Content tagged with “Appetizers ” (Page 11)

Fresh Tomato Salsa
Fresh and easy, this recipe yields about 5 cups of salsa. Reserve 1 cup for Quick Guacamole and still have enough to...

Chewy Manioc Cheese Puffs
These Parmesan-flavored puffs have an elastic consistency somewhat like mochi, the Japanese dough made from pounded...

Avocado-Corn Salsa
A fresh salsa of avocado and corn is great with simple sautéed fish or just about anything Mexican-inspired—huevos...

Cocktail Sauce
Fresh dill and celery seed give this cocktail sauce a unique twist.

Asian Mignonette
Rather than the classic with vinegar and shallot, try an Asian version of this shellfish dipping sauce.

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa
Yellow tomatoes have a lower acidity than their red cousins and several varieties are among the earliest in the season...

Clams Casino
Lean Canadian bacon, Parmesan cheese and an aromatic blend of chopped vegetables and herbs give our baked, stuffed...

Pickled Eggs
These tangy hard-boiled eggs are a snap to make. Sliced in half, the fuchsia "white" surrounding the bright...

Latin American Empanadas (Pipian Empanadas)
These savory pastries were created by Mariana Velasquez, a Test Kitchen intern who grew up in Bogot, Colombia.

Thai Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Spicy peanut sauce is the perfect match for these Thai-marinated grilled chicken strips.

Quick Guacamole
Use a cup of the Fresh Tomato Salsa to make this easy guacamole. Mash a few avocados, stir in lemon juice and you'...

Garlic & White Bean Dip
For this simple-as-can-be dip, rich-tasting poached garlic is pureed with convenient canned beans, a little bit of...

Five-Spice Scallops
You could also serve the scallops over Asian salad greens dressed with sesame oil and rice vinegar for a simple dinner.

Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Roasting tomatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.

Chili Pecans
A medley of warm spices tempered with a touch of brown sugar is a great match for rich, nutritious pecans. They make a...

Garlic-Herb Marinated Olives
When you need an easy, make-ahead hors d'oeuvre, just toss olives with dried oregano and garlic.

Sliced Tomato Salad
Mmmmmmm anchovies—you either love them or hate them. If you fall into the former camp you'll be fighting for the...

Rainbow Chopped Salad
Double this fresh and colorful salad and top each portion with 3 ounces grilled chicken breast for a quick main dish...

Butter-Bean Spread
Spread this bean puree on crackers, on a vegetable sandwich or dip assorted vegetables in it.

Hummus & Vegetables
A tub of hummus is handy to have in your fridge for when a snack attack occurs.

Radish Crispbread
Tubs of reduced-fat cream cheese come in a myriad of flavors. Chive and radish make for a particularly tasty...

Shrimp Cocktail
Practically an instant snack—frozen precooked prepeeled shrimp is available in nearly every supermarket these days. All...

Tortilla Arcos de la Frontera
A Spanish tortilla is a dense, moist omelet, usually made with potatoes. Serve alongside roasted red peppers drizzled...

Spiced Spanish Almonds
Salty, sweet and laced with smoke—the perfect kind of almond for a party. If any remain the next day, savor them over a...

Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
These succulent meatballs can be served on little plates with plenty of bread for sopping up the rich tomato sauce or...