Appetizer recipes

Kids love crispy chicken nuggets. But have you ever wondered what's in store-bought nuggets? Make them at home! It's quite simple, and you'll be sure your child...

Delight your friends at a house party with a spectacular appetizer of filled puff pastries arranged in a ring around a bowl of dipping sauce. This treat is especially popular with meat lovers:...

A quick version of lasagna that you can pack in a lunchbox, take to work or school, and eat easily without getting messy. Boiled lasagna noodles are filled with ricotta and a little...

This chicken recipe turns out incredibly crispy and delicious, just like deep-fried chicken. However, it's baked in the oven, skinless, and much healthier. To get the crust...

This elegant dessert is the perfect finishing touch to a festive dinner. Golden, crisp filo pastry pouches, drizzled with a delicious citrus-spiced syrup and topped with crisp...

Savory French toast is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Soaked in an egg mixture, the bread is pan-fried and served with melting cheese, a topping of sautéed Swiss chard, and...

These quesadillas are filled with juicy bell peppers and fried sweet Italian sausage, not to mention loads of gooey cheese. They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. Also great served...

Crab rangoons (or crab rangoons) are an appetizer everyone loves, even those trying them for the first time. After all, who can resist crispy fried wontons with a tender cheese-crab filling?

Lahmajoun is a popular Middle Eastern flatbread topped with meat. It's also known as Arabic pizza. In this recipe, lahmajoun is made with pizza dough and sauce, and the meat...

To ensure all your guests are satisfied with your appetizers, use bacon (unless there are vegetarians, of course). Even such a popular appetizer as devil's...

Bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes (BLT) come together in a unique way in this appetizer. The base of these bite-sized appetizers is a crispy-edged fried sweet potato round. Topped with...

These plump little choux pastry treats are perfect for appetizers at holidays and house parties. Unlike other choux pastry creations, gougères are not sweet and are made with savory...

To make this quick yet sophisticated Italian-inspired appetizer, Jeff Mauro wrapped a cube of mozzarella in a basil leaf and nestled a small pickled picante pepper inside. "I like...

These baked sweet potato wedges, drizzled with a savory syrup, are a delicious appetizer that Alex Guarnaschelli suggests to satisfy your hunger before a big holiday dinner. Boiled until just tender, the sweet potato...

You can make fantastically delicious breadsticks yourself using store-bought puff pastry. Simply cut it into strips, roll each strip, sprinkle with a mixture of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and dried...

This recipe makes delicious bacon even better! It combines everything so many people love in a good snack: crispy yet chewy, spicy yet sweet, salty, and smoky...

These miniature vinegar-steamed puff pastries are incredibly easy to make and turn out beautiful every time. A piece of puff pastry (store-bought will do) is wrapped around a little grated mozzarella, a slice...

Sunny Anderson suggests brightening up the wait for the holiday meal with these crostini, toasted baguette slices spread with goat cheese and drizzled with cranberry sauce and whole berries. It turns out...

Katie Lee serves whipped ricotta with rosemary and olive oil on Thanksgiving with a plate of vegetables and toasted bread as a light appetizer before the big holiday dinner. This treat...

When guests arrive before you've prepared the festive dinner, offer them a snack mix to satiate their hunger and make the wait less stressful. This snack plate is like a teaser for the dinner to come. In...

Sirloin steak is cut from the loin and is considered a relatively inexpensive alternative cut, making it ideal for everyday eating and making delicious sandwiches.

For quick and hearty tacos, pork tenderloin is the best choice. This tender cut of meat cooks just as quickly as the vegetables. The pork tenderloin is rubbed with fajita seasoning and roasted whole in...

Tostones are a popular Latin American appetizer consisting of fried flattened plantains. They are served both as a side dish and as a snack. This recipe suggests serving fried tostones with...

These delicious and healthy vegetarian wraps, filled with portobello mushrooms, protein-rich chickpeas, and melt-in-your-mouth cheese, are served with a light tomato and arugula salad and are perfect for lunch or dinner.

Indian-style wraps are a great snack idea when you're craving something a little more exotic, as they offer a wonderful combination of spicy and sweet notes. The filling is made with...

