A classic cheeseburger is a juicy beef patty topped with a slice of melting cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a sauce made with ketchup, mayonnaise, and relish. Nothing extra for a perfect...
Meat appetizer recipes
27 Delicious Cheese Quesadillas You'll Be Making Every Day
Try some unique quesadilla fillings (and we're not just talking about cheese). Smoked chorizo and cheddar, shrimp and guacamole, and a sweet dessert quesadilla
Oven-baked chicken wings turn out incredibly crispy if you bake them on a rack, allowing the heat to circulate freely around each piece. For the same reason, don't place them too close together...
To ensure juicy and perfectly grilled pork ribs, Molly Yeh suggests first baking them in foil in the oven, then cutting them up, brushing them with barbecue sauce, and grilling them.
What makes these ribs truly delicious is the sweet and spicy apricot glaze with crushed black pepper and garlic, brushed on them a few minutes before they're done. And to make sure the ribs are as...
Enjoy the stunning combination of sweet figs and sautéed mushrooms in a tender chicken breast roll. The ingredients listed are for one serving. Feel free to increase the amounts as needed...
Creamy spinach and flavorful ground beef complement each other perfectly in this hearty, thick-bodied egg sandwich. Serve with fried onion rings, equally delicious...
This hearty burrito is filled with juicy slices of beef steak, caramelized onions, a fried egg, and cheese. Perfect for brunch or a hearty snack. Pan-fry the finished burrito...
For something more than just a burger, try seasoning your ground beef with Lawry's Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Marinade. Grill the patties and serve them on buns with...
This flavorful, protein-rich stuffed tomato appetizer is always a great option when farm produce is in season....
Juicy grilled steak is sliced into thin strips and wrapped in a tortilla with refried beans, fried onions, bell peppers, and shredded cheese. The burritos are then stuffed into...
These unusual rolls can be served as a main course or an appetizer. Strips of fried ribeye steak are wrapped in a soy wrapper along with slices of avocado, breadcrumbs, bell peppers...
These miniature towers are made with cucumber slices, which make a great substitute for tartlets, making for a low-calorie appetizer. Pipe a savory cheese cream onto the cucumbers, add...
If you've never eaten completely raw meat before, it's time to try tartare! The natural flavor of fresh filet mignon is incomparable, and a few extra ingredients, like...
Make these Korean barbecue-inspired tacos. Corn tortillas are served with grilled steak, a crisp pear and kimchi salad, tender greens, fried green onions, and spicy...
No one can resist warm flatbreads topped with thin strips of grilled steak, onions, fresh herbs, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a delicate tahini dressing. These hearty, flavorful pitas are inspired by...
These miniature meat pies are a perfect appetizer for any occasion. The meat filling is mixed with paprika, thyme, and garlic for a spicy, savory flavor, but the real treat is...
These paper cone appetizers are perfect for house parties, poolside get-togethers, grillouts, and any other casual get-together. Homemade fries are served in cones with...
Marinate a flank steak in a spicy sauce with a little brown sugar, grill it until it's crispy and beautifully browned, and serve it in tacos with an arugula salad...
These steak fingers are prepared similarly to crispy chicken fingers. Strips of pounded beef steak are double-breaded and fried in a mixture of butter and vegetable oil until...
If you're planning a casual dinner with friends, fajitas are the perfect treat. They're delicious, a little exotic, and have a build-your-own format that many people love: you lay out...
Fajitas are thin, fried strips of juicy beef wrapped in a tortilla with fried bell peppers, onions, and herbs. Perhaps the most popular and easiest Mexican dish to prepare...
Fajitas are traditionally cooked in a skillet, but if you want to infuse them with the flavors of summer, an outdoor grill is the perfect option. Grill the beef steak, bell peppers, and onions, cut into strips, and...
How to treat a large group to a premium steak without breaking the bank? Make it into bite-sized cubes, sautéed in spices, and served as an appetizer with...
The best part of this fried chicken recipe from Jeff Mauro is probably the honey butter and giardiniera. The combination of chopped Chicago-style giardiniera, butter, salt, and honey is perfect...
