Starter Recipes

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!

Easy, no-fuss starter recipes mean you can focus on the main dish.

Nothing says summer like pico de dallo, 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.

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

Schezwan dosa or spring dosa are a delicious fusion snack. It is an Indo-Chinese twist on regular South Indian dosa. It is also known as Chinese dosa. It is a popular street food in Mumbai.

This delicious bruschetta recipe has goat cheese and beetroot sit on a bed of roasted red peppers, topped with pesto, basil leaves, and a shave of Parmesan. Ideal for a starter or an impressive party nibble.

Masala papads are healthy and delicious starters that can be made in a jiffy. Believe me when I say that when they are served fresh, they will be a fantastic hit at any party. Try making this snack today to please your whole family!

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 recipe for bruschetta that you can complete in only 15 minutes. Great for parties and as an appetizer, entree, or starter.

Crackers with toppings can be tasty snacks and a delicious treat for special events. Here are twenty toppings that are easy to create plus a list of other ingredient ideas.

Smoked salmon shines in this cold appetizer. You will impress your guests with this great-tasting, easy appetizer. It is filled with cream cheese, capers, fresh dill, and served on a Himalayan salt block.

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.

This deliciously easy starter of breaded mushrooms with a tangy garlic mayonnaise will get your dinner party off to a great start. These mushrooms also work as canapés if you use the smaller button mushroom variety or even as a light supper. They go great with a glass of chilled white wine.

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

Bruschetta is a great and tasty appetizer or accompaniment to any meal.

These compare to the rings you buy from the fire department. They are crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. A hint of tang from the onion and buttermilk and saltiness to complement your beer.