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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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    • Pomme Frites with Dipping Sauces
      Pomme Frites with Dipping Sauces
    • Platter of Potato Pancakes & Smoked Salmon with Dill Caper Sour Cream.
      Potato Pancakes & Smoked Salmon with Dill Caper Sour Cream
    • A plate of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts with toothpicks holding them closed.
      Superbowl Party: Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
    • Stuffed artichokes before being cooked.
      Supper Club: Grandma Suraci's Stuffed Artichokes
    • Overhead view of a bowl of spiced almonds.
      Launch Party: Ethiopian Spiced Almonds
    • Raw Sweet Corn and Tomato Salsa
      Raw Sweet Corn and Tomato Salsa
    • Caramelized onion dip in a bowl with fresh veggies alongside.
      Caramelized Onion Dip + Weelicious Lunches Review
    • Muhammara garnished with feta cheese, cilantro, and walnuts with pita bread alongside.
      Muhammara - Roasted Red Pepper Dip
    • Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
      Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
    • Bacon and Caramelized Onion Jam Naan Pizza with Gorgonzola and Apples
      Bacon and Caramelized Onion Jam Naan Pizza with Gorgonzola and Apples
    • Korean Fried Chicken Wings
      Korean Fried Chicken Wings
    • Charred Lemony Baba Ganoush with Naan Crisps
      Charred Lemony Baba Ganoush with Naan Crisps
    • Fire Crackers
      Fire Crackers
    • Tuna and Orzo Lettuce Wraps with Parsley-Caper Vinaigrette
      Tuna and Orzo Lettuce Wraps with Parsley-Caper Vinaigrette + Giveaway {CLOSED}
    • Deep Fried Roasted Garlic Mac & Cheese Dumplings
      Deep Fried Roasted Garlic Mac & Cheese Dumplings
    • Dressy Deviled Eggs
      Dressy Deviled Eggs
    • 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
    • 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
    • Crudité Cups with Homemade Ranch Dressing
      Crudité Cups with Homemade Ranch Dressing
    • 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
    • Gordon Ramsay's Roasted Squash Houmous
      Gordon Ramsay's Roasted Squash Houmous
    • 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
    • Bluecoast’s Raw Tuna with Pickled Peach & Corn Relish: Freshly popped popcorn is a fun, slightly crunchy topping for this silky smooth seafood starter. #BigFlavorsFromARestaurantKitchen
      Bluecoast’s Raw Tuna with Pickled Peach & Corn Relish
    • Small cutting board with sliced smoked salmon roll-ups on top.
      Smoked Salmon Roll-ups with Cream Cheese
    • 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
    • Spoon scooping up pico de gallo from a bowl.
      Classic Pico de Gallo AKA Salsa Fresca
    • Scooping up a helping of homemade cereal snack mix.
      Canasta Mix (Homemade Cereal Mix)
    • Bowl of tzatziki with olive oil drizzled over the top.
      Easy Homemade Tzatziki
    • Text reads, "Over 200 cookie recipes for the holidays - collection of treat recipes from around the world".
      Holiday Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Plate of baked taquitos with pico de gallo and lime crema.
      Easy Baked Taquitos

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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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