35 appetizer recipes.
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Flaky puff pastry layered with pesto and sharp cheddar, cut into strips and twisted into festive little trees. A savory, three-ingredient holiday appetizer that comes together in minutes.
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Creamy homemade hummus and tangy labneh layered with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and feta. A vibrant, scoopable crowd-pleaser that beats pasta salad at any picnic.
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Crispy sourdough croutons and Italian-seasoned chicken get tossed in creamy steakhouse Caesar dressing, then piled into crisp gem lettuce cups. A handheld take on Caesar salad that comes together in the air fryer in minutes.
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Juicy cherry tomatoes marinated in olive oil, balsamic, garlic, and fresh herbs, piled onto thick sourdough with broiled fresh mozzarella. A simple summer bruschetta that lets peak-season tomatoes do the talking.
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A pillowy focaccia studded with potato chips and piled high with deeply caramelized onions, golden mushrooms, melted fontina, and fresh rosemary. Impressive enough for a holiday table, with a crackly-crisp top that comes together in under 45 minutes once the dough has proofed.
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A pillowy no-knead focaccia stuffed and topped with extra sharp cheddar, baked until golden and fragrant. Cut into squares, it's the kind of appetizer that disappears off the board.
TikTok@applesauceandadhd
Crispy shallow-fried egg rolls packed with a cheesy, tangy cheeseburger filling — ground beef, melted cheddar, mustard, ketchup and dill pickle relish. Served with a honey-sweetened burger dipping sauce.
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Chilled mashed potatoes wrapped around a cube of creamy Havarti, breaded in panko and baked until golden. They crisp up on the outside and turn molten and cheesy inside — an easy holiday appetizer.
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Crispy, golden waffles made from mashed potatoes, eggs, and melty mozzarella, with creamy ranch mixed right into the batter. Serve them warm with extra ranch for dipping.
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Bite-size pizza dough balls stuffed with melty mozzarella, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, and arranged into a festive tree for pulling apart. Brushed with butter and finished with parsley and parmesan, it's made for dunking in warm marinara.
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Flaky puff pastry cups filled with molten brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans. A three-bite holiday appetizer that comes together in half an hour and disappears even faster.
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Thin carrot slices seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic, baked onto piles of sharp cheddar until the cheese turns golden and crisp. They shatter like a chip and beg for a swipe of ranch.
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Dill pickle spears wrapped in golden, pan-crisped cheese for a salty, crunchy two-ingredient snack. Serve them with creamy ranch dip for cool, tangy contrast in every bite.
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Shredded akawi and mozzarella folded with parsley into spring roll wrappers, then cooked until shatteringly crisp. Deep fry, air fry, or bake them — the molten cheese center is the same either way.
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Hollowed-out strawberries piped full of a fluffy vanilla cream cheese filling and finished with crushed graham crackers. All the flavor of strawberry cheesecake in a two-bite, deviled-egg-style package.
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A crunchy, layered take on the Turkish mezze classic: spiced bulgur çiğ köfte piled over Doritos with a tangy pomegranate-isot sauce. Fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mint keep every bite bright against the heat.
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Juicy air-fried beef meatballs get their flavor from garlicky toom mixed right into the mix instead of eggs or oil. A quick toom-harissa dipping sauce makes them a perfect party bite.
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Sweet corn charred on the grill folded into a creamy cheddar dip, baked until bubbling in a cast iron skillet. Bright lime, jalapeño, and tajín keep every scoop from feeling heavy.
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A creamy, high-protein baked dip made from blended cottage cheese layered with marinara, melty mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes. Scoop it up with crackers while the cheese is still bubbly.
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A creamy, garlicky Lebanese hummus spread into a festive ring and topped with parsley, cherry tomatoes, and feta. It's a showstopping holiday appetizer that comes together in minutes with pita chips alongside.
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Leftover spinach artichoke dip gets a thick layer of mozzarella and a trip to the oven until it's golden brown and bubbling. Scoop it up with tortilla chips straight from the dish.
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Spiced Lebanese beef filling with tomato, parsley, sumac and 7 Spice folded into rice paper squares and air-fried until golden and shatteringly crisp. All the flavor of classic sfeeha without the dough.
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Cubes of Turkish white cheese or feta, marinated in good olive oil with lemon zest, garlic, olives, chilis and fresh herbs. It gets better every day in the fridge and is perfect with crusty bread.
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White beans simmered in marinara under a blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan, loaded with pizza toppings and baked until bubbling. All the pizza flavor with none of the dough — and a serious hit of protein and fiber.
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A creamy cottage cheese and Parmesan dip loaded with sweet roasted garlic and herbs. Serve it cold with raw vegetables, or bake it with garlic-herb cheddar on top for a hot, bubbly version.
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Ripe tomato grated to a pulp, stirred with toasty sesame oil and salt, then spooned over crisp garlic-rubbed sourdough. Cool, juicy, and exactly what a hot summer day calls for.
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Chilled shrimp tossed in a zippy homemade cocktail sauce, spooned into creamy avocado halves. A no-cook party appetizer that comes together in minutes and disappears just as fast.
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Juicy tomatoes marinated in a sizzling smoked-paprika oil with crispy fried oregano, spooned over torn burrata. Scoop it up with chips, crackers, or crusty bread — it comes together in about five minutes.
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Flaky puff pastry parcels stuffed with a creamy spinach-artichoke filling and slices of Asiago chicken sausage. Brushed with egg wash and finished with flaky sea salt, they taste like something off a cute little cafe menu.
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Crispy cornflake-crusted cheese served on a bed of blistered roasted tomatoes, topped with charred zucchini ribbons, grilled corn and fresh basil. A bright, easy appetizer made for late-summer produce.
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A rich, savory dip made from oil-packed sardines with briny castelvetrano olives, smoky harissa, and a golden charred cheese top. It's ready in about 15 minutes and is great warm with crackers, toasted bread, or crudités.
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Thick slices of heirloom tomato dressed six completely different ways, from caprese to za'atar labneh to Caesar crunch. It's a fun, low-effort platter that turns two tomatoes into a whole tasting flight.
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Planks of feta are wrapped in crisp phyllo, coated in finely chopped walnuts, and baked until golden and buttery. A quick honey-harissa dip adds a sweet-spicy finish that makes this a standout holiday appetizer.
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Creamy whipped feta and cottage cheese blended with lemon zest and garlic, topped with blistered roasted cherry tomatoes and their fragrant oil. Scoop it up with crunchy chickpea crisps for an easy, protein-packed appetizer.
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Creamy white beans blended with tahini, garlic, cumin and lemon until whipped and fluffy, then pooled with olive oil and toasted pine nuts. Served with crisp cucumber and carrot sticks, it's a protein-packed lunch that needs no cooking.