Appetizers can open a meal, fill a party table or become a casual snack with a drink. This category covers hot bites, chilled starters and finger food for sharing.
Find recipes with meat, fish, cheese or veggies.
Browse the appetizers below when you need something small and savory and want to find some delicious inspiration.
Curry puffs, usually called kari puff in Malaysia, are small fried pastries filled with curried potato, onion and often some chicken or egg. They’re a well-loved bakery and market snack, with a crisp shell, a soft filling and a sealed edge that keeps everything inside while they fry. This curry puff recipe uses a handmade…
Satay is one of those dishes you notice before you even see it. The skewers hit the grill and you get that mix of smoke, caramelized marinade and fat dripping onto the heat. It’s usually served in small batches, straight off the grill, with peanut sauce, cucumber and onion on the side. What makes it…
Sambal belacan is a Malaysian chili condiment made with fresh chilies, lime juice and toasted fermented shrimp paste. It’s sharp, spicy and beautifully savory, and even a small spoonful can completely change a dish. It’s made by crushing everything together for a chunky mixture. The paste doesn’t break down evenly, so you end up with…
Have you ever tried a Mexican dish flautas recipe? This is such an easy thing to make at home, and it’s also something you can easily store at home. In fact, you can even put it in the freezer and have some frozen Mexican dinners at some point in the near future. In any case,…
Are you looking for something tasty to make with a surplus of pears? This grilled pear recipe is super-easy and you can even use unripe pears (which I had to!) They come out soft, sweet and with those gorgeous char marks on that makes everyone want to eat one. Cooking pears on the grill (or…
This Brazilian kibe recipe gives you deep-fried beef and bulgur croquettes with a seasoned beef filling. The pointed oval shape is similar to a small football, with a crisp dark-brown shell around the softer middle. Serve them warm with lime wedges and tahini sauce for dipping. Kibe is pronounced kee-bee, and you may also see…
This recipe sounds impressive and looks at tastes great, and your dinner guests will love the flavors. It’s deceptively straightforward to prepare though and you will agree the finished appetizer tastes truly delicious. If you enjoy this seafood recipe then a traditional prawn cocktail might also tempt your taste buds, or perhaps you want to…
A recipe for deviled eggs means you can rustle up this delicious treat in next to no time. Deviled eggs are typically boiled eggs where the yolk is removed, mashed with other ingredients and then piped or spooned back into the white. Choose to make the best classic deviled egg recipe and you have a…
These recipes with nachos are my all-time favorites. I love the versatility of this wonderful snack. Nachos can be anything: a snack, an appetizer, the main event, something to tempt a sick kid to eat. There really is no wrong time to make recipes with nachos. Make oven baked nachos for watching the game, for…
Grilled avocado with pico de gallo is light but truly satisfying. I just love all the different flavors in there and yes – you can grill avocado! There are so many wonderful avocado recipes to choose from, especially if you are looking for keto recipes (high fat and low carb). Avocados are really versatile; they…
Fresh strawberries don’t have to stay in dessert mode. This balsamic strawberries recipe gives ripe berries a sweet-tart edge with balsamic vinegar, a little sugar and black pepper, making them work beautifully with crackers, toasted bread, cheese or brunch plates. The flavor’s bright and juicy, which is exactly why this simple strawberry appetizer works so…
Discover how to make the best tartar sauce. This condiment is a delicious mayonnaise-based sauce or dressing. You can also make it with eggs and oil. It is often served alongside seafood or fish and you can either buy it or make your own. See the easy recipe and you will always have the tastiest…
I first tried spinach potato knishes (pronounced kuh-NISH-es) at Kenny and Ziggy’s in Houston TX, and wow was this some spectacular comfort food. I’m British so I am used to Cornish pasties (a tasty pastry-enclosed meat and potato recipe from the southwest corner of England) and I also enjoy pastry-wrapped or pastry-enclosed vegetable recipes for…
You can make a perfectly delicious hummus recipe no tahini in a couple of minutes. In fact a hummus recipe without tahini is just as good as the traditional kind. However you choose to enjoy your hummus – served as a dip with breadsticks or veggie crudités, or paired with homemade falafel in pita bread,…
Using peanut butter instead of tahini is a great idea if you want a great-tasting and easy hummus recipe which boasts plenty of nutrition from the peanut butter. Our easy hummus recipe with peanut butter will appeal to everyone, old or young, because it is creamy and flavorful. This hummus recipe without tahini is very…
This Old Bay shrimp and apple salad is a gorgeous recipe. It looks really nice served in little glasses with edible flowers as a garnish, but it can also be served over lettuce or baby salad leaves if you prefer. This Old Bay shrimp and apple salad is a nice way to begin any kind…
If you are looking for an amazing snack, consider this honey roasted nuts with rosemary recipe. You can use any kind of nuts you want, maybe just walnuts or cashews, or a selection of your favorites. Just choose plain ones, not the spiced, salted or already-roasted kind. Walnuts work really well in this honey roasted nuts…
Greek yogurt avocado dip is quick and easy to prepare. Dips are always fun to make, especially if you have a food processor and can whip them up in seconds! Although sometimes a hot dip is good, such as this hot and creamy crab dip or even our tasty artichoke dip, cool and creamy dips are…
It is fair to say that potstickers are well-loved, and no wonder, when they boast such an incredible flavor in every bite. One is never enough. If you know something about potstickers history or you just like to eat them, you might already know through history potstickers have gone by a variety of names, including…
How pretty do these salmon pate stuffed eggs look? This recipe takes deviled eggs to the next level, by combining the egg yolk with salmon, lemon and creamy ingredients to make a pale pink, delicious-tasting appetizer. One or two egg halves per person is a good estimate although some people won’t be able to stop…