You don't need a special pot with a burner to make this fondue. All the ingredients are mixed in a ceramic baking dish, baked in the oven, and served piping hot. Dip your vegetables...
Quick appetizer recipes
Ripe, soft avocado's delicate texture complements yogurt perfectly to create a thick, velvety base for the dip. This combination makes the dip less greasy and more nutritious...
This Italian antipasto is served on skewers filled with ingredients that create the unforgettable taste of Mediterranean cuisine: Italian chicken sausage, sun-dried tomato, basil,...
Edamame are immature soybeans used by health-conscious eaters around the world. But they're also equally popular as a snack with beer or other alcoholic beverages. In...
This dipping appetizer pairs tender crab meat with a creamy sauce of cream cheese and sour cream. A dash of hot sauce, a clove of garlic, and crab seasoning add a piquant flavor. And...
Italian crostini are a versatile appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. They're also a great place to experiment, with toasted baguette slices served with all sorts of interesting...
Satay (or sate) is a popular Asian street food consisting of small grilled skewers, often served with peanut sauce. These skewers are perfect for a picnic. A...
To make this dip, use low-fat cottage cheese (about 2%) instead of cream cheese. Blend it with canned white beans in a food processor, and...
A delicate, creamy, slightly tart cream cheese makes a wonderful base for a thick dip. Mix it with sour cream, grated mozzarella, and a little mayonnaise. For a vegetable topping...
An exquisite appetizer that will delight with its restaurant-quality appearance and stunning, multifaceted flavor. The finished polenta holds its shape perfectly after cooling and is perfect for serving mushroom ragout, and its...
One of the most popular Mexican dipping dishes is layered dip. It requires preparing several sauces and dips separately and layering them on a shared platter so that each...
A corn dog is a popular American street food snack, a sausage wrapped in cornmeal on a stick. Traditional corn dogs are deep-fried and delicious, but not very healthy. The same cannot be said for...
Stuffed potato skins are a popular American appetizer that's perfect with a glass of beer or for more formal occasions. To make them, you only need...
This refreshing and filling salad pairs poached shrimp beautifully with blanched snow peas, fresh radishes, green onions, and a tart, spicy dressing. Simmered for 2...
Injera (or injera) is an Ethiopian sourdough pancake served instead of bread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In Africa, it is also used as cutlery, as a plate, or as a spoon...
A superb vitamin-rich salad, rich in flavors and textures. It differs from other spinach salads in that it contains only fresh greens, while all other ingredients are cooked.
The main ingredients of this light soup are mushrooms, carrots, and cumin, which, when combined with the mushrooms, gives it a stunning flavor. The cumin is first sautéed in butter for a better...
This natural yogurt-based sauce makes a great dip for vegetables and other appetizers, and is also a great alternative to greasy and unhealthy mayonnaise. Finely chopped cucumber and dill add a refreshing...
Simple and delicious burger toppings
Chefs share easy-to-make burger topping ideas, including eggs, French fries, and more. Burger bun recipe.
A great way to serve grilled shrimp is to wrap them in lettuce leaves. It makes a very juicy and delicious appetizer, especially perfect for a picnic. Just be sure not to overcook them...
To make these simple, yet flavorful potato patties, you can boil fresh potatoes and mash them, or give a new life to leftover mashed potatoes from the day before. Add...
Muhammara is a popular Middle Eastern snack made from a mixture of walnuts, peppers, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. All ingredients are mixed until...
Butternut squash is considered the most aromatic and flavorful pumpkin variety. It makes not only excellent baked goods but also fragrant, warming soups with an intriguing flavor imparted by its natural...
Recently, even at large parties or celebrations, crudités—raw or blanched vegetables served whole or sliced into strips—have become increasingly popular appetizers. And to...
You can jazz up a simple green salad by adding just three interesting, yet simple, ingredients. Crumble crispy fried bacon onto the succulent leaves, sprinkle with caramelized onions, and...
This light salad of fresh spinach and green apples is perfectly complemented by a French dressing that perfectly balances olive oil, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Combine the vegetables...
Simple recipes for cheese appetizers
These simple cheese appetizers will enrich your holiday table and delight the whole family.
This guacamole is a bit different from the popular Mexican version with tomatoes and onions, but it's just as delicious and very quick to make. Mash a ripe avocado with a fork and drizzle with the juice...
One of the simplest, yet most impressive, appetizers is a cheese platter. But it's important to remember that it's not just a selection of the various cheeses you eat every day, but rather...
Chicken, butter, hot sauce, celery, and blue cheese… This combination of ingredients has long been known in American cuisine as Buffalo. Although the original recipe calls for Buffalo...
Kimchi cabbage is a key culinary symbol of Korea, loved far beyond its borders. After all, fermented Chinese cabbage in a spicy sauce is delicious and suitable as...
Simple apple appetizers
Celebrity chefs will show you how to transform ordinary, run-of-the-mill apples into beautiful and delicious appetizers.
An incredibly flavorful eggplant appetizer or side dish. The crunch and subsequent burst of spice will leave you speechless. Deep-frying isn't exactly considered a healthy option by many...
These shrimp are full of flavor, with a distinct but not overpowering cilantro flavor, accented with a bright lime flavor. The marinade pairs perfectly with this dish. Perhaps the shrimp will even improve if you let them sit...
Simple corn polenta gets a fantastic flavor with pineapple chunks and chopped sage leaves. Grill it until grill marks form, and the side dish will be...
This tender and juicy pulled pork dish uses pork tenderloin—an unusual choice. Large chunks of meat are simmered in a savory sauce, then shredded with two forks. In...
This chicken-filled quesadilla is hands down the best. The filling is infused with tomato juice, making the meat tender, especially if the chicken has been refrigerated. And you'll have extra leftovers...
A light, vitamin-packed kale salad with green onions, fresh pear, and toasted pecans, all dressed with a balsamic vinegar dressing. For a zesty...
Making ricotta at home is easy, and the cheese's refined flavor and creamy texture will exceed all expectations. Besides the foolproof serving option suggested, it's served on toast with...
Detailed recipe with photos.
Detailed recipe with photos.
Detailed recipe with photos.
This simple, colorful salad will be a great complement to holiday meats....
With Giada's dough sprinkled with coarse salt and fresh thyme, you won't even think about cheese. This simple pizza, which fans call "absolutely delicious" and "a sure winner,"...
Grill zucchini strips for a few minutes until pliable, then roll them up and stuff them with goat cheese, lemon, and parsley. This mini appetizer is sure to...





















































