INTRODUCTION

APPETIZERS
Appetizers are the foreplay of meals. Great appetizers get you in the
mood; they get you excited about what else lies in store for you. Appetizers
are served before the main course and dessert as a refresher, but by the
twentieth century, they had taken their place as a precursor to the main
course. On the other hand, it is said that appetizers are the dishes that can
be considered Filipino because we are best known for using our hands to eat
the little finger foods that come with the first course. Appetizers can include
anything from fish to meat, nuts, and chips. They are often served before
dinner or at large family lunches.
Before serving any course of a meal, tiny bits of food known as
appetizers are served. Appetizers are delicate and exciting tiny morsels that
can tantalize your taste buds and increase your appetite. Different varieties
of appetizers like finger food, soups, and other intricate food preparations are
served at the beginning of your meal. Therefore, we can say that appetizers
are the first taste of any meal.
If we consider appetizers, we will come across many different types that
can be served before the meal. The first course of a meal is also called an
appetizer. The most important thing about an appetizer is that an appetizer
should not be very hard to eat. It should be light yet tempting. Various types
of vegetable soups are also preferred as appetizers.
There are a few things that make a good appetizer. The first is that it
should be easy to eat. This means it should be cut into small or bite-sized
pieces so people can eat it without making a mess. Secondly, an appetizer
should be flavorful and satisfy the main course’s appetite. It should not be too
filling but just enough to tease the taste buds. Lastly, an appetizer should be
visually appealing. This means that it should be arranged nicely on a plate
and perhaps even garnished with some decoration.
 DIFFERENT TYPES/KINDS OF APPETIZERS

NAME OF APPETIZERS (INTERNATIONAL AND INGREDIENTS

ASIAN)
1. PISCO PUNCH

• 2 ounces of pisco
• 1 ounce of lemon juice
• 1/2-ounce rich simple
syrup
• 1 ounce of pineapple
juice

https://www.seriouseats.com/pisco-punch

2. PINA COLADA

• 1 pound (about 3
cups) of frozen
pineapple chunks
• 3 ounces (1/3 cup)
white rum
• 2/3 cup coconut milk
• optional garnishes:
fresh pineapple slices,
maraschino cherries,
cute paper umbrellas

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pina-colada-recipe0-
1956362
3. RASPBERRY CAIPIRINHA

• ½ lime
• 8 raspberries
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 oz cachaca 60ml

https://www.thespruceeats.com/raspberry-caipirinha-recipe-
760558
4. JAMMY EGGS WITH SMOKED
PARPIKA AIOLI
• 24 large eggs
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh
lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, finely
grated
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher
salt

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/jammy-eggs-
with-smoked-paprika-aioli
5. Watermelon Hors D'ouvres

• 1 medium-sized
watermelon
• 10 small bocconcini
(fresh mozzarella balls)
• 20 small basil leaves
• 1 jalapeno, thinly
sliced (seeded if averse
to spice)
https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/watermelon-appetizers/ • 20 cilantro leaves

6. Shrimp in Phyllo Cups

• 1 pound peeled and

deveined cooked
shrimp (61-70 per
pound), finely chopped
• 1 medium celery rib,
finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Thousand
Island salad dressing
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/shrimp-in-phyllo-cups/ • 2 tablespoons
mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon
juice
7. CLASSIC CHICKEN CONSOMMES/SOUP
• 1 cooked chicken
carcass (skin and fat
removed)
• 1 medium onion (skin
on, halved)
• 1 large carrot (roughly
https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-chicken-consomme-recipe-434886 chopped)
• 1 celery stalk (roughly
chopped)
 • 1 garlic clove
(unpeeled)

8. FRENCH CUISINE: ORIENTAL DUCK CONSOMME

• 1 duck carcass (raw or

cooked), plus 2 legs or
any giblets, trimmed of
as much fat as possible
• 1 large onion,
unpeeled, with root end
trimmed
• 2 carrots, cut into
https://recipematic.com 5cm/2in pieces
• 1 parsnip, cut into
5cm/2in pieces
• 1 leek, cut into
5cm/2in pieces
9. BEEF CONSOMME

