25 Dishes That Blur the Line Between Appetizers and Dinner
Who says appetizers are just for starters? These hearty recipes blur the line between snacks and main dishes, making them perfect for casual dinners or nights when you want to graze. From cheesy dips and loaded nachos to sliders and flatbreads, these appetizers pack enough flavor and substance to shine as dinner!
Best Air Fryer Chicken Wings
The BEST Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipes! Air fryers make the best crispy golden chicken wings without deep frying. Here are a few of my favorite Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipes for around the web.
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Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado
This Crostini with Scallops and Avocado is the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties. The scallops are sauteed to perfection and placed on top of crunchy crostini spread with avocado. A drizzling of balsamic syrup really takes the flavor over the top.
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Baked Brie With Cranberry Raspberry Sauce
The perfect appetizers for all your parties this Baked Brie with Cranberry Raspberry Sauce is easy to make and oh so delicious! (gluten free)
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Easy Five Spice Chicken Wings
Easy Chinese Five Spice Chicken Wings are flavorful and spicy with a hint of cinnamon from the five spice powder. {gluten free}
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Sunny Pico De Gallo With Yellow Tomatoes
This bright and cheerful Sunny Pico De Gallo With Yellow Tomatoes will make any summer cookout better. It is so easy to prepare and way better than store-bought salsa.
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Watermelon Salsa
This light and refreshing Easy Watermelon Salsa makes a great treat with tortilla chips and your favorite cold cocktails.
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Simple Healthy Guacamole
This is the only guacamole recipe you will ever need. It is always a hit at parties and it’s so easy to make with red onions, jalapeno, and ripe avocados.
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Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie
Hosting a holiday party? If so, you have to make this Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie. It is perfectly served warm from the oven at your next soiree. It is delicious on crackers, sliced pears or crostini. Get the recipe.
Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego
The holidays are getting closer and it’s time to entertain! These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive.
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is perfect for the busy holiday season. It’s so easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser. (gluten free)
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
This baked brie cranberry is a perfect appetizer for any season. With its rich, creamy brie and cranberry sauce, it’s just the right amount of tart and sweet!
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Baked Brie with Fig Jam
Baked Brie with Fig Jam is an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer with only 4 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of baking time. You will love the creamy combination of warm brie, sweet jam, and crunchy pecans. Get the recipe.
Bean Nachos With Fresh Corn
Your kids will love these Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos for dinner or an after-school snack. Loaded with fresh corn, beans, and cheese. {gluten free}
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Ground Beef Fritters
These hearty ground beef fritters make a quick and easy midweek dinner or a filling appetizer to share with family and friends.
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Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Perogies
Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Perogies are the ultimate comfort food: Soft, crispy, and delicious. This is an EASY recipe that makes a great appetizer, side, or main dish!
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Mussels In White Wine Cream Sauce
Mussels in white wine cream sauce is a decadent French classic. Rich, flavoursome and perfect served with crusty bread.
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Chickpea Patties
These chickpea patties are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready in 30 mins! Naturally vegan and high in protein and fiber!
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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers And Peanut Sauce
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Satay Skewers with spicy Peanut Sauce are the perfect easy dinner and also a fun appetizer. Always a hit at parties.
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The Best Poke Nachos With Ahi Tuna
Discover this poke nachos recipe, featuring marinated tuna, crispy wontons, avocado, and cucumber, and drizzled with two sauces.
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Sweet Spicy Coconut Shrimp
Our Coconut Shrimp Recipe is a sweet spicy favorite that will make you feel like you are on a tropical vacation. Making it at home is easy!
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Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers
Sausage stuffed mini peppers filled with cream cheese and Italian sausage, topped with melted mozzarella. A delicious, easy appetizer.
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Short-Cut Sautéed Onion, Ham, And Cheese Empanadas
These sautéed onion, ham, and cheese empanadas are the perfect almost-homemade snack. Refrigerated pie crusts help cut down prep time.
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Smoked Shotgun Shells
Smoked Shotgun Shells are delicious barbecue sides made by stuffing manicotti pasta shells with ground beef, pork and cheese and then wrapping them with bacon and smoking them. They are perfect for any outdoor bbq cookout!
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Shepherd’S Pie Bites
Shepherd’s Pie Bites are the mini versions of the classic comfort food! Mashed potatoes, beef, and vegetables combine to make a hearty snack!
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Bacon Egg Salad Crostini
This Bacon Egg Salad Crostini recipe is an easy 30-minute appetizer that’s made with slices of baguette and a 7-ingredient egg salad topping!
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