Continental Party Appetizer & Starter Recipes

Hummus is a dip or a spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is popular in the Middle Eastern cuisine. It can be served with pita bread, carrots, nachos, or salted biscuits as well. It is a healthy snack which you can also have during your tea time break. This hummus can also be used as a spread for your sandwiches, rolls and shawarmas. Serve Hummus Flavoured With Garlic along with Pita Bread and Baba Ganoush ...

The Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe is a house favorite that gets its full bodied flavor from the roasted red bell peppers, olive oil and chickpeas. Then finally the drizzle of olive oil and lemons completes the Hummus.  Hummus is so common these days that its almost as close to having street food. But getting the hummus right, with the right flavors and using ingredients from your own kitchen shelf and making do with what is available in the market, makes this recipe different. I typically ...

Beetroot Hummus Recipe is a simple and easy dip to make as an accompaniment to crackers or as a sandwich spread over toasted pieces of bread. You can either use raw beets or roast them in the oven for a better depth of flavour. This recipe uses beets roasted in the oven, blended with cooked chickpeas, garlic, pepper powder, lime juice, salt, tahini paste, basil leaves, olive oil and water. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser, and nutritious all at once. Serve the Beetroot Hummus with Salad. Other recipes ...

Cheesy Rice Poppers is a delicious recipe that makes for a great appetizer or snack, and can also made for a nice lunch box recipe. The comforting familiarity of rice, coupled with the gooey richness of cheese along with the crunchiness of breadcrumbs makes this snack is a real treat. They are a crowd pleaser and kids also love them. they are quick to make of you have all the ingredients prepped and kept.  Serve the Cheesy Rice Poppers along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney as a ...

Herbed Baby Potatoes is a super simple vegetarian, gluten free recipe where in potatoes are flavoured with fragrant herbs and served with hung curd or greek yogurt dip (the dip recipe might contain garlic, which you can absolutely avoid). Serve Herbed Baby Potatoes along with Spinach Mushroom Scrambled Eggs and Bread Toast for your weekday breakfast. You can also serve them as appetisers for your parties. If you like this recipe, you can also try other Baby Potato recipes such as Tandoori ...

Hummus is a middle eastern dish that is served as a classic dip. Traditionally, It is a combination of chickpeas, tahini paste(sesame seed paste) and olive oil with some flavourings! However, there are a lot of variants of hummus with white bean, black bean, etc. Kale White Bean Hummus is another great variation of the traditional hummus, a veggie hummus dip! White beans are full of anti-oxidants and have a lot of protein and fibre. Kale is also a powerhouse of nutrition and this recipe uses greek ...

KFC Style Crispy Chicken Popcorn are bite sized chunks of chicken with a spicy rub, coated with flavoured breadcrumbs. This crunchy irresistible starter, with flavour packed tender meat on the inside, and golden & crispy coating on the outside is a must try recipe. It can be eaten as it is or served with a dip.  This recipe is a sure hit with kids and elders alike. Serve KFC Style Crispy Chicken Popcorn as appetizer with Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe With Pepper and ...

The Grilled Tofu Satay recipe is simple, quick and healthy appetizer that you can make for your parties. Tofu when marinated into the curry powder and then topped with the peanut dipping sauce that is made from peanut butter and coconut milk makes this recipe wholesome and nutritious. Just have a the dipping sauce ready, along with the lettuce and the marinated tofu and you are ready to start your vegetarian grilling party for summers or winters. Serve Grilled Tofu Satay Recipe (Wrapped in Lettuce ...

Baked Eggplant Stuffed with Red Lentil Hummus Recipe is a mouth-watering recipe that you must try for your special meal on weekends. The eggplant/Aubergine is baked in the oven with a good drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper and topped with a delicious red lentil and roasted carrot hummus and finally topped with garlicky Greek yogurt and spicy toasted almond and walnut crumble for the crunch.  Serve the Baked Eggplant with Red Lentil Hummus Recipe along with Couscous Raw Mango Salad ...

Stuffed Tomato With Stir-Fried Quinoa and feta Recipe is a classic a dish made in Turkey or Iran. This dish is made by scooping the pulp out from the tomatoes and stuffing it with seasoned quinoa to give it an extra flavor to the dish. The tomato is then baked in the oven to keep the flavor intact so that when it is cut open the tomato stays juicy and the stuffing is warm inside. Traditionally the tomatoes in Turkey are stuffed with spicy minced meat, rice, onion, parsley, olive oil, mint, ...

Zucchini, Corn And Smoked Cheese Muffins is a savory muffins recipe perfect for school snack box. These muffins can be baked over the weekend and store in an airtight box in the fridge. Snacks like muffins add great variety to the evening teatime snack or the school lunch box. It can also be a great bake treat to serve for the tea party with friends. Serve Zucchini, Corn And Smoked Cheese Muffins with Spicy Mexican Salsa Sauce or on its own, either ways it tastes delicious.  Other recipes ...

The Classic Homemade Hummus Recipe is super simple to make right in your own kitchen. It is a nutritious dip that can be used as a spread. It is made from cooked chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.  Hummus is a popular food in various local forms throughout the Middle Eastern world. As a spread, dip or a pita filling, classic hummus is both delicious and satisfying. Best of all, it's whipped up in seconds in a blender or food processor. Tahini, or sesame ...

