipasti – Candied tomato bruschetta with creamy ricotta and the slight tang goat's cheese. So easy yet completely delicious.

These jalapeno popper wonton cups are the perfect game day appetizer. Make them as spicy as you like. This version has a healthy-ish filling.

Easy and tasty Shrimp Recipes make the best appetizers and the most delicious dinners, most of these mouth-watering recipes can be made in minutes!

Anti pasta skewers

Mexican Pinwheels. These Mexican Roll Ups with Black Beans and Cheese are a super easy, vegetarian appetizer. It's also the perfect, Cold Mexican Appetizer - great for warm days when no bake recipes are the only option! #mexican #appetizers #coldappetizers #cincodemayo #appetizers #appetizer #lmrecipes

These shrimp fritters, bursting with flavour, are a great starter or party bite for the holidays.