Although these potato pancakes taste different from traditional latkes, they're prepared the same way and turn out just as crispy and fluffy. Along with the potatoes, grate...
Vegetable appetizer recipes
The best avocado recipes
Don't limit yourself to toast and guacamole: use healthy, tender avocado in one of these unexpected and delicious 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.
7 Easy Appetizers on Skewers
You'll need forks for the main courses. Before dinner, treat your guests to toothpick appetizers—they're easy to prepare and assemble.
Offer your guests a variety of mozzarella cheeses as a wine appetizer, not just a simple sliced cheese, but a full-blown bar with additional snacks so they can create their own crostini...
Looking for a fun treat for a friendly get-together? While you're waiting for the chimes to strike midnight, offer your guests bruschetta (toasted slices of bread with various toppings), but let them assemble their own...
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...
Fruit, herbs, nuts, cheese, and vinaigrette are a winning combination for a delicious, elegant salo (lard). Sweet, juicy pears are perfectly complemented by tart pieces of blue cheese.
Warm baked brie becomes gooey, creamy, and tender, and can be served as a dip on its own. Bake it in a bread bowl, which will keep the cheese from spreading completely while...
Deep-fried pickles are a popular snack in the Southern United States. Molly Yeh took it a step further and paired them with Havarti cheese. The result is even more delicious: crispy sticks of egg roll dough,...
This beautiful festive Christmas tree salad will be a fun and delicious addition to your party. The evergreen tree itself is made from lettuce and salad leaves, and the meats...
Aloo tikki, a crispy potato patty, is a popular snack in India. They are often stuffed with crushed green peas and served hot straight from the pan. On the streets of Delhi, aloo...
Roasted pumpkin, thanks to its delicate texture, can easily be transformed into a delicious dip by blending it with the traditional ingredients of classic hummus: chickpeas and tahini. This hummus...
Replace traditional potatoes with healthier sweet potatoes. Like baby potatoes, they're delicious baked into tubers, perfect for serving with fillings. This recipe features baked sweet potatoes in tubers...
Large green olives are perfect for stuffing and deep-frying. This appetizer is often served at house parties, especially with beer, and is sure to please everyone. For the filling...
The highlight of this sweet potato puree is the brown butter it's seasoned with. When fried, the butter develops a pleasant nutty flavor and infuses the puree. A touch of vanilla extract...
Stuffed mushroom caps are one of the most popular appetizers for parties and celebrations; people love them. If you're hosting a barbecue party, you can grill the stuffed mushrooms on skewers.
While you're waiting for the main dinner, offer your guests this light appetizer, which is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. The generous amount of cilantro gives the yogurt dip a delicate green color,...
The classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato (BLT) is great for more than just sandwiches. Enjoy this trio as a delicious dipping sauce, perfect for sharing with a crowd...
The dip is made from cooked lima beans that are blended in a food processor with spinach, olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, and tahini sesame paste until it turns into...
This savory white bean dip is infused with the rich, spicy flavor of madras curry powder, garlic, and fresh herbs. Made without animal fat, it's incredibly tender and velvety, and...
Everyone will love this homemade caramelized onion dip! And the best part is, you can make it a few days in advance and refrigerate it until...
To make homemade hummus as creamy, smooth, and delicious as store-bought, you'll need to spend a little more time and make it with dried chickpeas instead of canned ones—the result...
Sweet, juicy figs are a perfect companion to the slightly bitter lettuce, salty bacon, and black pepper. And if you use overripe figs, they'll also be creamy, adding a...
Garlic aioli, made with egg yolks and olive oil, is one of the most popular dips, typically served as a light appetizer with vegetables for dipping. It's ready in minutes...
Celery sticks are a great appetizer idea if you're serving a large crowd. Firstly, they're easy to prepare, and secondly, they're low in calories and perfect for brightening up a...
Try the delicious combination of goat cheese and fig jam on toasted baguette slices, topped with pumpkin seeds. Don't forget to season with salt and pepper for a fuller flavor experience.
The highlight of this appetizer is the deep-fried Brussels sprouts. You can fry them ahead of time if you're expecting guests, and assemble the crostini just before serving. The fried sprouts are served...
Replace the deli meats in this vegetarian sandwich with thin slices of fried zucchini. Just be sure to season them generously with salt to ensure their flavor shines through and isn't lost against the bread.
This appetizer is somewhere between a pickle and a salad. The tangy-sweet wedges of honeydew melon make a great complement to grilled meat or chicken, especially if prepared Asian-style.
This slightly spicy, tart, and crunchy relish can be refrigerated without preserving for up to a month, but it's unlikely to last that long, as it's so delicious! Serve it with the most...
This potato side dish, served right in the tubers, looks unique when served; your guests will be delighted not only with the presentation but also with the taste. And to prepare it, you only need four ingredients:...
Make a delicious, bite-sized appetizer with small new potatoes that your guests are sure to love. It's simple to prepare, but a few flavorful greens really make a statement, and...
Spicy pickled jalapeño rings are a great appetizer to add to any meal, sandwich, or salad. With this simple, no-sterilize hot pepper recipe, you can always keep...
A wonderful way to serve fruit interestingly for breakfast, dessert, or as a light snack. Ree Drummond suggests trying a combination of blueberries, pineapple, and raspberries, but you can experiment...
Impress your guests with this exotic side dish and its striking presentation in pineapple boats. The pineapples are sliced lengthwise, leaves included, the pulp is scooped out, and the pieces...
This gazpacho, bright as the Spanish sun, is made with yellow vegetables that are pre-grilled, imparting a delicious smoky aroma and flavor. It can be grilled...
Mini vegetable sandwiches (sliders) with grilled zucchini slices instead of buns are an easy, low-carb snack that packs a punch with a whole host of flavors. Grill the zucchini slices so...
This version of Spanish gazpacho soup will appeal to those who don't like a uniform soup: all the vegetables—cucumbers, plum tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions—are chopped into small pieces and poured over...
This fresh Mexican pico de gallo salsa, in addition to the main ingredients—tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and spicy jalapeño—also features roasted corn. Roast it right on the cob until...
This vegetable salad can be made a day in advance and refrigerated, and the longer it sits, the richer and brighter the color will be, thanks to the red cabbage.
Infuse grilled corn with Mediterranean flavor and prepare it Greek-style with fragrant oregano, mint, garlic, and crumbled feta. The grilled corn is brushed with yogurt...
Juicy and sweet summer tomatoes make a wonderful base for stuffed appetizers. Fill them with a mixture of rolled oats, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, green onions, and butter, and...
Healthy Summer Appetizer Recipes
Start your meal with one of these healthy and delicious appetizers or entrees.
The best eggplant recipes
Make classic Parmigiana, caponata, crispy appetizers and more with these popular recipes.
The Best Caprese Salad Recipes
Caprese is essentially an Italian salad made with fresh mozzarella cheese, juicy tomatoes, basil, and a little olive oil. Classic
Grilled iceberg lettuce wedges look impressive and unique when served, especially with a topping. Grill the sliced lettuce wedges until they have beautiful grill marks...
This healthy, Asian-inspired vegetarian appetizer will appeal to both vegans and meat-eaters as something new and unusual. Thoroughly drained tofu slices are marinated for an hour in a coconut...

















































