Meat appetizers are often the first plate emptied at a party. This category covers savory bites, skewers and smaller dishes for sharing.
Find recipes with beef, chicken, pork, lamb and more.
Browse the ideas below for your upcoming party, making a holiday spread or a first course everyone will love.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Most people love to cozy up and relax during the colder months. There’s something about the winter weather that brings people together and gathering around some hearty and easy winter appetizer ideas is a great way to spend that time with friends and family. In the winter, it’s best to serve warm foods, but don’t…
Summer appetizer ideas are perfect for when the weather is warm. One of the things that brings people together is the enjoyment of food. There are few things better than gathering around a table on a summer evening to snack and relax with friends. And there are easy summer appetizer ideas for all palates and…
This chicken potstickers gyoza recipe is so good. One is never enough. Ten is too many. Well maybe. They’re just so tasty you’ll want to keep popping them into your mouth! Potstickers are an Asian delight, and these little snacks are usually filled with meat and vegetables, along with Chinese seasonings. Pork is often used,…
This Chinese tea smoked chicken is such a winning dish! Elegant appetizer recipe ideas are becoming more popular than ever before, as people begin to experiment more in the kitchen. You need to choose an appetizer that will impress your guests with your knowledge of food, and the distinct choice of flavors used to make…
Easy starter recipe ideas are always worth knowing so you can make something to enjoy before the main course comes out of the kitchen. Starter recipes as they are called in the UK, or appetizer recipes as they are known in the US, are little snacks which are served before the main dish. There are…
Pineapple is more than just a fruit and more than merely a dessert ingredient. You can make pineapple starter recipes (as they are called in the UK) or pineapple appetizers (as those of you in the US and Canada will know them) with pineapple because its sweet flavor contrasts beautifully with savory flavors like cheese,…
Experimenting with food and flavors is part of the fun when discovering new recipes and Moroccan food is often considered to be exotic and exciting. Why not experiment with Moroccan appetizer recipes and discover a brand new flavor sensation? Authentic Moroccan cuisine is straightforward, yet full of distinctive flavors and aromas. There is no other…
This tempting deep-fried chicken dim sum recipe serves a crowd, and you can double it too. It is easy to make if you are methodical, mixing the filling together, then distributing it between the wrappers and working in batches. The crunchy hot chicken treats can be served alone or with your favorite sauce. Why I…
These easy potstickers or soft wontons are nice served with a homemade hot garlic potsticker sauce. You can make this by mashing 4 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon of Szechuan hot oil and a teaspoon each of sherry and vinegar. Stir in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and you will have a wonderful garlic sauce. Anyone…
The following recipe shows you how to make baked beef wontons which also contain bell pepper for a colorful finish. Baking wontons is an alternative to frying them if you happen to have the oven on anyway or if you want to trim the fat content. These delicious little morsels make wonderful appetizers and it…
Whether you serve these low carb mini quiches for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just as a snack, there is no doubt these mini quiches will satisfy your hunger. Eggs are a basic staple on low carb diets because they offer plenty of nutrients, they are filling and tasty, and there are so many recipes you…
These Mexican cocktail nachos are a great starter if you are having a Mexican main course and they also make a nice snack at a cocktail party. You can easily double the amount of ingredients in this Mexican starter recipe if you want to make more. Mexican Cocktail Nachos: Different Types of Nachos Nachos come…
This Japanese teriyaki beef sticks recipe is so delicious. It looks good, smells wonderful and tastes even better. Beef teriyaki is a very popular Japanese dish and can be served as a starter or as part of a main course. Serve this before your chicken or fish main course perhaps, and you can even continue…
Marinated chicken skewers are great as an appetizer or snack. This tasty chicken recipe will get your dinner off to a good start. Everyone will enjoy the flavor of these easy marinated chicken skewers regardless of the season or occasion. Don’t worry if you are new to cooking chicken because it really is easy. These…
This tasty oriental recipe will get your dinner off to a good start. Serve these sticky spare ribs with Chinese leaves and noodles and everyone is sure to enjoy the exotic Eastern flavor. Don’t worry if you haven’t cooked ribs before – they just need to roast. These ribs are sticky so if you make…