Caviar lovers agree that the best presentations are the simplest.
Deli roast beef and a simple blue cheese cream top Treviso in a simple, pretty appetizer.
In this deconstructed version of hot spinach-artichoke dip, we stuff artichoke hearts with lightly seasoned cooked spinach and melt brie on top.
People along the Yangtze River enjoy dumplings with a variety of fillings, from seafood to red meat, eggs to vegetables. In Wuhan, dumplings may be served at any meal. Crisp, pan-fried dumplings don't have to be loaded with fat. Cooking them in a mix of water and oil makes them crisp on the bottom, tender and juicy inside.
Make plenty of these mildly sweet and salty nuts—they are great to have on hand over the holidays.
This gravlax is a play on the traditional Scandinavian recipe. Thinly slice the finished salmon for canapés or layer it on warm grilled flatbread with a scattering of sliced sweet red onions, fresh salmon caviar and a dollop of good sour cream or crème fraîche. This salmon is also delicious used to make those wonderful old-fashioned tea sandwiches with fresh herb butter and thinly sliced cucumbers.
Washington, D.C.-based chef Barton Seaver is a passionate advocate for the health of the oceans. He’s a fellow with the Blue Ocean Institute and is working on a PBS series, Turning the Tide, about food and the environment. When we asked Seaver what type of seafood he would like to include in a recipe for EatingWell, he suggested the humble canned sardine. He said, “Sustainability isn’t just about the oceans—it’s about sustainability for people. Anyone can jump in their SUV, drive to Walmart and buy a can of sardines. I love that! It needs to be accessible and easy.” We think Seaver has truly elevated the canned sardine with this fresh-tasting and simple appetizer.
A New Year’s Eve bash isn’t complete without an array of tantalizing appetizer recipes. Whether you’re entertaining a crowd or simply ringing in the New Year with a close friend, our healthy appetizer recipes offer an array of festive flavors to nosh on. Make our homemade French onion dip with homemade potato chips or try Clams Casino as an elegant start to a sit-down New Year’s Eve dinner. Whichever appetizer recipes you choose, you’ll get your New Year’s off to a healthy start.