French fries are one of life's great pleasures. But there is a great big world of vegetables out there, just waiting to be deep-fried and dipped in ketchup. More

My favorite appetizers are simple affairs: easy to make, easy to eat. These elegant little cucumber cups fit the bill quite nicely, with the added bonus of making it appear as though they were much more difficult to make than they were. Paired with a gin & tonic, these are a total dinner party win. More

Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, and I'll be honest: I ate my fair share of guacamole. I just happened to be at our neighborhood bar, and we just happened to keep ordering it. But it got me thinking a lot about really good guacamole which is so much more than creamy, smashed avocados and a little lime juice. More

Sometimes, in the midst of cooking, a what if? can lead you towards an entirely new path. That's what happened when I set out to make Vietnamese summer rolls wrapped in sheets of rice paper. "Can you fry rice paper?" my partner wondered as he eyed the translucent round sheets. "Let's experiment," I gamely replied. More

Empanadas are endlessly variable depending on region, season and how you're grandmother may have made these delightful filled pastries. While traveling through Argentina, I sampled my favorite iteration of them all, "Empanadas Humitas" which translates to "Empanada with Corn". More

Are you sick of spending too much on sub-par packaged crackers? Looking for new ways to use the herbs growing on your windowsill? With a little butter, flour and cheese, you can have a jar of your own crackers at the ready whenever that afternoon savory craving takes hold. More

Are you looking for an unusual snack? A real showstopper that might possibly double as an appetizer for a party? Well check out these spiced lotus chips! They look as great as they taste and best of all, there's very little prep work involved! More

Silken tofu makes an excellent base for creamy dips without the use of sour cream or other dairy. In this bright and zesty green dip, we combined tofu with peas and Mexican-inspired ingredients like cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. More

A successful appetizer is one that keeps people nervously eying their neighbors to make sure they won't finish the entire plate. With the winning combination of bright lemon, mild goat cheese, crispy toasts, and slightly bitter greens, this is one such appetizer. More

Socca is easy to love, as I learned several summers ago when a friend made a big batch as an appetizer for a backyard party. The crispy-edged and pancake-thin slices have that sweet and nutty flavor of chickpeas, but they're also a little smoky from some time under the broiler. Since the recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan, it's a winner for any dinner party crowd. More