Appetizer recipes

Even at home, you can fry crispy French fries like those at fast food restaurants, making them golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. To do this, first soak the potatoes in...

If you're a fan of sweet popcorn, be sure to try adding a fun twist to your popcorn with bananas foster, which is fried bananas in a sauce made from butter, brown sugar, and...

You can use any nuts you'd like for extra flavor, such as peanuts, almonds, cashews, or a mixture of these. The nuts are mixed with butter, whipped with...

A delicious and aromatic creamy clam chowder made with clam broth mixed with dry vermouth (or white wine). The seafood is boiled first and then served...

This mixture is made with a variety of small snacks: cereal, mini crackers, pretzels, and cookie shapes. All the snacks are mixed with a mixture of melted white chocolate and...

The patty for this burger is made like a croquette: ground meat, deep-fried in breadcrumbs. The goal here is a golden, crispy crust, so if you form them from raw...

This burger will captivate any gourmet with its combination of contrasting flavors in every bite. Even its patty is made from a blend of three types of ground beef, grilled, and topped with three...

Po-boys are a traditional fast food sandwich from the US state of Louisiana. Their distinctive feature is the long bun, which makes them a satisfying sandwich. Po-boys are sometimes...

As the creator of this burger, the chef of the popular New York restaurant Lure, says: “The bacon strips may slide off the burger, but with bacon jam, you’ll taste it in every bite…

Traditional French tarte flambée is a flatbread topped with sour cream, cheese, onions, and bacon, but it becomes even more filling and savory when topped with scrambled eggs and...

These delicious burgers feature a juicy ground turkey patty, topped with cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, and lettuce, in a Tex-Mex-inspired dish. The ground turkey is infused with garlic and spicy smoked...

These pickled vegetables are ready to enjoy within 4 hours of preparation. Green and yellow string beans, cucumbers cut into similar-sized sticks, and chili peppers for...

Serve grilled shrimp with a mushroom and vegetable medley as Mexican fajitas on warm wheat tortillas. Peel and marinate the shrimp in a lime-paprika mixture before grilling.

Hawaiian poke salad is made with fresh raw tuna, diced into small cubes and mixed with similarly sized sliced ​​cucumbers and green onions. The salad is dressed with a soy sauce...

Chunks of white fish (mahi, grouper, snapper, or halibut) are salted, peppered, and pan-fried in olive oil until golden brown. Their dense texture is perfectly complemented by...

Swordfish is a firm, meaty fish that's perfect for grilling on skewers. It's cut into uniform pieces and marinated in a mint pesto sauce for several hours. To prepare...

To enjoy all the flavors and benefits of fresh tuna, grill it (or grill it in a pan) for a few minutes until the outside of the fish gets delicious grill marks, and...

A great idea is to fry the onions in the same breading you used to coat the chicken: no one will refuse a variety of crispy snacks. Cut the chicken into pieces and...

Ripe summer squash can even be used in Mexican fajitas. They add a generous amount of fiber, and their neutral flavor complements other, more vibrant flavors beautifully.

Crispy Chinese-style egg rolls are a sure-fire treat for any occasion. They're so mouth-watering and delicious, they'll literally disappear from the table. Prepared...

This hearty, meaty salad features juicy lettuce, tender avocado, sweet tomatoes, crisp jicama, crumbled queso fresco, and thinly sliced ​​grilled beef...

To make these Hawaiian-style sandwiches, pork shoulder is slow-cooked in a slow cooker until the meat falls apart easily. A rich, rich sauce made from...

Corn dogs differ from regular hot dogs in that the sausage is served not on a bun, but in corn dough. You can even experiment with this dough, adding your favorite spices. For example, in...

This hearty, juicy cheeseburger is made with a grilled beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, fresh salad greens, and spicy mayo mixed with a little ketchup...

This original dessert is a perfect substitute for popsicles on a hot summer day. Frozen watermelon on sticks can also be served as an appetizer on a shared platter at family celebrations, without...

