Appetizer recipes

A bright, crisp, and slightly tart salsa verde made with gherkins and capers is just the thing to balance the rich flavor of fried brie. Frozen pieces of brie are coated in a double breading...

Appetizers on skewers always look appealing, even if you're not at a picnic, and they're also easier to eat without getting your hands dirty. Ree Drummond suggests making some excellent holiday kebabs...

This beautiful festive Christmas tree salad will be a fun and delicious addition to your party. The evergreen tree itself is made from lettuce and salad leaves, and the meats...

Although tamales can be made year-round, these Mesoamerican corn rolls are traditionally served during holidays. Fillings can vary—chicken, pork, or beef—whatever...

This four-ingredient dipping sauce will delight everyone with its combination of sweet, salty, and savory peppery notes. It's great on its own with dipping sauces or as part of a cheese platter. The base...

This popular dessert is prepared in northern India during the winter, when red carrots (gajar) are abundant. While most Indian desserts are considered overly sweet, gajar ka halwa has a more...

In India, this dessert is often prepared for special occasions, such as Diwali, when the weather cools down and lal gajar (orange carrots) appear in the markets. Gajar ka halwa...

Aloo tikki, a crispy potato patty, is a popular snack in India. They are often stuffed with crushed green peas and served hot straight from the pan. On the streets of Delhi, aloo...

Thinly sliced ​​onions are slowly caramelized in butter along with achovies and fresh thyme until they create the perfect crostini topping with a wonderfully sweet and spicy flavor. Serve...

White bean pasta seasoned with garlic and red pepper is a great appetizer for parties and holidays. Prosciutto, blended in a food processor with...

Cheese dip is a hit at any house party. Everyone loves dipping bread into the gooey, melted cheese! Make this dip in a bread bowl, and your guests will be completely...

These individual pizzas are made with the most delicious ingredients, which become even more delicious when combined! You don't need dough or an oven to make them. The base of the pizza is...

Treat your guests to a restaurant-quality dish from Bobby Flay – Mexican-style sea scallops. Large scallops are rubbed with a spice blend, fried until golden brown, and...

Forget the good old sandwich as a quick snack. In this recipe, the sandwich is simply a way to serve a delicious filet mignon steak, meant to be enjoyed slowly. The meat...

Succulent filet mignon steak with a crispy black pepper crust is drizzled with a sweet and sour vinaigrette and served in edible lettuce leaf bowls with soft goat cheese whipped with...

Roasted pumpkin, thanks to its delicate texture, can easily be transformed into a delicious dip by blending it with the traditional ingredients of classic hummus: chickpeas and tahini. This hummus...

S'mores is a delicious combination of toasted marshmallows, melting chocolate, and graham crackers. Although considered a camp dessert and typically made over a campfire, there are many variations...

Replace traditional potatoes with healthier sweet potatoes. Like baby potatoes, they're delicious baked into tubers, perfect for serving with fillings. This recipe features baked sweet potatoes in tubers...

Large green olives are perfect for stuffing and deep-frying. This appetizer is often served at house parties, especially with beer, and is sure to please everyone. For the filling...

Turn store-bought frozen French fries into a complete meal filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables. Simply bake the fries in the oven, then top them with fried Mexican sausage.

This cornbread is literally filled with meat, cheese, bell peppers, fried onions, and fragrant herbs, like a full meal, only in appetizer form. All the fillings are carefully mixed into a dough made from...

These puff pastries are made with store-bought puff pastry and Spanish chorizo ​​sausage—incredibly simple, yet delicious. All thanks to a spice blend of parsley and smoked paprika in olive oil...

This quesadilla is incredibly easy to make and makes a great breakfast, light dinner, or snack. Besides its main ingredient—lots of cheese—the filling also includes sausage...

The highlight of this sweet potato puree is the brown butter it's seasoned with. When fried, the butter develops a pleasant nutty flavor and infuses the puree. A touch of vanilla extract...

To replace traditional autumn apple pies, bake this wonderful tart using equally healthy butternut squash. Its natural sweetness is balanced by spicy notes of sage and thyme, and...

