This dish is completely grilled, even the tomato sauce! First, grill the ground lamb meatballs (in a grill basket or on a grill rack), and while they're at it...
Appetizer recipes
Healthy Summer Appetizer Recipes
Start your meal with one of these healthy and delicious appetizers or entrees.
The best eggplant recipes
Make classic Parmigiana, caponata, crispy appetizers and more with these popular recipes.
The traditional BLT sandwich is a delicious combination of fried bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes between two slices of toasted bread. This classic sandwich is complemented by grilled chicken breast,...
The Best Caprese Salad Recipes
Caprese is essentially an Italian salad made with fresh mozzarella cheese, juicy tomatoes, basil, and a little olive oil. Classic
This Mexican dip is packed with all the good stuff you'd expect from a nacho: shredded beef brisket in tomato sauce, flavorful beans with smoky bacon, lots of melty cheese, fresh...
If you're looking to cook something more interesting than just grilled meat at a grill party, a fajita is a great choice. This Tex-Mex dish is traditionally served for large...
Grilled iceberg lettuce wedges look impressive and unique when served, especially with a topping. Grill the sliced lettuce wedges until they have beautiful grill marks...
This hot sandwich with melting cheese is literally loaded with healthy vegetables. Corn, grated zucchini, sliced cherry tomatoes, and chopped green onions are mixed with plenty of...
A seemingly ordinary burger with a beef patty, melted cheese, onions, lettuce, and a slice of tomato will captivate you with its special feature—a juicy pocket of melting, aromatic butter inside the patty.
These lamb kebabs are juicy and delicious, infused with Mediterranean flavor thanks to a marinade of onion juice, dried oregano, and cumin. Marinate the pieces of meat in...
If you're planning to grill real sausages at a picnic, instead of just throwing them on the grill, simmer them in beer and onions. The flavor is much richer and more interesting, and everything you need for...
These Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian sandwiches are incredibly delicious, filling, and juicy. The patties are made from a blend of brown lentils, brown rice, and kale and are rich in protein and...
Grilled fish tacos are a perfect appetizer for backyard parties: easy to make and easy to eat with your hands, no utensils required. Firm white fish fillets are rubbed with cayenne pepper and grilled on...
This healthy, Asian-inspired vegetarian appetizer will appeal to both vegans and meat-eaters as something new and unusual. Thoroughly drained tofu slices are marinated for an hour in a coconut...
Nuts are a great snack for a quick hunger fix. While the meat is grilling, toss a foil packet of mixed nuts and spices on the grate to warm them up and infuse them with flavor.
This Italian salad of shredded grilled chicken, roasted bell peppers, and almonds is served on crisp lettuce leaves. It's a light, juicy, and low-calorie appetizer perfect for any occasion:...
This delicious and healthy creamy soup is rich in antioxidants and fiber. Spinach and shiitake mushrooms enhance the deep flavor of Japanese matcha tea. Butter and heavy cream balance it out...
Add a little basil pesto and a pinch of orange zest to this fermented ranch dressing for a brighter, more refreshing flavor. The dressing is made with yogurt and mayonnaise. Mix everything together...
Ripe, juicy plums and fresh mint elevate this traditional Italian appetizer to a whole new level of flavor. Arrange the plums and tomatoes, alternating slices, on a platter and drizzle with vinaigrette...
Bake delicious, soft oatmeal cookies filled with nuts and juicy raisins. This recipe uses walnuts and coconut flakes, but you can experiment with any other nuts and...
Lowcountry boilie is a seafood and vegetable dish traditionally found in the American South, particularly the state of South Carolina (Lowcountry region). Boilie is typically cooked in a large pot in the backyard for a large gathering,...
Substitute fried Polish sausage for the regular sausage in this hot dog, top it with spicy grainy mustard, stout-caramelized onions, pickled bell peppers, and watercress, and enjoy...
These Indian-style meatballs can be served as a main course, perhaps with rice, or as an appetizer by placing each meatball on a lettuce leaf and garnishing with a dash of tamarind...