Fragrant and delicious, grilled garlic bread makes a great addition to any meal. It can also be served as a standalone snack, perhaps with beer, or used...

It may take you half a day to prepare these beans, but once you try them, you'll realize it's worth the effort and much tastier than canned bean snacks. These white beans are baked in a cauldron...

These zucchini boats with a crispy cheese topping make an elegant side dish or a festive appetizer. You'll need just a few readily available ingredients...

These kebabs are prepared using various types of mushrooms, ideally wild ones, which will imbue the dish with their magical aroma. They are skewered with marinated peppadew peppers...

A clambake is a traditional picnic in the northeastern United States on the Atlantic Ocean, where a selection of seafood is cooked on hot stones. This typically includes shellfish,...

This light, vitamin-rich salad of aromatic fennel, juicy lettuce, and radishes in a fermented milk dressing becomes even more delicious and filling when paired with fried scallops. The scallops will be fried...

Grilling fish on a cedar plank has its advantages over smoking. First, it doesn't take much time. Second, you don't need a special smoker. And third, the fish acquires...

Before grilling, pieces of wild salmon are rubbed with a small amount of garam masala, which infuses the fish with the magical aromas of Indian cuisine. Along with the salmon, grilled...

No special culinary skills are required to prepare this Spanish-style summer dish. Raw vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers) are blended with olive oil, sherry vinegar, and...

Tender pork tenderloin becomes even juicier and more flavorful when grilled with a filling. To do this, the entire piece is sliced ​​open like a book, then grilled with roasted peppers, mozzarella, and...

The secret to a delicious burger, besides a juicy beef patty, lies in the addition of pickled or fermented vegetables. Their tartness harmoniously complements the flavorful meat and elevates the entire sandwich to a whole new level.

This Caribbean-inspired dish will be a hit at any summer grill party. Chicken wings are marinated in a spicy Jamaican jerk marinade and then smoked over smoldering hickory chips, which...

The recipe uses bone-in pork shoulder, which is rubbed with mustard, generously sprinkled with a spice mixture, and smoked for approximately 10 hours until the meat is infused with spicy flavors,...

As Sunny Anderson says, "There's nothing sweeter than a perfect tomato filled with something salty!" And indeed, a simple salty filling of Parmesan and breadcrumbs is excellent...

Watermelon isn't as simple as it might seem. It can be used to make a variety of drinks and snacks, and even a snack called jerky. Although jerky is traditionally a dried chunk...

You can cut the watermelon into French fry-sized sticks and serve it with dipping sauce. This won't be a sweet dessert, but a truly spicy Mexican-style appetizer that will captivate you with its...

After enjoying a juicy, ripe watermelon, don't throw away the rinds—pickle them! Just a few hours in a spicy brine, and they'll be a delicious, savory snack. Don't forget to...

The vibrant summer aroma and flavor of juicy watermelon are complemented by spiced salt with the equally vibrant aroma of fresh herbs. Fragrant basil and tarragon are blended in a food processor along with salt. Finely...

The patties for these veggie burgers are made from a mixture of canned black beans and vegetables that are first sautéed and then ground in a food processor until they resemble ground meat.

The beef patty will acquire a brighter and richer flavor if you mix the ground meat with fried, finely chopped mushrooms. For spices, you only need salt and black pepper to taste. When...

Make a delicious and unique appetizer using pre-cooked French fries in the style of Mexican corn elote. Elote is a popular Mexican street food: corn on the cob is coated in a mayonnaise sauce,...

These quick and easy chili pickles are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or cocktails. Marinate the pickles in this brine of sea salt, apple cider vinegar, and water, and...

Unlike larger bell peppers, stuffed cherry peppers (or pimentos) are perfect for a bite-sized appetizer. They're easy to handle and perfect for serving at home parties. The peppers...

These stuffed zucchini boats look very festive and are quick to prepare. They're perfect for both special occasions and weekday dinners. Make one boat for each guest.

Whole wheat flour, blended with all-purpose flour, not only fills these buns with healthy fiber, but also imparts a warm, nutty flavor and aroma that...