Appetizers

National Pinot Grigio Day: Crunchy Taco Shrimp

These tortilla-crusted shrimp with taco spices make for a delicious crunchy shrimp appetizer paired with a glass of white wine.

National Pinot Grigio Day: Mango and Fish Ceviche

This easy mango and fish ceviche is the so addictive and yet so cool and healthy on a warm day. It’s tangy, savory, and sweet and perfect for a backyard party with wine.

National Pinot Grigio Day: Shrimp Crostini

Pair these Shrimp Crostini topped with seafood, tomatoes and feta, with a crisp glass of Pinot Grigio.

National Pinot Grigio Day: Za’atar Garlic Feta Dip

This savory garlic feta dip is spiced with za’atar and perfect with summer vegetables.

National Pinot Grigio Day: Ultimate Memorial Day Cheeseboard

Kick off the summer with the this red, white and blue Memorial Day Cheeseboard and a bottle of wine.

National Pinot Grigio Day: Zucchini Fritters

These vegan zucchini fritters are loaded with favorite Indian spices and can be served in a pita sandwich or on their own as an appetizer.

National Pinot Grigio Day: Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

Check out how to make these easy, refreshing and summery cucumber bites topped with delicious smoked salmon mousse and paired with Pinot Grigio wine.

National Pinot Grigio Day: Smoked Salmon Bruschetta with Pickled Onions

With creamy Greek yogurt, salmon and tangy pickled onions, this appetizer is the perfect cool bite paired with a refreshing glass of Pinot Grigio.

Prosciutto and Brie Apricot Toasts

Looking for an easy but elegant breakfast in bed recipe for Mother’s Day that’s perfect for little hands to make? Try this prosciutto, brie and apricot preserves on a toasty baguette.

4 Guacamoles For Cinco de Mayo

Check out these four flavorful guacamole recipes just in time for Cinco de Mayo weekend.

Bacon and Cheese Potato Skins

Try these bacon, cheddar, sour cream and chive potato skins as an appetizer and your next casual gathering.

Deep Fried DoubleTree Cookies

The DoubleTree is famous for their cookies, but what happens when those loved cookies are fried?

A Night Out Along West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip Should Start Here

Nestled in the famed rock ‘n’ roll Andaz Hotel along the iconic Sunset Strip, Riot House Restaurant & Bar offers a menu of fresh, local California flavors in a sleek setting perfect to start a night out on the town.

Raspberry Preserves and Pâté Choux Bites

For a special brunch, make this beautiful bite of pâté and raspberry preserves served in pâte à choux.

Bruschetta 3 Ways

Bruschetta, which are slices of toasted, rustic bread topped with simple ingredients, started out as a simple peasant snack for field workers, but today is an appetizer found in most Italian restaurants.

Grilled Hasselback Potatoes

As the weather warms, throw these mini hasselback potatoes studded with cheese on the grill for quick and easy cooking. Top with bacon, sour cream and more for an extra special bite.

Cilantro and Lime Shrimp with Mango Avocado Salsa

As the winter season drags on and on, prepare dishes with bright and fresh flavors. Lime and Cilantro Shrimp with Mango Avocado Salsa is reminiscent of the warmth of summer that is not far away.

Spring Potato Bites

For breakfast or as an appetizer, let these fun spring potato bites brighten your day with a potato basket loaded with vegetables and topped with a beet yogurt sauce.

Smooth Potato Hummus

Paleo and smooth as can be, this potato hummus is so flavorful and perfect for a spring soirée.

Whipped Feta Dip with Za’atar

A light and airy whipped feta dip with za’atar. This tasty dip is perfect for parties or to use as a spread in wraps, sandwiches, and more.

Potato Spring Rolls

Favorite flavors of a loaded baked potato are rolled up into a spring roll for a fun appetizer.

Delicious New Ways to Make Spinach Dip

Spinach dip. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and frankly, it’s a must for any finger food-friendly…

Spiralized Fries and Sriracha Dip

Similar to curly fries the spiced and spiralized fries are a delicious appetizer made right in the oven and served with a creamy and spicy Sriracha dip.

Buffalo Chicken Fries

Canada’s poutine meets Buffalo, New York’s Buffalo chicken to create Buffalo Chicken Fries and we are never looking back.

Italian Specialty: Goat Cheese Truffles

Enhance the flavors of soft goat cheese and traditional Italian nuts when they are combined for this decadent appetizer.

Grilled Sesame-Ginger Potato Chips

Marinated in soy, ginger, and sesame oil, these potato chips are cooked on the grill for great flavor and with a touch of Asian-flare.

Baked Parmesan Chicken Poppers Recipe
Baked Parmesan Chicken Poppers

Lightly breaded and crisp on the outside, tender juicy chicken in the middle, and dipped in your favorite marinara sauce. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Taleggio Cheese and Radicchio: Two Italian Treasures in a Simple Recipe

Taleggio, radicchio, pears and a simple puff pastry give life to an easy recipe, with an inimitable Italian taste.

2 Versions of Baked Samosas

Baked Keema Samosa is a very famous Indian snack prepared using mutton keema and wheat flour with step by step photos. Here are both baked and fried versions. Also shared Keema Samosa recipe made using maida – all purpose flour.

