Appetizer

If crab cakes and hush puppies had a baby.

It goes well with everything.

You can fill them with any combination of veggies, meat, and cheese.

More than a decade after experiencing my first pupusa, I can still remember my wide-eyed joy as I bit into the thick, stuffed tortilla. Why had I never eaten one before, and how soon could I have another? As I learned, the best part about El Salvador’s national dish isn’t just the warm, savory masa filled with melty cheese (or meat or beans), but its brilliant accompaniment called curtido.

All you need is crescent roll dough and breakfast sausages.

Think outside the bowl.

When in doubt, deviled eggs are always a good place to start.

This is my go-to potluck dish.

The easiest, most basic method for these irresistible treats (plus, plenty of ideas for making them your own!).

No tortilla press required.

(And they barely require any oil.)

How to make the Southern snack no matter where you live.

These crab cakes deliver the tender texture you want with traditional cakes, but the seasonings are what take it to the next level.

Once you try this method, you'll never go back.

The bird's eye chili cheese dip is out of this world.

This crispy, cheesy snack gives game-day nachos a run for their money.

The recipe comes straight from my favorite local restaurant.

If your family loves chicken tenders, you won't be able to resist chicken tempura.

Brace yourself for the epic cheese pull.

They're all but guaranteed to be gobbled up in minutes.

It's also perfect for veggies and fruit.

They're meaty, crispy, spicy, and saucy.

These festive bites take less than no time to make and are sure to garner plenty of praise.

They remind me of one of my favorite family traditions.

Best enjoyed straight from the skillet.

Inspired by the Korean banchan gamja bokkeum.

Indeed, bagels with cream cheese and latkes with sour cream have a lot in common

Spoiler: they're even better.

No one will miss the bread.

I love serving a roast tenderloin as an hors d'oeuvre, offering it up as part of a slider station. This allows me to cook a smaller cut and get more bang for my buck.

With a variety of dipping sauces, it's the perfect party app.

It all hinges on one key Trader Joe's staple.

The poppy seed dressing ties all the elements together.

Satisfyingly cheesy with a pop of umami.

This version has a subtle onion flavor and a pop of lemony freshness.

Just add bread!

Cranberry Brie bites are my go-to.

A celebratory Italian spread to kick off a meal.

The cheese pulls you dream of.

All you need is 10 minutes.

They're so easy and so delicious.

A creamy ginger-lime yogurt sauce is the perfect match.

Although not traditional, the brightness of the lemon plays beautifully with the citrusy earthiness of the turmeric and the fruity heat of the Kashmiri chilies.

It's crunchy, sweet, and refreshing.

The combination of salty, crispy bacon with sugar-sweet dates and creamy cheese in the middle is absolutely irresistible.

We tried five classic latke recipes to find the easiest, simplest, tastiest method for latkes at home.

From mummies to monsters.

Kind of a game-changer.

We have a feeling this butter board will be the talk of your next tailgate party.

It's the ultimate party pairing.

Hands-down the best way to serve cauliflower.

Don't sleep on the dipping sauce.

Shopping lists, building tips, and more!

You just need two ingredients and a few minutes.

When I was growing up in Caracas, I didn’t have a single birthday without a tray of this irresistible pasapalo, aka tasty snack.