A good appetizer is a perfect start to a special meal or a delicious snack. The appetizer recipes here are easy and delicious. From easy homemade Thai curry puffs to crispy potato latkes, you’re sure to find something here that is just what you are craving.
Instant Pot Hummus is full of flavor and can be made from dried beans in under an hour. The result is a classic, smooth, and lush homemade hummus flavored with lemon juice, tahini paste, and garlic. Starting with dried beans makes the best, smoothest, most flavorful hummus. Using the Instant Pot to cook dried, unsoaked …
This elote recipe, or Mexican grilled corn, is one of the only preparations for corn on the cob that I think is better than just eating the corn straight from the oven or grill. The sweet corn kernels caramelize and take on a bit of smokiness as they are grilled. Slathered with lime juice and …
Whipped Feta Spread is a new favorite appetizer. The tangy, salty, creamy dip with a punch of garlic and fresh dill is delicious scooped up with pita chips or raw veggies. I’m a big fan of a mezze plate—a Middle Eastern appetizer platter that usually includes some combination of various dips and spreads, fresh vegetables, …
Crispy tofu is easy to make if you know the secret method. If you’re wondering how to do it, you’ve come to the right place. Cracklingly crisp on the outside and tender inside, these nuggets are perfect for soaking up all of your delicious sauces. I may be a weirdo, but I love tofu. I …
Chawanmushi is a magical Japanese egg custard/soup hybrid that will warm you up and make your belly happy. I was about to start this post talking about how cold and miserable San Francisco can be, but then I remembered that I can’t stand it when people belabor the fact that San Francisco is cold and …
Chinese steamed buns are the stuff dreams are made of. They are light and fluffy and filled with the most delicious fillings, from Char Siu or Chinese Roast Pork to vegetables sautéed in hoisin sauce. In China, steamed buns are usually offered as dim sum and served with tea for breakfast or brunch. I like …
Baked tortilla chips are a healthy alternative to store-bought, high-fat chips. They’re also deliciously addictive and a great way to use up stale corn tortillas. My family goes nuts for these homemade tortilla chips. The first time I made them, it was purely on a whim. One night I was making chili for dinner. I …
Do you want to learn how to make tamales at home? They’re easier than you think, especially with my simple recipe and step-by-step guide. You can fill them with whatever you like (chicken, meat, veggies, and/or cheese) and freeze a bunch for later. I never really thought I would buy prepared food from a stranger …
I’ve finally nailed an easy latke recipe. These homemade potato latkes are crispy and delicious. Best of all, this recipe lets you feed a hungry crowd while still having time to enjoy the Hanukkah party! No more spending the whole night over a hot pan of oil frying potato pancakes. This post will give you …
Fried green tomato fritters are way easier to make than traditional fried green tomatoes, but they are every bit as delicious! For many of you across the northern hemisphere — those who are currently wrapping yourselves in full arctic expedition gear just to get to work — this will not be a timely post. Here …
Crispy, crunchy, spicy, tangy, salty—these air fryer fried pickles are everything you want in a snack. And the best part is, you don’t have to mess up your kitchen deep frying them. Well, okay, the best part is YUM, but not having to spend an hour cleaning the kitchen is a serious bonus. I only …
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is kind of a dream come true for me. It’s easy to make (like, really easy!), delicious, and tastes like it’s really naughty but it’s not. It’s even gluten free, which means my husband can enjoy it. And my 11-year-old son loves it, too. What is Bonefish Grill Bang Bang …
I don’t even know what to call this except de-freaking-licious. I discovered this garnish when I made a recipe for biryani, but I can’t for the life of me find the biryani recipe again! All I remember is that it was garnished with cashews and raisins that had been sautéed in butter until the nuts …
Homemade paneer is surprisingly easy to make. The Indian farmers’ cheese is rich and creamy and full of flavor, especially when it is fresh. Try it in my easy Palak Paneer recipe, where it is simmered in a fragrant spinach-curry sauce, or eat it with hot naan bread straight from the oven. This post contains …
If you’ve never tried Thai curry puffs (or Malaysian or a Singaporean curry puffs), then you have some important eating to do. Sinking your teeth into the decadent, flaky crust is just the beginning. The spiced filling—usually including tender potatoes and plump green peas, with curry, onions, garlic, and sometimes ground meat—is the main event.
The first time I made turmeric pickled tomatoes, I didn’t even own a dinner table. I served an elaborate Indian feast on a blanket spread out on my living room floor. It was one of my first real dinner parties. The menu included meat-and-veggie-stuffed samosas (recipe coming soon on All Ways Delicious!), various chutneys, curries, …
Curry hummus on my mind. See, it’s January 8, it’s cold, it’s raining, and I just made a big batch of homemade pita bread. I need something to dip it in, and I want something spicy and flavorful, hearty and healthy. Like hummus. But not just regular, boring hummus. Not olive hummus, or spicy hummus, …
Homemade pita bread is surprisingly easy to make. It’s a simple yeast dough left to rise briefly. And it bakes up into deliciously puffy pita pockets. They are perfect for dunking into dips or spreads or for stuffing full of sandwich fillings. I may have made a big mistake as a mother by leading my …
