Smoked Duck Pizza with Hoisin

Duck combines with red onion and hoisin for a quick meal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino

With lemon, mint, and black pepper. (By Regan Burns)

Mongolian Beef Kebabs with Chile Jam

Skewered meat doused in a nicely spicy sauce. (By Richard Crocker, Richard Crocker Catering, San Francisco)

Welsh Rarebit Bites

Beer-laced cheese spread on toasted bread makes for undeniable deliciousness. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese

Doused in grappa for a boozy, floral note. (By Kate Ramos)

A dish that’s delicious as a pasta sauce or on its own. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sesame Shrimp with Cilantro-Lime Sauce

A quick appetizer or hors d’oeuvre with a bit of heat. (By V. Jaime Hamlin, V. Jaime Hamlin and Sons Catering & Party Design, Martha’s Vineyard)

Marinated Bocconcini

A new take on an old favorite, marinated mozzarella. (By Kate Ramos)

Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Crostini

Classic fall flavors come together for an elegant hors d’oeuvre. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

The classic salad combo turns into an hors d’oeuvre. (By Dana Williams and Daniel Flores, Bread & Wine, Los Angeles)

Bacon, Onion, and Fig Flatbread

Warning: may inspire instant friendship. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Roasted Red Pepper–Feta Dip

Tangy, sweet, and loaded with cheese, it’s sure to become a favorite. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Pico de Gallo

The essential salsa for dipping chips in. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Paprika Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp

The combination of pork and paprika gives these shrimp bites a flavor reminiscent of chorizo. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Baba Ghanoush

This smoky eggplant dip is a pita chip’s best friend. (By Kate Ramos)