Appetizer recipes

This delicious, healthy, and nutritious sandwich makes a complete breakfast or a hearty midday snack. Canned sardines are mashed with chopped celery, red pepper...

The main ingredient in these soft bars is American Samoa cookies, made with coconut, caramel, and chocolate. In this dessert, the cookies are used as a topping and, along with condensed milk,...

A classic shortbread cookie, tender, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, drizzled with homemade caramel and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, creating a delicious dessert everyone will love...

These fish sticks are breaded with crushed salt and vinegar potato chips and are incredibly crispy (thanks in large part to the double layer of breading) and...

Make delicious and crispy chicken wings just like the ones they serve with beer at restaurants. Pre-marinating them in vinegar gives them a pleasant tart-salty flavor and makes them...

This version of the popular Japanese kushiyaki kebabs combines salmon and shiitake mushrooms, which impart an umami flavor. The salmon fillet is pre-marinated in a mixture of mirin, sake, and...

These delicious crispy croquettes are made mostly from pantry staples: canned salmon, sauces, spices, pickled vegetables, and flour. Delicious and budget-friendly! Let them rest before frying...

Make burgers with canned salmon patties. The crumbled fish is mixed with sour cream, eggs, breadcrumbs, and spices, then formed into patties and quickly fried on...

Stuffed peppers are a classic comfort food. This lighter version fills the peppers with a juicy salad, yet still retains everything we love about it: tender vegetables, delicious...

This burger recipe is inspired by the popular Greek appetizer saganaki, which is fried cheese doused in ouzo and then set on fire. When working with flames, be sure to turn off the stove and observe...

The secret to these delicious and juicy fish cakes is the mince, which is made from three types of salmon: pureed, chopped raw salmon for texture, and chopped smoked salmon for fantastic flavor...

For Iranians, sabzi khordan (a bowl of greens) is a refreshing addition to any meal. It's served as a standalone appetizer or as a side dish to a main course. The types of greens used can vary depending on...

Yogurt, sour cream, and a ton of fresh, fragrant herbs give this avocado sauce a delicate, velvety texture. Fermented milk also helps the avocado retain its color and prevent browning, so...

You'll love the juicy radish and creamy butter in these miniature sandwiches, while the anchovy fillets add a whole gamut of vibrant flavors. These tea sandwiches are made with white...

Decorate your holiday table with a rainbow deviled egg appetizer. The great thing about this recipe is that you won't need any artificial colors: all the eggs will be decorated with natural...

If you're looking to add a unique twist to your appetizer platter, try making a quick pickled watermelon. The flesh is marinated in rice vinegar with chili peppers, fish sauce, and palm oil.

Any New Yorker will tell you that a good bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is the perfect way to start the day. Chances are, you already have everything you need for this breakfast in your fridge. The key...

Baked tomatoes with thyme are an easy and incredibly versatile side dish. Roasting intensifies the tomatoes' flavor, making them a great way to enhance even the most winter-hardy...

The mushrooms are marinated with red onions in a quick apple cider vinegar brine. They're ready to eat in just 45 minutes. Small cremini mushrooms (with brown...) are best for this recipe.

This pesto with almonds, fresh herbs, and pecorino cheese is served with vibrant slices of fresh tomatoes. Substitute parsley for the traditional basil, and to keep the sauce's flavor vibrant and intense,...

These crumbly shortbread cookies, flavored with Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and a subtle lemon flavor, are perfect as an appetizer or a travel snack. They're easy to make and very...

This appetizer will be a real hit and the center of attraction at your party. The tender baked potato gets an extra boost of flavor and crunch from a crisp layer of golden Parmesan cheese.

In India, the word "chaat" refers to several types of savory vegetarian appetizers. This recipe comes from Nidhi Jalan, founder of the Brooklyn restaurant Masala Mama, which serves exceptional...

Nidhi Jalan, owner of Masala Mama, makes these fun snacks every year during Holi, the Indian spring festival. Crispy, crispy, deep-fried balls...

This snack is a worthy alternative to French fries. Polenta, cut into strips, is fried in oil until golden brown and sprinkled with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs. This recipe works best with...

