Impress your guests with this delicious and creative appetizer recipes.
From bite-sized finger foods to savory dips and spreads, my collection includes classic favorites and innovative options.
Easy to follow instructions make our appetizers perfect for any level of cooking experience.
Baba Ganoush is an eggplant-based dip that comes from the Middle East. It is traditionally prepared with the addition of tahini, garlic, lemon juice and various spices. Despite some similarities with hummus, the main difference is the use of eggplant instead of chickpeas. Although, for example, in the recipe for eggplant hummus this distinction is …
Mutabal is a popular dish native to the Middle East in which eggplant is the base. This is a simple but very tasty dip or appetizer, perfect with warm lavash or pita bread, fresh vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers and sweet peppers. It also makes a great addition to grilled or kebabs, and can be …
Traditional hummus is made primarily from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice. The Turkish version of hummus, on the other hand, often incorporates a wider range of ingredients and flavors. Unlike other variants, which are often served cold, Turkish hummus can be served warm, often topped with toppings such as pastrami (basturma, beef jerky) …
These pickles will be your favorite of the summer season. Cooked quickly, they are super crispy and flavorful. I’m going to show you an unusual spiral slicing of cucumbers, which I think brings out the flavors faster and stronger. But you can experiment with other types of slicing, using whichever you prefer. A few more …
Eggplant hummus is a rich and flavorful dip native to the Middle East. A variation of traditional hummus, this dish combines the creamy taste of chickpeas with the smoky, slightly sweet and unique flavor of roasted eggplant. This recipe is something in between traditional hummus and baba ghanoush (an appetizer of mashed eggplant mixed with …
There are many ways to prepare prawns, but this particular version deserves special attention. Compared to other recipes, it has a certain “Chinese charm” that makes the dish unique. Garlic plays a central role here. It gives depth and aroma to the prawns, emphasizing their sweet tenderness. To enhance the impact of garlic and make …
This is a delightful, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare dish, perfect for breakfast or a light lunch. This recipe has gained popularity thanks to the influence of Greek cuisine, where the combination of spinach and feta, is a classic. Interestingly, in ancient cultures, eggs were considered magical attributes, and making an omelette from them was a kind …
Cucumbers and sour cream are a win-win combination: a refreshing, crisp and juicy salad perfect not only for hot summer days, but also for any other time of year when you want a light vegetable snack. So let’s make Cucumber and sour cream salad! It’s very simple: the cucumbers are thinly sliced and then dressed …
Delicious recipe for chickpeas in spicy and sour chopped tomato sauce. The author of the book asplashandash recommend that you never try replacing limes with lemons – they won’t give the same bright and unique flavor. And I, for my part, would add that it is better to use whole coriander and cumin, not ground. …
I have already described the process of making caramelized onions in a recipe for Pisaladier, a French onion tart with anchovies. But this time I want to touch on the subject of caramelized onions in more detail. I still can’t stop being amazed by this almost magical transformation. How an onion from an unpleasant and …