Japanese gyoza dumplings are first pan-fried, then steamed in a small amount of water until cooked through, giving them a distinctive crispy crust on the bottom and a crispy crust on the top.
Meat appetizer recipes
A frita is a Cuban sandwich made with a juicy beef patty on a bun topped with a pile of crispy potato sticks or French fries. French fries are easy to make by deep-frying grated...
Alcapurria is a traditional Puerto Rican snack popular in many Caribbean countries, where it's often served by street vendors. It's a crispy fritter made from...
Crispy Mexican pastries filled with a spicy ground beef and bell pepper filling are deep-fried until golden brown and served as an appetizer with homemade aioli. They can be...
Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipes
Sausage rolls aren't everything: wrap something new in puff pastry.
For a big house party, make these nachos with all the flavors of a Cuban sandwich. Tortilla chips are loaded with chunks of ham and pork loin, topped with mustard, a thick, gooey cheese sauce, and...
This recipe is a great way to use up leftovers the day after Thanksgiving. It features Thanksgiving staples: turkey, roasted pumpkin, and Brussels sprouts...
These hearty nachos are loaded with deliciousness, including fried smoked sausage, beans, pickled jalapeños, and plenty of gooey cheese sauce and guacamole. All the flavors work harmoniously together...
This creative take on nachos features shredded grilled chicken, hot sauce, and blue cheese dressing on top of dense corn chips. All these ingredients make this appetizer a delicious...
For your next party, make these miniature sandwiches that will captivate your guests with their combination of flavors. Pumpernickel slices are served with wild boar sausage, fried wild...
No dim sum table is complete without siu mai, open-topped dumplings. While the filling recipe varies from restaurant to restaurant, pork and shrimp siu mai are particularly popular.
The best way to transform an Italian pizza into a delicious Mexican appetizer is to top it with chorizo and tomatoes. Mexican chorizo differs from Spanish chorizo in its rich spice blend and...
Potstickers (gyoza) are Chinese dumplings that are distinguished by a special cooking method: they are first fried scallop-side up until the bottom is crispy, and then...
The perfect appetizer for a big celebration. Toasted baguette slices are served with thinly sliced beef steak, gorgonzola mousse, pickled radishes, caramelized onions, microgreens, and...
"Xiaolong bao are Chinese steamed dumplings with soup inside," says Molly Yeh. "They're like magic! My whole childhood, my family and I ate them at our favorite dim sum restaurant in Chinatown..."
To make these Chinese-style buns, you don't need to go to an Asian market and search for special ingredients or mix up a special dough. Sandra Lee suggests using...
These Chinese dumplings can be served as a main course or as an appetizer, spooned individually onto Asian soup spoons. Filled with pork, mushrooms, and green onions, they're very...
Filled with Italian sausage and pancetta, these stuffed mushrooms are especially rich and meaty, with a wonderfully spicy aroma of rosemary and garlic. To make these stuffed mushrooms...
To make a cheese quesadilla with the flavor of Korean barbecue bulgogi, ground beef is fried with a blend of Korean spices and herbs, then spread on a tortilla topped with cheese,...
You won't need honey or nuts to make this appetizer. It's much simpler: the recipe uses breakfast cornflakes with honey and nuts, so the chicken not only gains...
To add a richer flavor to her Sloppy Joe sandwiches and take it to the next level, Rachael Ray adds chopped hot dogs and steak seasoning to the thick meat sauce.
Marinate chicken breast in sweet, spiced tea, grill, then slice and toss with pecans and apples in a honey-based mayonnaise dressing. This delicious salad will serve as the base for...
A honey-jalapeno marinade softens the tough flank steak, and after grilling, the meat becomes perfectly juicy for these hearty fajitas. Slice the steak thinly across the grain and serve...
This hot, super-cheesy sandwich, with a crisp Parmesan crust and melty cheddar inside, is packed with the rich flavors of pesto, garlic aioli, and sun-dried tomatoes. Despite its abundance of ingredients, it...
Ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles are a delicious combination that sets the hot Cuban sandwich apart from other sandwiches. Enhance its flavor even further by adding thinly sliced turkey and...
If you have leftover roast turkey from last night's holiday dinner, you can make sandwiches with them the next day. But the holiday's still on—let there be sandwiches, too...
