Appetizer Recipes

Garlic Parmesan Shortbread Crackers

These shortbread crackers flavored with garlic and parmesan cheese are rich, savory and incredibly moreish. The perfect addition to any cheese board and a delicious snack to have on hand. I have wanted to develop a simple, savory cracker to make as eas…

Falafel

Crispy homemade falafel made with dried chickpeas, fresh herbs, lemon and warm spices. Serve with tahini sauce, pita and crunchy vegetables.

A Restaurant Favorite That’s Surprisingly Easy

Honey walnut shrimp combines crispy golden shrimp with a creamy honey and lemon sauce and crunchy candied walnuts. The shrimp are shallow-fried in batches, so there is no need for a deep fryer. Serve it right away with hot rice and a simple vegetable f…

Loaded Greek Feta Fries with Spiced Ground Lamb

Greek feta fries loaded with spiced ground lamb, crumbled feta, and the harissa yogurt sauce we used to order double batches of with takeout. Get the recipe.
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Crab Rangoon Nachos (Stuffed Wonton Crisps)

Crab rangoon nachos where every chip is a sealed, fried rangoon under sesame drizzle, sweet chili, and chili crisp. The trick is in the second wrapper.
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Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers

Thanksgiving dinner may be the main event, but in my house people are usually ready to eat long before the turkey hits the table. Between family arriving, drinks being poured, and everyone hanging around the kitchen, I like having a few easy Thanksgivi…

Currywurst with Homemade Curry Ketchup

You are twenty minutes from Germany’s answer to the chili dog: sausage seared hard, sliced into rounds, and drowned in warm curry ketchup, fries alongside.
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Hot Cheeto Birria Balls

You have leftover birria and a game to host. Roll it with rice and Oaxaca cheese, crust it in Hot Cheetos, then fry and dunk. Get the birria balls recipe.
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The Secret to Crispy Onion Rings Without a Deep Fryer

These air fryer onion rings are made with tender sweet onion, a well-seasoned coating, and plenty of crisp panko crunch. They use less oil than traditional deep-fried onion rings and are easier to clean up after. Serve them with burgers, hot dogs, or a…

Basil Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Cottage cheese has never been this irresistible. Whipped until silky smooth with fresh basil, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil, this Basil Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip is creamy, fresh, and wildly flavorful — and takes just minutes to make.

Restaurant-Style Crispy Potato Wedges at Home

These crispy potato wedges are an easy alternative to fries, with no deep frying or special equipment needed. Russet potatoes are tossed with Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, onion, and seasoned salt before baking until golden outside and fluffy in the cen…

Sheet Pan Wings, Big on Garlic-Parm Flavor

These oven-baked Garlic Parmesan Wings deliver restaurant-style crunch without a deep fryer! A quick sprinkle of baking powder makes the skin shatteringly crisp and golden, while a rich, buttery parmesan sauce with a splash of hot sauce brings big, bol…

Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

Gambas al ajillo is Spanish garlic shrimp in smoked paprika oil with golden garlic and rich rendered head fat. One pan, 8 minutes, crusty bread required.
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Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

Pan-fried pork dumplings with tamarind worked into both the filling and the dipping sauce, a move no other potsticker recipe makes. Worth every single fold.
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The Sweet & Sticky Meatballs Everyone Loves

These hoisin meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze that clings to every bite. They bake in the oven while the sauce simmers, so the recipe stays simple and easy to manage. Serve them with toothpicks for an appetizer or add ric…

This Creamy Dip Makes Veggies Disappear

This sour cream dip is creamy, savory, and full of simple herby flavor. Sour cream and mayonnaise make the base rich and smooth, while chives, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder add just the right amount of seasoning. It takes 5 minutes to stir toge…

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