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When you can’t make up your mind about dinner plans, flip the script and enjoy a spread of deliciously snackable appetizers. There’s so much to choose from—fruity canapés, creamy dips, cheesy bites and more—so you can create a collection of small plates that everyone will love.As a bonus, these recipes are light,low-calorieoptions that are perfect for evenings when you just want to graze. For appetizers, that’s ≤200 calories. Recipes like our Canapés with Peach, Sage & Prosciutto and Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip are so tasty, that you’ll want to make them your whole dinner.
When you can’t make up your mind about dinner plans, flip the script and enjoy a spread of deliciously snackable appetizers. There’s so much to choose from—fruity canapés, creamy dips, cheesy bites and more—so you can create a collection of small plates that everyone will love.
As a bonus, these recipes are light,low-calorieoptions that are perfect for evenings when you just want to graze. For appetizers, that’s ≤200 calories. Recipes like our Canapés with Peach, Sage & Prosciutto and Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip are so tasty, that you’ll want to make them your whole dinner.
01of 17Canapés with Peach, Sage & ProsciuttoView RecipeThere are endless ways to change up these canapés—plums and tarragon, cherries and mint, apricots and chervil. Mix 6 ounces of softened goat cheese with 1 tablespoon honey if you can’t find honey chèvre.
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Canapés with Peach, Sage & Prosciutto
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There are endless ways to change up these canapés—plums and tarragon, cherries and mint, apricots and chervil. Mix 6 ounces of softened goat cheese with 1 tablespoon honey if you can’t find honey chèvre.
02of 17Loaded Black Bean DipView RecipeThis is 7-layer black bean dip simplified: Just heat and season refried beans, then top with fresh vegetables for a texturally exciting dip.
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Loaded Black Bean Dip
This is 7-layer black bean dip simplified: Just heat and season refried beans, then top with fresh vegetables for a texturally exciting dip.
03of 17Tomato-Cheddar Cheese ToastView RecipeA perfect soup pairing or an easy snack, this healthy cheese toast recipe features fresh tomatoes, salty Cheddar cheese and cracked pepper atop slices of crusty bread
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Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast
A perfect soup pairing or an easy snack, this healthy cheese toast recipe features fresh tomatoes, salty Cheddar cheese and cracked pepper atop slices of crusty bread
04of 17Avocado HummusView RecipeThis vibrant green hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
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Avocado Hummus
This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
05of 17Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo WingsView RecipeCoated in panko breadcrumbs and spices, these Buffalo cauliflower bites are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside—and don’t forget the vegan ranch sauce!
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Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Coated in panko breadcrumbs and spices, these Buffalo cauliflower bites are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside—and don’t forget the vegan ranch sauce!
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Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip
07of 173-Ingredient Cheddar & Apple BitesView RecipeCreamy apple butter and sharp Cheddar cheese are a perfect match in these easy party hors d’oeuvres. This recipe calls for prepared pie crust, which is pressed into mini muffin tins to make little tart shells, so it’s super easy to make as well. Add slices of apple for extra crunch, if you’d like, or keep these bites simple. Either way, consider making a double batch—they’ll go quickly.
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3-Ingredient Cheddar & Apple Bites
Creamy apple butter and sharp Cheddar cheese are a perfect match in these easy party hors d’oeuvres. This recipe calls for prepared pie crust, which is pressed into mini muffin tins to make little tart shells, so it’s super easy to make as well. Add slices of apple for extra crunch, if you’d like, or keep these bites simple. Either way, consider making a double batch—they’ll go quickly.
08of 17Crab Wontons with BrieView RecipeIn this riff on crab Rangoon, we bake this wonton recipe instead of frying to lighten things up. Preheating the pan and coating the bites with cooking spray ensures they still get crispy.
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Crab Wontons with Brie
In this riff on crab Rangoon, we bake this wonton recipe instead of frying to lighten things up. Preheating the pan and coating the bites with cooking spray ensures they still get crispy.
