Appetizer recipes with sauces

Crispy plantain chips are very popular in Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world. They're not only a delicious snack but also a great ingredient for dishes, adding...

The star of this recipe is tapenade, a French olive accompaniment that's added to the meatball filling and served as a dip. The meatballs are simmered in a light tomato sauce and turn out very...

Make bratwurst wraps for a bite-sized, party-friendly appetizer. Store-bought wraps make this a no-fuss snack. Cut the bratwurst into...

This eye-catching rainbow appetizer will be the highlight of your celebration. It's made with three layers of cheese, garnished with beets, fresh herbs, and pimento peppers. To give it a beautiful shape...

Keep this tried-and-true guacamole recipe on hand for a delicious and healthy party appetizer ready in minutes. You can adjust the spiciness by adding more...

Patatas bravas are Spanish fried potatoes, but they're served not as a side dish, but as an appetizer with alcoholic drinks, or tapas. Therefore, the potatoes are cut into cubes that are easy to pierce...

Simply combine savory ingredients with umami-flavored ingredients for this delicious appetizer. Toasted sesame seeds add a wonderful texture. Serve this dip with crackers or...

Molly Yeh presented an appetizer with a subtle Jewish influence, like many other dishes at her new restaurant, Bernie's, in Minnesota. This dip is smoky, creamy, bright, and slightly herbaceous. And...

"Paneer is a fresh, unsalted Indian cheese made by curdling milk with vinegar or lime. The resulting curd is then pressed into cubes. Paneer is primarily used in the north...

These delicious little pastries with a savory filling are a popular snack not only in India but also far beyond. The concept of samosas was brought to India by Middle Eastern traders, but...

Nachos, loaded with melting cheese and a rich, meaty sauce, are a great appetizer for house parties and sports nights. Tomatillos and...

Traditional Mexican salsa verde (green salsa) is made with tomatillos, which, when baked, impart a deeper, richer flavor with a hint of sweetness. Bake with...

Want to experience the Alaskan diet? Then make this creamy hot-smoked salmon dip! Paired with fresh vegetables and crackers, it's the perfect appetizer for your next...

Want to impress your guests without the hassle of cooking? This simple dip, made with just 100g of silky smoked salmon, is perfect as an appetizer and pairs well with...

These crispy chicken drumsticks are packed with the bold flavor of Buffalo wings, but they're not as spicy, making them a crowd-pleaser. Just a dollop of hot sauce makes them just the right amount of spicy, but if you...

Spaghetti with meatballs in a rich tomato sauce is a popular Italian dish for Sunday family dinner. But you can also easily turn it into an appetizer for a house party with friends:...

A topping of sour cream, tomatoes, red onion, pickled jalapeños, and chipotle sauce elevates traditional guacamole to a whole new level. Plus, it makes the appetizer look more...

For appetizers at your next house party, make these Italian-style sausage rolls. The combination of cheese, pesto, and bell peppers, which are stuffed into the sausages before they're dipped in dough,...

This appetizer is an Italian take on sausage rolls. Instead of sausage, wrap mozzarella sticks in crispy breading. Top it with a slice of prosciutto, a strip of roasted bell pepper, and pesto sauce...

Although gyros is considered a Greek dish, a few traditional Italian ingredients won't ruin it, but rather infuse it with a new and interesting flavor. Rub the sweet Italian sausage with cumin and...

A mixture of ground pork and turkey, along with fresh herbs, ricotta, and pecorino cheese, make these meatballs incredibly juicy and tender. They can be served as a main course or as an appetizer, skewered on...

The combination of honey and brine (sweet, tart, and salty) makes the perfect sauce for crispy chicken bites. Chicken thighs are best for this recipe. After frying, they...

The simplest guacamole recipe includes avocado, jalapeño pepper, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. Simply mash the guacamole with a fork in a bowl and serve immediately as an appetizer with chips for dipping.

Rub chicken breasts with chili powder paste and grill them with corn tortillas for simple and delicious tacos that are easy to make midweek. Serve the finished...

This is a fun new way to make cheeseburgers for a party. It has cheese, bread, tomato, pickle, crunchy lettuce, a juicy beef patty – everything we love about a good...

Cocktail sausages can wait: the star of this vegetarian appetizer in batter is green beans. Plus, the batter is made with whole-wheat flour, making it as healthy as possible. Don't forget...

The carbonated water makes the bean batter very light and airy, and after deep-frying, it turns into an incredibly crispy crust. Prepare a delicate mayonnaise with...

Give Mexican nachos a Greek twist: replace the corn chips with pita chips and top with hummus and a Greek salad—cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta.

Sweet watermelon, refreshing mint, and spicy jalapeño—seemingly incompatible ingredients combine to create a luscious summer salsa that can be served as an appetizer with tortilla chips. For...

Chip dip is a versatile appetizer that's always a hit with everyone. Whether you're making it for a family movie night or a fun house party, the more dips, the...

The sweet flavor of beets breathes new life into this popular Middle Eastern appetizer. Beetroot hummus is served with a dollop of labneh, which adds a creamy touch. If you can't find labneh, substitute...

This healthy and filling butternut squash hummus goes great with flatbreads or fresh vegetables. You can also use it as a healthy spread. If you already have roasted pumpkin,...

These soft, aromatic pretzels are infused with the flavors of both pizza and traditional pretzels—all in one! They're easy to make with store-bought pizza dough. Oregano and Parmesan add an Italian twist, and...

This appetizer is packed with the flavors of a classic corn dog, but made in mini muffin form: pieces of beef sausage are baked in a sweet corn batter. Serve the muffins warm as an appetizer with...

If you're looking to delight your guests at your next house party with some interesting treats, make these miniature corn dogs and serve them with a variety of dips. These cocktail dogs are skewered onto...

This luscious, sweet, and tangy Caribbean salsa features a harmonious blend of mango, fresh habanero pepper, cilantro, and lime. Keep in mind that the habanero pepper is very hot, so be sure to remove...

Challenge all the rules of classic salsa and make it with zucchini instead of tomatoes! This recipe requires only young zucchini and squash with tender skin and juicy flesh that...

Juicy and refreshing summer rolls are a variation on the Asian spring roll. This vegetarian version features julienned vegetables, rice noodles, mint, enoki mushrooms, and tofu wrapped in...

This recipe is the easiest way to enjoy the fresh flavors of Greek cuisine. Turkey cutlets are sliced, pan-fried with spices, and served in pita bread with a quick yogurt sauce.

This is a quicker version of crispy fried chicken, using common pantry ingredients. Chicken legs are tossed with buttermilk and yellow mustard, giving them a...

These miniature hot dogs make a great beer-themed treat at a house party. They're packed with the flavor of another popular appetizer: hot buffalo wings. To make them, you'll need...

This recipe combines two popular game-watching appetizers into one delicious dinner idea for a crowd. The tacos are made in a ring shape, perfect for serving with a dipping sauce...

This creamy dip is made with leftover holiday turkey. Blue cheese and hot sauce give it a Buffalo flavor, which is even more intense when served with carrot sticks and celery for...