These burgers may be small, but they're packed with flavor. The patties are made with turkey and aromatic herbs, and cranberry sauce is turkey's best friend. Brush it on the patties while baking,...
For the healthiest burgers for the whole family, choose lean ground turkey and mix it with sautéed mushrooms for a burst of flavor. Serve the patties on...
Turkey, with its neutral flavor, is the perfect choice if you want to infuse your burger with Asian flavors, like Anne Burrell does. Add garlic, ginger, water chestnuts,...
"These mini burgers are sure to be a hit at your next party thanks to my delicious onion-tomato jam," says Cardea Brown. "You'll definitely want to make this jam..."
This hearty, juicy cheeseburger is made with two thick turkey patties topped with melty cheese and crispy pieces of fried turkey bacon. Served on a toasted English muffin...
To infuse beef steak with a delicious Asian flavor, brush it with oyster sauce and sesame oil before grilling. Once cooked, slice thinly across the grain and serve...
This simple recipe transforms a popular Thai appetizer—chicken satay—into a more filling dinner. Instead of using small pieces of chicken breast, use whole drumsticks. Marinate them in coconut milk with...
To grill beef steak Asian-style faster, cut it into strips and thread each strip lengthwise onto a wooden skewer. This way, the beef marinates better and develops a fuller flavor.
Fill chicken cutlets with a mixture of spinach, roasted bell peppers, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, roll them up, and bake until done. The delicious juices left in the pan...
Meet your new favorite recipe, perfect for summer without heating up the kitchen. Beef brisket is generously salted and peppered and pressure-cooked in a slow cooker to...
Take the flavor of these juicy beef patties to the next level with a stunning cheese topping inspired by the Mexican dish rajas con crema. These pretzel buns have the perfect texture...
Slider sandwiches are small and perfect for serving at house parties. If you're hosting a large gathering, you can skip the sandwich assembly and simply arrange everything...
Ree Drummond makes these miniature sandwiches with double-breaded fried flaky steak. Instead of regular buns, she baked quick, flaky biscuits, and instead of the usual store-bought sauces...
Soak thin strips of bacon in tequila, then bake them in the oven, topped with a mixture of brown sugar, chili peppers, and smoked chipotle peppers for a smoky flavor...
Surprise your loved ones with this easy-to-make yet unique Mexican-inspired dinner. Tostadas (crispy corn tortillas) are served with a turkey tomato sauce topping, a refreshing cabbage...
These juicy meatballs in a delicious raspberry glaze are perfect as an appetizer at a house party. This delicious combination of sweet raspberries and spicy chili peppers will leave no one indifferent.
Ree Drummond makes a big batch of chicken filling that goes well with many Tex-Mex dishes (tacos, enchiladas, burritos) and freezes several portions for easy...
Although Wisconsin is considered the Cheese State, its culinary pride is its fried bratwurst. Thanks in large part to the locals' German heritage, these sausages are often found in meat shops...
These sausage balls are the perfect combination of cheese, meat, and biscuit. To make them, you'll need a dry mix for making scones or potato pancakes. Mix it in equal parts with...
Tender, neutral-flavored ground chicken is the perfect foil for strong spices and sauces like ginger, hoisin, soy sauce, and sambal oelek. Fry the cutlets Asian-style and serve them on buns...
Make Indian-style wraps with juicy, seared chicken seasoned with garam masala. Wrap it in naan bread, top it with mango chutney, jalapeño, and cilantro, and serve with...
Candied spiced bacon is a delicious appetizer for those who enjoy an unusual combination of flavors. Brush bacon strips with maple syrup, sprinkle with a brown sugar-spice mixture, and bake in...
Combine brown sugar with ancho and cayenne pepper and sprinkle the mixture over thin strips of bacon. As they bake, the bacon will crisp up and develop a delicious, sweet-and-savory glaze. Serve...
These pulled pork tostadas are easy to customize to suit your family's tastes and preferences. You can add refried beans, guacamole, or a fruit salsa like mango to the basic filling! And...























































