Appetizer Recipes

What better way to start off your meal than with one of these delicious and easy to make appetizers! Enjoy this selection of salads, finger foods, savory pastries and more!
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Crab Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This easy crab spinach and artichoke dip is made with tender lump crab meat, fresh spinach, jarred artichokes, a blend of shredded cheeses and a small amount of cream cheese. It's prepared on the stovetop and ready in just 25 minutes!
Crispy Orange Glazed Chicken Wings | Crispy Chicken Wings Recipe
These orange sticky wings are tossed in a sweet and spicy orange glaze that’s infused with fresh orange peels and Chinese chilies!
Maryland Style Crab Cakes | Easy Appetizer Recipes | Seafood Recipes
These easy, delicious Baltimore style crab cakes are baked then broiled, and made from lump crab meat with a small amount of filler- just enough to hold them together!
The Best & Easiest Mashed Potato Recipe | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Easy Sides | Appetizers
These velvety mashed potatoes are made with roasted garlic, butter and heavy cream. This quick and easy recipe can be made during the week or reserved for holidays and special occasions!
THE BEST DEVILED EGGS
45min · 12 servings Ingredients: • 6 large eggs • 1 teaspoon baking soda • ¼ cup of mayonnaise • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard • pinch of paprika • pinch of ground black pepper • sprinkle of fresh sliced chives (optional) • 3–4 slices of crispy bacon, chopped (optional)
Easy Sweet Potato Fries | Sweet Potato Pastries | Gufong Recipe | Authentic African Recipes
These Cape Verdean Gufong are delicious fried pastries made of sweet potato and cornmeal. Delicious when served warm with coffee, tea or hot chocolate! They’re a favorite at parties, but also when served as a light breakfast or snack!
Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe - easy delicious appetizer
This Classic Deviled Eggs recipe is a favorite side dish to serve for brunch or breakfast. I love that they’re easy to make ahead and a crowd favorite!
Sticky Crispy Spicy Chicken Wings
Crispy, fried & spicy chicken wings tossed in a sweet and sticky orange glaze. You won't be able to keep your hands off of these!
Easy Tuna Fritters Recipe | Pastel de Atum | Authentic African Recipes
These Cape Verdean Pastel de Atum are stuffed with imported canned tuna and seasonings, then fried until golden. This recipe uses store-bought empanada discs and yields 20 pieces. Feel free to double or triple the recipe as needed.
Crispy Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings | Delicious Vegan Recipes | Easy Sides
These spicy vegan buffalo cauliflower wings are coated in a tempura-like batter, deep fried and tossed in spicy buffalo sauce. Serve them with celery and your favorite dipping sauce!
Easy Coleslaw Recipe | Ideas for Sides | Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw
This recipe for creamy coleslaw is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It’s made with shredded cabbage, equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream, a hint of red wine vinegar and some added sugar for sweetness.
Crispy Fried Calamari at Home | Easy Seafood Recipes
Calamari - These ‘lulas fritas’ (Portuguese-style fried calamari) are deliciously seasoned, perfectly crispy, and served with banana peppers, sliced black olives, fresh lemon and cilantro.
The BEST Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These velvety mashed potatoes are made with roasted garlic, butter and heavy cream. This quick and easy recipe can be made during the week or reserved for holidays and special occasions!
Cape Verdean Pastel De Atum - fried pastry with tuna and spices, easy Cape Verdean recipe
Of all the recipes for Cape Verdean food that I’ve shared, this recipe for Cape Verdean pastel is the easiest. Pastel are fried pastries that are filled with savory tuna, and deep fried until they’re golden brown. Normally pastel is made in large batches and served at parties, but I’ve scaled this recipe down for you to enjoy at home! This recipe yields 20 Cape Verdean pastel.
Pastries Stuffed with Tuna - Tuna Rissois Recipe
These Cape Verdean-style tuna rissois are crescent shaped pastries that are stuffed with creamy tuna filling, dipped in bread crumbs and fried until golden brown. Rissois make the perfect savory snack or appetizer!