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Appetizers and Snack Recipes

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!

  • Close up shot of apple banana muffin with streusel topping placed on a wooden chopping board
    Eggless Apple Banana Muffins with Streusel Topping
  • Banana blueberry oatmeal made on the stovetop with old-fashioned oats, fresh blueberries, and sliced banana.
    Banana Blueberry Oatmeal (Stovetop Recipe with Old-Fashioned Oats)
  • Strawberry banana smoothie in a tall glass with red stripped straw and strawberry on the side and a sliced one at the centre
    Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
  • Close up shot of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
    Eggless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Top view of 15 rava ladoo served on a white plate
    Rava Ladoo Recipe (Rava Laddu)
  • Top view of the oven roasted tomatoes
    Easy Roasted Tomatoes (Oven & Air Fryer Recipe)
  • 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
  • Sabudana Khichdi served in a white bowl on a plate with a slice of lemon
    Sabudana Khichdi
  • Bowl of spicy guacamole with tortilla chips on side
    Spicy Guacamole Recipe
  • Front close up shot of eggless nutella cookies placed on plate
    Eggless Nutella Cookies
  • Besan ladoo on plate with one split open
    Besan Ladoo
  • Karanjis arranged on plate in circle
    Karanji Recipe (Maharashtrian)
  • Tomato basil mixture surrounded by grilled bread
    Bruschetta Al Pomodoro (Tomato Basil Bruschetta)
  • Summer Cheese Board
    Easy Summer Cheeseboard with French Wine and Cheese
  • 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
  • Top view of bowl full of air fryer croutons
    Air Fryer Croutons
  • Side view of eggless orange cake drizzled with orange glaze, and garnished with sliced almonds
    Eggless Orange Cake Recipe
  • Mango lassi in tall glasses garnished with mangoes and nuts
    Mango Lassi Recipe (Restaurant-Style)
  • Veg Pizza Sliders
    Veg Pizza Sliders
  • Top view of ragda chaat in white bowl garnished with chutney and toppings
    Easy Ragda Chaat | Matar Chaat
  • 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 stacked besan chilla on plate
    Besan Chilla (Savory Gram Flour Pancakes)
  • 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
  • Cucumber thalipeeths stacked on top of each other in front of a green chutney.
    Cucumber Thalipeeth | Kakdi Thalipeeth
  • 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
  • Close up top view of vegetable noodles bowl garnished with green onions
    Veg Noodles Recipe | Vegetable Noodles
  • Slice of chilli cheese toast held in hand
    Chilli Cheese Toast
  • Nutella croissants dusted with powdered sugar piled on a plate along with cut strawberries
    Nutella Croissants
  • Close up view of eggless chocolate chip cookie piled on plate with other cookies
    Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Side angled close up shot of magic cookie bar in the center
    Magic Cookie Bars
  • 9 Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins arranged on a wooden board
    Eggless Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Shankarpali in a blue bowl on burlap cloth with Diwali lamp on side
    Shankarpali Recipe
  • Bowl of vegetarian caesar salad with croutons and dressing on side
    Vegetarian Caesar Salad
  • Eggless banana chocolate cake on a cooling rack with 8 slices cut and one pulled out
    Eggless Banana Chocolate Cake

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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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