Hors d'oeuvres

An hors d'oeuvre is any small dish served before a meal, and is also intended to be eaten by hand. Typical hors d'oeuvres include deviled eggs, crostini, shrimp cocktail and stuffed mushrooms, but just about anything can be turned into a bite-sized appetizer. We especially love lobster sliders, bruschetta and these cleverGreek salad skewers. One of our favorite hors d'oeuvres is a miniature version of atomato tartlet—this recipe is also incredibly easy. A large sheet of pre-made puff pastry is baked and then topped with creamy ricotta, sliced tomatoes and fresh herbs, and then cut into little squares. Whether you need small bites for book club or an impressive starter for a dinner party, F&W's guide to hors d'oeuvres has a perfect recipe for any occasion.

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Goat Cheese and Quail Egg Canapés
Winemakers Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez served these canapés of airy whipped goat cheese and tender quail eggs on crisp crackers as a first course at a feast at their winery, Camins 2 Dreams in Santa Barbara County.
Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Pancetta
Best New Chef Michael Gallina of Vicia in St. Louis has a way with vegetables, and this time of year tomatoes are his muse. His Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Pancetta is a simple sauté that brings everything to the table: sweet acidity from the tomatoes; a salty, savory chew from the pancetta; and aromatics from the garlic and onion. The pancetta seasons the mixture, which begs to be served over ricotta toast. You can also try the combo tossed with pasta.
Upgrade Your Martini Olive
You can skip most jarred specimens—for the best garnishes for your cocktail, head to the olive bar.
Stuffed Jalapeños
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Perfect served with cold beers, these stuffed jalapeños are the perfect game-day or movie-night snack. Halved jalapeños are packed with a cheddar and cream cheese filling flavored with garlic, cilantro and scallions.Slideshow: More Jalapeno Recipes
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
一个完美的鸡尾酒会的零食,bacon-wrapped日期s are chewy, crispy, sweet, savory and smoky all at once. Plump and tender Medjool dates are stuffed with a mixture of blue cheese and cream cheese, and a toasted walnut stands in for the pit. Fresh goat cheese could easily be swapped for the blue cheese, and roasted salted almonds can replace the walnuts. For sweeter stuffed dates, drizzle them with honey before serving.Slideshow: More Date Recipes
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Ricotta Spread with Olive Oil and Dark Chocolate
“This recipe is perfect for cheese and chocolate lovers.,” says Vosges Chocolate founder Katrina Markoff. “Crumbled Reishi Mushroom & Walnut Super Dark Chocolate Bar atop ricotta cheese...mmm. It takes just minutes to make for a satisfying snack or as an hors d'oeuvre, served with black pepper crackers and fresh or dried fruit.”Slideshow: More Great Ricotta Recipes
Pickled Crudités with Buttermilk Dip
Star chef Grant Achatz gives the classic vegetables-and-dip hors d’oeuvre a nicely acidic punch by pickling the vegetables. The dip would also be fantastic as a dressing.Slideshow: More Pickled Recipes
Crostini with Scamorza and Peperonata
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New York City chef Andrew Carmellini tops crusty grilled bread with Italian scamorza cheese and a mildly spicy mix of peppers. He swears by dried Calabrian oregano pulled right off the stem as the perfect finish to the tasty crostini.Slideshow:More Crostini Recipes