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Appetizer Recipes


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'oeuvre' (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 spreads and/or vegetable stuffing's, tortilla rolls, cottage cheese cocktails and so on.

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.

                                         

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 water chestnuts & Cauliflower in spicy bean paste


Cheese appetizers

Cheese Corn Balls & Chilli Cheese Toast
Spinach Cheese Bites & Apple Cheese Bites
Cheddar Wafers & Cheese Wrappers
Cheese Slices & Cheesy Vegetables


Indian appetizers

Rice Dosa
Poha Pattice & Coconut Pattice
Grilled Panner & Hara Kebab
Pav Bhaji & Frankie
Batata Wada & Samosa


Easy party appetizers

Coin Pizza & Red Hot Potatoes
Stuffed Mushrooms & Vegetable Kebab
Ginger Tofu Fingers & Aubergine Bites
Momoms & Stuffed Peppers


Cold appetizers

Tortilla Roll ups & Tomato Basil Sandwich
Pepper Pinwheels & Celery Carrot Sandwich
Stuffed Pita & Panner or Cottage Cheese Cocktail


Best appetizer recipes

Creamy Potato & Chinese Coin Pizza
Cauliflower sticks & Falafel
Mushroom Canapes & Caramelised Crostini
Tofu Honey Mustard & Vegetables in Pepper Marinade


Simple appetizers

Cottage Cheese Wraps & Onion and Pepper (Capsicum) Rings
Thai Bean (Baa Yir) & Vegetable Platter
Dry fruit Spinach Phyllo & Sweet Chilli Noodles
Vegetable Satay & Shredded Corn Fingers
Dumplings & Spinach in Miso Sauce


Quick easy appetizers

Crispy Seaweed & Curry Toast
Potato Omelet & Golden Baskets
Cabbage Roll & Asparagus Roll
Swiss Circles & Mushroom Chilli


Party food appetizers

Chilli Mozzarella & Baby Corn Zucchini Tarts
Thai style spring rolls & Grilled wraps in cashew almond sauce
Sweet and Sour Tofu & Olive Tapenade


Mexican Appetizer Recipes

Nacho Supreme
Tacos & Vegetable Quesadillas
Chimichangas & Chilli Tostadas
Chipotle Bean Tostada & Chilaquiles


Italian Appetizers

Garlic Bread & Bruschetta
Aubergine Pesto & Panini
Pineapple Cheese Pizza & Olive Corn Sqaures
Pizza Margherita


Healthy Appetizers

Peanut Jam Sandwich & Bean Delight
Oat Uttappa & Cottage Cheese Sandwich/Wrap
Peach Salsa Grill & Mango Rolls
Celery Corn Mix & Cajun Spiced Potatoes


Christmas Appetizer Rrecipes

Glazed Carrots & Grilled Brussels Sprouts
Parsnips with Hazelnuts & Fennel Bulb Saute
Pea Mushroom Crostini & Asparagus Delight


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