To make these delicious green onion and sesame flatbreads, use store-bought pizza dough, and consider half the work done. Fry the flatbreads in a skillet until they're coated...
Sauce recipes
This mouth-watering appetizer of cheese sauce with a hint of beer will be the center of attention at your house party. It's important to use freshly grated cheese in this recipe, as the kind that...
Dipping crispy toasted baguette slices into this rich dipping sauce feels like eating real pizza! That's because the sauce is made with ingredients from traditional pizza. The viscous tomato sauce...
Hummus is a delicious and healthy appetizer that you can decorate and serve to guests. To delight them with a variety of appetizers without the hassle, prepare three types of hummus using one base. You'll need...
Delight your guests with this luxurious appetizer—a hot, creamy dip topped with chunks of crab meat. Its distinctive flavor comes from the addition of Spanish "Drunken Goat" cheese, which is added to both the sauce itself and...
This spread captivates not only with its striking presentation, but also with its stunning texture and creamy flavor, with vibrant notes of garlic and fresh herbs. To thicken the spread and set it into the desired shape,...
This simplified version of guacamole uses lemon juice instead of traditional lime juice for the dressing, and hot pepper sauce instead of jalapeño pepper. Chop the avocado, red onion, tomato, and...
A hot cheese dip surrounded by toasted bread for dipping is an irresistible appetizer. It's perfect for a house party, a game-watching meal, or just as a snack to...
You can always make a crowd-pleasing appetizer with frozen and canned vegetables. In this recipe, Guy Fieri adds creamed spinach, thawed artichokes,...
Fresh homemade salsa and BBQ-flavored chicken nuggets infuse these nachos with vibrant summer flavor any time of year. Perfect for large gatherings, house parties, and...
This thick, cheesy dip is one of those appetizers people reach for first at parties. It's no wonder: who can resist a thick, cheesy sauce covered in...
This fresh sauce delivers all the flavors of guacamole in a salsa with chunky vegetables. Grape tomatoes, avocado, sweet onion, and cilantro are finely chopped and seasoned with lime juice. The highlight of this...
Juicy slices of grilled beef are served on buns with fried onions and bell peppers, topped with a thick, velvety cheese sauce. This is the Philadelphia Cheesesteak sandwich, a favorite for...
This appetizer combines two popular Mexican party treats: salsa and tequila! Tequila is added directly to the salsa and paired with fried tomatillos, peppers...
If you're preparing an Asian-inspired dinner, offer this thick edamame dip as an appetizer. Coconut milk, fresh ginger, lime juice, and Sriracha sauce...
Looking for new dipping ideas for a house party appetizer? Try this healthy, low-calorie option with a Greek salad twist! Traditional salad ingredients include finely chopped...
All the vegetables in this salsa are grilled. The tomatoes, garlic, shallots, onions, and serrano peppers combine to create a delicious bouquet of flavors that are even more intense when grilled.
Guacamole with grilled corn can be served as an appetizer at a grill party while the meat cooks. Grill the corn until it's blackened, which will intensify the flavor, with...
This salsa will captivate you with its vibrant tropical flavor and contrasting combination of ingredients and textures. Velvety avocado meets crisp onion, and sweet pineapple meets spicy...
This recipe was inspired by the famous French onion soup served with cheese toasts. Like the soup, this sour cream and mayonnaise dip is loaded with caramelized onions and thyme, and...
Is a long-awaited match or an interesting movie about to begin? Set out a large bowl of guacamole for a quick, tasty, and healthy snack. Traditional guacamole is prepared in...
If you want to serve this dip impressively at a house party, make it in a bread boat! This appetizer will always be a hit with guests. To make it, you'll need a long loaf...
Make this gooey cheesy dip for a special occasion, featuring real crab meat and plenty of healthy spinach. Three types of cheese—cream, Parmesan, and Monterey Jack—fill the appetizer...
A dip for a family gathering doesn't have to be salty! This dessert dip will satisfy any sweet tooth, cheesecake, or cookie lover. It's made with cream cheese and...
For a casual house party, there's no better appetizer than a delicious dip for dipping chips and crackers. It's also a great way to serve it to guests while they wait for the main course, because...
