Healthy Appetizer Recipes

Get a perfect hard-boiled egg every time with these simple tips. With hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator, you always have the components of a satisfying meal.

A perfect spicy snack for the holidays.

Especially when made with plump, in-season asparagus, this dish makes for a sophisticated, visually pleasing appetizer.

For best results, make this dip a day ahead to let the flavors mellow and blend. Serve with toasted pita triangles.

Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.

Serve this zesty Mediterranean spin on traditional seven-layer dip with pita chips for a delightful party starter.

This is a delicious holiday salsa to serve with pita crisps.

Spring rolls, made with moistened rice paper wrappers, are surprisingly easy to assemble -- and are ideal for a buffet or light lunch. The filling for these rolls contains fresh asparagus, mushrooms, fiery wasabi, and healthy miso paste and walnut oil.

Martha and her young friend Alex Connolly made this delectable version of ravioli. A variety of fresh mushrooms, ranging from the mild-tasting button to the intense porcini, are mixed with Parmesan and ricotta cheeses to make a robust filling for this classic Italian dish. To complement the filling, a delicate sauce of butter and sage is all that is needed.

Craving something crunchy? These spicy roasted chickpeas will give you healthy satisfaction without too much salt or saturated fat.

This baked potato cakes are every bit as flavorful as their all-fried counterparts.

Toasted bread spread with feta and topped with sliced cucumber makes a cool and refreshing appetizer.