Appetizers
Biryani arancini is a fantastic fusion recipe that is perfect for any kind of of leftover Indian rice preparation.
Take time to relax this holiday season with friends, family, these prosciutto, apple and sage crostini and a glass of wine.
These persimmon bacon bites with rosemary goat cheese are the perfect winter appetizer and only require four ingredients.
A little sweet and a little savory, these crostini are the perfect appetizer to devour all winter long, with a glass of Pinot Grigio, of course.
Balsamic glazed pearl onions are a great addition to your next cocktail creation, and works just as well as a cheese board accoutrement.
These pickled beet and goat cheese tarts are a quick and gorgeous appetizer, perfect for the holidays as well as for any other winter celebration. Loaded with veggies, it’s the perfect bite to kick off your clean eating in the new year.
Tasty gifts of the holiday season usually include a grand appetizer platter filled with dips, spreads, and classic finger foods essential for entertaining a crowd at home or at a party. This holiday season entertain guests or your very own palette with this creamy French inspired appetizer and refreshing wine pairing from SIMI Winery.
Kick off your dinner party with this irresistible, vegetarian crepe appetizer loaded with a creamy radicchio filling.
Roast a big batch of these spicy maple rosemary nuts and keep some for your winter gatherings and give the rest as delicious gifts with a bottle of wine to match.
For your next gathering, make this deliciously buttery and super easy seafood spread served atop crusty bread.
This jalapeño popper cheese ball is a delicious party snack that’s a little bit kitschy, a lot delicious, and sure to be a crowd pleaser!
A little sweet and a little savory, these festive crostini are topped with creamy ricotta, red wine caramelized onions and roasted squash before being finished off with a drizzle of honey. Serve this warm bite with a red wine for holiday hosting success.
Let these buttery, flaky lamb hand pie with bright flavors of the persillade do the work for you at your next party. Simply set them out with a bottle of wine and sit back and relax… or start prepping the next course.
Switch up the traditional potato latkes by forming them with beets and carrots. Top with smoked salmon and horseradish sour cream, pour yourself a glass of red wine and sit back and enjoy the party.
Bring some extra joy to your holiday gatherings with this festive Christmas cheese board. Decked out with a variety of textures and flavors, this spread make for an ideal centerpiece for all the quality time you want to spend with friends and family.
Not too heavy, but still super flavorful, these tomato bruschetta bites are a great appetizer, full of flavor thanks to fresh pesto and paired easily with a glass of wine.
Jalapeños, loads of cheese, and bacon are nestled in a square of puff pastry for the perfect winter or game day bite, paired easily with a glass of wine.
Their “pop-able” nature makes brussels sprouts a prime ingredient for appetizer trays, but there’s so much more to sprouts than that. They’re bite-sized and adorable, sure, but they’re just as delicious deconstructed and loaded into cheesy dips or piled atop flatbreads and crostini. Check out these 10 fun ways to work them into your holiday lineup.
Take the stress out of holiday entertaining with this easy crab dip and wonton chips, and appetizer that it sure to be a hit with all your guests.
A meat cut that is also the perfect appetizer size, these lamb chops are roasted with thyme, garlic and chili powder for a flavorful and filling bite.
There are very few dishes, like meatballs, that can please everyone, absolutely everyone, young and old.
Impress all your guests this winter season with this a simple, gorgeous Winter Harvest Cheese Board. Gather a selection of cheeses, meats, crackers, nuts, and winter fruits for a show-stopping appetizer.
Tailgating season continues! Here, self-taught chef, photographer, and food blogger Claire Thomas of The Kitchy Kitchen shares some of her favorite tailgate-ready recipes. Think you can handle the heat? Check out Claire’s three spicy homemade salsas, packed with habanero peppers—perfect for mixing up your tailgate spread.
Creating the perfect cheese board for holiday entertaining is so simple when you follow these five steps.
Need a holiday appetizer that will feed a crowd? Look no further than these glazed cranberry meatballs that are paired perfectly with a red wine to kick off a party right.
