Appetizers & Snacks

Making your own sun-dried flakes is pretty rare these days. Busy lives mean these traditional delicacies are loosing importance. Let me show you how to make them and keep the tradition alive!

Bonda soup or lentil balls in spicy hot soup is a popular snack served in Indian restaurants. The piping hot soup is served with crunchy lentil balls. These bondas are tasty and flavorful.

Spinach, paneer, and cheese balls are scrumptious appetizers that are not only healthy but also simply mouthwatering. I made this quick and easy snack at home and served them with tomato sauce. They were a hit!

This is a healthy and delicious snack that does not require any cooking or baking.

Homemade Chia and Quinoa Chips are easy to make and super healthy for your family. Just mix up the ingredients in the food processor, swirl on some cookie sheets and bake. Yum! It's hard to keep even a tub full of these chips around our house, as everyone loves them so much.

A review of the chips with a cult following, Julio's Corn Tortilla Chips. These chips are produced by Julio's Seasoning and Tortilla Chips, Inc. in Del Rio, Texas, and can be purchased outside of Texas through Amazon.com.

Momo is popular dish in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Nepali momos taste completely different from the dumplings of other countries because of their spicy, soft, and juicy flavors.

Need inspiration for an amazing side dish? Looking for a dip to bring to a party? Well, here is the perfect cheesy delight for you and your guests to enjoy.

If you're looking for the best homemade hummus recipe without Tahini, this is it! Learn how to make a really quick and delicious hummus without tahini. It's low fat, and packed full of protein!

This recipe will show you how to quickly and easily make your own homemade crunchy garlic potato wedges at home. Homemade food always tastes better, and with how quick and easy these are to make, there's no reason not to. And I can guarantee your kids are going to love them.

This healthy hummus recipe is cheap, easy to make, and packed with fiber and protein. This recipe is also versatile. By adding ingredients of your choice, you can create your own signature hummus dip!

My Texas born and raised father-in-law was always happy when I served cornbread with our evening meal. Learn the history of this sweet/savory bread and how to bake the very best.

Calamares fritos, or fried squid, makes an easy and delicious appetizer. The aioli on the side is the perfect accompaniment.

Learn to throw a dinner party that doesn't leave you stressed and exhausted. Three menus with recipes, tips, preparation ideas, and instructions are included. Choose from an autumn harvest menu, summer harvest menu, Mexican themed menu, or Italian themed menu.

Learn how to make an easy, high protein snack at home.

Countdown ten facts about the world's most popular meat stick that you probably didn't know!

Bengal gram is a good source of protein, dietary fiber, iron, vitamins, and minerals. Use this tasty legume regularly in your diet. Make and enjoy eating these scrumptious fritters!

If you need a cheese ball recipe that is simple to make and sure to please anyone's palate, you've come to the right place. This "optional" cheese ball is great for any occasion. Bon appetit!

Beer Cheese is a Kentucky favorite! Delicious with everything from crackers to celery to heaped on a burger. In Kentucky, a party just ain't a party if you don't have beer cheese on the table!

This recipe walks you through making your own homemade seed crackers by hand. There's nothing more satisfying than knowing that you can make your own food, and that your family is enjoying something that you made. But what's nice as well is knowing how healthy they are and how much money I saved.

Have some fun teaching your kids how to cook! Find 5 family fun recipes to help your children get started in the kitchen. Includes ingredient lists, step by step directions, and instructional video.

Learn how to make crispy onion rings with this homemade batter mix recipe. This is one of my favorite dinner ideas. I also show you how to make the batter stick to the onion rings.

Southern-style Barbecue Peanuts Recipe, and more: addicting cheesy sausages, caramelized Vidalia onions, guacamole, veggie pizza dips, and snacks!

Mixed vegetable kebabs are a delectable party appetizer that everyone will love. Not only are these kebabs delicious, but they are healthy, as well. Best of all, they're easy to make.

Smoked salmon shines in this cold appetizer. Filled with cream cheese, capers, fresh dill, and served on a Himalayan salt block, you will impress your guests with this amazing but easy appetizer.

How do you make chicken lollipops? I make mine with either the wingettes or drumettes of chicken wings. I'll show you my step-by-step procedure for making this delicious finger food.

My grandmother's stuffed grape leaves recipe traveled from Armenia (her birthplace), to Marseilles, France (where she fled during the Armenian Genocide), to New York, and then to Southern California.

These avocado fries are a great alternative to traditional potato French fries or chips and dip. They are simple to make and are a healthy source of unsaturated fats.

A cheesy, savory hot dip that is sure to please any crowd. The earthy flavor of mushrooms pairs beautifully with salty bacon bits to make this dip the perfect addition to any appetizer or snack table.

This beautiful green hummus pairs spinach and arugula with traditional ingredients for a delicious, quick, and healthy dip. Learn about these power greens and why you should make hummus at home.

Puffed rice is a versatile ingredient that is used in making many crunchy snacks. Murmura chivda is a spicy puffed rice snack made of fried peanuts, chopped dry coconut, fried gram, and spices.

