Appetizer Recipes

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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Cheeseburger Skewers Recipe

With buttery brioche, a tiny burger, extra sharp cheese, candied bacon, and a pickle, our cheeseburger skewers are perfect with a burger sauce for dipping.

Crab Cake Egg Rolls Recipe

These tasty crab cake egg rolls have a filling based on traditional crab cakes with fun Asian-inspired additions like panko, wasabi, and Kewpie mayo.

Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe

Our velvety smooth, smoky-sweet roasted red pepper soup is full of caramelized veggies and hearty white beans, and it just happens to be vegan and gluten-free.

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.

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