Nuts and dried fruit are the most delicious, healthy, and nutritious combination for a quick snack, but this same combination can also be used to prepare delicious yet healthy appetizers.
Simple and quick recipes
This bite-sized dessert is perfect for buffets and celebrations, especially Valentine's Day. The tartlets are made with a simple and versatile sugar cookie dough. To give it a touch of...
Simple snow peas can be transformed into a sophisticated side dish in minutes: simply toss them with buttered, herb-infused breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and lemon zest.
Bright green vegetables like bok choy or broccoli pair beautifully with oyster sauce. This garlicky and slightly spicy version offers a sweet and sour note,...
Miniature pickled Peppadew peppers pair beautifully with many ingredients and are often used in various appetizers. In this recipe, the peppers form the base of the appetizer....
Ravioli are small cheese-filled ravioli, served in a sauce like any Italian pasta. Giada De Laurentiis suggests making a quick, simple, yet incredibly delicious...
Ellie Krieger used sea bass fillet for this recipe, but you can fry any firm-fleshed white fish. With its mild, almost neutral flavor, white fish makes an excellent base...
Smoked salmon, refreshing cucumber, and creamy cheese are the perfect combination for delicious white bread tea sandwiches. Cut the crusts off the sandwiches, and you'll have a sophisticated English...
This elegant French appetizer captivates with its rich flavor and texture. Riete is similar to pâté and is spread on bread, but it's less smooth, and you'll taste the...
This recipe offers a cupcake decorating idea. Bake cupcakes using your favorite recipe, frost with white icing (about 2 tablespoons per cupcake), and top with a bouquet of gumdrops...
This quick homemade meat stew is loaded with vegetables and takes just a few minutes longer to simmer than it would take to reheat a canned stew. Finely chopping the vegetables in a food processor significantly...
This quick and delicious wrap includes all the traditional ingredients for a hearty breakfast: flatbread, scrambled eggs, spinach, cheese, and ham. Everything is prepared in one pan in a jiffy. The finished flatbread...
Poached eggs can be a nerve-wracking experience for even the most experienced cook. Will they stick to the bottom of the pan? How do you avoid breaking the yolk? How do you know when they're done? On top of all that, eggs aren't always done...
You don't need to fire up the grill or barbecue for this quick shrimp appetizer, but it looks absolutely stunning on skewers! Just look at the mouthwatering, sticky honey glaze with garlic, spicy...
The chicken breast becomes incredibly crispy thanks to a light coating of coarse Japanese panko and Parmesan breadcrumbs, and a quick frying in the air fryer. Meanwhile, the inside of the chicken is very...
This delicious and healthy fish is easy to prepare. Fried coho salmon fillet will be on your plate in less than 15 minutes. Simply serve it with lettuce leaves, a drizzle of lemon juice, and enjoy! Perfect...
This quick "guests on the doorstep" dish is ready in minutes using frozen salmon. A multicooker with its foolproof pressure cooker function will come to the rescue, quickly...
Before serving your festive dinner, offer your guests marinated olives with cheese and chorizo slices, accompanied by a glass of white wine. This snack includes three types of olives, mini mozzarella balls, and Spanish cheese...
Chips and smoked sausage are two popular snacks that everyone loves. Geoffrey Zakarian has combined them and suggests trying salami chips! They're quite simple to make: the sausage is sliced very...
The idea of adding a cake to your holiday table can strike at the most unexpected moment; the last thing you want to worry about is a bulky cake. And such a light cake made of...
Store-bought puff pastry is ideal for making quick and delicious snacks. And one such snack is cheese sticks. Airy, crispy, and flaky, they'll leave no one...
Cook delicious, golden chicken without the hassle in your slow cooker. Thanks to a few tricks, it comes out just like oven-baked chicken. Rub the chicken with the spice mixture and place it in the slow cooker for...
When beautiful bread crumbs are used to make holiday casseroles and appetizers, unwanted trimmed crusts are often left over. You can, of course, munch on them while you're making dinner, or you can use them...
Appetizers and dishes on skewers always look unique and are a real draw for guests. You don't need a grill or barbecue for these mini kebabs. The beef cubes are pan-fried, and...
This incredibly easy-to-make appetizer looks impressive when served and is sure to please all your guests. Thin breadsticks are wrapped in slices of prosciutto, sprinkled with sharp Parmesan cheese, and...