To make this simple cheese spread, simply combine grated cheese with mayonnaise, chopped canned pimento peppers, and spices, then spread on bread and enjoy. The combination...
Your guests won't go hungry with this filling and impressive appetizer. This Mexican-inspired dip is made with seven different layers that blend beautifully together. Canned...
Hot crab dip is one of the most popular appetizers for house parties in the West. It's made with real crab meat baked in a rich ranch sauce with herbs under a crust of...
Traditional Italian pesto sauce made with authentic ingredients isn't cheap, even if you decide to make it yourself. This pesto recipe is perfect for everyday use. It's made with more...
If you have unexpected guests or just want a tasty, and most importantly, healthy snack, take a bag of frozen peas out of the freezer, defrost them in boiling water, and make a thick...
The perfect meat topping for nachos is made from several types of ground meat. Take ground beef and mix it with raw, casingless Mexican chorizo sausage (not to be confused with Spanish dry-cured...
Fresh and tart, this Mexican salsa verde (green salsa) made with charred tomatillos is the perfect accompaniment to a frozen margarita or a cold beer. It's also great...
Pico de gallo is a Mexican sauce made from chopped fresh vegetables: tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. It requires no cooking and is therefore quick to prepare, but you can make it even faster in a blender.
Sweet and spicy barbecue sauce with a hint of smoke and sharp cheddar help transform leftover pulled pork into a delicious bread that's perfect for serving at a house party as an appetizer instead of...
All the ingredients in this pesto are carefully selected to create a rich and balanced sauce. It's ready in minutes and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. Use...
This vegetarian appetizer is made with potatoes, which almost everyone has, so you're guaranteed a delicious dip anytime. Whisk the baked potatoes with nuts, olive oil, and lemon juice until...
This dip is like a cross between guacamole and hummus, and it's the smoothest, creamiest hummus you'll ever taste. And the flavor is incredible! Just blend store-bought hummus with avocado...
This versatile dressing is equally good for a simple green salad or a cold noodle dish. It's made with mayonnaise, soy sauce, dark sesame oil, and...
The principle of cooking these drumsticks isn't much different from any other barbecue: you rub them with a spice mixture, marinate them, then grill them, brushing them with mop sauce. And what gives them...
Try a basil pesto with new flavor notes, where almonds replace traditional pine nuts and Asiago cheese replaces Pecorino. The highlight of this sauce is the tomato. Dice it and...
This quick, velvety five-ingredient sauce adds a Thai flavor to salads, noodles, poultry, seafood, and even sandwiches. It requires no cooking; it's simply blended and can be stored in...
This sauce requires no cooking and whips up in a blender in no time. It can be refrigerated for up to four days. It's incredibly versatile and goes perfectly with vegetables, meat, poultry, or...
Although this dip is made with mayonnaise and sour cream, fresh zucchini puree helps make it healthier and lower in calories, and caramelized onions, dill, garlic, and red wine vinegar add a whole new dimension of flavor.
To brighten the anticipation of a big holiday dinner, offer your guests this light appetizer in Christmas colors. A dipping sauce of sour cream and fresh herbs is served on a tray surrounded by fresh or...
This salsa is as refreshing as the popular gin and lime juice-based Gimlet cocktail that inspired it. It's even more delicious when steeped in...
Decorate your holiday with this edible Christmas wreath in vibrant shades of green and red, perfect for serving as an appetizer to guests while they wait for the big dinner. To assemble, you'll need green...
Vegetable platters (crudites) are the perfect appetizer for any holiday, especially when served with a delicious dipping sauce. If you're planning a New Year's or Christmas party, assemble crudites...
Just drizzle this tart vinaigrette over a leafy salad, and it'll shine! Beyond salads, use it with baked or steamed vegetables, boiled potatoes, fried fish...
This light gravy, made with several types of mushrooms, vegetable broth, and just a couple of tablespoons of dry red wine, is incredibly aromatic and rich in flavor. It'll be loved by everyone...
Infuse your guacamole with a rich, summery flavor, with sweet and smoky notes, by pairing grilled corn with mashed avocado. For this appetizer, the corn is first grilled whole on the cob in...
























































