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Appetizer Recipes

If you want some wonderfully DELICIOUS appetizers, we've got you covered. Whether you are looking for an appetizer recipe for a party, celebration, family gathering or a big game, find the best recipes for dips, patties, pinwheels, pastries, finger foods and more.

From Samosa Pastry to Tabbouleh Bites to Swiss Chard Fatayer (Turnovers) to sumptuous Tuna Melt Crescent Ring choose from quick, easy or sophisticated delicacies.

  • Close view of cottage cheese dip with walnuts and herbs
    Cottage Cheese Dip With Walnuts (Persian Style)
  • Butter bean mash dip served in a bowl.
    Butter Bean Mash Dip Recipe
  • Close up view of spinach yogurt dip served with chips and veggies.
    Spinach Yogurt Dip (Borani)
  • Chickpea patties with eggplant served over lettuce leaves in a plate.
    Eggplant Chickpea Patties
  • Close up view of Persian yogurt dip served in two bowls.
    Persian Shallot Yogurt Dip (Mast-O Musir)
  • Close up view of mirza ghasemi, Persian eggplants eggs in a dish.
    Mirza Ghasemi (Eggplant Eggs)
  • Mushroom frittata with spinach, red pepper and cheese baked in a cast iron skillet.
    Mushroom Spinach Frittata
  • Close view of shami kebabs served with onions, lemon and flatbreads.
    Shami Kebab Recipe
  • Close up of chicken kofta arranged on a plate.
    Chicken Kofta Recipe
  • Fish cakes served on a plate with onions and lemon slices.
    Spicy Fish Cakes (Fish Patties)
  • Meat patties arranged on a serving plate.
    Meat Patties with Potatoes (Cutlets)
  • Persian meat patties with potatoes on a plate.
    Kotlet (Persian Meat Patties)
  • Close up view of salsa dip served with cream cheese and crackers.
    Pomegranate Salsa Dip With Cream Cheese
  • Tuna sandwiches made with chipotle stacked on a plate.
    Spicy Tuna Salad with Chipotle
  • Close view of Turkish spinach borek served in a plate.
    Turkish Spinach and Cheese Borek
  • Close up view of mango chutney filled in a jar.
    Mango Chutney Recipe 
  • Hummus served in a bowl along with pita chips.
    Creamy Hummus Recipe
  • Mediterranean tuna melt crescent ring with a lemon dill sauce served on a plate.
    Tuna Melt Crescent Ring
  • Several Swiss chard and feta pies (fatayer) served on a plate.
    Fatayer (Swiss Chard Pies)
  • Close view of zaatar bread cheese rolls stacked on a plate.
    Cheese Rolls With Zaatar
  • Three types of tamarind dipping sauces on a table.
    Tamarind Dipping Sauces
  • Close up view of sauteed spicy shrimp served in a plate.
    Sautéed Spicy Shrimp
  • Persian cucumber yogurt salad served in a bowl.
    Mast-o-Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt Salad)
  • Close up view of zaalouk served in a white bowl along with crusty bread.
    Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant Dip)
  • Baked samosa recipe made with phyllo dough and served with chutney.
    Crispy Potato Samosa Pastry
  • Tabbouleh salad served in a bowl.
    Tabbouleh Salad (Tabouli Salad Bites)
  • Vegetarian manti dumplings covered with yogurt sauce.
    Vegetarian Manti (Mushroom Dumplings)

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