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Ohitashi (Japanese Marinated Spinach with Sesame)

Appetizers Coldappetizer, Japanese, Ohitashi, spinach

This easy Ohitashi recipe features blanched spinach marinated in soy and mirin, finished with toasted sesame seeds. A classic Japanese side dish ideal for weeknight meals or bento.

Baked Artichoke Crowns

Appetizers, Appetizers Hotappetizer, artichokes

These baked artichoke crowns are filled with a savory cream cheese and Parmesan mixture, topped with buttery crumbs, and baked until golden—an easy, elegant appetizer.

Grilled Okra with Basil-Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Appetizers, Appetizers Hotappetizer, grilled okra, okra

This Grilled Okra with Basil-Lemon Yogurt Dip combines charred, tender okra with a cool herb-packed sauce — a fresh, summery recipe ideal for grilling season and market produce.

Bacon-Wrapped Fresh Figs

Appetizers Hotappetizer, bacon-wrapped, figs

These bacon-wrapped fresh figs combine ripe, jammy fruit with crisp bacon, honey, and soft cheese for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining.

Golden Fried Artichoke Hearts

Appetizers Hotappetizer, artichokes, Castroville artichokes, fried artichokes

Crispy Golden Fried Artichoke Hearts made with baby artichokes, beer batter, and Parmesan breadcrumbs. A crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering.

Guacamole Chamacuero

Appetizers Coldappetizer, guacamole, vegan

Guacamole Chamacuero blends creamy avocado with serranos, peaches, grapes, and pomegranate seeds — a traditional recipe from Comonfort, Guanajuato that’s perfect for late-summer gatherings.

Focaccia with Leeks, Bacon and Fromage Blanc

Breads, Yeast Breadsappetizer, bacon, focaccia, fromage blanc, leeks

A flavorful focaccia layered with caramelized leeks, smoky bacon, garlic, rosemary, and creamy Fromage Blanc. Perfect for sharing as an appetizer or serving as a rustic side dish.

Brown Butter, Maple, and Rosemary Roasted Pecans

Appetizers, Gifts from the Kitchenappetizer, Nuts, pecans, roasted pecans

These roasted pecans are that perfect little something you didn’t know you needed — toasty, fragrant, and just a tiny bit fancy. Browning the butter gives them a warm, nutty depth, while maple syrup adds a gentle sweetness and fresh rosemary brings a savory, woodsy aroma that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. They bake...

Oyster Beignets with Horseradish Dipping Sauce

Appetizers Hotappetizer, horseradish sauce, oyster beignets, oysters, seafood

These New Orleans–style Oyster Beignets are crisp, airy, and packed with tender oysters, served with a bright horseradish dipping sauce — a perfect holiday or party appetizer.

Sweet and Sour Cauliflower (Gobi Manchurian)

Appetizers Hot, Vegetables and Side Dishesappetizer, Asian, cauliflower, gobi manchurian, sweet and sour cauliflower, vegan, vegetarian

This mouth-watering Indo-Chinese classic is wildly popular across Malaysia, India, and the Straits region of Southeast Asia. Crisp, deep-fried cauliflower florets are tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy glaze that clings beautifully to every nook and cranny. Serve it hot and right away — that contrast of crunchy exterior and glossy sauce is the whole...