Dinner Appetizers

Whether you’re throwing a small dinner party with close friends or calling everyone you know to celebrate your love, these anniversary party appetizers will let you serve quality food and enjoy your time with guests. These simple dishes can be made before guests arrive, allowing enough time to prepare and feel your best. Most of the appetizers in this list simply need to be popped into the oven, but the premier quality and taste will make it look like you’ve been toiling away in your kitchen for hours. These anniversary party appetizers are also perfect for cozy anniversary dinners with just the two of you or your family. We’ve gathered our list of favorite appetizers for your anniversary party.

Beef Bourguignonne Puff

This is a genuinely classic appetizer that is perfect for a large crowd. Tender pieces of beef are marinated in our signature bourguignonne wine sauce before it is layered into delicate puff pastry. The best part is that all you need to do to make these bite-sized delights party-ready is bake them in the frozen state at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes till the pastry turns a beautiful golden brown. Ensure you cook it in a preheated oven to get the best results.

Boursin & Spinach Stuffed Mushroom

Mushrooms are the ideal size for finger food, and they give any dish an umami taste and quickly soak up the added flavor. This is why this is one of our favorites for anniversary party appetizers. The mushroom caps are stuffed with a decadent mix of Boursin cheese and spinach creating bursts of salty and umami flavors that will thrill your guests. Bake these frozen in a preheated oven for 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the kind of oven you own. Hotel quality ovens at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes, electric ovens at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes, and Gas ovens at 375 degrees for 16-20 minutes.

Chicken Wellington

A slight twist on the classic, our chicken wellingtons have a delicate blending of tender chicken breast with earthy mushroom flavors, all neatly wrapped in French-style pastry, and are sure to delight your taste buds. These are perfect for canapé parties and sit-down dinners, making them essential for any home that celebrates the little things in life on a large scale. Just pop these in a preheated oven straight from the freezer and let them cook until the pastry turns golden brown. The cooking time will differ based on the kind of oven you use. Hotel-quality ovens will need 14-20 minutes at 350 degrees, electric at 20-26 minutes at 400 degrees, and gas at 20-24 minutes at 375 degrees. Rotate the pan 180 degrees halfway through the cooking time for best results.

Chocolate Lovers Petit Fours

No dinner or dinner party is complete without sweets, and our chocolate lovers’ petit fours are the perfect anniversary party appetizers for anyone with a prominent sweet tooth. These include triple chocolate brownies, French vanilla, chocolate fudge, carrot cake, red velvet, and caramel coffee. Each of these delicious mouthfuls offers a different taste sensation ideal for any occasion. As these come pre-cooked, you only need to take them out of the freezer to defrost on the counter for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight.

Chorizo Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon

These anniversary party appetizers give your guests a hint of salt with a sweet kick. Spanish pamplano-style chorizo is enclosed within a Medjool date and is further covered with hickory smoked bacon to highlight its smoky undercurrent. Thaw these appetizers overnight in the refrigerator or for 30 minutes on the countertop. Then bake it in a preheated oven at 375 degrees till the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. This should take 8-15 minutes in a conventional oven and around 6-10 minutes in a convection oven. Do not microwave.

Portobello Puffs

Earthy and delicious, these little puffs are the perfect vegetarian anniversary party appetizers for your next celebration. They are made with grilled portobello mushrooms, fresh Roma tomatoes, Monterey Jack and goat's cheese, and roasted red peppers with a base of light, flaky pastry. These taste best baked from frozen on parchment paper till the pastry turns golden brown. For hotel quality ovens, bake at 350 degrees for 14-20 mins, electric ovens at 400 degrees for 20-26 mins, and gas ovens at 375 degrees for 20-24 minutes. Rotating the tray 180 degrees mid-way through the cook can give a more even color on your anniversary party appetizers.

Raspberry & Brie Phyllo Star

Another sweet treat that is worth putting on your anniversary party appetizer menu is this melt-in-the-mouth parcel. With triple cream brie and a fresh raspberry coulis neatly packed in a star-shaped phyllo bundle, this dish will impress your guests visually and when eaten. Just bake these pieces at 350 degrees on parchment paper straight from the freezer for about 12 to 15 minutes or till the internal temperature of the dish reaches 165 degrees and you have a sweet appetizer or a canapé desert ready for your guests.

Roasted Yellow & Red Pepper Bruschetta

If you're looking for a great appetizer for your anniversary party, consider our special bruschetta recipe. It features hand-sliced French bread topped with kalamata olive tapenade, roasted red and yellow peppers, fresh basil, and asiago cheese for a unique twist on this classic dish. To prepare, simply thaw the bruschetta for an hour, then bake in the oven at 325 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes for a warm and delicious bite-sized treat that will impress your guests.

These are just a few of the delicious, gourmet appetizers at AppetizersUSA. We aim to be your premium source of appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and entrees. Our customers include caterers, food service providers, and retail customers. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a more elaborate celebration, our vast selection of frozen appetizers will surely meet your needs. Contact us today to order your anniversary party appetizers.

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