Appetizer recipes

This homemade pizza is packed with all the flavors of traditional hot Buffalo wings. It's got the spicy, buttery sauce, the chicken itself (use store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quicker option), and...

Who can resist a juicy burrito on the go? It's a great way to introduce healthy vegetables and salads to kids' diets, which they might not enjoy in a traditional setting. Burritos with brown rice, beans...

For this recipe, it's best to use large, whole chicken wings, uncut, to allow them to infuse with the smoky flavor without drying out. The wings are marinated for several hours in a mixture of juices...

Enjoy the natural smoky flavors of this smoked chickpea hummus. You'll need a metal colander to grill the chickpeas. Besides...

This savory pie is a delicious combination of crispy garlic-cheese bread and shrimp scampi in butter with fresh herbs and lemon. Baked upside down:...

Tender shrimp are effortlessly baked in a garlicky butter sauce, surrounded by gooey mozzarella, and served on fluffy, golden-crusted bread. It tastes like a generously stuffed shrimp sandwich, but...

The shrimp are served with a refreshing gazpacho-style sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and chili sauce. Simply blend all ingredients and serve with boiled or grilled...

Make delicious tacos filled with ground beef simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with chili pepper, cilantro, and cumin. Top the meat filling with shredded iceberg lettuce, grated cheese, and...

This sweet and spicy snack with a smoky hint from chipotle peppers will appeal to anyone looking to step outside the box of traditional salted peanuts and explore a new flavor combination. Excellent...

Tostones are a snack made from mashed, golden-fried plantains sold by street vendors throughout Latin America. It's hard to resist these crispy, garlicky pieces.

For this pizza, filled with enchanting Indian flavors and aromas, you don't need to knead the dough: use naan bread as a base! Top it with fried chicken pieces,...

In Japan, fried pork cutlet, known as tonkatsu, is enjoyed between thick slices of fluffy milk bread topped with julienned cabbage and tonkatsu sauce. To keep the bread from...

Roasted garlic has a rich, sweet-spicy flavor that truly elevates the creamy sour cream and cream cheese dip. Add fried pancetta pieces, a little fresh...

This versatile sauce goes great with just about anything! Serve it as an appetizer with crackers and vegetables, spread it on bread, or serve it with grilled chicken. The sauce requires no cooking: everything...

Shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a spiced olive oil with chili, cumin, and paprika, then grilled and served on warm tortillas with a refreshing sour cream coleslaw...

Beans are a great base for delicious and healthy dips, which can be served as an appetizer with vegetables or toast. Make a Tuscan-style dip by tossing white beans with aromatic olive oil,...

Widely used throughout Southeast Asia, turmeric adds distinctive color, aroma, and flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. This recipe combines it with pumpkin pie spice (with...

Pico de gallo salsa is typically made with tomatoes, but during the height of watermelon season, try substituting watermelon for the tomato. It makes a refreshing appetizer that perfectly combines...

For a delicious chicken satay, the marinade should include salty, sweet, tart, and spicy flavors. Chicken breast strips are marinated in coconut milk with soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and...

This recipe is the easiest and quickest way to prepare a delicious treat that will impress your guests. A slice of blue cheese is placed inside a date, which is then wrapped in a strip...

Each cookie bag contains a single serving of delicious banana pudding. Once the cookies are soaked in the pudding and soft, you can spoon them straight from the bag or...

Smoked Gouda has a pleasant, unique flavor, but it struggles to achieve the chewiness needed for hot cheese sandwiches. By pairing it with a less-flavored cheese,...

For your next house party, make a thick chili con queso (chili with cheese) dip made with four types of cheese and topped with fresh pico de gallo salsa. Processed cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and...

A chili dog is a hot dog covered in a thick, meaty chili con carne sauce. It's a perfect treat for house parties. You can make the meat sauce in a slow cooker and keep it there at a minimum...

These delicious and healthy patties, rich in protein and fiber, are a cross between Middle Eastern falafel and Mexican chili with beans. In addition to beans, they also use bulgur...