Smoked Salmon Bites with Dill Horseradish Sauce

These Smoked Salmon Bites with Horseradish Dill Sauce are super fast and easy to make and are a mouth-watering bite-sized appetizer that is perfect for party snacking.

Bright Peas and Coconut Cream Soup

This soup is a fresh and vibrant recipe that is remarkably flavorful despite its few ingredients.

Five Ultimate Crock Pot Dips

In the interest of full disclosure, we’ll make a confession—”cheese” and “Crock-Pot” are two of our most frequented notions on a week-to-week basis. Here are the top crock pot dips on the internet.

How to Make Greek Nachos
Greek Style Nachos with Feta, Olives and Tzatziki

Switch up your nacho game by adding Greek flavors, like olives, tzatziki sauce, cucumbers and more to the mix.

Crispy Chickpeas with Mint and Cayenne

A well-seasoned snack of Fried Mint and Cayenne Chickpeas.

Feta and Spinach Stuffed Baguette
Feta and Spinach Stuffed Baguettes

This feta-spinach stuffed french bread appetizer is dangerously good.

Khachapuri - Georgian Cheese Bread
Adjaruli Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Bread

Adjaruli (Acharuli) Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian (the country, that is), canoe-shaped bread filled with a generous amount of cheese and topped with an egg.

Love at First Bite: How to Make the Perfect Pâté

To celebrate the season love in true spirit Executive Chef Westermann of Le Coq Rico and his team, shares their Pâté en Croûte recipe with us.

Beet Dumplings with Horseradish Sauce

This colorful and tasty treat from northern Italy serves as a wonderful snack.

Homemade Pita Chips for Game Day

Whether you’re making it to make chips or you’re just eating the pita bread with hummus, this is a recipe you’ll be wanting to make again and again.

Homemade Gravlax

Besides the popularly known Swedish meatballs, Swedish cuisine is surprisingly fresh and light. Learn how to make homemade gravlax, another swedish classic.

Game Day Black Bean Dip

A Black Bean Dip that is creamy, smooth, light, & filled with flavor.

Italian Sub Bruschetta

This Italian Sub Bruschetta has all the flavors of your favorite sub sandwich. Perfect for appetizers, tailgating or a fun dinner at home.

Sticky Spicy Sweet Skillet Shrimp

These sticky, sweet and Spicy Honey Glazed Skillet Shrimp are loaded with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner served with rice or phenomenal as a party appetizer. Made in one skillet, with only 8 ingredients, and ready, from prep to finish, in just 16 minutes, these shrimp belong on your table!

Puff Pastry Cheddar Straws

With just a few simple ingredients, these cheddar straws make for an easy hors d’oeuvre or snack that pairs perfectly with wine or beer. Super Bowl anyone?

Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

This roasted red pepper and tomato soup is the ideal way to start the new year on a healthy note without compromising on kick-butt flavors.

Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Tapenade is a great way to use up olives. Make this recipe for your next appetizer.

Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Buffalo Turkey

Buffalo Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats. They are exactly where eating more vegetables meets my craving for comfort food.

Roasted Tomato and Lentil Soup with Masala Chickpeas

It’s winter. And winter means warm, comforting bowls of healthy goodness. But healthy needn’t be tasteless. And soups needn’t be one dimensional.

Cabbage, Persimmon, and Roasted Salmon Salad

During winter months, usually soup is on the table more often than salad. Even out…

Creamy Vegan White Bean Soup

This Creamy Vegan White Bean Soup comes together with little effort and is a deliciously warming soup you’ll be making all winter long!

Homemade Onion Dip for Game Day

This year, rather than purchase a container of store-bought onion dip with an endless list…

Tortelloni with Ricotta and Spinach
Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni with Sage Butter Sauce

An iconic dish from the Bologna area, it is a pasta that is made from scratch with plenty of love to impress your eaters.

Banh Mi Steak Crostini Recipe
Perfect Party Food – Bánh Mì Steak Crostini

Stacked with the same flavors as a banh mi sandwich, complete with pickled vegetables, gochujang aioli, and marinated steak.

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Blue Cheese Pancetta Puff Pastry Bites
Pancetta and Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Bites with Caramelized Shallots

Gather your family and friends and get cozy this winter with a bottle of wine and a batch of these caramelized shallot bites.

Pear Prosciutto and Brie Pockets Recipe
Brie, Prosciutto and Pear Pockets

With a filling of a luscious balsamic pear compote and chunks of brie wrapped in prosciutto, these crispy phyllo pockets are a sweet, salty, creamy delight.

Cranberry Baked Brie en Croute Recipe
Baked Cranberry Brie en Croute

This irresistible baked brie en croute is topped with herbed cranberry sauce and wrapped in flaky puffed pastry.

Crostini Two Ways: Butternut Squash and Mortadella

Both different but delicious: One crostini boasts sweet squash with savory fontina and fried sage. The other, mortadella with pumpkin seed pesto and ricotta.

Parmesan Artichoke Bites

Quick, easy, and perfect for entertaining these parmesan and artichoke crostini are the perfect winter bite.

Pomegranate Glazed Moroccan Meatballs

Perfect for a winter party, this impressive appetizer can be made ahead, or can be served as a sumptuous dinner, served over fluffy cous cous, rice or quinoa. Pair with a red wine and you are set.