• 4 egg whites
• 1-pound lean
ground beef
• 1 cup onion
(chopped)
• ½ cup carrots
(chopped)
• ½ cup celery
(chopped)

https://www.thespruceeats.com/beef-consomme-recipe-
1375816
10. CRACKERS WITH
CUCUMBER RELISH

• Breton Artisanal Sweet

Potato & Ancient Grains
Crackers
• 1 avocado thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber diced
• 1/2 cup cherry
tomatoes quartered
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
https://thedomesticdietitian.com/crackers-with-cucumber- • 1 tbsp olive oil
relish-summer-appetizer/ • salt & pepper to taste
 • 1 tablespoon olive oil
11. CREOLE CRAB DIP • 1 cup yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1.5 cups cashews
• 2 tablespoons fresh
lemon
• 2 tablespoons
nutritional yeast
• ½ cup low-sodium
broth (chicken or
vegetable works)
• 16 oz fresh lump crab
meat
• ¾ cup homemade or
primal kitchen’s mayo
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
https://thedefineddish.com/creole-crab-dip/
pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried
oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried
rosemary
• ½ teaspoon dried
thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black
pepper
• ½ cup green onions
• 2 cups baby spinach
• ¼ cup white sharp
cheddar cheese

12. CRUDITES PLATTER WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE • 6 cups water

• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 3 multi-colored
carrots
• 1 head broccoli,
blanched and sliced
into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bunch of radishes
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 watermelon radish,
blanched and sliced
thin
• 1 bunch celery
• 1 case cherry
https://lexiscleankitchen.com/crudite-platter-tzatziki-sauce/
tomatoes
• 4 small sweet pepper
• Dairy-free Tzatziki
• ½ English cucumber,
shredded
 • ½ cup coconut cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 teaspoons fresh dill,
chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground
black pepper
• Olive oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt,
more to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika,
more to garnish
13. BEAN DIP WITH VEGETABLES CRUDITES • 800g canned flageolet*
beans, drained and
rinsed
• 1/2 cup (125ml) olive
oil
• 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon
juice
• 3 garlic cloves

https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/bean-dip-vegetable-crudites/677a2d07-
fcee-4343-8774-93cadb538be8
14. SPRING CRUDITE TOAST • 4 slices wheat bread
• ¼ cup butter,
softened
• 1 tbsp thinly sliced
chives
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 radishes, tops cut
off and thinly sliced
• 1 medium cucumber,
peeled and thinly
sliced
• 2 boiled eggs, thinly
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ sliced
• ¼ cup peas

15. BASIC FRENCH STYLE CRUDITES • 2 cups carrots, cut into

thin sticks
• 2 cups red bell
peppers, cut into strips
• 2 cups asparagus
spears, trimmed
• 2 cups celery, cut into
in thin sticks
• 1 1/3 cups vinaigrette
dressing

https://www.thespruceeats.com/basic-crudites-recipe-1374809
 16. CRUDITE WITH OLIVE OIL DIP • 1/2 celery heart, rinse,
remove ribs, trim ends
• Radishes, rinse
• 1 fennel bulb, rinse,
remove damaged outer
leaves, trim top, and
slice into quarters
lengthwise
• 4 slender carrots, peel,
https://food52.com/recipes/35000-crudite-with-olive-oil-dip-pinzimonio- trim ends, and slice
toscana-antipasto-starter/amp into quarters
lengthwise
• 4 spring onions, rinse,
and trim root and green
top