Panelle are simple Sicilian fried pancakes made from chickpea flour. They're a popular street food, served in a sesame seed bun or as a standalone appetizer, as in this recipe. Fry the pancakes...

"Dumplings don't just satisfy hunger. For me, they're comfort food that fills me with fond memories," shares recipe author Vivian Chan. "Making dumplings is a weekend tradition, in...

After grilling the salmon, crumble the flesh and serve it as an appetizer on baked potato skins with fried wild mushrooms and fresh herbs. This flavor combination will leave everyone in...

The method of peeling the orange for this simple dessert is called "suprême" by chefs: the citrus fruit is completely freed from the white pulp and membranes, leaving you with tender, juicy segments....

This simple recipe was inspired by the popular fried Buffalo wings in a spicy butter sauce, traditionally served with celery and carrot sticks and a...

This appetizer will be a hit at your next house party. Cheese curds are dipped in a paprika-flavored beer batter and deep-fried until golden brown. The perfect beer snack!

This salad is packed with all the flavors of classic hot Buffalo wings. It's made with juicy grilled chicken breast with butter and hot sauce, iceberg lettuce, red onion,...

You don't have to load these low-calorie sandwiches with deli meats like you would with a classic Italian sub: just add one slice each of salami, ham, and cheese for a flavorful...

A classic breakfast—scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese—becomes special when made into a pizza and topped with broccoli for extra flavor. To save time, bake your pizza using store-bought dough.

If you have access to acai juice, try to make the most of its benefits. Its rich flavor perfectly complements stewed red cabbage, and the purple pigment...

This pork tenderloin sandwich (with a cutlet covered in crispy, golden breading that's so wide it hangs over the bun) is an Indiana favorite. It's so...

Wrap your traditional breakfast of pork sausage, fried eggs, and cheese in a tortilla, add some spicy jalapeño, drizzle with salsa, and you've got yourself a delicious Mexican burrito. Want...

Adult-favorite dark chocolate and kid-adored honey-glazed peanuts come together in these cookies to create the perfect treat for all ages. These cookies captivate with their soft...

At first glance, these look like traditional ham and cheese sandwiches, but instead of bread, they use crispy jicama, a Mexican turnip-like vegetable. This sandwich is low in carbs and rich in...

Baked beans make your hot sandwiches even more filling and delicious. Use leftover baked beans from last night's dinner or canned beans. Pair with sweet...

The basic ingredients of a breakfast sandwich—scrambled eggs, potato balls, grilled sausage, and lots of cheese—are piled inside croissant dough, then the layers are formed into a ring and...

These cookies taste like American chocolate chip cookies, only even better. The addition of brown butter to the dough gives the cookies a pleasant caramel-nutty flavor,...

Fresh Mexican salsa can be made using a grater, and it won't take you more than 10 minutes. You'll need a four-sided grater, as some ingredients will be grated on coarse...

With this recipe, you can make French fries at home that are as beautiful and crispy as those you get at fast food restaurants. For perfect results, it's important to thoroughly wash the sliced ​​potatoes and...

Fresh bell peppers add vibrant color, crispness, and juiciness to deviled eggs, while relish, mustard, and mayonnaise added to the yolks add a piquant flavor. Garnish the deviled eggs with...

The smooth texture, ginger, rosemary, and thyme elevate the flavor of traditional borscht. This velvety, ruby-colored creamy soup is made with the simplest of vegetables—potatoes, beets, onions, and cabbage.

These miniature tartlets with a vibrant fuchsia filling will beautifully decorate your buffet table at a house party or any other celebration. Their striking presentation comes from a simple...

This recipe transforms humble, yet filling and healthy beets into a sophisticated appetizer. Sliced ​​boiled beets are mixed with savory salad greens, walnuts, and goat cheese in...

Imagine classic English fish and chips, but topped with a rich, beer-flavored cheese sauce—the perfect appetizer for a house party. And no frying required!

This is the perfect appetizer for house parties. Beer and cheddar come together to create an incredible sauce for crispy mozzarella sticks—you can never have too much cheese! For...