appetizer
Recipes and dishes that can be used as appetizers.
Paneer and peas
This is a very satisfying vegetarian Indian dish made with a tomato cream base and include paneer and peas. This recipe is easy and quick to prepare.
Serve pilau rice and naan bread.
Vietnamese salad rolls
Salad rolls look fancy, but they’re really not that complicated. They use simple and mostly inexpensive ingredients and are served cold, so you can take them with you to enjoy on the road.
Gyoza
Gyoza seems like a complicated appetizer, but with ready-made wonton wrappers, they’re easy to make. Plus, they’re very delicious.
Spring rolls
Who doesn’t love a little spring roll with a delicious sauce? You don’t need to order Chinese takeout to enjoy this crispy delight. Just follow this recipe and enjoy the results.
Vegetable chow mein
Chow mein is a very versatile recipe and you can even substitute or add vegetables to your taste.
Chop suey
It is a dish of stir fried vegetables bound with a starch thickened sauce. Meat can be added. Serve chop suey along your favorite Chinese dish, from noodles to stir fried chicken.
Shredded Brussels sprouts with lardons
Brussels sprouts make a wonderful side dish for a roast or a healthy appetizer when in season.
Nut, date and orange salad
A delicious salad with North African flavor. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad makes it a unique and tasty dish.
Southern deviled eggs
Take good old fashioned deviled eggs to the next level. This is the perfect recipe for a pot luck or just another dinner at home.
Quinoa with broccoli & sun dried tomatoes
Quinoa can be used in place of rice in any kind of recipe. This is recipe is an example of how quinoa can be cooked in the Italian risotto style.