Appetizer recipes

Avocado toast will never go out of style—it's so vibrant, delicious, and healthy. Plus, it's a true superfood, especially if you substitute sweet potatoes for the bread. These sandwiches are perfect...

Tteok-kochi are Korean skewers of rice cakes coated in a sweet and savory glaze made with gochujang paste. They're a popular street food in Korea. Some street vendors alternate the rice cakes with...

Super-crispy egg rolls filled with meat, vegetables, mushrooms, and glass noodles are served in a pool of homemade sweet and sour sauce with bell pepper and hot mustard. A great Asian appetizer for...

Delicate egg salad with green onions and mayonnaise is a wonderful filling for light tea sandwiches. Truffle oil imparts a subtle, refined white truffle aroma. Just one teaspoon...

At your next picnic or backyard grill party, surprise your guests with these unique surf-and-turf kebabs. Tender steaks and jumbo shrimp are grilled...

"What's the secret to my super-crispy sweet potato fries? I actually have two," shares Cardea Brown. "First, I soak the julienned sweet potatoes in cold water to remove both...

A rich, velvety sweet potato soup with herbs and spices, served with crisp blue corn chips for texture. Chipotle peppers add a smoky, spicy flavor that's perfect...

These sweet toasts replace toasted bread with slices of roasted sweet potato. Topped with almond butter, bananas, and coconut flakes, they taste like dessert, yet are surprisingly healthy. Sweet potato...

In this recipe, Molly Yeh decided to combine two popular party appetizers: French fries and nachos. To make nachos easy to eat, you need round, waffle-shaped French fries, which...

These savory tartlets are a stunning appetizer for any holiday or house party. The shortcrust pastry bases are filled with caramelized fried onions, topped with a beaten egg, and...

Any fresh, dense greens, such as spinach, Swiss chard, or mini kale, work well in this salad. Combine them with pecans, goat cheese, and crispy bacon bits in an applesauce-based dressing.

This delicious bread is filled with pepperoni, sausage, and ham, plus bell peppers and onions—all the classic toppings of a great meat pizza. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve as...

These sweet and spicy Asian meatballs are served as an appetizer on skewers. Fry them until crispy, then pierce each one with a skewer or toothpick, dip in chili sauce, and roll in...

To serve a quesadilla impressively, make it with small tortillas and assemble them like individual cakes, alternating layers of tortillas, meat sauce, grated cheese, and tomato. Add a stunning flavor to the dish with...

Sushi art is a great idea if you want to impress your guests with unique rolls. This detailed step-by-step recipe will help you assemble two beautiful rolls. Cut them into pieces, and inside...

Kaya toasts are sandwiches popular in Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia. They consist of two toasted slices of white bread held together with kaya coconut jam and butter.

Crispy fried tostones plantains are served with a succulent salad of lobster and hearts of palm. A tropical flavor is added to the salad by a dressing made with mango puree, coconut milk, and spicy...

Although these rolls don't contain rice or fish and taste more like sandwiches, they're still fun to make, especially with kids. Giada De Laurentiis presented two variations – prosciutto and...

If you love pizza but don't have time to mess around with dough, make it on a baguette! Scoop out the crumb from a lengthwise-sliced ​​baguette, and you'll have a nice crust with a cavity big enough to fit...

These delicious salmon and tuna rolls are easy to make at home, but your loved ones will hardly believe you didn't order them at a restaurant! Filled with fresh salmon and cucumber on the inside, they're topped with...

Crispy tempura tuna served with a tangy wasabi mayonnaise sauce—the perfect Japanese-style appetizer for your next house party. You can fry the tuna simply by dipping it in...

Liquid smoke, garlic, and rosemary impart a stunning flavor and aroma to this nut mix. For the perfect nut consistency, it's important to follow the frying sequence and not overheat the oil. First comes...

For a richer, more intense tomato soup, make it with roasted vegetables. Simply place all the vegetables on a baking sheet, roast, and then puree in a blender until smooth.

This appetizer is quick and easy to make and perfect for house parties, especially when guests suddenly drop by. You'll only need three ingredients: cream cheese, grated cheddar, and...