When it's hot outside, cool chicken salad sandwiches are just the thing for a delicious, filling meal without heating up the stove. They're also a great way to use up leftovers...
A muffuletta is a pressed Italian sandwich filled with assorted deli meats, cheese, and olive oil that only gets better after sitting and soaking up the delicious juices.
These shredded chicken toasts in a fragrant, spicy sauce are the perfect beer snack. Remove the skin and bones from store-bought rotisserie chicken, then shred the meat with two forks into small strands.
These burgers are literally loaded with greens. Gather all the fresh herbs you have (the more varieties, the better), add jalapeño jelly, and the jalapeño pepper itself – you'll have a flavorful...
Air fryer pork-filled wontons are just as crispy as traditional deep-fried wontons, but you'll need much less oil and your kitchen won't get messy...
It's great to have some meat left over after a big holiday feast, ready to cook up a new dish. The meat should also contain some fatty pieces so it browns nicely on the...
Wrap chicken breast pieces in rice paper and air fry for golden-brown chicken without the hassle of breading and deep-frying. The chicken turns out incredibly crispy! Try this...
Airfryer egg rolls are crispy, savory, and filling, using much less oil than deep-frying. The filling is made from shredded cabbage, carrots, and...
These five-star nachos were created by five cooking show stars, so you'll experience a world-class blend of flavors and textures. Corn chips coated in Sunny Anderson's meat filling...
Don't let the name scare you: you don't need to fire up the grill for this appetizer. Juicy, flavorful pork in barbecue sauce is cooked in the oven! Serve the prepared shredded meat with...
These nachos will be not only a delicious treat but also the highlight of your fall party. The appetizer is made with colorful corn chips that resemble fallen autumn leaves. And the topping...
These miniature sandwiches are packed with all the vibrant flavors and textures of traditional Chicken Parmesan. Crispy-breaded fried chicken breast is served on a soft bun topped with melty mozzarella,...
Another great use for an air fryer: you can cook burgers in it! This eliminates the hassle of firing up the grill, creating smoke in the kitchen, or splattering greasy food everywhere. You can take advantage of this...
You don't have to be a fast food chef to quickly whip up cheeseburgers for a crowd! There's a brilliant trick that eliminates the need to form individual patties. Simply fry ground beef...
These simple sandwiches are made by warming shredded grilled chicken (or leftover cinnamon roast) in a spicy Buffalo sauce and layering it on buns with a light salad of...
Traditional Mexican enchiladas are tortilla tubes filled with meat, baked in tomato sauce and topped with cheese. This version, in the form of edible bowls, is designed specifically for...
These mini Mexican pie crusts are easy to make with store-bought pie mix, and the filling can be filled with leftover grilled or baked chicken mixed with store-bought...
These Korean dumplings are the perfect combination of kimchi, ground pork, and tofu. Kimchi mandu is best made with over-fermented kimchi, which is spicy and slightly sour, but your favorite kimchi will do just fine.
Flautas (or taquitos) are Mexican tortilla tubes filled with meat, fried until crispy, and served with a variety of toppings. Make mini flautas filled with...
Sausage balls are a popular party appetizer, and this recipe couldn't be simpler: simply combine raw, casing-less sausages with a bun mix, shape, and...
Taquitos are Mexican stuffed tubes served as an appetizer with dips. They're warm, cheesy, and super crispy! An air fryer makes making taquitos super easy. In this recipe, they...
Venezuelan corn tortillas, or arepas, are a great alternative to classic burger buns when it comes to a healthy sandwich. Arepas are easy to make at home. Just cut them...
This delicious Tex-Mex appetizer features eight vibrant layers (both in color and flavor). Serve in a clear glass bowl so all the layers are clearly visible.
Simple chicken kebabs can easily be transformed into a sophisticated appetizer by simply adding white grapes and alternating them on skewers with pieces of chicken breast. This way, ordinary, everyday ingredients...
The chicken breast is cut into strips, each strip is threaded lengthwise onto a skewer, then coated in panko breadcrumbs and baked in the oven. The large, airy breadcrumbs...























































