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    Appetizers We Love

    Our favorite ways to kick off any meal!

    • Deep Fried Roasted Garlic Mac & Cheese Dumplings
      Deep Fried Roasted Garlic Mac & Cheese Dumplings
    • Dressy Deviled Eggs
      Dressy Deviled Eggs
    • A tray of pasta salad skewers with tortellini, bell peppers, tomatoes, basil, and black olives.
      Pasta Salad Skewers with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Low Country Boil Kabobs
      Low Country Boil Kabobs
    • Top Chef All Star Marcel Vigneron's Chimi-Verde Dip
      Top Chef All-Star Marcel Vigneron's Chimi-Verde Dip
    • Tempura Green Beans with Sriracha Aioli + Soy Ginger Dipping Sauces
      Tempura Green Beans with Sriracha Aioli + Soy Ginger Dipping Sauces
    • French Cheese + Carmalized Onion Crostini Trio
      French Cheese + Caramelized Onion Crostini Trio
    • Cheesy Potato Skins with Smoky-BBQ Shredded Beets
      Cheesy Potato Skins with Smoky-BBQ Shredded Beets
    • Garlicky Tomato, Ri(goat)ta Cheese, Thyme, Honey + Aged Balsamic Toast
      Garlicky Tomato, Ri(goat)ta Cheese, Thyme, Honey + Aged Balsamic Toast
    • Brie and waffle skewers with strawberries and maple syrup.
      Brie Waffle Bites
    • 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
    • Small cutting board with sliced smoked salmon roll-ups on top.
      Smoked Salmon Roll-ups with Cream Cheese
    • Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Ranch Dip
      Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Ranch Dip
    • Juicy, ripe mango and fresh lime brighten the flavors of this sweet-and-salty black bean salsa. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks and summer BBQs!
      Mango, Jicama + Black Bean Salsa
    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • 3/4 view of a platter of General Tsao’s Chicken Egg Rolls with a bowl of dipping sauce and glasses and bottles of iced tea.
      General Tsao’s Chicken Egg Rolls
    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs
    • A platter full of Italian stuffed mushroom caps with an appetizer plate alongside..
      Settino's Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Mushroom and ricotta pizza with baby arugula drizzled with aged balsamic, sliced into triangles.
      Garlicky Mushroom Ricotta Pizza with Wild Arugula + Aged Balsamic
    • 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
    • A red platter full of beautifully piped deviled eggs garnished with radishes and pea shoots.
      French-Inspired Deviled Eggs
    • Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews
      Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews
    • 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
    • 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
    • 15 Healthier Bite-sized Party Food Recipes for Game Day
      Bite It: 15 Healthier Bite-sized Party Food Recipes
    • Platter of Vietnamese fresh spring rolls with shrimp & peanut sauce surrounded by ingredients.
      Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp + Peanut Sauce
    • Text reads, "16 Favorite Sweets on Big Flavors".
      16 Favorite Sweets for Big Flavors' Sweet Sixteen
    • Killer Shrimp Cocktail: A flavorful shrimp boil and homemade cocktail sauce bring this Beetlejuice-inspired appetizer to life! Perfect for dinner parties and Halloween festivities!
      Killer Shrimp Cocktail
    • Bowl of buffalo chickpea dip with celery sticks and veggie chips
      Buffalo Chickpea Dip
    • Cauliflower "Caviar" with Frizzled Prosciutto
      Cauliflower "Caviar" with Frizzled Prosciutto
    • Spring Vegetable Potstickers + Sweet Chili Soy Dip
      Spring Vegetable Potstickers + Sweet Chili Soy Dip
    • Marcona Almond + Dried Cherry Popcorn with Crispy Rosemary: Upgrade your date night with an upscale twist on classic movie theater popcorn. Make it right in the comfort of your own home with only 6 ingredients! #ad #popwithbarleans
      Marcona Almond + Dried Cherry Popcorn with Crispy Rosemary
    • Tuna Tostada with Avocado Dressing + Chipotle Sour Cream (#ad): These bite-sized beauties have a Mexican flair that will wow your dinner party guests. You'll love how easy this tuna tostada appetizer is to put together!
      Tuna Tostada with Avocado Dressing + Chipotle Sour Cream
    • Goat Cheese-Stuffed Quinoa & Kale Balls with Romesco Sauce: (#ad) This hearty goat cheese-stuffed vegetarian "meatball" recipe with quick romesco sauce makes an elegant party appetizer or main course for Meatless Monday!
      Goat Cheese-Stuffed Quinoa & Kale Balls with Romesco Sauce
    • Platter of Italian Bruschetta with bowl of tomato mixture in the background
      Settino's Italian Bruschetta: A Family Favorite Appetizer
    • Patatas Bravas with Chipotle Aioli: (#ad) A Spanish tapas favorite that's easy to make at home using only a few ingredients! These crispy fried potatoes make a great addition to any meal. #chosenfoods #cocomayo #mambofoodie
      Patatas Bravas with Chipotle Aioli
    • Coconut shrimp with orange dipping sauce.
      Supper Club: Coconut Shrimp with Orange Dipping Sauce
    • Cheese board featuring a layered gorgonzola fruit torta.
      Gorgonzola Fruit Torta

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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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    • Slow Cooker "Roasted" Beets
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