Pumpkin, an unusual pizza ingredient, is perfect when paired correctly with other ingredients. In this vegetarian pizza, the sweet flavor of butternut squash harmoniously...

S'mores is a delicious combination of graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and melting chocolate that American kids (and adults!) love to make by the fire. For this version of s'mores, you don't need...

S'mores are a beloved combination of graham crackers, melting chocolate, and toasted, chewy marshmallows. These bars have all that, plus caramel chunks and a thick base...

The sauce tastes like store-bought Heinz sauce—a marinade and topping for meat. Even though homemade barbecue sauce is made with store-bought ketchup and steak sauce, the flavor will be unique and...

For this recipe, you can use Patrick and Gina Neely's original barbecue sauce or store-bought sauce. Gina adds thickened unfiltered apple juice and a spoonful of...

This simple barbecue sauce is made without added sugar or vinegar, but the combination of ketchup, hoisin sauce, and dry sherry gives it the pleasant sweet-and-sour flavor typical of...

This unusual sauce will appeal to anyone looking to try new barbecue sauces and new combinations. Two types of mustard—grain and Dijon—are simmered with spices, apple cider vinegar, and...

Before smoking, swordfish fillets are soaked in a spiced brine for 12 hours, resulting in a juicy and tender fish, and the smoked flavor can be adjusted to your liking by adding...

If you love fried chicken in a super-crispy breading, you'll definitely love this option: the chicken is baked in the oven, but it's just as delicious as deep-fried. With a minimum of fat, it's...

Stuffed mushroom caps are one of the most popular appetizers for parties and celebrations; people love them. If you're hosting a barbecue party, you can grill the stuffed mushrooms on skewers.

Traditional Italian antipasto ingredients—artichokes, olives, cheese, salami, and bell peppers—are served on skewers. A great idea for a barbecue party. You can...

Chinese kebabs on wooden skewers are one of the most popular Asian takeout dishes. Follow this simple step-by-step recipe to recreate these kebabs at home. The preparation...

Enjoy a Mexican-inspired evening with fried fish tacos and a variety of easy-to-make yet delicious sides: spicy red rice, tangy black beans, fresh salsa...

While you're waiting for the main dinner, offer your guests this light appetizer, which is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. The generous amount of cilantro gives the yogurt dip a delicate green color,...

The classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato (BLT) is great for more than just sandwiches. Enjoy this trio as a delicious dipping sauce, perfect for sharing with a crowd...

The dip is made from cooked lima beans that are blended in a food processor with spinach, olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, and tahini sesame paste until it turns into...

This aromatic, velvety dip harmoniously blends two sauces: Mexican avocado-and-tomato guacamole and a tangy, herb-infused ranch. The delicate avocado perfectly thickens the...

To give fried fish a crispy, golden-brown crust, dip the pieces in beaten eggs, then coat them in seasoned flour and fry in a hot pan. It's so simple, and the results are...

Make healthy, low-calorie fish tacos. For this recipe, it's best to use firm-fleshed white fish, such as tilapia or halibut, which will crumble easily after frying.

For these sandwiches, use extra-long hoagie buns to accommodate the extra-large amount of delicious fried tilapia, tender and juicy, covered in a crispy, spicy cornbread crust.

Tartar sauce with lemon and pickles is considered a great complement to fish and seafood. In these tilapia patties, it serves as a binding ingredient alongside the bread and egg. Chop...

If you want to serve raba in a unique way, try salpicón. In Latin America, this is the name for a salad made with shredded fish or meat and vegetables in a tart dressing. In this recipe, salpicón...

Your guests haven't tried a Caesar salad like this before. Surprise them with a unique take on their favorite appetizer by grilling it on skewers. These kebabs combine all the essential ingredients of a classic Caesar salad with...

This savory white bean dip is infused with the rich, spicy flavor of madras curry powder, garlic, and fresh herbs. Made without animal fat, it's incredibly tender and velvety, and...

This creamy dip is loaded with healthy spinach, artichokes, and four types of cheese. It's incredibly creamy and moist, and its highlight is the canned tomatoes and chili peppers that add a delicious...