09of 17Chicken Parmesan DipView RecipeNo breading and frying here! Layer on the cheese and tomatoes using leftover chicken (or turkey) in this healthy dip recipe. Pair with soft Italian bread and a salad for an easy dinner or serve it as an appetizer for your next party.
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Chicken Parmesan Dip
No breading and frying here! Layer on the cheese and tomatoes using leftover chicken (or turkey) in this healthy dip recipe. Pair with soft Italian bread and a salad for an easy dinner or serve it as an appetizer for your next party.
10of 17Air-Fryer Jalapeño PoppersView RecipeThe perfect football-party food, classic jalapeño poppers get a crispy upgrade in an air fryer. Cream cheese tempers the just-right hint of heat from the pepper and Buffalo sauce. To save time, you can stuff the peppers ahead of the party, and fry them just before serving.
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Air-Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
The perfect football-party food, classic jalapeño poppers get a crispy upgrade in an air fryer. Cream cheese tempers the just-right hint of heat from the pepper and Buffalo sauce. To save time, you can stuff the peppers ahead of the party, and fry them just before serving.
11of 173-Ingredient Blue Cheese & Fig BitesView RecipeSalty-tangy blue cheese pairs beautifully with sweet fig jam in these easy appetizers, which are perfect for a party. The optional minced chives add a nice pop of color, but these are just as tasty without herbs.
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3-Ingredient Blue Cheese & Fig Bites
Salty-tangy blue cheese pairs beautifully with sweet fig jam in these easy appetizers, which are perfect for a party. The optional minced chives add a nice pop of color, but these are just as tasty without herbs.
12of 17Crab-Stuffed MushroomsView RecipeThis crab-stuffed mushroom recipe is perfect for any time you need a quick and easy appetizer. The filling is light and fresh thanks to hearts of palm, a tender vegetable with a mild flavor (similar to artichokes) that doesn’t mask the rich, sweet flavor of fresh crabmeat.
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Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
This crab-stuffed mushroom recipe is perfect for any time you need a quick and easy appetizer. The filling is light and fresh thanks to hearts of palm, a tender vegetable with a mild flavor (similar to artichokes) that doesn’t mask the rich, sweet flavor of fresh crabmeat.
13of 17Garlic HummusView RecipeThis classic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
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Garlic Hummus
This classic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
14of 17Cured or Smoked Salmon Appetizer PlatterView RecipeThis smoked salmon platter requires little effort, but the spread makes a big impression.
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Cured or Smoked Salmon Appetizer Platter
This smoked salmon platter requires little effort, but the spread makes a big impression.
15of 17Homemade Multi-Seed CrackersView RecipeTurn leftover brown rice and quinoa from dinner or meal-prepping into these delicious crispy crackers that are loaded with three good-for-you seeds—and create an everything-bagel flavor, without the bagel. The whole grains that make up this copycat cracker recipe add lots of fiber for a healthy snack that pairs perfectly with hummus or cheese.
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Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers
Turn leftover brown rice and quinoa from dinner or meal-prepping into these delicious crispy crackers that are loaded with three good-for-you seeds—and create an everything-bagel flavor, without the bagel. The whole grains that make up this copycat cracker recipe add lots of fiber for a healthy snack that pairs perfectly with hummus or cheese.
16of 17Mushroom PâtéView RecipeServe this vegetarian mushroom pâté recipe as an appetizer with crackers and pickled onions or try it as a sandwich spread.
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Mushroom Pâté
Serve this vegetarian mushroom pâté recipe as an appetizer with crackers and pickled onions or try it as a sandwich spread.
17of 17Almost Chipotle’s GuacamoleView RecipeMake guacamole at home that tastes just like it came from Chipotle—but don’t worry, our version won’t cost extra! This deliciously fresh guac is perfect for topping burrito bowls or tacos, or serving as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies.
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Almost Chipotle’s Guacamole
Make guacamole at home that tastes just like it came from Chipotle—but don’t worry, our version won’t cost extra! This deliciously fresh guac is perfect for topping burrito bowls or tacos, or serving as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies.
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