Bite-sized bliss: 17 appetizer recipes to dazzle your guests

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Whether you’re hosting a party, planning a gathering, or simply looking to treat yourself to a flavorful bite, this collection fo appetizer recipes is designed to tantalize your taste buds and spark your culinary creativity!

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.

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 wings with hot honey, lemon, and pepper offer a delightful combination of crispiness, sweetness, savoriness, and tanginess.
Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Burrata Salad on a white plate with salad under cheese.
Burrata Salad. Photo Credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Experience a refreshing summer salad, the Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze, with spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, luscious olive oil, and a sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Avocado Toast

Finished avocado tartine with a vintage knife on a light blue plate on a medium blue background.
Avocado Toast. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Elevate your regular avocado toast with this simple avocado tartine recipe. It brings together toasted bread, creamy avocado, cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, and a tangy burst of fresh lime juice, creating a fancy open-faced sandwich with delightful flavors.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Toast

Almond Pesto

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

Give this variation of traditional basil pesto a try, which swaps roasted almonds for pine nuts, adding a subtle earthy taste. It’s perfect with bread or added to a cheese plate!
Get the Recipe: Almond Pesto

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.

Indulge in the diverse flavors of this beet and cucumber salad featuring feta cheese, dill, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette. Enjoy the sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty combination of crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets!
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Deviled Eggs Without Mustard

Deviled eggs on a white plate.
Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen

These delicious deviled eggs swap the traditional mustard for a special ingredient that makes them incredibly flavorful, easy, and so so tasty!
Get the Recipe: Deviled Eggs Without Mustard

Bloody Mary Shrimp

bloody mary shrimp on a white plate with a slice of lemon.
Bloody Mary Shrimp. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Ripe cherry tomatoes, spicy horseradish, and plump shrimp come together to create an easy and flavorful appetizer that is sure to impress. Just serve with toothpicks or with crusty bread!
Get the Recipe: Bloody Mary Shrimp

Creamy Salsa Dressing

Creamy salsa dressing in a glass jar surrounded by tomatoes, fresh limes, and cilantro.
Creamy Salsa Dressing. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This creamy, tangy salsa dressing is a perfect dip for veggies or with pita bread!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Salsa Dressing

Arugula Caprese Salad

Arugula caprese salad on a white plate next to two forks, a white linen, and a small glass pitcher of balsamic glaze.
Arugula Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Enjoy a perfect summer salad with this caprese salad featuring arugula, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Arugula Caprese Salad

Garden Fresh Salsa

Garden fresh salsa in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.
Garden Fresh Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Prepare this delicious and fresh garden salsa recipe made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, and lime juice. It’s a perfect dip for chips!
Get the Recipe: Garden Fresh Salsa

Garlic Peanuts

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

These roasted peanuts are toasted in olive oil, seasoned with salt, mixed with golden garlic, dried chile de Árbol, and a touch of fragrant chopped rosemary! They’re a craveable snack your guests will love.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Peanuts

Hearty Marinara Sauce

A closeup of hearty marinara sauce in a wooden spoon over a pot of finished marinara sauce.
Hearty Marinara Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Use this delicious homemade marinara as a dip for any number of appetizers! From crusty bread to cheese sticks, this sauce will be a favorite on your appetizer table.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce

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.

Enjoy the soft, mellow, savory, and sweet taste of roasted garlic. This simple and easy recipe provides step-by-step instructions for cooking garlic to perfection!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic

Mixed Pickles

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

Transform any vegetable you have on hand into tangy, bright, slightly sweet pickles with these quick mixed pickles. In just a few minutes you’ll have delicious pickles ready to serve!
Get the Recipe: Mixed Pickles

Roasted Mango Salsa

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

Experience the perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness with this juicy roasted mango salsa recipe! It’s sweet, a little bit spicy, and perfect with tortilla chips.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Mango Salsa

Soy Garlic Wings

Soy garlic chicken wings on a blue plate.
Soy Garlic Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These soy garlic chicken wings are crispy, juicy, and offer a delightful blend of sweetness and savoriness. You can achieve consistent crispiness every time without the need for deep frying, thanks to one simple trick!
Get the Recipe: Soy Garlic Wings

Mango Pico de Gallo

mango pico de gallo in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.

Mango Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This mango pico de gallo is a wonderfully fresh salsa that combines bright, tangy lime juice, fresh cilantro, and tropical mango together for an uplifting appetizer. Just serve with your favorite chips!
Get the Recipe: Mango Pico de Gallo

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