Appetizers

This Christmas tree appetizer made from fruit, cheese, and salami is the easiest and cutest holiday recipe! It's perfect for a party or festive family dinner. It's ready in minutes, so it's a perfect snacking plate to set out while you finish dinner. It's also great to take to a holiday potluck as it travels …

These mini zucchini tarts with microgreens and goat cheese are a delicious appetizer or a great addition to a brunch menu.  For this savory tart, you'll use a puff pastry instead of a pie crust for a lighter crust.  This delicious zucchini tart is really a wonderful bite and a delicious way to enjoy the …

This delightful Caprese wreath is a beautiful holiday recipe for a Christmas party or dinner! This pretty dish is a great side salad or easy appetizer made with fresh ingredients. It's a great way to enjoy a classic caprese salad in a wreath shape. A Caprese salad is a delicious Italian salad made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, …

Muhammara is a delicious, lightly spicy dip made from roast red bell peppers and walnuts. It's originally from the Levant countries of Syria and Lebanon. Muhammara is a delicious, all-purpose dip. You can serve it with pita or crudités or on top of roast chicken.  What is Muhammara? The name muhammara comes from the word …

This cream cheese fruit dip is the perfect accompaniment to a fruit tray! It's a great option for parties, BBQs, or just an afternoon snack break. It saves well in the refrigerator and is perfect for anyone with a little sweet tooth. You only need 4 ingredients and just a few minutes to make the …

This delicious tabouli salad recipe (tabbouleh and tabbouli) is heavy on fresh herbs and tomatoes. It's a herbaceous salad that's versatile and can be served in many way! Tabouli is a Middle Eastern recipe that's originally from the Levant region (Syrian, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, etc). This healthy Mediterranean recipe is also naturally vegan! This tabouli …

This viral mustard cottage cheese dip recipe is so simple but it's an absolute must-make! The combination of the creamy cottage cheese with herbs, mustard, and a hardboiled egg makes this taste like a deviled egg dip! It's a flavor bomb and a great dipping sauce for veggies, grilled chicken, chips, and more. It's a …

This gorgeous rainbow fruit board is easy to pull together and fun to serve at a party or brunch! With a combination of sliced fresh fruit, mini marshmallows, and whipped cream there's something for everyone to enjoy. You can make this board with a variety of fruits (optional swaps listed below). If you have leftovers, …

These fun rainbow fruit skewers are super easy to make and are a great healthy snack. You'll use a wide variety of fruits to represent the colors of the rainbow! Serve them as an after-school snack or at a party for St. Patrick's Day, baby shower, bridal shower, birthday party, or Pride event. It's a …

This rainbow-themed St. Patrick's Day snack board is easy to pull together and will delight both kids and adults! You'll make a rainbow of fruit and surround it with a variety of green vegetables and fruit of your choice. It's a great, healthy appetizer or snack for St. Paddy's Day! You can taste the rainbow …

This beautiful Christmas charcuterie board is a perfect appetizer for the holiday season! It's great for holiday parties or family gatherings and will be a hit with anyone who enjoys finger foods. It only takes a few minutes to pull together this beautiful board This candy cane charcuterie and cheese board is lots of fun …

These delightful fruit and cheese kabobs are an easy appetizer or snack. Serve them with a small bowl of honey or some whipped cream for an elevated small bite. You can use your favorite fresh fruit, but I love berries and grapes as they pair so well with cheese. The combination of sweet strawberries, ripe …

This fantastic, healthy 7-layer dip is perfect for your next party! It's got a great combination of flavors from refried beans to mashed avocado; you'll love this easy, festive Tex-Mex dip. Perfect for game day or a party, this dip serves a crowd! Serve it alongside some pita chips or tortilla chips for a tasty …

Spring has officially sprung, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious spring charcuterie board! This board is easy to put together and it's a fun way to enjoy spring colors and flavors. We used some of our favorite spring produce items in this recipe, including colorful cauliflower, watermelon radishes, and artichoke dip. …

This delicious baked stuffed artichokes recipe is an Italian favorite! Stuffed Italian artichokes are made with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan (or pecorino), herbs, olive oil, and lemon juice. It's a savory combination that pairs perfectly with the grassy flavor of the artichokes. Artichoke hearts are the most commonly consumed part of the …

You're going to love this blistered shishito peppers recipe! Shishitos are sweet peppers that can occasionally be mildly spicy and are always deeply flavorful. They make a wonderful side dish and a great appetizer.  You may have had shishito peppers at a Japanese restaurant or tapas place, but I'll show you a simple recipe that …

This grilled cantaloupe with tajine is a gorgeous, simple recipe that makes an already delicious fruit really shine. Grilling the cantaloupe deepens the flavor and adds a lovely char. Why You'll Love this Recipe The grill caramelizes the cantaloupe to make it super sweet and deeply flavorful. The chili lime seasoning (tajin seasoning) gives it …

These baked stuffed squash blossoms are a delightful treat! They are creamy, tangy, and wonderfully floral - a perfect way to enjoy summer’s edible flower bounty. I bought the squash blossoms at the farmer's market last weekend and mulled over what I wanted to do with them for several days. For regular farmer's market shoppers …

These ham and cheese puff pastry tarts with apples are absolutely delicious! They're savory, flavorful, and easy to pull together. They take a few minutes to bake but there's minimal hands-on time. Why You'll Love These Ham & Apple Tarts These puff pastry tarts are a real treat! Every bite is delicious. The combination of …

One of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy watermelon radishes is on a slice of toast with a thick layer of goat cheese. This recipe is almost not a recipe, it's just a few ingredients and truly simple. Watermelon radishes are available in spring and fall and they're well worth it if you …