These sandwich rolls, or lavash rolls, are perfect for a filling snack or appetizer at a family party. They're also convenient to make ahead of time, so you can refrigerate them and cut them into convenient...

These crispy potato-filled tartlets are a surefire treat for any party or celebration: they're easy to eat on the go, delicious, and, most importantly, vegans and...

Even without adding cheese, you can make a decent pesto that will taste just like the original. The key is to combine the ingredients correctly. A mixture of smoked almonds, pistachios, and brewed...

If you're considering a snack with dried sausage, instead of sandwiches, make a light and delicious Italian salad. In addition to thinly sliced ​​sausage, you'll need salad greens, a couple of tomatoes, a little...

Some people like chunky guacamole, while others prefer a smooth, creamy texture. For this, you'll need a blender or food processor. Blend the avocado and pepper...

This Japanese-style dipping sauce pairs perfectly with vegetables or tempura green beans. Arrange them around the dipping bowl, dip, and enjoy. Try it over baked sweet potatoes or...

Tomatillos, or tomatillos, infuse classic avocado guacamole with a refreshing tartness that pairs beautifully with the heat of jalapeño peppers and fragrant cilantro. Seeds removed...

This recipe from Ina Garten requires no cooking. All you need for hummus is a food processor, 10 minutes of your time, and basic ingredients you already have in your pantry: canned chickpeas,...

Skordalia is a Greek dip made with mashed potatoes, especially popular during Lent and often served with fried cod. This recipe combines the mashed potatoes with baked potato puree...

Surprise your loved ones with an unusual tomato jam. Tomatoes contain enough pectin, and when cooked for a long time, they acquire the perfect jam consistency. Peeled tomatoes are cooked in...

You don't have to wait until summer to make this delicious snack. The recipe uses freeze-dried peaches, which are available year-round. They have an intense flavor and aroma that...

This crispy dessert will delight everyone with its classic flavor combination of apple and cinnamon. It's easy to make and requires no baking. You'll need crispy cinnamon squares, freeze-dried...

This onion soup, topped with melting cheese croutons, only seems complicated at first glance. It's actually easy to make; you just need time to thoroughly fry the onions, and...

Make these spicy wings for your next beer party—they'll be a hit. Simply bake them in the oven until golden brown, and a few minutes before they're done...

Chicken wings are deep-fried with artichoke slices, served with a spicy Spanish salsa brava sauce for dipping. Before frying, the chicken marinates for several hours in a spicy beer...

Fritto misto is an Italian appetizer made with battered, deep-fried pieces of vegetables and seafood. In this recipe, the shrimp are accompanied by delicata squash, sweet potato, red onion rings, and green onions.

This spicy Mexican salsa with chile de árbol peppers is perfect for any Mexican dish, including tacos, burritos, or simply fried eggs and grilled meats. A very versatile addition...

Spicy Korean kimchi prepared according to this recipe is ready to eat within a few hours, and the longer it sits, the spicier it becomes. After trying this version, next time...

Try a classic American burger with a Latin American twist. The patty is made from a blend of ground beef, raw spicy Mexican chorizo ​​sausage, and adobo seasoning.

Cook this juicy pork in a rich, flavorful sauce for a Mexican-inspired dinner and serve it alongside warmed tortillas, shredded cabbage, cheese, and marinated...

This delicious and refreshing Mexican-style appetizer is ready in minutes. Simply drizzle cucumbers with lime juice and sprinkle with a chili pepper and salt mixture. Sprinkle the fried...

Quinoa is a grain native to South America. It's considered a superfood because it contains more protein than all other grains. Quinoa has a pleasant, grassy, ​​nutty flavor,...

If you're a fan of sweet popcorn, try this version with cranberries, honey, vanilla, and crushed almonds. The cranberries are simmered with sugar, honey, and vanilla in butter, flavoring it with their...

These holiday cookies combine sweet and tart dried cranberry chunks with crunchy pistachios. They're also filled with shredded cheddar and a zesty hint of cayenne pepper.

This salad is made with raw beets (red and gold), zucchini, and radishes and is literally packed with vitamins and beneficial microelements. While the beets and radishes add their own...