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Roasted mixed nuts tossed with butter or olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper, baked until lightly browned.
About 8 cups Popped kernels of corn have been found in the remains of New Mexico settlements dating back three thousand years—a time-tested snack. The…
Fresh oysters broiled on a bed of rock salt until their edges curl, served with lemon wedges and horseradish.
Classic corn dogs made with a cornmeal batter and deep-fried until golden. Served with ketchup and mustard.
6 to 8 servings We recommend using a combination of a stringy, melty type like Oaxaca cheese, and a sharp cheese like Cheddar.
4 to 6 servings This sweet and salty Thai specialty has an intriguing name. The most interesting explanation is that this dish was served to new…
Here, pig skin is trimmed, simmered, scraped, baked overnight in a low oven, and deep-fried. The water trapped inside the skin boils and evaporates…
8 to 10 servings This recipe can also be made with clams, oysters, or, as is traditionally done in Louisiana, with crayfish. These will be scooped up and…
Gefilte fish is a traditional Jewish appetizer of poached fish balls served cold in a jellied broth, often garnished with carrot slices and horseradish.
6 servings Ceviche is raw fish or shellfish marinated in citrus juice. Though the fish is not technically cooked, it turns opaque and firms up due to the…
4 servings One of our favorite uses for sauerkraut. For Reuben Fritters, substitute 4 ounces diced corned beef or pastrami for the cooked bacon and serve…
Homemade soda crackers made with yeast and a touch of honey, baked until crisp and golden. Perfect for snacking or serving with dips.
4 to 6 servings One of summer’s most refreshing first courses. If desired, you may wrap 8 halved or quartered figs or 4 peaches, pitted and cut into 8…
Ground pork and mushrooms are stir-fried with a savory sauce and served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light, flavorful appetizer or main.
4 servings The sticky surfaces of cut okra grab onto this spicy, sour mixture. The result is succulent and can be served as a snack or appetizer with…
These stuffed grape leaves are a traditional Armenian appetizer, filled with a savory rice and herb mixture. They are served cold, making them a perfect…
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer featuring grilled bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil, topped with a variety of fresh…
6 servings The essential ingredient for this classic dish is top-quality lean beef, preferably tenderloin, although top round or sirloin may be…
36 pieces Assemble ahead of time on the day you serve them and bake just before needed. You can also make these using whole water chestnuts in place of…
Roasted peanuts are tossed with a fragrant oil infused with makrut lime leaves, red pepper flakes, and lemongrass for a spicy, aromatic snack.
8 rolls or 16 pieces To make a vegan version of these, substitute Baked Marinated Tofu for the shrimp.
Yield varies A transformative, French spread made from cheese scraps that might otherwise be thrown away or neglected—an especially useful recipe for the…
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