Bacon, olives and cheese together make this an appetizer a hit. I have made it many times and everyone loves it.
Wraps and Rolls
What the ELLE…Baked Egg Rolls
These crispy eggs rolls are packed with tasty ingredients like water chestnuts, peppers, and chicken. They make a great appetizer, snack, or side dish.
Edamame Dumplings
These are inspired by a dim sum item I had from a fancy Asian-fusion restaurant in Manhattan. They’re delicious served with a simple broth and have a silky, savory edamame filling inside. They are time consuming, but relatively easy to make. You can make them ahead of time and freeze them for future use. The dumplings are meant to be steamed or boiled but taste great deep fried as well. Garnish with sesame oil, sesame seeds, and sliced green onion.
Korean Sushi
This is a Korean-inspired version of sushi that uses minced beef and canned tuna instead of raw fish. It’s mouthwateringly delicious, but may take some practice.
Chicken Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are easy to make and don’t involve any exotic ingredients. Even without fancy sauces, they’re filled with flavor!
Mom’s Sausage Roll
Mom’s Sausage Roll is a great appetizer during the holidays or anytime. You may slice it and eat it right out of the oven, or you may serve it cooled. Give it away as gifts during the holidays by packaging the rolls in colored aluminum foil.
Pan Fried Eggplant with Saffron Mayonnaise
These mouth watering eggplants can be served as tapas or as a side dish. Serve alongside a crusty bread for a hearty appetizer.
Vegetarian Nori Rolls
Delicious nori rolls that look great too. Even people who haven’t eaten Japanese before liked these. Impress your friends!
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
This is a simple appetizer that is great for breakfast or brunch we make them every year for Christmas morning brunch.
Lemon Grass and Chicken Summer Rolls
These are like little bundles of delicious chicken salad wrapped in rice paper. They are deliciously perfect for warm weather treats.
Leftover Turkey Spring Rolls with Cranberry Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
This lends classic Asian flavors with an all-American twist. I suggest enlisting the help of a couple of people rolling the spring rolls. This takes up the majority of the prep time. I bake the rolls instead of frying them to cut down on the calories, but you can deep fry them for extra flavor. If you can’t find spring roll wrappers, use the egg roll wrappers. They don’t bake well, so deep-fry them instead. Use real soy sauce brewed from soybeans, and not the stuff with caramel coloring and salt.
Zesty Tortilla Roll Ups
Bacon, tomato and pesto are a nice addition to these versatile appetizers. Perfect for parties, the ingredients can be altered to suite picky tastes. A great recipe to play with!
Thai Chicken Spring Rolls
This Vietnamese dish is adapted with Thai flavors. These spring rolls make an excellent appetizer or light entree. Colorful, crunchy vegetables contrast nicely with the soft, translucent wrapper.
Ham and Pineapple Pinwheels
This sweet version of a pinwheel made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and sliced ham always goes over well at parties.
Egg Rolls a la Paye
These you have GOT to try. I stumbled upon this creation one day while puttering with what was in the fridge, and viola!! A crispy egg roll filled with shrimp, chicken and bacon for a full flavored crunch.
Fresh Spring Rolls
These little veggie and shrimp filled wraps are a real hit at parties! Serve them with a spicy dipping sauce.
Portuguese Roll-Ups
The bacon and dates in this simple yet elegant appetizer are wonderful together! My cousin whose husband was stationed in Portugal served these to rave reviews and so have I for 40 years! They are as easy as pie with only 2 ingredients and quick preparation time using round toothpicks.