Smashing cucumbers is a delicious and rustic way to prepare them, common throughout Asia. Smashed cucumbers add a variety of textures to a salad, and their flavor, once the excess...
Quick and easy pork recipes
Add fresh, vibrant flavors to your meat with these new takes on your favorite pork recipes.
New recipes for the appetizer "Ants on Logs"
Experiment with this classic snack. Peanut butter and raisins aren't the only ingredients kids will want to eat celery with.
12 Quick Pantry Snacks
Unexpected guests? Transform simple pantry and fridge ingredients into quick appetizers for company.
One of the easiest ways to serve smoked salmon as an appetizer is on thin slices of toasted country bread spread with your favorite spread, topped with slices of fresh...
Smoked salmon appetizers are always popular at any holiday party. Black bread and refreshing cucumber pair perfectly with smoked salmon. In this recipe, cucumbers...
Low-calorie and low-carb, yet delicious appetizers are a rare find on the holiday table, but for some, they're a real lifesaver! Here's one such healthy option. Instead of...
This dish is infused with the aromas of Indian spices paired with fragrant cilantro. Its superb flavor is enhanced by a special sauce made from fresh cilantro and hot serrano peppers, which...
Glazed eggplant is a great example of a simple yet incredibly delicious Asian-inspired vegetable side dish. Tender pieces of fried eggplant are coated with a sweet and spicy, glossy glaze of sugar and...
Beetroot and cashew dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer that can be served to guests with potato chips or fresh vegetable slices for dipping. Blend the dip in a blender until...
Bright pomegranate seeds, like a scattering of precious stones, adorn any winter appetizer. This light salad is no exception. Arugula, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and coarse Parmesan shavings are topped with...
This cheese dip is the most delicious you've ever tasted. It's literally loaded with salty bits of fried bacon, crunchy almond needles, three types of cheese – Swiss, blue, and...
These juicy oven-baked meatballs can be served as a holiday appetizer, with skewers or toothpicks nearby for piercing. Pickled jalapeños, added to the meatballs, add a touch of flavor...
This festive appetizer, shaped like a giant Christmas candy cane, is filled with all the ingredients of a pepperoni pizza. Topped with tomato sauce, melting mozzarella, and savory sausage slices...
This four-ingredient dipping sauce will delight everyone with its combination of sweet, salty, and savory peppery notes. It's great on its own with dipping sauces or as part of a cheese platter. The base...
48 Mother's Day Breakfast Recipes
Treat Mom to a delicious breakfast on her special day. Perhaps you'd like her to sleep in a little while you prepare a spectacular midday treat? Or
Natural bone-in pork loin cutlets cook quickly and look presentable when served. They're perfect for the Neapolitan pizzaiola, where the meat is braised in a light sauce...
A lightly seared bone-in pork loin patty is served with a light and healthy side of white beans and spinach. Made with canned cannellini beans and...
Angel hair pasta is perfect for quick side dishes. It only takes a few minutes to cook, then just toss with the sauce, and a delicious side dish is ready in 10 minutes. This recipe...
Butternut squash's sweetness will add a rich, multi-faceted flavor to your favorite macaroni and cheese, making it healthier. It's recommended to use ribbed pasta, which...
S'mores are an American campfire dessert made by roasting marshmallows on sticks and sandwiching them, along with a piece of chocolate, between two graham crackers. Incredibly simple and delicious. This...
This rich chocolate pie tastes just like the classic American camping dessert, s'mores, with campfire-roasted marshmallows. Except you don't need a fire to bake it, and the pie...
To give fried fish a crispy, golden-brown crust, dip the pieces in beaten eggs, then coat them in seasoned flour and fry in a hot pan. It's so simple, and the results are...
Your guests haven't tried a Caesar salad like this before. Surprise them with a unique take on their favorite appetizer by grilling it on skewers. These kebabs combine all the essential ingredients of a classic Caesar salad with...
Delight your guests with a vibrant and impressive shrimp appetizer with an exotic sauce. Large grilled shrimp are served individually in glasses with a fresh salsa made with mango, jalapeño, and red pepper...




















































