Appetizer Recipes

Gingerbread Dip Recipe

How to Make Gingerbread Dip for the Holidays In my kitchen, this gingerbread dip always disappears fast. The molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves give it that classic holiday flavor, but the texture is light and creamy instead of heavy. It comes toge…

Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread You’ll Crave

BBQ chicken flatbread is a quick and flavorful meal that combines smoky barbecue sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese on a crisp flatbread base. Topped with sliced red peppers and onions, it’s baked until bubbly and golden. Finish with a drizzle of …

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends with Maple Chipotle Bourbon Glaze

Sticky, smoky cubes of pork belly lacquered in a maple-bourbon glaze with chipotle heat and a hit of bright orange zest. Think meat candy, but posh. Sweet, spicy, smoky, and citrusy enough to cut the richness, these smoked pork belly burnt ends might j…

Creamy Tomato Burrata Salad Ready in Minutes

Fresh tomatoes, creamy burrata, and peppery arugula come together in this simple yet elegant salad. Finished with balsamic glaze and fresh basil, it’s the perfect recipe to serve as a light lunch, a side for grilled favorites, or a fresh starter to imp…

Crispy Fritto Misto with Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce

Crispy fried seafood & veggies with lemon dill tartar sauce. This Italian-style fritto misto beats any seafood platter—crunchy, golden, addictive.
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Cajun Smoked Turkey Wings

These smoked Cajun turkey wings are brined, seasoned, and slow-smoked to perfection before getting a crispy finish. Juicy, spicy, and full of smoky flavor—perfect for game day or backyard cookouts.
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Salsa Roja

My chef-tested Salsa Roja recipe is quick, easy, and packed with deep, authentic flavor. Roasting the veggies until charred brings a smoky sweetness, then blending with dried chilies and pantry spices creates a vibrant, restaurant-quality salsa. With h…

Cranberry Pinwheels

There’s just something about cranberry pinwheels that feels instantly festive. I’ve made a lot of tortilla roll-ups over the years, but this version with both cream cheese and feta is hands-down my favorite to serve for a holiday party tray. The mix of…

Bagna Cauda (Italian Garlic–Anchovy Dip)

This Italian hot dip combines garlic, anchovies, olive oil, and butter into a silky sauce for vegetables and bread. It’s gone fast.
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Roast Beef Sliders with Horseradish Sauce

Feeding people shouldn’t require a culinary degree or your entire weekend. These roast beef sliders solve the eternal party problem – how to make something that looks impressive but takes almost zero skill to pull off. Seriously, it’s…

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs, but make them cool! Spicy chili garlic sauce + crispy fried onions = the most addictive party appetizer. Ready in 25 mins.
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Easy Mexican Street Corn Smash Tacos

Crispy smash tacos meet creamy Mexican street corn in this viral 30-minute recipe! Ground beef gets smashed onto tortillas for maximum flavor, then topped with tangy elotes. Perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like your favorite taco truck!
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Fried Plantains

How to make tostones, AKA double fried plantains, for a savory snack! This easy recipe gives a Caribbean flair to any meal. Fried plantains are just what they sound like….plantains that have been fried! Plantains look similar to bananas, but they…

Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Bites

Forget takeout chicken nuggets! These air fryer bites get crispier than deep-fried with zero mess. Plus that Bang Bang sauce that makes everything addictive.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheese Ball

Every holiday season, I end up making at least one dessert cheese ball, and this strawberry version is the one that disappears first. It’s creamy, fruity, and coated in mini chocolate chips, so it looks like a party dessert but comes together with almo…

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