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Appetizers, Starters and snacks

An appetizer, starter, or hors d'oeuvre is a small dish before the main meal. It makes a great snack on its own or can be paired as part of the main meal too!

From simple and easy-to-make recipes to recipes that require a little more time or preparation, find the perfect appetizer recipe for a fun evening with family or for a party, gathering, or potluck in this category.

Need a suggestion? Consider trying a traditional Indian appetizer dish like Kothimbir Vadi or maybe something more Western, like my Tomato Pesto Tarts recipe, or a fusion recipe like Cheesy Garlic Masala pav sliders and Samosa rolls!

  • Vegetable quesadillas served on a wooden board with a guacamole dip
    Vegetable Quesadilla
  • Sabudana Vada served with green chutney and garnished with cilantro
    Sabudana Vada Recipe
  • Bowl of spicy guacamole with tortilla chips on side
    Spicy Guacamole Recipe
  • Tomato basil mixture surrounded by grilled bread
    Bruschetta Al Pomodoro (Tomato Basil Bruschetta)
  • Summer Cheese Board
    Easy Summer Cheeseboard with French Wine and Cheese
  • Green Chutney - Cilantro Chutney
    Green Chutney - Cilantro Chutney
  • Paneer and Peas Triangles
    Paneer & Peas Triangles
  • Cabbage Wada - Cabbage Vada
  • Top close up view of air fryer masala fries
    Air Fryer Masala Fries
  • Front view of assembled veggie chickpea burger
    Spiced Veggie Chickpea Burgers
  • Veg Pizza Sliders
    Veg Pizza Sliders
  • Top view of a bowl full of kala chana chaat (black chickpea salad)
    Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpea Salad)
  • Bowl of Tomato basil soup with crouton and basil leaves
    Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup (Vegan)
  • Top view of Tandoori paneer naan pizza cut into triangles placed on cutting board lined with parchment paper.
    Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza
  • Half cut tomato cucumber sandwich held in hand showing the inside of sandwich
    Tomato Cucumber Sandwich
  • top view of Rava dhokla with tempering cut into pieces and placed on blue plate
    Rava Dhokla
  • 4 pieces of instant khaman dhokla on a plate
    Khaman Dhokla Recipe
  • Top view of bowl of chana Salad
    Easy Chana Salad Recipe | Indian Chickpea Salad
  • Slice of chilli cheese toast held in hand
    Chilli Cheese Toast
  • Bowl of vegetarian caesar salad with croutons and dressing on side
    Vegetarian Caesar Salad
  • Six pieces of cheesy garlic bread on a lined baking sheet.
    Cheesy Air Fryer Garlic Bread
  • Tortilla pinwheels cut into slices showing the colorful filling
    Vegetarian Tortilla Pinwheels
  • Tomato pesto tarts baked on a baking tray line with parchment
    Easy Tomato Pesto Tarts
  • Sweet and sour dip served on a white plate with baked wonton chips
    Sweet and Sour Asian Dip with Wonton Chips
  • Creamy Vegan Tomato soup served in a white bowl with a swirl of cream and croutons.
    Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
  • Cracker Topper - Soopuh Quick Appetizer
  • Top view of sev puri on black plate with chutneys and garnishes on side
    Sev Puri
  • Creamy avocado dip in a white bowl garnished with a fresh parsley leaf
    Creamy Avocado Dip | Avocado Crema
  • A cucumber sandwich on a black background with text overlay
    Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches
  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka - Barbecue Cottage cheese
  • Potato Cheese Corn Balls
  • Dahi Vada - Dahi Bhalla
    Dahi Vada - Dahi Bhalla
  • Beetroot Cutlet
    Beetroot Cutlet
  • Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn
    Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn
  • Poha Chivda
    Poha Chivda
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls
  • Bowl full of gobi manchurian with noodles in sight
    Gobi Manchurian
  • Jar full of Indian spiced plum chutney
    Plum Chutney
  • Arbi Chaat
    Arbi Chaat - Vegan Taro Root Salad
  • Tortilla Enchilada Pizza
  • A white bowl lined with blue paper with baked chips inside
    Batata Kaap
  • VEG kOFTA CURRY
    Vegetable Kofta Curry - Veg Kofta Curry

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Hi! I'm Shweta

A corporate professional and foodie! Outside of my full-time job, you’ll find me cooking delicious meals for my family and sharing those with you through this blog. I live in Arizona with my husband, two kids, and a dog.

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