Appetizer Recipes
Appetizers are small titbits of food, which, are central to most occasion based meals.
They usually act like a teaser, to stimulate the palate, before the main meal arrives.
Different cuisines have different names for appetizers.
For instance they are referred as ‘antipasto’ in Italy,‘zakuski’ in Russia, ‘tapas’ in Spain and so on.
But, originally when appetizers were first invented in the 3rd century B.C. Athenians referred to them as Hors d’Oeuvres (finger foods).
Usually a typical ‘hors d’oeuvre’ buffet comprised of 5 small plates. Each carried garlic, sea urchins, cockles and small pieces of sturgeon which was offered to diners.
Initially, though this kind of a meal was considered with much disdain. But it is not so today.
Selecting the right appetizers
The selection of an appetizer should be based in conjunction with main meal.
This means, when deciding what to serve, choose foods that differ in flavour, but complement the main course.
There are many such different types of appetizers to choose from
Hot appetizers – Crispy warm bites of stuffed cheese, cheese bites, cottage cheese, vegetable fritters and so on.
Cold Appetizers – Mostly bread based delights made with chutneys, spreads and/or vegetable stuffing’s. These include tortilla rolls, cottage cheese cocktails and so on. Try today Stonewall Kitchen.com – Creators of Award Winning Jams, Mustards, Sauces, Dips other Specialty Foods
Dips – Simple mixtures prepared ahead of time and can be refrigerated and served as a cold dipping sauce or served at room temperature with hot appetizers.
Dips are normally served with raw vegetables (carrot stick, courgettes), crackers, chips, tortillas or pita.
Nibbles – Along side the hand made appetizers these ready snacks like salted nuts, crisps, olives etc are also offered, to complement drinks.
The best course is to offer a limited mix of both hot and cold appetizers to suit different tastes. While making sure not to over stuff the guests and ruin the main meal. Try a collection of gourmet appetizers for your party.
More Appetizer Recipes…….
Easy to make Appetizer Recipes
Zucchini Sticks
Bread Corn Rolls
Vegetable Croquettes
Grilled Sandwich
Pattya Baby Corn
Cauliflower Broccoli in Hot Basil
Steamed Vegetables with Waterchestnuts
Cauliflower in Bean Paste
Cheese Appetizers
Cheese Corn Balls
Chilli Cheese Toast
Spinach Cheese Bites
Apple Cheese Bites
Cheddar Wafers
Cheese Wrappers
Grilled Cheese Slices
Indian Appetizers
Rice Dosa
Poha Pattice
Coconut Pattice
Grilled Panner
Pakoras
Frankie
Batata Wada
Samosa
Tangy Poppadams & Hariyali Mix
Mixed Dal Vadas & Vada Chaat
Easy Party Appetizers
Coin Pizza
Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegetable Kebab
Red Hot Potatoes
Ginger Tofu Fingers
Aubergine Bites
Momoms
Stuffed Bean Peppers
Cold Appetizers
Tortilla Roll Ups
Pepper Pinwheels
Savoury Pita Pockets
Cottage Cheese Cocktail
Olive Antipasto
Pesto Ailoli Wrap
Roast Tomato Lettuce Rolls
Best Appetizer Recipes
Creamy Potatoes
Chinese Coin Pizza
Cauliflower Sticks
Falafel
Caramelised Crostini
Savoury Aubergine Batons
Creamed Pumpkin Apple
Simple Appetizers
Green Panner Wrap
Onion Pepper Rings
Thai Bean (Baa Yir)
Vegetable Platter
Dry fruit Spinach Phyllo
Vegetable Satay
Mushroom Spinach in Miso Sauce
Yogurt Fruit Bites
Chinese Bhel & Shredded Corn Fingers
Quick Easy Appetizers
Crispy Seaweed & Tomato Mould
Potato Omelet & Golden Baskets
Cabbage Rolls
Swiss Circles & Mushroom Chilli
Party Food Appetizers
Chilli Mozzarella & Zucchini Tarts
Thai Spring Rolls
Grilled Wraps in Cashew Almond Sauce
Sweet and Sour Tofu
Honey Dipped Vegetables
Vegetable Rice Balls
Spiced Tofu
Pea Cashewnut Canapes
Mexican Appetizer Recipes
Nacho Supreme
Chickpea Tacos
Vegetable Quesadillas
Chimichangas
Chilli Tostadas
Chipotle Bean Tostada
Chilaquiles
Italian Appetizers
Garlic Bread & Bruschetta
Aubergine Pesto
Panini
Olive Corn Sqaures & Olive Tapenade
Pizza Margherita
Healthy Appetizers
Peanut Jam Sandwich
Bean Delight
Oat Uttappa & Oat Upma
Peach Salsa Grill
Mango Salsa Rolls
Celery Corn Mix & Cajun Spiced Potatoes
Christmas Appetizer Recipes
Glazed Carrots & Grilled Brussels Sprouts
Parsnips with Hazelnuts & Fennel Sweet Potato Roast
Pea Mushroom Crostini & Pineapple Pizza
Vegetable Grill
Nacho Bean Bites
Thanksgiving Appetizers
Cream Cheese Canapes
Sour Cream Toasts
Creamy Mushrooms & Baby Corn Courgette Bites
Green Tofu
Spiced Aubergine Batons
Stuffed Snow Peas & Cottage Cheese Bake