The next time you have people over, don't stress about what to cook for them—these easy appetizer recipes require minimal effort, but deliver big flavor. Plus, who doesn't love some baked brie?
Total Time: 25 mins 1 (8-ounces) goat cheese log, at room temperature 1/2 cup salted European-style butter (4 ounces) (such as Plugrá), softened 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (4 ounces) 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus lemon peel twists for garnish (from 1 lemon) 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence 1/4 …
Total Time: 30 mins 20 toasts 1/2 cup finely chopped inner celery stalks 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 20 (1/4-inch-thick) baguette slices 8 ounces ’nduja (such as La Quercia), at room temperature Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving Flaky sea salt, for …
Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 ounces Gouda cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup) 2 ounces low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup) 1 cup chopped thawed frozen spinach, drained well 3/4 cup chopped thawed frozen artichoke hearts 1/4 cup chopped …
Total Time: 10 mins Jump to recipe A heavy dose of mayonnaise gives the filling of these deviled eggs an extra-silky texture and rich flavor, while sharp Dijon mustard and fresh dill add acidity and brightness to the classic appetizer. Granulated garlic and white pepper impart a subtle complexity …
Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins DEVILED CRAB 4 ounces fresh lump crabmeat (about 3/4 cup), drained and picked 1/4 cup panko 2 scallions, finely chopped 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño 3/4 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds 1/4 teaspoon …
Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins 2 pounds beef strip steak (1-inch thick), cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 5 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (3 tablespoons) ⅓ cup dry vermouth 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed …
4 to 6 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons drained green peppercorns in brine 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 small thyme sprigs 1 (1-pound) block feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes Crackers or crostini, for serving Whisk …
Total Time: 1 hrs 2 (14-ounce) package soft tofu 1 cup packed dark brown sugar .6666 cup Korean soy sauce (such as Sempio) ½ cup mirin 1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. water, divided ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons gochugaru 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 ½ teaspoon finely chopped …
Total Time: 25 mins 4 large garlic cloves (about 1/2 ounce), unpeeled 1 cup mayonnaise 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), plus more to taste Nam Jim Seafood Sauce 1 cup fish sauce ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ cup fresh lime juice 6 large garlic …
Total Time: 25 mins 2 dozen pieces 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/8 ounces) 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing 3 tablespoons crème fraîche 1 (1.1-ounce) jar …
Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Jump to recipe Spike Gjerde, the James Beard Award–winning chef at restaurants like A Rake’s Progress in Washington, D.C., and Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore, approaches local sourcing with religious fervor. He forgoes olive oil and lemons, using locally grown and …
Total Time: 15 mins 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped capers 2 teaspoons minced hot red chile 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped chives Kosher salt 1 pint golden cherry or grape tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 light rye crisps, such as Wasa …
Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins This gooey, cheesy appetizer is perfect for watching the game, alongside a salad or bowl of soup, or on a lazy weekend afternoon. The toasty sliced sourdough boule is filled with buttery bechamel sauce and spinach, but the real star is the Calabrian chiles, …
Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins 2 dozen 24 Medjool dates 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and halved lengthwise 6 thin slices of bacon, each cut crosswise into 4 …
Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 55 mins Jump to recipe For this rich appetizer, creamy Brie is topped with a spiced fruit-and-nut mixture and encased in a buttery, crisp robe of golden brown puff pastry. Prepare the fruit and spices while the puff pastry sheet thaws, so that you can assemble the baked …
Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins 1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon jaggery or turbinado sugar (preferably Sugar in the Raw) 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground anardana …
Total Time: 25 mins 60 peppers 1 (16-ounce) jar whole pickled peperoncini, drained and patted dry 8 ounces Stilton cheese 1 (14-ounce) jar mild whole Peppadew peppers, drained and patted dry Using a paring knife, cut off and discard peperoncini stems; scoop out and discard seeds with a small spoon. (Dip …
