Easy Appetizers: Fast Recipes To Make Tonight

You could just open a bag of chips... or you could whip up any one of these spur-of-the-moment, homemade party snacks.

Enjoy!

• Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola And Walnuts

  Even if you don't love figs, give this appetizer a try. The fruit, cheese and nuts melt into a toasty bite that might just turn you into a convert. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Figs-Stuffed-with-Gorgonzola-and-Walnuts-Recipe-Anne-Burrell">Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Walnuts</a></strong>

• Orange And Fennel Marinated Olives

  Acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten tempers olives' saltiness with the anise aroma of fennel, the sweetness of orange and a little heat. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Orange-and-Fennel-Marinated-Olives-Jean-Georges-Vongerichten">Orange and Fennel Marinated Olives</a></strong>

• Feta Dip With Cucumber And Pita Chips

  Rachael Ray blends feta and walnuts to create a creamy dip. Serve with store-bought pita chips and sliced cucumbers. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Feta-Dip-with-Cucumber-and-Pita-Chips">Feta Dip with Cucumber and Pita Chips</a></strong>

• Crostini With Wild Mushrooms And Mozzarella

  While the garlic, mushrooms and wine are cooking on the stove, you can bake the slices of cheese-topped bread. Less than 10 minutes later, top the crostini with the mushroom mixture. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Crostini-with-Wild-Mushrooms-and-Mozzarella">Crostini with Wild Mushrooms and Mozzarella</a> </strong>

• Devils On Horseback

  Built on the premise that anything wrapped in bacon will make the crowd go wild, this classic appetizer consists of a blue cheese?stuffed date surrounded by a little blanket of bacon and roasted. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Devils-on-Horseback-Recipe-Stuffed-Dates-Chef-Daniel-Bortnick">Devils on Horseback</a> </strong>

• Clear Chilled Tomato Soup With Jicama And Cherry Tomatoes

  Ken Oringer, who runs eight Boston-area restaurants, serves this soup in martini glasses. It looks impressive, but only you have to know it was as simple as pureeing tomatoes in a food processor. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Chilled-Tomato-Soup-Recipe">Clear Chilled Tomato Soup with Jicama and Cherry Tomatoes</a></strong>

• Goat Cheese And Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini

  You can make this simple, elegant hors d'oeuvre in the mini bowl of your food processor or a mini chopper -- or just mince the sun-dried tomatoes and chives by hand and then mash them in a bowl with the cheese and oil. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Goat-Cheese-and-Sun-Dried-Tomato-Crostini-Appetizer-Recipes">Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini</a></strong>

• Caramelized Peach And Brie Quesadilla With Honey

  Chris Santos, chef and owner of New York City hot spots the <a href="http://thestantonsocial.com/">Stanton Social</a> and <a href="http://www.beautyandessex.com/">Beauty & Essex</a>, created this sweet, savory, crunchy double-decker quesadilla. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Caramelized-Peach-and-Brie-Quesadilla-with-Honey-Chef-Chris-Santos">Caramelized Peach and Brie Quesadilla with Honey</a> </strong>

• Banderillas

  These no-cook skewers make for a colorful, pantry-friendly appetizer you can vary according to your guests' tastes. You can use any combination of pickles, cocktail onions, olives, anchovies, tuna, artichoke hearts or pepperoncini. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Banderillas-Recipe-Spanish-Tapas-Finger-Food">Banderillas</a></strong>

• Garlic-Sherry Mushrooms

  This is a classic vegetarian tapas dish that's always on the menu at Sazerac, chef Jason McClure's restaurant in downtown Seattle. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Garlic-Sherry-Mushroom-Recipe-Chef-Jason-McClure">Garlic-Sherry Mushrooms</a></strong>

• Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops

  You can make these with scallops or shrimp. Either way, the pancetta will moisten and flavor the seafood without overwhelming its rich but delicate flavor. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Pancetta-Wrapped-Scallops-Appetizer-Recipes">Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops</a></strong>

• Little Brioche?Aged Cheddar Bites

  You'll love this finger food because of this surprising reason: You don't have to butter the bread since brioche has enough in it already to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Your guests will love it because it's basically a mini grilled cheese sandwich. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Little-Brioche-Aged-Cheddar-Grilled-Cheese-Sandwiches-Appetizers">Little Brioche?Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches</a></strong>

• Smoked Chicken?Stuffed Yellow Pepper

  This makes a perfect hand-held appetizer: Pepper strips hold what's essentially a simple chicken salad made with chicken you buy already cooked. The sweetness of the yellow pepper beautifully contrasts with the smoked meat. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Smoked-ChickenStuffed-Yellow-Pepper-Recipe-Appetizer-Recipes">Smoked Chicken?Stuffed Yellow Pepper</a></strong>

• Half-Cooked Carpaccio, Two Ways

  Flash-fry thin slices of high-quality beef with garlic, and serve them with arugula, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil. Guests can pick the ingredients up with toothpicks, or you can lay them out on pieces of baguette. <strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Half-Cooked-Carpaccio-Two-Ways-David-Rocco-Made-in-Italy-Cookbook">Half-Cooked Carpaccio, Two Ways</a></strong>

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You could just open a bag of chips... or you could whip up any one of these spur-of-the-moment, homemade party snacks. Enjoy! ...

You could just open a bag of chips... or you could whip up any one of these spur-of-the-moment, homemade party snacks. Enjoy! ...

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