17. Green Tomato Relish • 4 cups finely

chopped cored green
tomatoes
• 1 medium white
onion, finely
chopped (about 3/4
cup)
• 1 medium red bell
pepper, finely
chopped (about 1
cup)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cider vinegar
https://www.marthastewart.com/341390/green-tomato-relish • ½ cup granulated
sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon
mustard
• 1 teaspoon celery
seeds
• ¼ teaspoon ground
cloves
18. ATSARA (Papaya recipe)
https://www.marthastewart.com
19. PICKLED PEPPER
https://www.marthastewart.com
20. RELISH CHEESE SPREAD
https://www.marthastewart.com
• 4 cups grated fresh
green papaya
• ¼ cup salt
• 1 carrot, peeled and
sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
into long strips
• 2 green peppers, sliced
into thin rings
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh
ginger root, peeled and
sliced
• 1 (1.5 ounce)
box raisins
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large onions, cut into
thin slices
• 8 large green bell
peppers, cut into thin
strips
• 3 jalapeno peppers,
seeded and minced
• 6 tablespoons pickling
spice
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups apple cider
vinegar
• 2 packages cream
cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons
mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sweet
pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon minced
chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¾ teaspoon sauce
• Additional chives
(optional)
• Assorted crackers
 21. AIOLI • Aioli Whisk 2 egg yolks
with the juice of 1/2
lemon
• 1 tablespoon water
and
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher
salt
• whisk in 1 teaspoon
Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup each olive oil
and vegetable oil.
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/aioli-107026 • 2 to 3 grated garlic
cloves.
• Season with more
lemon juice and salt
and thin with water if
needed.

22. Greek Red Pepper Feta Dip • 1 1/2 cups crumbled

feta in a food
processor with 2
roasted red peppers
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon
juice
• 1 teaspoon dried
oregano
• 1 garlic clove and a
https://souvlakiforthesoul.com/htipiti-greek-red-pepper-feta-dip/ pinch of cayenne until
almost smooth.
• 2 tablespoons chopped
parsley and season
with salt; pulse to
combine.

23. Caponata • 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 chopped peeled
eggplants
• 1 chopped red onion
and
• 1/2 teaspoon salt;
season with pepper
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried
oregano Stir in
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons each
https://www.tasteofhome.com capers, dried currants
and white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
24. Mac and Cheese Bites
1/2 cup whole milk
https://www.tasteofhome.com/macncheese
25. Mini Vegetable Quiche Phyllo Cups
https://www.tasteofhome.com
26. Asian Green Bean Salad
https://www.tasteofhome.com
27. Petite Pea Tomato Salad
https://www.tasteofhome.com
• 8 oz elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1/4 tsp paprika (use
smoked paprika if you
have it)
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup red peppers
(diced)
• 1/2 cup sweet onions
(diced)
• 1/4 cup fresh spinach
(chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh
parsley (chopped)
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can Dei
Fratelli Petite Diced
Tomatoes, drained and
rinsed
• 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
• 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Tamari
• 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. Chili
Garlic Sauce
• 3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Rice
Wine Vinegar
• 5 Tbsp. Coconut Sugar
• 4 Cups Green Beans,
trimmed and cooked
• 8 Tbsp. Slivered
Almonds, toasted
• 1 Bibb Lettuce, washed
and leaves
• 2 plum tomatoes,
seeded and cut into
thin strips
• 1/2 cup frozen petite
peas, thawed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine
vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated
Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
 • 1/8 teaspoon dried
basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups shredded
lettuce

28. Spicy Cheese Canape • 1/2 packet round

savory biscuits
• 1 tablespoon cream
cheese
• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
• 1 small tomato
• 1 pinch of parsley
https://www.tasteofhome.com • Thyme, basil and red
pepper flakes
29. SWEET and SOUR dip and WANTON chips • Veggies: Green bell
pepper, red bell pepper,
spring onions, carrot.
• Cilantro
• Sriracha
• Salt and pepper
• Sesame seeds
• Sour cream
• Cream cheese
• Sweet and sour sauce
https://images.app.goo.gl/H3GHaLXpwWgUZPcG8
30. Asian Sesame Guacamole with Wasabi Potato • 3 Avocados, ripe
Chips • 1 Russet potato, large
• 1/2 cup Scallions, 1
Tomato
• Condiments
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tsp Wasabi
• 2 tbsp Wasabi sauce
• Baking & Spices
https://pin.it/6GOf0rh
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• Oils & Vinegars
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil

31. Crab Rangoon Dip with wanton chips • 8oz cream cheese,
softened
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 6 Tablespoons
mayonnaise
• 16 oz crab meat, or as
desired
• 2 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce
https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/12/30-easy-appetizers-people-
love.html • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
 • 3 teaspoons sesame oil,
or to taste
• 2 teaspoon dehydrated
garlic, to taste (can use
minced or garlic
powder)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan
cheese, or to taste
• Hot sauce, to taste
• Green onions, optional
garnish
• 3 cups oil of choice
(peanut or vegetable)
• 1 package wonton
wrappers
32. Smoked Tuna Spread • 3 ounces reduced-fat
cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup finely chopped
red onion
• 2 tablespoons snipped
fresh chives, divided
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon reduced-
sodium Old Bay
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon liquid
https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/12/30-easy-appetizers- smokey
people-love.html
• 1 (5 ounce) can very
low-sodium chunk
white tuna, drained
• 2 tablespoons di diced
pimiento, drained
• 24 almond crackers,
such as Blue Diamond
Almond Thins brand
• ½ of a 12-inch English
cucumber (about 8
ounces), cut into 24
slices, each about 1/4
inch thick
33. CRANBERRY BRIE BITES • 1 (8-oz.) tube crescent
dough
• Cooking spray, for pan
• Flour, for surface
• 1 (8-oz.) wheel of brie
• 1/2 c. whole berry
cranberry sauce
• 1/4 c. chopped pecans
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe- • 6 sprigs of rosemary,
ideas/recipes/a56610/cranberry-brie-bites-recipe/ cut into 1" pieces.
 34. POTATO SKIN BITES • 3 russet potatoes,
scrubbed clean
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black
pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 c. shredded
cheddar
• 6 slices bacon, cooked
https://www.smartschoolhouse.com/easy-recipe/the-best-
and crumbled
appetizer-recipes
• Sour cream, for
serving
• 3 green onions, thinly
sliced

35. BACON CRACKERS • 1 package butter

crackers (like
Townhouse or Club
crackers, either
rectangular or oval in
shape)
• 8-10 slices of bacon
https://www.smartschoolhouse.com/easy-recipe/the-best- • 1 cup brown sugar
appetizer-recipes • 1 pinch cayenne
pepper
• 1 pinch ground black
pepper

36. HAM AND PICKLED ROLL UPS • ½ pound thinly sliced

ham
• 4 ounces cream
cheese, room
temperature
• 4 large kosher dill
pickles (or equal
https://www.thesisterskitchen.com/pickle-roll-ups/ amount of baby dills),
patted dry
 37. BUFFALO CHICKEN CELERY STICK • ½ c hot sauce such as
Frank’s
• ½ c butter
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• ¼ tsp Worcestershire
sauce
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• ¼ tsp salt
https://www.smartschoolhouse.com/easy- • 2 tbsp cream cheese
recipe/the-best-appetizer-recipes
• 1 lb. cooked chicken
shredded
• 1 bunch celery cut into
2-3-inch-long pieces
• Ranch (optional)
• Green onions
(optional)

38. CAPRESE SALAD SKREWERS • 1 carton grape or

cherry tomatoes
• fresh mozzarella
cheese, in mini-ball
form
• fresh basil leaves, cut
https://www.smartschoolhouse.com/easy-recipe/the-best- in half if large
appetizer-recipes • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
toothpicks
39. Petite Iceberg Wedge Salad • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons blue
cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream
cheese
• 2 tablespoons
buttermilk
• 1 lemon, juiced
https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/12/30-easy-appetizers- • 1/4 cup minced
people-love.html parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic
powder Salt and
pepper to taste
40. Salad • 2 tablespoons brown
sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
pepper
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 heads iceberg lettuce,
quartered
• 2 cups cherry
tomatoes, halved
https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/12/30-easy-appetizers-people-
love.html
• 4 radishes, sliced
thinly
 • 1 large Persian
cucumber, sliced into
¼-inch rounds
• 1/2 crumbled blue
cheese

