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37 Spring Appetizers to Brighten All Your Gatherings
Add one of these snacks to your game plan for spring entertaining.
Cheddar and Herb Gougères
The best part about gougères is that the dough freezes incredibly well, so you can have these ready to bake for a tasty happy hour snack whenever you want.
Toasted Ravioli
So-called toasted ravioli—which is really fried ravioli—is a specialty of the Italian-American restaurants in St. Louis.
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
A buttery stuffing of sautéed onions, prosciutto, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan brings big flavor to this recipe for portobello mushrooms.
Chicken Curry Puffs
The pleasant balance of salt, spice, and sugar makes these curry puffs perfect for an appetizer, afternoon snack, or breakfast with a cup of tea.
Vuelve a la Vida (“Come Back to Life” Seafood Cocktail)
This Mexican seafood cocktail gets its name because it is tossed with a bracing mix of tart, pungent, and spicy ingredients.
Southern Party Mix
This satisfying snack mix comes together easily, especially when you’ve saved some of your leftover biscuits to make it.
Maple-Wasabi Wings
These oven-baked wings get a blast of sweet-salty flavor from a blend of maple syrup and soy sauce and a one-two punch of heat from ginger, wasabi, and ra-yu sesame chili oil (sometimes labeled “la-yu”).
Caldo de Camarón
Caldo de camarón is a classic cantina dish, offered two ways, on its own or with the vegetables and shrimp.
Classic Potato Pancakes
These savory potato pancakes are fried in butter and oil for a crisp, golden brown crust. Serve with applesauce or sour cream at your next holiday gathering.
Buffalo Cauliflower
Doused in a garlicky, spicy sauce, these crisp-tender Buffalo cauliflower bites are everything you love about Buffalo chicken wings, minus the meat.
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are as golden and crispy as can be—without the hassle of deep-frying.
Chicken, Fennel, and Apple Guo-Tie
In these chicken dumplings, sweet apple and savory chicken come together, and pickled fennel is the lightly acidic bridge.
Peel and Eat Boiled Shrimp
Boiling shrimp with the shells on keeps them more tender, juicy, and flavorful.
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53 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers for a Relaxing Cocktail Hour
Roll into Thanksgiving dinner calm, cool, and collected with these zero-stress starters.
Parker House Rolls
This recipe for Parker House rolls produces a golden brown crust, a fluffy interior, and a buttery flavor that makes the buns perfect for any occasion.
Dill-Pickled Vegetables
These dill seed–scented pickles would be a great snack at any point in the year, but the recipe stands the test of time as a Thanksgiving appetizer.
Radishes and Butter Curls
This festive hors d'oeuvre, which appeared in Gourmet’s 1970 Thanksgiving menu, is all about the pairing of peppery radishes and creamy butter.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Don’t be surprised if these Parmesan-loaded mushrooms disappear in minutes.