Small bites, big flavor: Appetizer recipes your guests will love

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Whether you’re planning a dinner party, hosting a game night or an elegant party, this collection of delicious appetizers has got you covered!

Hot honey lemon pepper chicken wings on a dark blue plate.
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Deviled Eggs

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Deviled Eggs Without Mustard. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These deviled eggs without mustard taste just like classic deviled eggs but with apple cider vinegar in place of dijon mustard. They’re a creamy, delicious appetizer everyone should try!

Grab the recipe: Deviled Eggs without Mustard.

Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa

roasted mango habanero salsa in a black bowl.
Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This juicy, roasted mango habanero salsa recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Roasted tomatoes and onion, fresh mango, fiery habanero peppers, lime juice, and cilantro combine to create a spicy salsa delicious on everything from tacos to chips!

Grab the recipe: Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa.

Roasted Garlic

Three heads of roasted garlic sit on a white plate with a red linen in the background.
Roasted Garlic. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Who doesn’t love soft, mellow, savory, sweet roasted garlic? This simple and easy recipe will show you exactly how to cook roasted garlic to perfection, avoiding any burnt and bitter edges with a moderate temperature and a sheen of olive oil.

Grab the recipe: Roasted Garlic.

Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Overhead shot of hot honey lemon pepper wings on a dark blue plate surrounded by lemon pepper and a white linen.
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These hot honey lemon pepper wings are a crispy, sweet, savory, and tangy treat.

Grab the recipe: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings.

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

pineapple habanero salsa in a black bowl on a wooden cutting board.
Penne al Salmone. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This pineapple habanero salsa recipe uses roasted tomatoes, onion, habanero peppers, and pineapple to create a wonderfully sweet and hot condiment perfect for a dip with chips!

Grab the recipe: Pineapple Habanero Salsa.

Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Closeup side view shot of turkey bacon wrapped asparagus bundles in a green dish.
Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This turkey bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is an easy, delicious, versatile side dish for any meal. With its salty, crispy turkey bacon and tender, sweet asparagus, you’ll be making this dish on repeat!

Grab the recipe: Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.

Almond Pesto

almond pesto in a white bowl surrounded by almonds and basil leaves.
Almond Pesto. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This variation on a traditional basil pesto uses roasted almonds in the place of pine nuts for a subtle earthy flavor. Try it over pasta or veggie noodles!

Grab the recipe: Almond Pesto.

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.

Grab the recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze.

Mango Pico de Gallo

Mango pico de gallo in a white bowl.
Mango Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy mango pico de gallo is a fresh salsa that’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy!

Grab the recipe: Mango Pico de Gallo.

Garlic Peanuts

Close-up shot of garlic peanuts with chopped rosemary.
Garlic Peanuts. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Garlic Peanuts are a delicious appetizer. The roasted peanuts are toasted in olive oil, salted, and mixed with golden garlic, dried chile de Árbol and a bit of earthy, floral chopped rosemary.

Grab the recipe: Garlic Peanuts.

Creamy Dill Sauce

creamy dill sauce in a small glass pitcher with a wooden handle.
Creamy Dill Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With just a few simple ingredients, this creamy dill sauce is a savory, fresh, tangy condiment you can whip up at a moment’s notice. Perfect with veggies or pita bread!

Grab the recipe: Creamy Dill Sauce.

Marinated Brussels Sprouts

Marinated brussels sprouts are shown on a white plate with a spoon and a dark red linen in the background.
Marinated Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Marinated Brussels Sprouts are coated in a shallot, rosemary, and honey vinaigrette for a savory, earthy, lightly sweet dish perfect for an appetizer for guests, a potluck, an easy side for dinner, or a salad on its own.

Grab the recipe: Marinated Brussels Sprouts.

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious beet salad you’ll crave.

Grab the recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill.

Serrano Salsa

serrano salsa in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board.
Serrano Salsa with Lime. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This authentic spicy serrano salsa recipe is a tangy, delicious appetizer perfect with chips!

Grab the recipe: Serrano Salsa with Lime.

Mixed Pickles

Side view of mixed pickles in a glass jar.
Mixed Pickles. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These quick mixed pickles take any vegetable that you have on hand and turn them into bright, acidic, slightly sweet pickles in just a few minutes!

Grab the recipe: Mixed Pickles.

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