Appetizer recipes

An Italian closed pie, a calzone, is made from the same dough as a pizza and is essentially considered a closed pizza. You can add any toppings and favorite pizza toppings inside. Kelsey Nixon...

The highlight of this fruit salad is the chili pepper, an unexpected ingredient that perfectly complements the sweetness of the fruit and adds complexity to the flavor. The fiery habanero pepper is added to the honey...

This creamy sour cream and avocado dip is a creamier cousin of Mexican guacamole. Parmesan cheese may seem unnecessary, but it's a great substitute for the Mexican cheese...

Caprese, an Italian appetizer, is a delicious combination of tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil, all dressed in extra-virgin olive oil. Baked, the tomato flavor intensifies and sweetens, and...

These eggplant parmesan aren't prepared in a traditional casserole, but in individual portions, perfect for serving as an appetizer or side dish. They also boast a wonderfully crispy crust.

To make this appetizer, you don't need to roll out dough or buy ready-made tartlets. They can be easily made from white bread! Simply cut the crusts off the bread slices, and roll out the crumb into...

Spidini are American sandwiches with an Italian twist, shaped like skewers in a bun. This recipe uses a simpler version: grilled Italian sausage. You can serve them on...

This Green Goddess avocado salad dressing, made with mayonnaise and fresh herbs, is a great summer appetizer idea. It's perfect for dressing vegetable salads and as a side dish...

Crispy toast with tender avocado is not only very healthy and delicious, but also impressive when served. Their neutral flavor and pleasant green color pair perfectly with the other sandwich components. One of...

A light and delicate Mediterranean-style ricotta spread with olive oil, honey, and thyme is a perfect accompaniment to white wine. Before adding the honey, warm it and flavor it with fresh...

Crisp, juicy apples pair perfectly with peanut butter, and pair with granola for a delicious, healthy snack or breakfast that kids are sure to love. To snack...

Sandwiches are the easiest thing kids can make themselves. Teach them how to make these elegant, festive Italian-style toasts that they can assemble with ease. On...

Cheese fondue is a favorite among adults and children alike, as it's so much fun to dip all sorts of tasty treats into the gooey cheese sauce. Your kids will also love helping you prepare the fondue appetizers while you...

Lavash rolls with cream cheese, turkey, spinach, basil, carrots, and roasted bell peppers are a delicious and healthy appetizer perfect for a holiday party. When cut into pieces, they...

Grilled skewers make a great pizza appetizer for a fun party. Kids will especially love this presentation, as they'll love helping...

If you're getting your kids excited about salads, the key is to make serving them fun and engaging. Lettuce leaf boats are the perfect option. Kids will love both collecting and eating them. Prepare...

A cheeseburger taco is two treats in one. Kids love these ideas, and adults will be thrilled too. A juicy beef patty topped with melting cheese, paired with lettuce and tomatoes...

Mini cheeseburgers, or sliders, are a perfect appetizer for house parties. These bite-sized sandwiches feature a soft, miniature bun topped with a juicy beef patty, melty cheese, onions, pickles, and...

Fried catfish in a cornmeal crust is a traditional fast food of the American South. The catfish fillet is coated with seafood seasoning (Old Bay works well), rolled in a mixture of wheat and...

The name "pan perdu" translates from French as "forgotten bread," meaning it's made from forgotten, stale bread or rolls. Brioche or challah is cut into equal pieces...

This thin lavash, baked at home without a tandoor, is just as delicious, aromatic, and bubbly as the traditional kind. It's made with flour, butter, egg, a little salt, and sugar.

This delicious, juicy burrito is perfect for a filling snack or dinner with a beer. It's perfect with leftover cooked rice and grilled chicken. Shredded chicken...

Lumpia is a type of spring roll popular in Indonesia and the Philippines. The filling is ground pork, fried with onions, carrots, and other vegetables and spices, and tightly wrapped in thin sheets...

After roasting a ham in the oven, rendered juices and fat remain in the bottom of the roasting pan. This often-underrated part of your roast is a true concentrate of flavor that makes a wonderful base for...

Salted boiled peanuts are a popular snack in the American South. They're made using only fresh, raw (or, as they're called in the US, "green"), recently picked shelled peanuts. They're boiled in...

This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner after work. Small pieces of chicken breast simmered in a spicy tomato sauce make the basis for delicious tacos you can make...

Want to make breakfast special and get your kids excited to dig in? Serve scrambled eggs and vegetables in a crispy taco shape. It's delicious, healthy, and fun. Older kids can even...

These miniature sandwiches are the perfect portion size for kids, and they can even be made under your supervision. The Sloppy Joe is a burger with a patty instead of...

This thin, whole-wheat pizza crust is topped with a fragrant tomato sauce, a gooey blend of mozzarella and Parmesan, and luscious spinach and ricotta. Use semi-skim ricotta and...

Garlic butter is an easy-to-make addition that will brighten up any dish, whether it's seafood, fish, grilled steak, steamed vegetables, pasta, or just...

Ree Drummond knows how to delight her loved ones when they spend long hours in the saddle, riding around the ranch following the cows. These amazing fried pies with a crispy crust and a delicious...

Luxurious Chicken Kiev in a delicious, crispy breading is a perfect treat for a holiday table. Chicken Kiev was long considered a restaurant-only dish, and they are rarely...

You can fill your hamburgers with any sauces or toppings, but the flavor will always depend largely on the beef patty. This recipe details how to fry a delicious and juicy...

Bone-in pork loin roast is one of the easiest to prepare yet most impressive holiday dishes. The meat doesn't require any pre-marinating. Bring the cut to room temperature...

This dish rivals any stuffed pasta dish with sauce. The filling of these vegetarian Chinese dumplings is based on tofu, mixed with grated carrots, shredded...

Sweet potatoes are similar in texture to potatoes, and when baked, they're just as soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, but they're healthier than potatoes and have a sweet flavor that's excellent...

The beauty of the Sicilian muffuletta sandwich is that it's very large, and one serving can feed four to six people, depending on whether you serve it as a main course with...

You can use any salad greens or a mix of them to make this salad. For example, a delicious combination of mung beans, arugula, and chicory would be delicious. Their natural bitterness is perfectly balanced by the sweet...

This easy-to-make garlic bread is the perfect complement to your lunch or dinner, perfect with soups, sauces, or as a standalone appetizer. The long baguette is slit lengthwise,...

Etouffee is a classic Creole vegetable stew with crayfish tails in a rich, velvety sauce. Start with a butter-flour-based roux and gradually add the remaining ingredients...

Fried mushrooms with spinach are the perfect low-carb side dish for beef steak, baked poultry, or fish. You can also serve them as an appetizer or use them as a filling for an omelet.

Meatloafs are like cutlets, only even more delicious. Each guest receives their own individual mini-meatloaf, crusted on all sides and incredibly juicy and rich inside.

There's nothing extra about this cheeseburger: a juicy beef patty, melting cheddar, and crispy bacon that makes any sandwich divine, all on a toasted Kaiser bun—perfect...

The highlight of this cabbage salad is sweet Fuji apples, thinly sliced ​​and mixed with shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and parsley. The apples are the perfect complement...

This sour cream and avocado sauce is smooth and velvety, like cream, while fresh cilantro and lime add a rich, refreshing flavor. It's ready in minutes. All the ingredients...

Marinara sauce is made from pureed canned tomatoes and spices and is a great accompaniment to most Italian dishes, as well as a tasty and healthy alternative to tomato ketchup.

Pulled pork is a popular ingredient for summer barbecue sandwiches in the US. It's smoked pork shoulder, which, when cooked, easily shreds into stringy pieces with two forks, hence the name...