Appetizer Recipes

A masterpiece of Franco-American culinary history, Vichyssoise is the ultimate expression of elegance in a bowl. Created by Chef Louis Diat at the Ritz-Carlton in New York, this ch...

Originating from the heart of Punjab, this reimagined Dal Makhani is reduced into a thick, luxurious spread that captures the essence of 'Makhani' (buttery) soul. Whole black lenti...

Labneh is the quintessential Levantine staple, a thick and luscious strained yogurt cheese that sits somewhere between a dip and a soft cheese. Traditionally enjoyed across the Med...

Labneh is the soul of the Middle Eastern breakfast table, a thick, tangy strained yogurt cheese that strikes a perfect balance between creaminess and acidity. This ancient levantin...

Hailing from the historic bacari wine bars of Venice, Baccalà Mantecato is a sublime masterpiece of Venetian cuisine. High-quality salt cod is poached until tender and then whipped...

Born in 1950 at the legendary Harry's Bar in Venice, Carpaccio di Manzo is the pinnacle of Italian culinary minimalism. This dish features paper-thin slices of premium raw beef ten...

Transport your senses to the canals of Venice with Sarde in Saor, a quintessential Venetian antipasto that dates back to the Middle Ages. This dish features delicate, fried sardine...

Transport your senses to a seaside trattoria with this quintessential Italian classic, featuring tender rings of squid enveloped in a whisper-thin, golden-shatter crust. The secret...

Burani-e-Laboo is a stunning jewel of Afghan cuisine, showcasing the natural sweetness of earthy beets against a backdrop of cool, tangy yogurt. This vegetarian side dish is as vis...

Elevate your snacking experience with these stunning, deep-purple crisps that offer a sophisticated twist on a classic favorite. Utilizing the air fryer allows the natural nuttines...

Salpicón de Pollo is a quintessential Peruvian 'entrada' that perfectly captures the coastal love for fresh, crisp, and chilled appetizers. This colorful cold salad combines tender...

A stunning marriage of Japanese precision and Peruvian soul, this Salmon Tiradito celebrates the Nikkei tradition with silky ribbons of sashimi-grade fish bathed in a golden Aji Am...

This elegant watercress soup is a quintessential French potage that celebrates the peppery, refreshing bite of spring greens. Traditionally served in Parisian bistros, it balances ...

Originating from the sun-drenched coasts of Veracruz and Guerrero, 'Vuelve a la Vida' is a legendary Mexican seafood cocktail renowned for its supposed restorative powers after a l...

A cornerstone of the Lebanese breakfast table and a beloved star of the hot mezze spread, Balila is a soul-warming dish of tender, buttery chickpeas bathed in a fragrant lemon-garl...

Msabbaha, which translates to 'swimming' in Arabic, is a rustic Levantine masterpiece where tender, buttery chickpeas 'swim' in a rich tahini sauce laced with lemon and garlic. Unl...

Msabaha is the soul-warming, rustic cousin of hummus, celebrated across the Levant for its chunky, meltingly tender texture and vibrant lemon-tahini sauce. Unlike smooth hummus, th...

Hailing from the lakeside city of Wuxi, these soup dumplings are the richer, sweeter cousins of the famous Shanghai version. They are characterized by a slightly larger size, a dee...

Hailing from the lush, high-altitude regions of Yunnan, this vibrant dish captures the essence of Southwestern Chinese cuisine: bold, herbaceous, and electrifyingly fresh. Unlike t...

Hailing from the lush, high-altitude province of Yunnan, this vibrant salad captures the 'wild' spirit of Southwestern Chinese cuisine. It features tender, thin-sliced beef tossed ...

Hailing from the Dehong region of Yunnan, this vibrant dish is a signature of the Hui and Jingpo ethnic minorities. Traditionally prepared for ancestral offerings, 'Ghost Chicken' ...

A celebrated treasure of Yunnan province, Rubing is a traditional firm goat milk cheese that possesses the unique quality of not melting when heated. This dish transforms the rusti...

Deep in the mist-shrouded mountains of Yunnan, fried bee larvae (You Zha Feng Yong) are celebrated as a high-protein delicacy and a 'forest jewel' of Southwestern Chinese gastronom...

In the lush mountains of Yunnan, insects are celebrated as 'forest shrimp,' offering a sustainable and incredibly crunchy delicacy known for its deep, nutty flavor. This traditiona...