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Easy Instant Pot® Cocktail Meatballs
Appetizer

Easy Instant Pot® Cocktail Meatballs

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water, and crushed red pepper and whisk together. Add meatballs and stir to coat.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid; turn venting knob to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  4. 4 Arrange meatballs on a platter with toothpicks and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.

By France Cevallos

Simple Roasted Chickpea Snack
Appetizer

Simple Roasted Chickpea Snack

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk oil, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper together in a small bowl; add chickpeas and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and slightly crispy, about 45 minutes.

By cheldi

Spicy Feta Dip
Appetizer Greek

Spicy Feta Dip

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse feta cheese in a food processor just enough to get uniformly small crumbles; transfer to a bowl.
  2. 2 Purée red peppers, pepperoncini, and cayenne pepper in the food processor until smooth. Add pepper purée to feta.
  3. 3 Add ricotta cheese and lemon juice to feta-pepper purée mixture; mix until dip is uniform in texture and color. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

By Jimmy the Greek

Cheese Straws
Appetizer European

Cheese Straws

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. 2 Beat butter and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and well blended. Add flour and salt; mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough seems too crumbly, add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it just comes together.
  3. 3 Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll out to ½ inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch strips using a knife, pastry wheel, or cookie press with a star tip for a traditional look.
  4. 4 Arrange cheese straws 1 ½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheets; sprinkle with ground red pepper if using.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Leigh

Easy Fresh Corn Fritters
Appetizer American

Easy Fresh Corn Fritters

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up; the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
  2. 2 Combine corn, egg yolks, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; fold in whipped egg whites.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil in batches without crowding the skillet; cook until browned and set, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Anna Silvani-Morrison

Hot and Spicy Pecans
Appetizer American

Hot and Spicy Pecans

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder together in a medium bowl; stir in pecans. Add chili powder and gently toss to coat. Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake pecans in the preheated oven, checking and stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, until crispy around the edges, about 30 minutes, Best served warm.

By Diane Kester

Hot Sausage Dip
Appetizer American

Hot Sausage Dip

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  2. 2 Drain sausage and stir in onions. Cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Mix in diced tomatoes with green chile peppers. Stirring occasionally, allow the mixture to simmer approximately 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Blend cream cheese and sour cream into the sausage mixture. Season with crushed red pepper.

By Carey

Flayed Man Cheese Ball
Appetizer American

Flayed Man Cheese Ball

4.9

Prep
60 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly coat plastic face mask with cooking spray. Line the face mask with plastic wrap, taking care to press it down fully into the nose and eyes.
  2. 2 Reserve two or three slices of prosciutto and set aside. Tear remaining slices of prosciutto into strips and lay them into the mask to form the "muscle tissue." Start around the eyes, leaving eyes blank, and then create the cheeks, chin, and forehead.
  3. 3 Take the two whole green olives and position them in the eye holes, pimento side-down. Set the mask aside.
  4. 4 Combine the softened cream cheese, Cheddar, and Havarti cheeses in a mixing bowl. Add the chopped green olives and roasted red peppers. Use an electric mixer or clean hands to mix until thoroughly combined.
  5. 5 Take a heaping spoonful of cheese mixture and arrange it to form an eye around one olive, and then the other. Gently lay handfuls of the cheese mixture all around the mask, taking care not to move the slices of prosciutto. Press cheese down as you work to fill in all of the crevices. When mask is full, gently press in cheese mixture all around the mask. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Invert the mask onto a serving platter and gently remove the mask and plastic wrap. You should be left with a gorgeous (and freaky) face. If there is cheese showing around the bottom edges, use the reserved prosciutto slices to cover it before serving.

By Tara

Beyond Beef Jerky
Appetizer American

Beyond Beef Jerky

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
150 min
Total
675 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine plant-based ground beef, liquid smoke, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, mustard, and red pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Transfer mixture onto a large cutting board. Using a rolling pin flatten the mixture to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a sharp knife cut mixture into strips. Slide the knife under the strips and lay them on the racks of a dehydrator, making sure not to overcrowd.
  3. 3 Set dehydrator to 155 degrees F (68 degrees C). Dehydrate for 2 hours 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove lid from the dehydrator and let strips cool for 30 minutes. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Add roasted peppers and basil; process until the peppers are finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Transfer hummus to a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.

By MARBALET

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Mashed Cannellini Beans and Harissa Sauce
Appetizer

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Mashed Cannellini Beans and Harissa Sauce

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
13 min
Total
38 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix roasted red pepper, shallot, garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, mint, lime juice, Dijon mustard, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, 1 pinch black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl to make harissa sauce.
  2. 2 Combine cannellini beans and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Combine drained beans, 2 teaspoons truffle oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor; puree until smooth.
  4. 4 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush mushroom caps on both sides with 4 teaspoons olive oil; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill mushrooms, gill-side up, basting frequently with vegetable broth, about 4 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Top each mushroom cap with 1/2 cup bean puree and 2 tablespoons of harissa sauce.

By Tanya Demeris

Party Cheese Ball
Appetizer American

Party Cheese Ball

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Mix in onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Remove from the refrigerator and shape into a ball. Roll in pecans and place onto a serving plate.

By Philadelphia

Hot Muffuletta Dip
Appetizer American

Hot Muffuletta Dip

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, salami, olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, provolone cheese, and garlic together in a bowl; transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and hot, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle parsley over dip.

By Saveur

Air-Fried Mozzarella Cheese Bites with Spicy Marinara Sauce
Appetizer American

Air-Fried Mozzarella Cheese Bites with Spicy Marinara Sauce

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk egg and water together in a shallow dish. Stir flour, salt, and Italian seasoning together in another shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
  2. 2 Dip cheese sticks into egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture. Dip again into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs until coated. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Place frozen cheese bites in a single layer in the air fryer, working in batches if necessary, being careful not to crowd.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown and cheese just begins to melt, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining bites.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, stir together marinara sauce and crushed red pepper.
  7. 7 Serve mozzarella bites with marinara sauce.

By Allrecipes

Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)
Appetizer European

Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)

4.7

Prep
35 min
Cook
45 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 of the potato slices, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, leaving oil in the skillet. Add remaining potatoes to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes to the bowl, reserving oil in the skillet. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion rings, and gently cook until soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Spoon onions onto a plate, and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in cooled onions, roasted peppers, and serrano ham. Gently fold in cooked potatoes.
  4. 4 Heat the large skillet with reserved oil over low heat. Pour in egg mixture, and gently cook until the sides have started to set and the bottom has turned golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Loosen tortilla with a spatula if needed, then carefully slide onto a large plate. Turn the skillet upside down and place onto the uncooked side of tortilla. Turn the skillet right-side-up, and remove the plate. Return the skillet to the stove, and continue cooking until tortilla has set in the center, about 4 minutes.
  5. 5 Slide the tortilla onto a serving plate and allow to cool to room temperature. Cut into six wedges and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

By sjmoraes

Raw Marinated Mushrooms
Appetizer American

Raw Marinated Mushrooms

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
4330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mushrooms, onion, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, garlic, monosodium glutamate, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and oregano in a large jar (or bowl); mix well. Cover jar (or bowl); marinate in the refrigerator for 3 days.

By Rina Mann