The salad filling for these wraps is made with roasted chicken with lemon and thyme. You can roast it the day before, tucking a sliced lemon, garlic, and thyme into the cavity. Serve the dark meat on...
The best shrimp recipes
If you're craving shrimp in a creamy lemon sauce, you don't have to go to a restaurant. Prepare a delicious dish at home with these recipes from
Shrimp sautéed in butter with garlic and lemon is a classic flavor combination that pairs wonderfully with any side dish, even spaghetti squash. The roasted squash flesh separates...
Sweet potato toast is a healthy, gluten-free alternative to bread. While the flavor of sweet potatoes may not resemble that of crusty bread, they have their own charm, making them perfect for sandwiches that...
Avocados are a fantastic ingredient for vibrant and eye-catching appetizers that are memorable not only for their flavor but also for their presentation, like these Mexican-inspired stuffed avocado halves.
10 snacks under 250 calories
Instead of buying something from a vending machine, try making one of these healthy snacks from professional chefs. They'll fill you up.
The classic BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce, tomato) is transformed into a luxurious sandwich with creamy avocado purée and a fried egg on a crispy slice of bread. These simple toasts are made...
Crispy toast with tender avocado spread is a healthy snack and a great appetizer for holidays and parties, especially when garnished. In addition to the avocado spread with chili pepper, garlic, and juice...
Crudite is a healthy snack made with assorted vegetables that's perfectly satisfying and easy on the waistline. Provide guests with a plate of sliced vegetables so they can snack while they wait...
This crab salad in an elegant martini glass will be the perfect addition to any celebration or party. It's made with real lump crab meat, tomatoes, and avocado, and dressed with a mayonnaise-mustard...
Grilled avocado halves in a ginger-miso marinade are incredibly tender and rich in flavor. An outdoor grill with leftover barbecue coals is ideal for grilling. Green...
Deep-fried avocado slices, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, make a great treat for a house party. To prepare the appetizer, frozen avocado slices are dipped in batter and...
A chicken salad sandwich will become your child's (and yours') favorite snack. The salad is made with shredded chicken or turkey and something crunchy (celery, apple, radish,...)
To give this chicken salad a wonderful summer flavor, you need a grill! Grilled chicken tenders and corn infuse the salad with delicious smoky notes. Toss them with chopped onions,...
The main ingredient in this salad is grilled chicken, delicious and spicy. Shred it, discarding the skin and bones, and mix it with the other ingredients in a ranch dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk.
The base for this hot sandwich is a crispy croissant. Leftover chicken salad with nuts and grapes in a yogurt dressing is perfect for the filling. Serve it on...
Caprese, an Italian appetizer made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, is incredibly versatile and can be served with wine, as an appetizer, or as a side dish. One of the most interesting ways to serve it is in...
This salad was inspired by the Italian appetizer caprese. Its main ingredients—tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil—are cut into equal-sized pieces and mixed with lettuce...
Breaded fried bacon is an old snack, traditional in the American South, where it was once very popular. It has simple ingredients, making it a perfect snack when you're feeling...
This light and flavorful salad pairs chicken with celery, toasted pecans, and red grapes, earning it its name from Napa Valley, the grape-growing region...
Leftover roast chicken from last night's dinner makes a delicious salad and filling for hearty sandwiches. Cut the chicken into pieces and mix it with celery,...
This Italian appetizer, made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, is a delight on its own with its flavor combination and presentation, and when grilled on skewers, it becomes a true...
On a hot summer day, immerse yourself in the Mediterranean atmosphere and prepare a very simple yet incredibly delicious Italian Caprese salad in the colors of the Italian flag. Slices of ripe tomatoes and mozzarella...
This Italian-style salad uses miniature bocconcini mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes of similar size. Each ball is cut in half and...
For this simple Italian salad, you'll need fresh mozzarella, a handful of fragrant basil leaves, and the sweetest, ripest tomatoes you can find. Tomatoes and cheese...
Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious, Italian-style appetizer perfect for finger food at home parties. The eggplant slices are rolled in breadcrumbs and...


















































