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    Appetizers

    I consider appetizers a food group. I know this is by no means accurate, but there are so many to choose from. Usually on Friday nights my husband and I have appetizers for dinner. This is a tradition we established since our kids were little. They both enjoyed helping to prepare "dinner", and they also chose something to add to the feast. Were they healthy appetizers? Hmm not always.

    My best friend who moved away a number of years ago used to throw the BEST appetizer parties. Better yet, she would usually send us home with a big care package. BONUS. There is another couple who still lives in town who happen to also throw amazing holiday appetizer parties.

    This section has a great offering of both cold and warm foods. I personally like a selection of both when I am putting together a easy appetizers for a party. I did include one of my all time faves: empanadas!

    Read though this list, and let me know if you have a favorite that you would like to see added.

    • An overhead photo of pico de gallo in a black bowl with tortilla chips on plates.
      Pico de Gallo Recipe – Fresh, Flavorful Mexican Salsa with Lime & Cilantro
    • An overhead photo of tomatillo avocado salsa in a black bowl.
      Easy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe
    • Easy Homemade Cilantro Lime Crema Sauce
    • An overhead photo of sorullitos on black plates with mayoketchup.
      Sorullitos - Homemade Puerto Rican Cornmeal Fritters
    • An overhead photo of bacalaitos in a black bowl with a red placemat underneath.
      Bacalaitos - Puerto Rican Codfish Fritters
    • A photo of chicken puff pastry on a wire cooling rack.
      Chicken Puff Pastries - Pastelitos de Pollo
    • A pair of chop sticks dipping a fried spring roll into nuoc cham.
      Nuoc Cham - Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
    • A photo of gambas al ajillo in a ceramic dish with other dishes with olives, cheese and bread.
      Shrimp in Garlic Sauce - Gambas al Ajillo
    • A photo of alcapurrias on a white plate with plates and forks in the background.
      Alcapurrias - Puerto Rican Fritters
    • A photo showing red chop sticks holding a Thai style chicken pot sticker.
      Thai Style Chicken Pot Stickers
    • A photo of mini crab meat empanadas in black plate.
      Mini Crab Meat Empanadas
    • A photo of cannellini bean avocado hummus in a white bowl with blue corn chips.
      Avocado Cannellini Bean Hummus
    • A photo of Spanish patatas bravas on black plates with bravas sauce.
      Spanish Patatas Bravas
    • Lebanese Cheese Fatayer - Middle Eastern Cheese Pastry
    • A photo of puff pastry filled with Turkish style beef filling.
      Spicy Turkish Meat Pastries
    • A photo of samosas on a red plate.
      Samosas - Spicy Potato Filled Pastries
    • A photo of black bean and plantain empanadas in a wooden platter.
      Black Bean Plantain Empanadas
    • A photo of papas rellenas on a black plate and forks.
      Papas Rellenas - Peruvian Stuffed Potatoes
    • Swedish gravlax: A salt cured salmon recipe makes a great appetizer. | ethnicspoon.com
      Gravlax
    • A photo of prueba de cerdo, Spanish grilled pork, on a white plate.
      Spanish Style Grilled Marinated Pork
    • arancini
      Arancini: Sicilian Rice Balls
    • A photo of a sliced curry chicken salad wrap on a white plate.
      Creamy Curry Chicken Salad Wraps
    • A photo of panelle on a blue plate.
      Panelle - Sicilian Fried Chickpea Fritters
    • An overhead photo of a bowl of tzatziki with celery, carrots and broccoli.
      Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce
    • Salty and sweet! melt in your mouth savory scones with carmelized onion, pancetta and figs. You will love these for breakfast, lunch or dinner. | ethnicspoon.com
      Caramelized Onion, Pancetta, Fig Scones
    • Homemade and healthy baked teriyaki chicken tenders is super simple! Marinate and coat with some toasted panko bread crumbs then bake. You will love these and they are a great low fat dish! | ethnicspoon.com
      Baked Teriyaki Chicken Tenders
    • A photo of Turkish pide on a wooden cutting board.
      Turkish Bread: Pide
    • A photo of carimañolas on a white platter.
      Yuca Fritters - Carimañolas
    • A photo of frico on a clear glass plate with a fork.
      Frico - Italian Potato Pie
    • A photo of North African lamb meatballs in a white plate with rice and mint leaves.
      Saucy North African Lamb Meatballs - Lamb Kofta
    • A photo of cha gio dipping into sauce.
      Chả Giò - Vietnamese Spring Rolls
    • Smoked salmon tartlets in an Irish pub stle. Creamy and delicious! | ethnicspoon.com
      Salmon Tartlets
    • A photo of goat cheese on a cutting board with sliced baguette.
      How to Make Homemade Goat Cheese Recipe
    • A photo of croquetas made with ham and chicken on a black plate.
      Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo
    • A plate with avocado and black bean empanadas.
      Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas
    • Try a rustic quiche with porcini mushrooms and gruyere. A delicious dish with earthy, nutty flavors and a nice pungent cheese too! You will love this! | ethnicspoon.com
      Wild Mushroom, Gruyere, Mini Quiches
    • A photo of chorizo in wine sauce or chorizo al vino on a white plate.
      Chorizo in Wine Sauce - Chorizo al Vino
    • A bowl with hummus and za'atar with a wooden spoon.
      Hummus Made With Greek Yogurt Recipe
    • A ceramic bowl with kofta kari lamb meatballs.
      Lamb Kofta Kari - Meatballs in Spicy Curry Sauce
    • Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce

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