Party Appetizers
Spiced Nuts - Recipe For Spiced Nuts With Five-spice Powder
Spiced Nuts – Five-spice powder adds a kick to this easy recipe made with walnut halves. Spiced nuts recipe.
Firecracker Shrimp
Firecracker Shrimp - an easy to make deep-fried appetizer with a mayonnaise-based dip, from cookbook author Leeann Chin.
Asian-Style Brandy Snap - Almond Orange Biscuit
This is an Asian version of the tasty biscuit that can be served alone, or shaped into baskets or wrappers and filled with ice cream, fruit and other goodies. This recipe features the flavors of almond and orange - both play a prominent role in Chinese cooking.
Candied Walnuts
This sugary treat is made by coating walnut pieces in sugar and deep-frying. Enjoy candied walnuts as a snack, or toss them in salads or stir-fries for extra flavor.
Oriental Chicken Liver Appetizer
A tasty Hawaiian variation made with orange peel, oyster sauce, and cilantro, from cookbook authors Shirley Tong Parola and Lisa Parola Gaynier.
Shrimp Toast
Deep-fried bread squares topped with shrimp and seasonings.
Lettuce Wraps
These make a great appetizer, and you can use leftovers for lunch the next day.
Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
A party appetizer for stuffed mushrooms made with Chinese dried black mushrooms and oyster sauce.