appetizer
Recipes and dishes that can be used as appetizers.
Pumpkin and leek soup
You can tell the story of Cinderella and her pumpkin while you share this soup with your kids.
Jalapeño chile poppers
Serve this spicy nibbles as appetizer or for a buffet dinner.
Potted turkey
One way to recycle leftover turkey meat.
Wild turkey soup
A recipe to extract all the flavor from wild turkey.
Mulligatawny soup
A spicy Anglo-Indian soup perfect as a starter or light meal. Traditionally served with separate bowls of white rice.
Hot melted brie and apple chutney
This recipe will work with any type of brie, always whole, and it will produce a rich, velvety and pleasingly cheesy appetizer.
Lettuce cream
This is an interesting way to serve lettuce. Crunchy lettuces are not the best for this recipe, but you can use the outer leaves, those you don't throw into the salad.
Chicken tortilla soup
Garnish with avocado slices and cheese. Use Monterrey Jack or Chihuahua cheese in this recipe. Mexican oregano will render a more authentic flavor.
French style peas
This recipe is an example of how a touch of herbs makes an incredible impact in taste. Peas can be prepared in small quantities, ideal for a dinner for one or two.
Edible flower salad
Leaves, seeds and stems are usually parts of a vegetable good to eat. Some times, flowers are also edible.