Have you ever tried poutine, a Canadian take on French fries with cheese and gravy? Try this simple yet delicious recipe.

Onion rings are excellent both as appetizers and as main-meal accompaniments. This page features a tasty and easy recipe with full preparation and cooking instructions—and ways to use the leftover onions.

With lots of wholesome veggies and meats on the inside, and a flaky pastry crust on the outside, what's not to like about English Pasties or Meat Pies?

An easy step-by-step recipe for fresh, homemade guacamole. The best part is that you don't need a food processor. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, or those just wanting to eat healthier.

Here are some tips and tricks for dealing with the afternoon munchies so that you can still eat well without going overboard.

Party (Chex) mix is a popular, easy-to-make snack. Here are some new flavor ideas—perfect for your Super Bowl Sunday gathering.

Making Nacho chips is very easy. Make a soft and firm dough using maize flour, plain flour, wheat flour, and carom seeds. Making your own chips means you know exactly what's in them. Enjoy!

These three South Asian snacks will liven up your afternoon tea and make your evenings more memorable.

Want prawn crackers that taste of prawns? Make your own! Here's how to do it.

Put together this delicious macaroni salad with this easy tutorial! Your friends and family will enjoy trying this rich dish.

These homemade whole wheat rosemary olive oil crackers are sure to delight you, feed you well, and inspire you to start making more of your own food at home. This is a quick and easy project when you have a little bit of time to spare. Fill a container with delicious crackers for your family!

The best around. Step by step instructions, Weight Watchers points, and instructional video. This is an easy must-serve.

What's the secret of authentic guacamole? Learn which garden fresh vegetables to choose and how to combine them. Tips are included for choosing avocadoes and keeping guacamole green for several hours.

Crispy potato fingers are a mildly spicy and crunchy snack with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Enjoy them with a homemade green chutney or tomato sauce.

Cheddar's is one of my favorite restaurants. My favorite appetizer is their Santa Fe Spinach Dip. It is a delicious creamy and cheesy dip for any occasion. This is my recreation of the dip.

There are a few scrumptious snacks that can be made in a jiffy. Masala peanuts is one among them. You can make a bowl of these appetizing and crunchy peanuts in about 15 minutes. Just give a try!

Sweet diamond cuts (shankerpali) are tasty snacks that melt into your mouth. You won't even know how many you have eaten. They are crunchy tea time snacks. Making them is easy. Let me show you!

Stuffed mushrooms are an easy, prepare-ahead appetizer that comes together quickly. Enjoy them for game day, a side dish at a potluck, or even just as a side for a weeknight dinner.

If you want to make Spanish tapas at home, start with this classic dish of fried potatoes topped with spicy salsa brava.

Most snack foods are high in calories and fat. This recipe for zucchini chips is delicious and healthy. Even the kids will love them!

This hot corn dip recipe from Emeril Lagasse is not only an easy dip recipe but is absolutely delicious. Made with fresh corn, cheese, and lots of flavors, it's perfect for any party or gathering.

If you like Cajun recipes and easy party food ideas, you'll love this recipe for firecrackers! Photos included.

This is an easy and simple banana chip recipe. This scrumptious finger food is great to munch on with a cup of coffee or tea. They are the perfect snack for a rainy or wintry day.

Simple and beautiful Thai-inspired spring rolls served with sweet, chunky peanut sauce. Wonderful vegetarian finger food.

Popcorn snack recipes such as trail mix and other treats made by mixing a variety of ingredients with popcorn. These quick and easy recipes will satisfy your sweet and salty cravings.

Are you looking for a fun dinner party theme? Make your next party a Spanish-style tapas party. Here's everything you need to know to pull off an easy and casual dinner party.

Make colorful and delicious popcorn for under $5. This is a snack that everyone will have fun making and eating. Includes pictures and video.

An old Doritos flavor makes a comeback. Or does it?

Three jerky recipes that are perfect for deer/venison, beef, or turkey jerky. I've used ground meat and food dehydrator. This makes a great snack anytime or a great gift for Christmas.

These nutritional snacks are healthy, a good source of potassium, and filling. And even better, you can make them in the comfort of your home.

Crackers with toppings can make great snacks for the everyday diet and for special events. Here are twenty ideas for delicious toppings that are easy to make.

Matbucha is a staple on the Morrocan and Israeli table. It is more of a condiment than a salad and is an accompaniment for most meals.

Some quick and easy appetizers for everyone to enjoy.

Potato lollipops are a delicious snack or appetizer that is beloved by children and adults alike. Serve with tomato sauce or mayonnaise dip.

Cabbage fritters are crispy and tasty snacks that have numerous health benefits. This snack can be used as a starter or as an appetizer for the parties. They're very easy to make.

Immensely flavorful, perfectly crunchy, and utterly delicious, these crispy onion rings are baked in a super-hot oven for amazing results. All the deep-fried flavor without the fat—perfection!

Cocktail meatballs, weenies, and sausages are easy to make and quick to disappear! These recipes are great for parties and other gatherings.

A quick and easy to follow, recipe for bruschetta. A tomato bruschetta recipe which you can complete in only 15 minutes. Great for parties and as an appetizer, entree or starters.

