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Ten Things You Didn't Know About Avocados

Get your fruit geek on with fascinating facts about this versatile and highly nutritious fruit.

Why Pitted Olives Are Completely Lame

Pitless olives are easier, but that doesn't mean they're better. Here's how one little seed equates to total superiority.

Your Guide to the Smokiest, Creamiest Chile Con Queso

These New Mexican chiles range from mild to spicy, but no matter their heat level, they trigger full-on obsession in their fans. It's time for you to be one of them

Hummus: Pickled, Peppered, and Spiked

Seven paths to the perfect party snack, none of which lead to the refrigerated-dip section of the supermarket.

Beef Bone Broth

The longer you cook this nourishing broth, the more savory and concentrated it will become.

Roasted Citrus and Avocado Salad

Baking citrus at a high heat caramelizes the sugars and adds depth. It's just the thing to bring intrigue to salads and more.

Pigs-in-a-Blanket With Chorizo, Membrillo, and Manchego

Spicy chorizo, sweet membrillo, and nutty manchego bring Spanish flair to everyone's favorite finger food.

Pigs-in-a-Blanket with Hoisin and Scallion

Warm Chinese five-spice powder, tangy hoisin, and savory scallions add bold flavor to this perennial party snack. Can't find fully cooked breakfast sausage? Cook fresh sausages in a pan and proceed with the recipe.

Spanish Tortilla Bites with Winter Greens and Garlic

The Spanish Tortilla (or Tortilla Española) is not actually a tortilla at all--at least in the way most Americans understand the term. Instead, tortilla is a large, delicious frittata of eggs and potatoes. This fresh take on the classic Spanish dish is a great make-ahead, single-bite hors d'oeuvre for a cocktail party. The mild base ingredients are a great canvas for added layers of flavor, and, once you learn the technique, the variations are endless. It is delicious served warm, room temperature or even cold, and is a great, filling option for any gluten-free guests you might be catering to.

Roast Pork Belly Toasts with Blood-Orange BBQ Sauce and Pickled Red Onion

This meltingly tender pork belly is an impressive yet surprisingly easy hors d’oeuvre to make—all you need is patience. The pork belly, barbecue sauce, pickled onions and crostini can all be completed at least three days ahead of time, making day of prep a breeze.

Endive Cups With Beet, Persimmon and Marinated Feta

This is a gorgeous, seasonal hors d'oeuvre that would be lovely on a table or as a passed appetizer. The tang of the feta compliments the sweetness of the salad and the bitterness of the endive leaf, and the jewel tones of the beet and persimmon make for a beautiful bite.

Root Vegetable and Farmers Cheese Galette

This large galette takes root vegetables to the next level. The creamy leek filling and pastry crust make it substantial enough to accompany a few cocktails, and the presentation is sure to impress.

Our Favorite Latkes

We fried dozens of latkes—all the highest-rated versions on our site—to come up with our ultimate recipe with fluffy, pillowy-soft centers and crisp, golden brown edges.

Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

Crunchy shrimp (thanks for the help, cornstarch!) gets its zesty, floral heat from Sichuan peppercorns. It's hard to believe that a main course this complex comes together so quickly. We eat these guys shells and all, but you can sub in peeled shrimp instead.

Parmesan Broth

You might say I hoard Parmesan rinds. I save them all year long, freezing them in a resealable bag. As soon as that first cold front sweeps in, I transform those long-collected ends into a rich and versatile Parmesan Broth.
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