This easy-to-make dip is similar to hummus, but instead of tahini, it uses humble potatoes. This creates a velvety texture without the need to spend money on...

It's unfair that one of the most delicious dishes in the universe—the croque monsieur—is considered a brunch treat. Try breaking the rules and transforming the classic French sandwich into a cheesy dip...

Korean gochujang paste adds the perfect amount of spiciness to these tender meatballs in a delicious Asian glaze. The paste is added to both the meatball mixture and the glaze,...

This delicate, bright orange sweet potato dip is a great alternative to hummus. The natural sweetness of the sweet potato pairs beautifully with the savory spices. Serve with sweet potato chips...

Avocado toast is a never-ending exercise in imagination. It's served in so many different ways, and each time it looks elegant, charming, and special, like in this recipe. Mix...

A quick, spicy marinade of lime juice and smoked chipotle peppers gives these pork tacos a savory, smoky flavor that's especially welcome if you're grilling your pork on a...

Add grilled corn, tomatoes, and green onions to classic guacamole for a delicious smoky flavor. Fresh jalapeño and ground chipotle peppers add a pleasant...

If you enjoy healthy granola bars as a snack, make some at home, but with a clear list of ingredients and minimal flavoring. You'll need a can of condensed milk, sunflower seeds, raisins,...

Make your own healthy protein bars with just a few simple ingredients: peanuts, dates, cocoa, and egg whites. Ground with dates, the peanuts create a sweet...

These bars are a sweeter, more dessert-like, more lunchbox-friendly version of the classic American peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They keep much better and longer on the road, and...

This salad is served on skewers and is perfect for buffets or house parties. The fruits pair beautifully with the vegetables, creating a juicy, light appetizer that's also...

This mix of cashews, pecans, and crispy mini pretzels combines a spicy, smoky flavor with chipotle peppers, cilantro, garlic, and cumin. Whipped...

Shrimp is one of the most popular taco fillings. It's a lighter alternative to meat and cooks in minutes. Combine the shrimp with chipotle peppers (smoked jalapeños), fry...

If you're looking for a nontraditional, delicious taco recipe, consider this fish taco. The filling is made with salmon fillet, chipotle peppers, and orange zest, then grilled and served...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet roasted leeks and creamy smoked Gouda in this crisp puff pastry tart. Using store-bought puff pastry, this recipe is super easy...

Want to cook shrimp in a delicious and unusual way? Poach them in orange wine! The wine itself is also homemade: store-bought white wine is infused with orange zest and natural...

Enjoy the combination of natural crab meat in a mayonnaise dressing, juicy asparagus, and melting cheese on a crisp slice of bread. These sandwiches are perfect as an appetizer for a holiday or...

For these sandwiches, it's best to use skirt steak, a more affordable and everyday cut, cut from the steer's diaphragm. When quickly grilled to medium rare, this lean steak remains juicy. To...

These filling and healthy sandwiches, rich in protein and fiber, are perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack. Toasted multigrain bread is topped with slices of cheese, fried...

Red onions are slowly simmered in red wine, honey, and red wine vinegar until a sticky, sweet-and-spicy jam forms. Serve it as a side dish with roasted meats or grilled vegetables, or use it in...

Baked Brie in a filo pastry tartlet is a hit at any party, with the perfect combination of a gooey, creamy filling and a crisp, crisp base that's sure to please.

Oklahoma-style burgers differ from other burgers in the way the patties are fried. They're also called smash burgers, a derivative of the word "smash." The ground meat is formed into a ball, which is then fried in a frying pan...

Make Mediterranean-style sandwiches for tea. Soft, fluffy focaccia is cut in half and filled with slices of Italian provolone cheese and chopped olives with herbs. A mixture of...

These beautiful toasts are filled with all the flavors of Scandinavian cuisine. Toasted slices of black bread, spread with cream cheese, are topped with neat, alternating rows of shrimp, cucumber slices, and...