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    Appetizer Recipes

    There's nothing like a delicious appetizer to kick off a meal. Apps are great for potlucks, picnics, and parties. Whether you're looking for bite-sized snacks, tapas, fancy hors d'oeuvres, dips, or spreads, this collection of appetizer recipes has you covered!

    I grew up loving deviled eggs, and my Mayo-Free Deviled Eggs have been a fan favorite for years. This recipe for Easy Classic Hummus Using Canned Chickpeas, served with Homemade Baked Pita Chips, is always a big hit in my virtual cooking classes.

    Holiday Appetizers

    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs
    • Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews
      Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews
    • A platter full of Italian stuffed mushroom caps with an appetizer plate alongside..
      Settino's Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Platter of Italian Bruschetta with bowl of tomato mixture in the background
      Settino's Italian Bruschetta: A Family Favorite Appetizer

    We also love these poppable Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Peppadwes. And no game day or tailgate party would be complete without this Layered Taco Dip with Refried Beans.

    Game Day Favorites

    • Scooping layered taco dip onto a tortilla chip.
      Layered Taco Dip with Refried Beans
    • Close up of assorted mini pizza bagels on a platter.
      Easy Homemade Mini Pizza Bagels
    • Bowl of buffalo chickpea dip with celery sticks and veggie chips
      Buffalo Chickpea Dip
    • Sweet & Sour Meatballs
      Super Bowl Party: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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    • Text reads, "Over 200 cookie recipes for the holidays - collection of treat recipes from around the world".
      Holiday Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • A tray of pasta salad skewers with tortellini, bell peppers, tomatoes, basil, and black olives.
      Pasta Salad Skewers with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Small cutting board with sliced smoked salmon roll-ups on top.
      Smoked Salmon Roll-ups with Cream Cheese
    • Plate of baked taquitos with pico de gallo and lime crema.
      Easy Baked Taquitos
    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • Scooping up a helping of homemade cereal snack mix.
      Canasta Mix (Homemade Cereal Mix)
    • Honeyed Chorizo & Fig Crostini displayed on a board with a honey dipper.
      Honeyed Chorizo & Fig Crostini
    • Overhead view of a platter of Prosciutto & Brie Crostini with Dried Apricots next to a bottle of red wine.
      Prosciutto & Brie Crostini with Dried Apricots
    • Dressy Deviled Eggs
      Dressy Deviled Eggs
    • A red platter full of beautifully piped deviled eggs garnished with radishes and pea shoots.
      French-Inspired Deviled Eggs
    • A plate of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts with toothpicks holding them closed.
      Superbowl Party: Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
    • Puff pastry helps you make the most of your holiday leftovers with these easy bite-sized turkey pot pies. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter!
      Mini Turkey Pot Pies with Puff Pastry
    • Spoon scooping up pico de gallo from a bowl.
      Classic Pico de Gallo AKA Salsa Fresca
    • Sweet and Salty Pie Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
      Sweet and Salty Pie Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
    • Cheesy Potato Skins with Smoky-BBQ Shredded Beets
      Cheesy Potato Skins with Smoky-BBQ Shredded Beets
    • Cheesy Bacon + Apple Croissants: Bacon jam adds smokiness to this sweet-and-salty 5 ingredient appetizer recipe. An easy apple-studded hors d'oeuvre that will be a hit at any fall party!
      Cheesy Bacon + Apple Croissants
    • Collage of recipe images with text that says 21 Favorite Cumin Recipes.
      22 Favorite Cumin Recipes
    • Bowl of freshly baked pita chips.
      Homemade Seasoned Pita Chips: Easy, Baked, 5-Ingredient Recipe
    • Pomme Frites with Dipping Sauces
      Pomme Frites with Dipping Sauces
    • Deviled Eggs
      Easter: Deviled Eggs
    • Raw Sweet Corn and Tomato Salsa
      Raw Sweet Corn and Tomato Salsa
    • Yellow Doll Watermelon and Burrata Caprese Salad
      Yellow Doll Watermelon and Burrata Caprese Salad
    • Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
      Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
    • Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Dill
      Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Dill
    • Garlicky Cilantro Naan
      Garlicky Cilantro Naan
    • Korean Fried Chicken Wings
      Korean Fried Chicken Wings
    • Charred Lemony Baba Ganoush with Naan Crisps
      Charred Lemony Baba Ganoush with Naan Crisps
    • Tuna and Orzo Lettuce Wraps with Parsley-Caper Vinaigrette
      Tuna and Orzo Lettuce Wraps with Parsley-Caper Vinaigrette + Giveaway {CLOSED}
    • Lindrusso's Spinach Balls
      Lindrusso's Spinach Balls
    • Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Balsamic Tomatoes
      Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Balsamic Tomatoes
    • Baked Purple Yam + Sweet Potato Dumplings with Peanut Sauce
      Baked Purple Yam + Sweet Potato Dumplings with Peanut Sauce
    • Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Bites with Mint + Aged Balsamic
      Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Bites with Mint + Aged Balsamic
    • French Cheese + Carmalized Onion Crostini Trio
      French Cheese + Caramelized Onion Crostini Trio
    • Garlicky Tomato, Ri(goat)ta Cheese, Thyme, Honey + Aged Balsamic Toast
      Garlicky Tomato, Ri(goat)ta Cheese, Thyme, Honey + Aged Balsamic Toast
    • Charred Veggie Ciabatta Pizza with Crispy Fried Eggs + Parmesan: Fire up your broiler for this colorful sheet pan meal!
      Charred Veggie Ciabatta Pizza with Crispy Fried Eggs + Parmesan
    • Shrimp + Red Lentil Summer Rolls with Hoisin-Bean Sauce: This installment of Big Flavors from a Mystery Basket features a vibrant, Asian-inspired dish that was a big hit at the dinner table!
      Shrimp + Red Lentil Summer Rolls with Hoisin-Bean Sauce
    • New Year's Eve Appetizer Roundup: Ring in the New Year with our favorite party food starter recipes from the past year!
      New Year's Eve Appetizer Roundup
    • 3 mini naan breads topped with grilled Niçoise salad ingredients along with a pitcher of vinaigrette and tuna cans in the background.
      Grilled Niçoise Salad Flatbreads
    • Dips are one of the best parts of any party spread. This list of 15 healthier party dip recipes will bring all the flavor to your appetizer table without most of the guilt!
      Dip It: 15 Healthier Party Dip Recipes
    • Platter of Potato Pancakes & Smoked Salmon with Dill Caper Sour Cream.
      Potato Pancakes & Smoked Salmon with Dill Caper Sour Cream

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    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

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    Favorite Winter Recipes

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    • Cooling rack of decorated cut out sugar cookies.
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    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • Overhead view of spinach and cheddar quiche with forks.
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    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs
    • Small cutting board with sliced smoked salmon roll-ups on top.
      Smoked Salmon Roll-ups with Cream Cheese

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