Make this beautiful and healthy hummus appetizer for your next party or to enjoy at home. This quick and easy-to-follow recipe includes step-by-step pictures and serving suggestions.

Has the go-to appetizer of the 1950s and '60s fallen out of favor? Perhaps we’ve forgotten the basics. Let’s hit the reset button and examine how to make the perfect shrimp cocktail.

Astound your senses with bacon-wrapped appetizers like Lit’l Smokies, shrimp, scallops, baby potatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, dates, jalapeños, bananas, peaches, marshmallows, and more.

When you have important events coming up, it's important to plan your menu of appetizers ahead of time so you're not stressed out. I've shared 13 mouthwatering recipes below that you can use to create a fantastic spread!

A quick and easy to follow, guide on how to make hummus. A healthy hummus recipe which you can complete in only 5 minutes. Great with falafel, sandwiches, crudités, breadsticks and nachos.

Simple little appetizer recipes that are fast, easy to make and taste great! I love simple appetizers, small little bites of food packed with flavor...

Try these two very different hummus recipes: one spicy, one traditional! Both are easy to make and super healthy.

Favorite fast and easy dip recipes for your nextgathering. Velveeta RoTel dip, spinach dip, guacamole, hummus, spinach and artichoke dip, ranch dip, 7-layer dip, and more.

Making up a batch of Rotel Cheese Dip is always the highlight of any party or gathering that we attend. If you are searching for a recipe that is very easy to throw together and whisk off to your next gathering, then this very easy how to make Spicy...

This sweet and savory snack can fulfill my cravings for either sweet or salty. I make sure to store an easy-to-grab homemade trail mix in my pantry. The good thing about my recipe is that I can choose any of my favorite components, which makes it more satisfying.

Using an air popper to make popcorn improves the health and taste of it. It's also cheaper than a microwave. Use these recipes and tips to create fun events at home with healthy popcorn.

Yes. Bitter gourd fries! You may wonder how to make fries with this bitter veggie. Trust me, these fries are not bitter at all. They are spicy and scrumptious. You will finish them so fast. Try them!

Bruschetta is an Italian appetiser, originating simply as a means of using up stale bread. This page looks at lots of different, tasty ways in which it is possible to enjoy bruschetta.

Uniquely contrived goth food ideas for your 'other', dark side party, even Halloween, with a menu and a recipe for a hot Nutella Sandwich Dobbed with Hot Black Fruits.

This has been my favorite snack lately. Keeping them around is hard because they're so delicious that they just disappear!

Once in a while, most people crave a delicious, deep-fried, yet healthy snack. Vegetable samosas top the list of snacks that can satiate your hunger and can make you feel happy.

Are you looking for a perfectly scrumptious hors d'oeuvre that can be popped in one's mouth and eaten in one bite? These are good year round, but perfect for St. Patrick's Day! We love them!

Pickle and dried beef roll-ups are a fabulous party appetizer! In our family, no party is complete without them.

Deliciously easy homemade hummus. Serve with vegetable sticks if you want to be super healthy. I love garlic crostini myself. There is only so much healthiness I can eat at one time.

Italian "little toasts" are versatile appetizers; just about "anything goes" when it comes to selecting a topping. Enjoy these ideas and use them as a springboard to your own creations.

Nachos —A crunchy, spicy bar snack (or meal) made of tortilla chips and cheese, and maybe a whole lot more! Learn the history and so many ways to make them.

Are you hosting a party or gathering? Make sure it's a party that explodes with flavor! Try these easy and delicious appetizer recipes that your guests will love.

A super simple no-bake energy balls recipe with dates. Just 5 ingredients required and you can complete in only 15 minutes.

Try these easy-to-make crispy onion rings with aioli sauce. Enjoy this snack while drinking your favorite beverage.

Everyone loves to eat potato wedges, and they make a great party appetizer. You can easily make these crispy and delicious snacks at home, and you don't even need an oven. Just follow these simple steps!

If you're having company or just want to bring the takeout experience to your kitchen, these mini egg rolls are a perfect idea! Easy, fun and, most importantly, they're delicious.

Pastry cafés and food trucks are the Brazilian version of North American fast food. Pastries are rather affordable, but wouldn't it be better to make them yourself? This way you know exactly what's inside and can taste Brazilian pastries for yourself, without having to be in Brazil.

Boondis are tiny round fried snacks made of gram flour. They can be spicy or savory. Spicy boondi is crunchy. It is an amazing tea-time snack. They are mixed with fried pea nuts and curry leaves.

Nothing says summer like Pico de Gallo, a delicious way to enjoy fresh tomatoes. Quick and easy, this step-by-step recipe with photos can be adapted to individual tastes. Variations are included, plus tips to ensure a perfect batch of fresh salsa every time.

Try these perfect pirate food recipes for your swashbuckling adventure. Pirate Ship Subs, Melon Cannonballs, and Pirate's Gold Snack Mix will make your pirate party a hit!

Discover how to make your own, healthy popcorn in the microwave without a bag! It's oil-free and uses equipment you already have at home.