Recipes Appetizers Comfort Food Starters By Food & Wine Editors Updated on November 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Kana Okada When entertaining, why not satisfy your guests with what they're craving most? Here, several of our favorite rich, homey appetizers, from mini mac-and-cheese to lobster sliders. Consider it a collection of comfort foods to get the party started. 01 of 07 Lamb Meatballs with Mint © Quentin Bacon Albóndigas de Cordero a la Hierbabuena are a classic tapa meatball made with the combination of lamb and mint. Get the Recipe 02 of 07 Three Cheese Mini-Macs © Kana Okada Anything big made small is always fun for cocktail parties, and these quick, one-bite mac and cheeses are the ultimate example. Cooked in mini muffin pans, the mini macs can be assembled early and baked just as guests arrive. Get the Recipe 03 of 07 Lobster Sliders © Tina Rupp These lush, miniature appetizers are a take on classic New England lobster rolls. Get the Recipe 04 of 07 Lamb Pizzettes © Kana Okada This recipe is based on the Arabic lamejun, a thin piece of dough topped with minced meat, then baked. Here the ground lamb is flavored with cumin, mint, and pine nuts. Get the Recipe 05 of 07 Caesar Salad Spears © Kana Okada Salads usually require forks, but here the classic Caesar is transformed into a clever finger food. Toss chopped endives with a lemony dressing, then spoon the mixture inside elegant endive spears, topping it with cheese and crunchy mini croutons. Get the Recipe 06 of 07 Mini Panamanian Beef Empanadas © Quentin Bacon Ground beef and cilantro fill these flaky, comfort classic savory pastries. Get the Recipe 07 of 07 Mini Brioche Lobster Rolls © Kana Okada These rolls, which are a delightful play on the traditional lobster roll, are quite substantial, so one per person is plenty, especially if you're serving additional hors d'oeuvres. Cooked shrimp or lump crab is a fine alternative to lobster. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit