Appetizer recipes

Infuse regular salted popcorn with the flavor and aroma of French onions. It's a fun snack with a twist. All you need to do is pour the mixture over freshly popped, hot popcorn...

These miniature Buffalo chicken-flavored sausage rolls are the perfect beer appetizer at your house party. To make them, you'll need store-bought bagel dough...

A quick way to transform regular mini pretzels into a sweet snack is to roll them in cinnamon sugar. These ingredients are always on hand. First, bake the pretzels for a few minutes in...

These cheese balls are so easy to make and look so delicious, they're sure to be the number one appetizer at your next party. The base of these balls is a mixture of cream cheese and grated smoked Gouda.

With a few extra ingredients and your oven, transform simple mini pretzels into a unique appetizer your guests will love. Store-bought pretzels are mixed with...

Even simple pickled straws can be served as a thoughtful snack at a house party or while waiting for a festive dinner if you prepare a delicious dipping sauce to go with them. All you need to do is mix...

Molly Yeh not only succeeds in creating wonderful new dishes and desserts, but also in successfully transforming tried-and-true recipes into something new. Take rugelach, Jewish rolls, for example...

This vegan cheese is made with chickpea flour, and nutritional yeast, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes infuse it with the flavor of Havarti cheese. Let it set overnight and serve as...

The rich, spicy flavor of mafe chicken, a traditional West African dish, is reflected in the sauce that coats these flavorful wings. The wings are fried twice: first at a lower temperature...

This pesto version is made with a more savory version of watercress. Whisk the greens with pine nuts and Pecorino Romano cheese, then add white beans for texture. The flavor...

Give Mexican guacamole an Asian twist. Mashed avocado is mixed with wasabi powder, pickled ginger, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, and herbs. It makes a zesty appetizer...

A peach and prosciutto appetizer might seem like a strange idea, but don't be so quick to judge! You'll find a stunning combination of sweet fruits (and their flavor will be even more intense after baking in the oven).

These lean cutlets are made with zucchini and cannellini bean puree. The grated zucchini needs time to drain, otherwise the cutlets will be difficult to form and...

This classic Iranian marinated olive dish is filled with crunchy walnuts and pomegranate seeds, crushed garlic, and fresh herbs. But its real highlight is the pomegranate molasses. This...

Cassava (or yuca) roots are a popular ingredient in South America, where they're typically prepared similarly to potatoes. You can even make French fries from cassava, and they'll be just as golden, crispy, and...

The morning after the holiday, invite family and friends to the table to continue enjoying the holiday delicacies. This recipe suggests frying Belgian waffles using leftovers from your Valentine's Day dinner...

Instead of traditional corn chips, these nachos are made with sweet potato waffle fries. Spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet and top with chili con carne (or just...

You don't have to be a gardener to plant this bed. Your guests will be impressed by this unique presentation of a vegetable appetizer with a dipping sauce. The dipping sauce is topped with a layer of crumbled black bread—it's...

The words "pâté" and "caviar" aren't exactly vegetarian, but this recipe calls for a delicious plant-based pâté and garnish it with pomegranate seeds, which...

The traditional hot Reuben sandwich is a delicious combination of rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, and mayonnaise sauce (Russian dressing). This vegetarian version...

The main ingredient in these sandwiches is seitan, a wheat protein (gluten) product. It's prepared in such a way that you'll forget it's just a meat substitute! Seitan slices are coated in batter...

The secret ingredient in this Middle Eastern dish is yogurt. It's added to the chicken marinade, the dough for the flatbreads on which it's served, and the sauce for serving. You'll need...

If you have hummus and yogurt in the fridge, why not pair them together? This super-simple dip is perfect as a snack with fresh vegetables or toasted pita. You can also...

Yakitori negima are skewers of chicken thighs and green onions, often served in Japanese bars with cold beer. While grilled, the yakitori are brushed with teriyaki sauce, which coats...

Delight everyone with a potato skin appetizer. Baked potato skins (reserve the flesh for mashing) are cut into boats and served with various fillings, like in this recipe: with...

This impressive vegetarian shawarma will whet even the most meat-loving of palates. Thinly sliced ​​autumn vegetables are marinated in a blend of warm spices and olive oil, and...

Cashews aren't the only nuts that make excellent vegan cheese. The star of this savory, peppery chèvre is blanched almonds. The vegan cheese log is rolled in crushed pepper...

These patties are packed with all the flavors of traditional crab cakes. They've got Old Bay seafood seasoning, lemon, and that tart, salty note. But what these patties don't have is crab.

This vegan cheddar looks like the real thing and has classic flavor! It's made with raw cashews and sweet potatoes, which give it a firm texture and just the right color, along with a few natural flavors...

A small wheel of cheese always looks elegant on a plate with crackers, and this vegan version is no exception. This recipe makes two wheels of cashew cheese, so one can be served...

These wraps, made with quickly fried ground chicken in a Thai sweet and spicy sauce and served on lettuce leaves, are easy to customize to suit each guest's taste. Serve the wraps on a platter, surrounded by...

This appetizer features traditional Mexican nacho ingredients, but a few bright accents give it a Thai twist. Fish and peanut sauce, along with a touch of sugar and lime juice,...

Treat everyone to a delicious appetizer of fragrant, crispy potato skins. The potatoes are baked whole in the oven, then the flesh is scooped out (you can save it for mashed potatoes), and the skins...

Vegetable appetizers are always popular: low in calories, they help satisfy hunger while providing healthy benefits. The key is to present them in a unique way to ensure your guests are satisfied. For example, you could assemble a vegetable...

The best part about baked potatoes is their crispy skins. In this recipe, potato skins become the base of the appetizer. Make classic or cheesy skins and fill them as...

Try these succulent fajitas with spicy grilled pork, perfectly complemented by sautéed bell peppers and red onions. Before grilling, the pork loin is rubbed with a savory spice blend...

For this recipe, you'll need natural pork loin cutlets, without the ribs. The cutlets are rubbed with a spice mixture made with dried chili peppers, garlic, cumin, and brown sugar, then lightly marinated...

This nachos recipe substitutes hot, crispy mozzarella sticks for traditional tortilla chips, meaning everyone gets a double dose of cheesy goodness: gooey mozzarella and...

Chicken breast rubbed with a blend of chili peppers and other spices is grilled, then sliced ​​into thin strips and served in warm tortillas with fried shiitake mushrooms and corn. Add...

This crunchy snack mix with puffed rice, crispy chow mein noodles, and nuts in teriyaki sauce is truly addictive—you won't be able to stop! To make it, all the snacks...

A humble bowl of lettuce makes the perfect party appetizer or a stunning weeknight dinner. It weighs next to nothing, is low in calories, yet enhances any filling...

This Tex-Mex-style appetizer will satisfy any spicy food lover. Jalapeño pepper halves are stuffed with a refried bean and cheese filling, topped with crushed potato chips for a crispy finish.

This ten-layer dip features all the components of a classic Chicago hot dog, beautifully layered. It includes bun pieces, sausage, pickles, and much more...

Make these adorable octopus tempura-fried sausages in a crispy batter for an appetizer. The sausages are easy to cut into octopus shapes, and to keep them in shape,...

The dough for these cookies is made with ricotta and olive oil, which makes them soft and just the right amount of moist, while mandarin zest adds a delicate citrusy note that complements perfectly...

Make unconventional and unusual tacos in the form of sealed, pie-like pockets filled with filling. Wheat tortilla pockets are filled with two delicious (and easy to make)...

While traditional tacos are delicious, they're difficult to eat without getting messy. Surprise your guests and serve tacos in cones! Cones are made from wheat tortillas, like ice cream cones, and are...

This cone-shaped pizza will delight both children and adults. It can be purchased like ice cream and eaten on the go. The base of the pizza is a wheat tortilla, which is rolled into a cone and baked until...

Sausages in dough are a popular snack loved by everyone. And if you have store-bought puff pastry in the freezer, making them is a breeze: wrap pieces of Polish smoked sausage in...

Sandia loca is a Mexican sweet, sour, salty, and spicy fruit salad sold by street vendors. Its name translates from Spanish as "crazy watermelon." It's made from half a watermelon...