Appetizers & Starters Recipes

Transport your senses to the vibrant street food stalls of Trinidad and Tobago with these airy, golden-hued split pea doughballs. Infused with aromatic geera (cumin), turmeric, and...

Born in the bustling pizzerias of New York City, these garlic knots are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, transforming simple pizza dough into aromatic, pillowy treasures. Each knot is d...

This dish transforms the humble cauliflower into a star appetizer, drawing inspiration from Levantine street food and coastal Mediterranean flavors. The high-heat roasting process ...

Transport your kitchen to the sun-drenched coast of Italy with this quintessential Ligurian-style focaccia. This recipe yields a bread that is impossibly crisp on the bottom, airy ...

Transport your senses to the sun-drenched streets of Sicily with these iconic Arancini, named for their resemblance to 'little oranges.' These crispy, deep-fried masterpieces featu...

A cornerstone of Cantonese dim sum, these wontons offer a masterclass in texture, featuring a succulent pork and shrimp filling seasoned with toasted sesame and ginger. Whether you...

Bannock is a cornerstone of Indigenous North American cuisine, a resilient and versatile flatbread that tells a story of survival and community. This version yields a beautifully c...

A cornerstone of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, Kreplach are delicate pillows of dough filled with savory, seasoned meat that carry centuries of tradition in every bite. Often referred ...

Mandu are the ultimate comfort food of Korean cuisine, cherished for their thin, silky skins and incredibly juicy, savory interiors. This recipe balances rich ground pork with the ...

A quintessential Indian street food staple, these pakoras are the ultimate celebration of crunch and aromatic spice. Featuring a medley of thinly sliced vegetables bound in a seaso...

Capture the nostalgic magic of the boardwalk with these perfectly golden, bite-sized delights. Each miniature frankfurter is enveloped in a honey-kissed, buttermilk cornmeal batter...

A cornerstone of Venezuelan and Colombian cuisine, these arepas are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and infinitely versatile. Crafted from pre-cooked corn flour, these...

Experience the magic of the Puri, a quintessential Indian deep-fried leavened bread that transforms into a magnificent golden orb upon hitting hot oil. Originating from the Indian ...

These bite-sized treasures are a staple of Latin American celebrations, offering a perfect balance of flaky, buttery pastry and a deeply savory, spiced meat filling. Known as 'empa...

Transport your senses to a sun-drenched Roman piazza with this Fritto Misto di Verdure, a celebration of garden-fresh bounty encased in a lace-like, shattered-glass crust. This cla...

Experience the ultimate coastal delicacy with these shatteringly crisp soft-shell crabs, a seasonal treasure celebrated for their edible shells and sweet, briny meat. This recipe u...

These delicate, ephemeral blooms are a hallmark of Italian summer, capturing the essence of the garden in a single, crispy bite. Each blossom is carefully hand-stuffed with a cream...

Transform the ultimate comfort food into an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer that boasts a shattering crisp exterior and a molten, velvety heart. These bites feature a sophisticat...

Originating from the Friuli region of Northeast Italy, these elegant Parmesan crisps are the ultimate expression of cheese in its most concentrated, crunchy form. By gently melting...

Karaage is the soul food of Japan, beloved for its ultra-crispy, craggy exterior and incredibly succulent interior. Unlike Western fried chicken, the meat is marinated in a savory ...

Transport your senses to the sun-drenched coast of Italy with this quintessential Mediterranean classic. This recipe delivers incredibly tender squid encased in a shatteringly cris...

A quintessential Midwest treasure, these fried cheese curds deliver the ultimate contrast between a shatteringly crisp, airy beer batter and a warm, squeaky cheese center. Using fr...

This elegant appetizer is a masterclass in flavor balance, pitting the bold, salty tang of premium blue cheese against the earthy crunch of butter-toasted walnuts. Originating from...

This elegant appetizer is a masterclass in the balance of 'agrodolce'—the Italian concept of sweet and sour. Plump Medjool dates act as a caramel-like vessel for creamy, piquant Go...