The Peanut Chilli Dipping Sauce Recipe is a delicious appetizing dip that can be used in multiple ways. It can act as a curry sauce for curries or as a dip for Momo's, Satays and many other appetizer. The blend of coconut milk, along with schezwan sauce and peanut butter makes this dip lip smackingly good. It is a creamy dip that is totally satisfying.  You must try this homemade Peanut Chilli Dipping Sauce Recipe which is healthy and can be drizzled over vegetables and noodles as ...

The Roasted Carrot & Green Pepper Hummus Recipe is a simple and easy way to incorporate proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals into your diet. Hummus is so common these days that it's almost as close to having street food. But getting the hummus right, with the right flavors and using ingredients from your own kitchen shelf and making do with what is available in the market, makes this recipe different.  Serve the Roasted Carrot & Green Pepper Hummus with Spinach Falafels and Homemade ...

Grilled Chicken Wings are one of the favourite dishes of all the chicken lovers. The taste, flavour and the aroma of this dish, says it all. You can serve it as a starter in your parties or when you have guests at home. The spiciness of the chicken will make you drool over its taste. Serve Grilled Chicken Wings as an appetizer, along with Mexican Chilli & Cheesy Bean Dip Recipe (Refried Bean Dip Recipe)and a Chickpea Orange Salad Recipe with Sun Dried Tomatoes.   If you like this ...

Chicken Malai Kabab are also known as Reshmi Kebabs. These kebabs belong to Mughlai cuisine and are normally served as starters in restaurants. These kebabs are made with cheese, cream, thick yogurt and spices. They just melt in mouth and tastes delicious. Normally, these kebabs are made in tandoor over charcoal. But you can also make them in the oven, as in this recipe I tried. You can serve these Murg Malai kebabs for parties as starters. Just prepare the marinade and apply to chicken and keep ...

Pan-fried Rice Balls are the classic recipe of Italy which is commonly known as Arancini. These rice balls are such a fresh treat stuffed with gooey cheese. The rice balls are usually prepared with grain rice and coated with bread crumbs on the outer side with cheese inside. Peas and corn can be added to the stuffing. These cheesy rice balls are such a pleasure to eat and it’s going to be on your menu for evening snack as kids love the cheesy rice balls. Pan Fried Rice Balls Filled With Cheese ...

Italian Classic Garlic Bread With Cheese And Herbs is a tasty dish, simple to prepare and takes very less time. This is a classic version and you can add toppings to this if you want to make it even tastier. Choose your favourite bread of your choice here I have used the french loaf for my recipe.  Serve the Italian Classic Bread With Cheese And Herbs with Cheesy Spaghetti Verdi for your weekend dinner. Check out few more Italian recipes and try the at your home.  Garfield's ...

Minced Meat & Corn Stuffed Bell Peppers is a healthy dish which can be used as a side dish or main dish. It is a perfect recipe for healthy diet with some garlic bread for a light dinner. This is an easy to prepare recipe that uses less oil, made with healthy protein rich minced chicken as a main ingredient going into the stuffing. These stuffed peppers taste delicious and are ey appetizing as well. You can make these for your next party at home. This recipe can make a wonderful appetizer. In ...

French Onion Tart Recipe is a tart recipe that is easy to make to home and will leave you mesmerised at its simplicity. This tart is a plain onion tart with no cheese in it. A savoury tart that tastes delicious. Just few fresh herbs to uplift the tart are all you need to make this delicious tart. But if you prefer, you can definitely add some cheese to make it rich like parmesan, blue cheese, gruyere cheese. Serve French Onion Tart Recipe as an appetiser for your weekend parties or even during ...

Four Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms are baked mushroom caps filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture. These Four Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms make a perfect appetizer or side dish to the main course. Serve these Four Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms along with other appetizers like Baked Potato Thyme Rolls Recipe and a bread Whole Wheat Bread Recipe With Oatmeal And Flaxseeds on side during tea time or serve it alone as an appetizers. If you like this recipe, ...

Spinach Hummus Recipe is a wonderful way to add fresh spinach to your hummus. There are different ways to create a hummus other than the classic one with chickpeas. You can as well make it with roasted carrot or bell pepper which will even taste amazing. In this recipe, a combination of spinach leaves and coriander leaves will give the hummus a fresh and herbed flavor. This can be had just with plain vegetables as a healthy starter. Serve the Spinach Hummus Recipe can be had along with pita bread, ...

Beetroot dip is a delicious dish made from roasted beets, combined with ginger, basil, and sour cream, giving it perfect taste to the palate. You can relish it as a spread, a dip or as canapé with some fine cheese. This recipe can’t get more simple and delicious as it gets. It is also packed with all the nutrition from beetroot, making this a healthy party appetizer as well. You can serve Beetroot Dip Recipe With Crackers, or fill the dip in your sandwiches along with veggies or enjoy with ...

Shredded Chicken Tostadas Recipe are Crunchy tostadas with delicious refried beans, shredded chicken, crunchy veggies and topped with guacamole, fresh salsa and sour cream, that’s one delicious finger food for any party. Adding the topping in layers makes every bit interesting. The deliciousness of beans, those yummy simple flavored shredded chicken and the other toppings makes this dish one perfect starter. Shredded Chicken Tostadas Recipe can be served as an appetizer along with other mexican ...