Raspberry Cocktail Sauce with Chilled Shrimp

Chilled cooked shrimp are served with a spicy raspberry cocktail sauce for dipping.

Five-Spice Shrimp Puffs

Gingerroot and five-spice powder give these shrimp appetizers an Asian flair.

Smoked-Salmon and Cucumber Rolls

Hazelnut and Olive Rugelach

These savory rugelach are made with a cream-cheese-based dough, which softens very quickly. If the dough becomes tricky to work with, chill it until firm,… more »

Seared Scallops with Leeks and Caviar Sauce

Serving the sauce at room temperature helps bring out the taste of the caviar.

Pesto, Olive, and Roasted-Pepper Goat Cheese Torta

Avocado Sour Cream Mousse

We call for California avocados in our recipes because our food editors prefer their rich flavor and creamy texture to that of West Indian avocados, which… more »

Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola cheese meets dried figs poached in port. The result: a thoroughly elegant holiday appetizer.