41. Petite green salad • 2 tablespoons lemon

juice
• 2 to 4 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil, or
to taste Salt and freshly
ground pepper to taste
• 6 to 7 cups mixed baby
salad greens or baby
https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/12/30-easy-appetizers-people- spinach
love.html • 12 to 24 uncooked tips
of slim asparagus
(optional)
42. GARDEN SALAD PLATTER • Pieces of vegetables,
• fruits
• meat,
• eggs, or grains mixed
with a sauce.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salad

43. Cheese ball bites • 8 slices bacon

• 1 1/2 (8-oz.) blocks
cream cheese, softened
• 1 c. shredded cheddar
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black
pepper
• 1/3 c. freshly chopped
https://www.delish.com/holiday-
chives
recipes/thanksgiving/g3137/last-minute-thanksgiving-
• 1/3 c. finely chopped
appetizers/
pecans
• 18 pretzels sticks
44. Baked feta bites • 1 (8-oz.) tube crescent
dough
• Cooking spray, for pan
• 24 ~2" square pieces
roasted red pepper
• 24 1" cubes feta
• 1 tbsp. Fresh thyme
leaves, plus more for
https://www.delish.com/holiday- garnish
recipes/thanksgiving/g3137/last-minute-thanksgiving- • 1/2 medium shallot,
appetizers/ minced
• Kosher salt
• Lemon zest, for garnish
45. Sausage balls • 1 lb. ground pork
sausa
• 4 shredded cheddar
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped
parsley, plus more for
garnish
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• Kosher salt
https://www.delish.com/holiday- • Freshly ground black
recipes/thanksgiving/g3137/last-minute-thanksgiving- pepper
appetizers/ • Extra-virgin olive oil,
for brushing
46. Easy dill dip • 1 1/2 c. whole milk
Greek yogurt
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. freshly minced
dill, plus more for
garnish
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped
parsley
• 1 1/2 tbsp. dried onion
https://www.delish.com/holiday- • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
recipes/thanksgiving/g3137/last-minute-thanksgiving- • Kosher salt
appetizers/
• Sliced vegetables, for
serving
• Chips, crackers, or
bread, for serving

47. Potato marbles • 640 grams Baby

Potatoes
• 3 cloves Garlic minced
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil
• 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
• 1 liter Water for boiling
• 1/3 cup Water
https://www.delish.corecipes/thanksgiving/g3137/last- • 6 tbsp Corn Syrup
minute-thanksgiving-appetizers/ • 1-2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
• Cooking Oil
 48. Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread • 1 large baguette
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. freshly
Chopped Parsley
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black
pepper
https://www.delish.com/holiday- • 1 c. shredded
recipes/thanksgiving/g3137/last-minute-thanksgiving- mozzarella
appetizers/ • 1 c. shredded fontina
49. Stuffed mushroom • Cooking spray, for pan
• 1 1/2 lb. baby
mushrooms
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. breadcrumbs
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black
pepper
• 1/4 c. freshly grated
https://www.delish.com/holiday- Parmesan, plus more
recipes/thanksgiving/g3137/last-minute-thanksgiving-appetizers/ for topping
• 4 oz. cream cheese,
softened
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped
parsley, plus more for
garnish
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped
thyme

50. Bacon wrapped water chestnut • 32 water chestnuts

• 8 slices bacon, cut into
quarters
• 3 tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. packed brown
sugar
• 1/4 tsp. smoked
paprika
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
https://www.delish.com/holiday- • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
recipes/thanksgiving/g3137/last-minute-thanksgiving- • Honey mustard, for
appetizers/ serving