Appetizer Recipes

Gratineed oysters on the half shell with diced apples and a Calvados sabayon broiled golden. An elegant French appetizer pairing briny oysters with apple brandy cream.

Cooked Italian antipasto with carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, black olives, and tuna simmered in tomato sauce and ketchup. A make-ahead party appetizer.

Green pea phyllo purses: crisp phyllo pouches stuffed with a bright Indian-spiced pea filling of ginger, jalapeño, cilantro, and mint. An elegant vegetarian appetizer.

A grilled, rather than baked, pizza with some unexpectedly delightful toppings. Use these ideas as a starting point and get creative with your toppings... the possibilities are endless! Enjoy with a salad and your favorite flass of wine! Cook time does not include dough's rising time. Can be ovenbaked if grill is not available

Store-bought hummus upgraded with fresh watercress, cilantro, and chopped pistachios. Quick 20-minute appetizer spread.

Hot rough tomato soup simmered with fresh tomatoes, ghee, dried red chiles, whole cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaves. An Indian-spiced, chunky vegetarian soup with real heat.

Instead of guacamole or a salad dish, make these hot stuffed avocado. Creamy, cheesy, warm and packed with yumminess. They are great for Super Bowl or any gather-together occasions.

Indian summer tomato salad dressed with spiced oil bloomed with cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and dried chili, finished with lime juice and fresh cilantro. A bright, aromatic side.

Spread this on sliced french bread, wrap in foil and bake in the oven until warm and crisp. Sprinkle bacon and swiss cheese between the slices for a delectable sandwich.

Tender squid rings marinated in toasted spices, lime, and fish sauce, then grilled until smoky and served with a fiery peanut dipping sauce.

Marinated fresh mushrooms in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and tarragon. A make-ahead appetizer that improves over 1-2 days in the fridge.

Marynowane Pieczarki are Polish marinated mushrooms in a peppercorn and bay leaf vinegar brine. Tangy cocktail-hour bites that hold for weeks in the fridge. Pure old-world preserving.

Melitzanosalata, a Greek roasted eggplant dip with garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Smoky, tangy, and rustic, served cold with bread or grilled meats.

Microwave cauliflower pick-ups dipped in butter and coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs with tarragon and paprika. A quick, crunchy appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Baked falafel patties with chickpeas, tahini, parsley, cumin, and garlic. Oven-baked until golden and crusty, with a fry option for reheating. A lighter take on falafel.

Earthy mushrooms, crispy bacon, and cream cheese blend with herbs and breadcrumbs to form a rich, spreadable pâté that's perfect for entertaining, best served chilled with crackers or toast points.