This delightful Easter charcuterie board is so fun to make and serve! It's brimming with spring produce and full of tasty treats. It's an easy snack board to pull together and will be a fantastic appetizer for your Easter meal or snacking platter for a party. I highly recommend decorating the platter with some fresh …

These delicious roasted artichoke hearts are topped with parmesan cheese and baked till crispy. They're a fantastic simple side dish or appetizer. You'll bake these artichoke hearts till they're crisped and perfect to enjoy on their own or with a dipping sauce. You can also add them to a warm salad or toss them into …

This radish walnut tzatziki recipe is creamy, delicious, and versatile - it can be used in all sorts of ways as a topping or a dip. Tzatziki is a yogurt sauce found in the cuisine of several Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. Why You’ll Love this Recipe This creamy yogurt sauce is a refreshing topping …

Making decorated focaccia bread art is so fun (and it tastes great)! Use our focaccia recipe and decoration ideas as a jumping off point for your own creativity. Why You've Got to Try Decorating Bread Beyond the fact that you'll have an awesome, delicious pan of bread at the end of this, you are going …

Are you in need of a healthy snack for Valentine's Day? These ridiculously cute and easy skewers are quick to make and fun to eat! You can use strawberries, watermelons, cantaloupe, honeydew, and blueberries to make these. Valentine's Day Treat Inspiration If you’re looking for other Valentine’s Day inspiration, check these out: Pomegranate Dark Chocolate …

These kale chips with everything but the bagel seasoning are super easy to make and an awesome afternoon snack! If you like munching on savory, crispy snacks - you've got to try these veggie chips. If you've never made your own veggie chips, you might be wondering - will these actually taste good? And while …

This watermelon mozzarella salad stack is a delightfully delicious summer dish! It doesn't have to be served as a stack, but we think it's so pretty this way! Why You'll Love this Watermelon Salad This watermelon mozzarella salad is a wonderful flavor combination that is a great side dish or appetizer. It's a great little …

Here's how to perfectly grill halloumi cheese. Use it in salads or serve it as an appetizer - it's a delicious, salty treat. Because of halloumi's unique texture it softens when grilled, but won't fully melt. It takes on a delicious flavor and forms a crackly, browned crust when heated. It's an excellent ingredient to …

This delicious, homemade hummus recipe is the creamiest dip! Hummus is the chickpea dip we all love, but not all hummus is created equal. In fact, if not prepared properly, hummus can be grainy or too thick. I'll show you how to make the perfect creamy hummus in just a few simple steps. Why You’ll …

What's not to love about a seasonal charcuterie board? This fall appetizer board with cheese, salami, fruit, and crackers is perfect for a party or wine and cheese night. I'll show you how to pull together a balanced and beautiful charcuterie platter perfect for autumn. Why You'll Love this Appetizer Board Everyone loves a little …

You are going to love this delicious whipped feta dip! It makes for a delicious appetizer, served with some toasted bread and sliced veggies, or used as a spread on toast or sandwiches. It's made with feta and Greek yogurt, making for a creamy but lighter dip. You can top this recipe with all sorts …

This beautiful hummus board will be a hit with everyone! It's a fun way to enjoy some snacks or a healthy appetizer. Hummus is the ultimate crowd-pleaser because it can be served with so many dippable options - like pita chips, cucumbers, tomatoes, veggie straws, radishes, and more! I'll show you how to assemble a …

This asparagus tart made from puff pastry and ricotta is a wonderful, tasty recipe. It highlights the grassy flavor of the asparagus and the buttery puff pastry! Why You’ll Love this Asparagus Tart This asparagus puff pastry tart is a fabulous way to showcase tasty asparagus spears. I need to go on record here and …

This fresh tomato tart with mustard crème fraîche is a perfect appetizer or light lunch. This wonderful savory tart will be your new favorite summer recipe. The wholegrain mustard, chives, and crème fraîche pair beautifully with the juicy tomatoes and flaky pastry. This gorgeous tomato tart is so juicy and fresh. The crème fraîche and …

This edible flower cheese log is ridiculously cute, super easy to make, and a lot of fun to serve. Add it to a charcuterie board or serve it on its own with some crackers. This is really a no-recipe recipe as it's just a few simple steps to assemble this cheese! Why You Should Make …

These adorable pumpkin deviled eggs are a great fall or Halloween appetizer! The filling is similar to traditional deviled eggs - with mayonnaise and smoked paprika - and you'll use real pumpkin puree for some unique flavor! If you are worried about the pumpkin + egg pairing, I'm here to tell you it's a fantastic …

Tinned fish boards are having a moment - they're a mix of several types of canned fish, crackers, cheese, condiments, and other small bites. They're like a charcuterie board but with a mix of fish and seafood instead of meat. You may have grown up like I did thinking of canned fish as a gelatinous, …

This gorgeous Valentine's Day appetizer board is so fun to make and serve! It's made with heart-shaped salami and cheese, crackers, fresh fruit, and a few dips! If you want an easy appetizer or snack board to celebrate with your family or partner, you've got to try this recipe. Why You'll Love This Valentine's Day …

These are the best grilled chicken wings! They're made with a fantastic combination of spices and grilled to crispy perfection. You'll love the flavor and crispy skin on these wings. They're great for dipping or you can top them with some barbecue sauce or hot sauce. Grilling chicken wings is the best way to cook …

A truly great grazing board is the perfect way to wow guests at a dinner party or at your own Friday night cocktails and canapés extravaganza. These graze board ideas will help you construct your very epic board. There are a few things to keep in mind when you're making a grazing board - like …

These spinach puffs pack a salty little feta punch - they make a perfect appetizer! They are a delicious little bite and perfect for a party. Why You'll Love These Spinach Puffs Everyone loves a puff pastry bite - what's not to love about buttery, flaky, golden-brown deliciousness? These bites are filled with a savory …