The original children's snack, "Ants on a Log," consisted of a celery stalk coated in peanut butter with ants (raisins) crawling on it. It was a unique way to get children used to eating...

These simple donuts are made with store-bought cornbread mix and canned creamed corn with a little seasoning or ground pepper. Deep-fry them until crispy...

This appetizer is made similarly to deviled eggs, but the star of the recipe is the potato! Boil small red potatoes in their skins, cut them, and pipe a savory potato paste onto the cut sides.

These patties, with the flavor of a natural, sweet and spicy sausage, are perfect for burgers and breakfast sandwiches. Spices like paprika, chili pepper, garlic, and...

Shelled clams are dredged in a mixture of corn and wheat flour, seafood seasoning, and lemon zest, and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Serve as...

Crab cakes are made with real crab meat, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A pinch of Old Bay seasoning enhances the seafood flavor. To prevent the cakes from becoming sticky during frying,...

A spicy Indonesian sauce, sambal oelek, with chunks of sweet pineapple is baked onto the bacon, creating a delicious glaze that perfectly complements its salty flavor. Serve...

Make a great beer snack with bacon. Twist each strip of bacon, sprinkle with a brown sugar spice mixture, and bake until the sugar caramelizes on the surface. No one...

If you don't have an outdoor grill, an electric grill or even a grill pan will work. Marinate thin slices of beef tenderloin in a spicy soy sauce, grill with green...

This hearty egg salad with ham and hot pickled peppers is perfect for making hearty sandwiches. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator before assembling the sandwiches to allow it to soften slightly.

Give hot, gooey cheese sandwiches a piquant twist by spreading some Korean gochujang paste on the bread. Fry them in butter until golden brown and the cheese melts, and serve as a beer appetizer or...

Upgrade your store-bought frozen cheese pizza by adding shredded grilled chicken, barbecue sauce, some onions, and even more shredded cheese. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken after...

Looking for an appetizer that will please all your guests? A sure-fire option for any occasion: these ricotta toasts with homemade pesto. Compared to store-bought pesto, homemade pesto is much more...

A refreshing yet savory summer appetizer. Place frozen vegetables and green peas in a blender (do not defrost!) and blend together with cream cheese and roasted garlic until smooth.

Make a juicy salad with spicy grilled chicken breast, fresh vegetables, and roasted carrots in a refreshing ranch dressing, then wrap it in a pita. These wraps are perfect for taking to work for...

Marinate chicken breasts in sour milk and hot sauce, then dip them in a batter made with the same marinade and deep-fry until crispy and delicious. The chicken will turn out...

Cheese and spinach are a popular combination that adds a delicious twist to any side dish or baked good, and these stuffed mushrooms are no exception. Fill the large caps with Boursin cheese, spinach, and...

The sweet flavor of root beer makes it the perfect ingredient for wings. Simmered with a little spice, ketchup, and chili pepper, it turns into a delicious...

These savory wings in a sticky homemade barbecue sauce are the perfect pairing with beer. The sauce is made with mustard, beer, spices, hot sauce, and cane syrup, and is packed with a whole host of flavors...

To make this simple summer salad as colorful and striking as possible, use bell peppers of all colors, as well as red and yellow cherry tomatoes. But what really makes it...

Grilled Polish smoked sausages are served on long hoagie buns with caramelized onions, smoked cream cheese, and mustard. Adobo sauce, made from...

Create a thick, juicy burger packed with flavors and textures, just like the restaurant. A beef patty topped with melting cheddar cheese is served on a bun topped with spicy fried mushrooms and fried...

This sandwich is made with thin slices of chicken, fried in a rich blend of spices. It's a great alternative to steak when you're looking for something tasty and affordable. Place the fried chicken on...

These beef hot dogs are packed with delicious Korean barbecue flavor, thanks to a sweet and tangy glaze made with creamed honey and gochujang paste. Drizzle it over fried onions and brush...

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are the perfect choice for these sandwiches. They always turn out juicy, tender, and difficult to dry out. They can be grilled or pan-fried. Additional...