Up your cheese board condiment game this holiday season, and delight your guests with a wonderfully sweet and spicy cranberry salsa.
Comforting and layered with a multitude of flavors, this warm ham and cheese spinach dip is the ultimate holiday appetizer to feed your grazing guests. Pair with a one of the suggested wines and you are set for success.
Smoked prosciutto apple bites with Parmesan and basil are an easy and delicious appetizer that are perfect to serve warm with glasses wine.
With the holidays upon us, you want a delicious, yet simple appetizer. These Arancini with marinara sauce are a perfectly easy bite, paired with food-friendly Cavit wine.
Spice up your classic hummus recipe with new vegetables, like peas, and other flavorful additions.
The secret to a perfect winter cheese board? Something warm! Check out this spread made complete with a warm, baked brie with pomegranate.
Let these tender lamb bites with a creamy feta and thyme sauce melt in your mouth. Make ahead of time and have the perfect party appetizer ready to be served with a bottle of red wine
Chef Tatiana Rosana of The Envoy Hotel shares one of her favorite recipes currently on the fall menu, Cuban bacalao.
Buttery shrimp and mushrooms are cooked in a creamy white wine sauce and served on toast points for a flavorful appetizer perfect with a glass of wine.
Create a cheese board that screams of comfort food and is loaded with blue and havarti cheeses.
Flavorful chorizo filled mushrooms are a great, spicy tapas appetizer that can easily be paired with a fruity Garnacha red wine.
Whip up this easy autumn cheese board complete with pumpkin spiced pecans. It’s a perfect snack or centerpiece for Thanksgiving.
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A simple snack with sharp cheddar and acidic oranges balanced by sweet fennel and combined with the herby flavor from the chutney for a party in your mouth.
Usually potato pancakes are bound together with an egg mixture, but this vegan version uses tofu for a hearty and delicious bite.
Garlic rosemary steak and potato stacks are perfectly crispy served with a red wine blue cheese sauce to be a classy new take on the traditional steak and potatoes.
Savory ricotta and pumpkin empanadas have slight maple and bacon hints for a beautiful autumn appetizer that is perfect with a fruit-forward Garnacha wine.
Whip up an impressive autumn cheese board with these tips and a recipe for a delicious berry chia jam, perfect with tangy cheeses.
Ready for cozy fall flavors, but maybe not ready for heavy food quite yet? Check out this fun fall cheese board with fig spread, cool cheese and a glass of wine. It’s not too hearty, but it sure tastes like the season.
Raw or cooked is the question. When it comes to eating oysters, everyone has a preference. For those who like to eat these beautiful bivalves cooked, try this Rockefeller style recipe.
Wow the crowd with this Chili Cheese Bean Dip! A little kick of spice and TONS of flavor, this is perfect with tortilla or corn chips.
Create an elegant fall harvest cheese board in just four easy steps. Assemble a beautiful cheese spread garnished with seasonal produce, nuts, homemade apple butter and fresh herbs.
Fall is here, people! Enjoy the crisper air and apple picking dates, and get on board with this fabulous dish you can have on your dinner table all season long.
Give Summer one last hurrah with Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms. These edible flowers turn into the perfect antipasto when stuffed and fried!
Rustic Polenta Pizza isn’t your traditional pizza. It’s a unique twist that offers new flavors and textures by a crust out of the polenta itself!
This is impressive. A gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free dip that is flavorful and is great as an appetizer. Why not give it a try?
A smoother and lighter textured hummus is preferred over a thicker consistency in places such as Lebanon. Make your own with this simple recipe.
This delectable and comforting Blue Cheese Naan with Apples, Honey and Onions comes together in less than 5 minutes, once your dough is ready. Less than 5 minutes, it is all it takes to enjoy to homemade bread. Imagine that!
Rather than a sweet potato casserole, create this classy sweet potato appetizer with sage and crispy prosciutto. Serve with a lemon aioli for extra flavor.
The earthy sweetness of beets provides the perfect (colorful) backdrop for a decadent risotto, topped with goat cheese, honey and truffle oil.