Appetizer recipes with sauces

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...

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...

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...

Everyone will love this homemade caramelized onion dip! And the best part is, you can make it a few days in advance and refrigerate it until...

Jeff Mauro created a special tartar sauce for this fried fish sandwich, with a refreshing lemon-tarragon flavor that perfectly complements the tender, beer-battered tilapia fillet.

To make homemade hummus as creamy, smooth, and delicious as store-bought, you'll need to spend a little more time and make it with dried chickpeas instead of canned ones—the result...

Geoffrey Zakarian suggests serving these miniature crab cakes as an appetizer at a house party. Made with real crab meat, brown rice, and spices, they're incredibly juicy...

A dense log of cream cheese and a mixture of grated hard cheeses is topped with a thick layer of cranberry relish and jalapeño peppers. Made with fresh cranberries, the relish is tart and spicy-sweet,...

These simple buns are made with store-bought pizza dough, which saves a lot of time. But the truly magical flavor comes from the cranberry sauce and brie filling. Form the dough into knots,...

Garlic aioli, made with egg yolks and olive oil, is one of the most popular dips, typically served as a light appetizer with vegetables for dipping. It's ready in minutes...

Want to truly impress your guests? Serve this appetizer, and your meal will be remembered for a long time. Peeled shrimp with tails attached are served on trays on a bed of crushed...

Before grilling, peeled shrimp are marinated for several hours in lime juice and spices, including chipotle pepper. It imparts a wonderful smoky flavor to the seafood, even if you...

This Tex-Mex fajita is served with spicy grilled shrimp and fried zucchini, adding tons of flavor and juiciness. Peel the shrimp and let them dry for a few minutes before serving.

A wonderful way to serve fruit interestingly for breakfast, dessert, or as a light snack. Ree Drummond suggests trying a combination of blueberries, pineapple, and raspberries, but you can experiment...

This hot and gooey cheese dip is a great treat for house parties. Its highlight is the salty ham pieces that are stuffed into a cream cheese and sharp cheddar mixture. Before...

This egg appetizer is made in a special silicone mold with egg-shaped cavities in a slow cooker. The bite-sized balls are filled with fried eggs, baked cheese, green onions, and...

Treat your loved ones to this fun breakfast featuring pancakes and sausages on sticks! Kids will be especially delighted. Made with roasted, natural pork...

Juicy beef meatballs, fried to a crispy crust, are perfect for appetizers at family gatherings, especially when served appropriately, such as canapés. On a fried...

Spices like chili powder and cumin, along with chunks of savory pepper jack cheese in the center of the meatballs, give them a wonderfully spicy Tex-Mex flavor. They're easy to prepare and...

The secret ingredient in these meatballs is spicy Mexican chorizo ​​(not to be confused with Spanish chorizo). The raw sausage is mixed with ground beef and serves two functions in...

These meatballs are inspired by the popular spicy Buffalo lids. Unlike fried chicken wings, oven-baked meatballs are lighter, lower in calories, and still satisfying...

Shrimp with cocktail sauce is a surefire party treat; people love this appetizer. And if you're hosting a barbecue, grill the shrimp. To serve, prepare...

These meatballs are made with a Mexican chorizo ​​sausage mix (not to be confused with the Spanish dry-cured sausage!). Luckily, you won't have to search every supermarket for delicious and flavorful chorizo.

An incredibly simple recipe for fried chicken wings in a sticky glaze. You don't need a deep fryer or oven for this recipe. The chicken wings are marinated for several hours in a soy sauce with ginger,...

Once you try this homemade ranch dressing, you'll never go back to store-bought plastic bottles! It's delicious, contains no confusing ingredients, and, most importantly, incredibly easy to make. Everything you need...

A classic ranch dressing becomes healthier if you add avocado, rich in healthy fats, to the sour milk instead of mayonnaise. Its texture also complements the sauce perfectly, which...

These patties are made with natural lump crab meat, which is held together with mayonnaise and egg yolk, and its sweet flavor is perfectly highlighted by chopped celery and salted...

Grill chicken legs for a rich, citrusy, sweet, and spicy flavor everyone will love. Before grilling, the chicken is marinated for several hours in a lemonade and spice mixture. For...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...