Appetizer recipes

This simple ceviche is made with sweet bay scallops, tender avocado, tart citrus, and spicy jalapeño. If you're substituting regular scallops for the bay scallops, be sure to...

Traditional Peruvian ceviche with mahi mahi is a classic raw appetizer that combines the fresh flavor of fish with other crispy and juicy ingredients. It's easy...

Ceviche is considered a raw seafood dish, but in reality, the seafood is, in a sense, "cooked," albeit without heat. The acidic lime juice denatures...

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...

These golden coconut-crusted shrimp are air-fried and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Their flavor is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. Serve them with...

These deliciously crispy, sweet-and-spicy patties are filled with juicy crab meat. Don't over-mix the mince and let it sit for a while to help the patties hold their shape while frying.

When summer arrives, it's time to make fresh salads with seasonal vegetables and fruits, which are abundant at local markets. This salad is best made with room-temperature tomatoes and cold...

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 thick dip, made with cream cheese and a blend of Mexican cheeses, is infused with green New Mexico chiles (or Hatch) and served hot straight from the cast iron skillet. The cream cheese...

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.

A delicious cream cheese dip with crab meat served on garlic herb crackers with roasted cherry tomatoes. The combination of sweet tomatoes and seafood is simply amazing! And...

Garlic cloves, baked in butter until creamy, take on an almost sweet flavor, making this garlic bread perfect. The longer the bread sits, the better it will absorb all the flavor...

A special grill basket not only helps impart a subtle smoky flavor to quesadillas, but also makes flipping them incredibly easy. No need to worry about fillings falling out...

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...

Quesadillas are a surefire option for a delicious, filling weeknight dinner. They're quick and easy to make, and they're often a delicious excuse to clean out any leftovers in the fridge. This recipe...

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...

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.

For a moderately spicy, piquant guacamole, use one whole jalapeño pepper for every two avocados. Keep in mind that chili pepper seeds add even more heat.

Make your guacamole appetizer more filling by adding fried chorizo ​​to mashed avocado. Another non-traditional guacamole ingredient is chicharron pork rinds, which...

The star of this recipe is the grilled pineapple. Generously seasoned with chili, it infuses the guacamole with tropical sweetness and a smoky note that enhances the flavor of the appetizer.

If you want to feed your kids healthy vegetables without the hassle, join them in making these adorable zucchini boats with vegetable filling and vegetable-adorned masts. The vegetable filling...

Guacamole is one of the healthiest dips, made with fresh vegetables, herbs, freshly squeezed citrus juice, and zero excess fat. But sometimes you want to make something healthy more delicious...

This version of guacamole has a smoky flavor that's different from the original. You don't have to fire up the grill to grill the vegetables. A touch of chipotle pepper in the adobo sauce adds just the right amount of flavor.

The secret ingredient in this guacamole is red wine vinegar. It replaces lime juice, adding just the right amount of tartness, making it ideal if you're allergic to citrus fruits. Red or...

For a richer, smoky flavor, try grilled avocado halves and chili peppers in your guacamole. This recipe uses grilled vegetables, but...

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...

Patacones are fried chips made from flattened plantains, popular throughout Latin America. Crispy and golden, they're served as a side dish with meat dishes or as an appetizer, just like...

This recipe unlocks the secret to Chipotle's famous guacamole. Using equal parts freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice yields a rich, creamy guacamole.

Although you can find a wide variety of guacamole recipes online, adding various vegetables, the traditional version of this appetizer is the simplest and most delicious. Besides avocado, you...

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...

Pizza Verdura lives up to its name, which translates from Spanish as "vegetables." Bright and juicy, it's filled with a salad of fresh spinach, roasted bell peppers, and...

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...

"This appetizer is nothing like traditional Tex-Mex nachos. It's cool, crispy, and flavorful. I love it!" says Ree Drummond of her citrus-marinated shrimp nachos.

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...

This hearty salad in a sweet-and-tangy honey vinaigrette is made with grilled watermelon, beautifully complemented with juicy, peppery arugula, creamy blue cheese chunks, fresh...

This pizza isn't just another gluten-free recipe, but a great way to add more vibrant, healthy pumpkin to your family's diet. The base is made with pumpkin puree and a little...

A pizza crust made entirely from low-carb vegetables sounds great in theory, but it often turns out too soggy. Here's the perfect solution: use leftover cauliflower...

The flavor of these sandwiches was inspired by the garlic shrimp sold at kiosks and food trucks on the streets of Hawaii. The garlic is generously sautéed in butter and sprinkled with paprika and...

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...

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, fried sesame balls (jiang dui) are a popular snack at dim sum restaurants and some bakeries in China. The dough, similar to Japanese mochi, gets its...

Har gow is a popular dim sum dish in China. These shrimp dumplings are known for their slightly chewy, translucent dough, orange shrimp filling, and numerous tiny folds...

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.

This recipe is perfect for a summer backyard grill party. Salmon fillets are marinated for a few minutes in lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and garlic, then grilled and served...

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...