Salsa Borracha
This fresh and spicy salsa is finished with a touch of lager beer.
From easy appetizer recipes to fancier first course appetizer recipes and starters for your next dinner party, below we have compiled some great appetizer recipe videos for you to try out.
If you don't have a lot of time or you need to prepare things in advance, we have great appetizer recipes like Hummus, fresh homemade Mexican salsas and easy lemon coriander prawns. If you have a bit more time and want to leave a lasting impression, why not tackle something a little fancier like a Warm Alsatian Onion Tart or Homemade Potato Gnocchi.
There are a lot to choose from so why not pick out a few appetizer recipes and invite a few friends over for a appetizer recipe sampling party.
Instructional Video & Text Recipes
This fresh and spicy salsa is finished with a touch of lager beer.
Roasted tomatoes and jalapeno peppers add incredible flavor to this simple Mexican salsa.
This traditional Middle Eastern dip made with chickpeas, garlic, lemon, tahini and olive oil.
Tender mussels are steamed in a classic sauce of shallots, garlic, white wine and butter. Make sure to serve fresh bread with this dish to soak up all of the scrumptious sauce.
Crispy, homemade fries are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Simple to make, these twice-cooked fries make for a sinful and delicious treat!
Salmon rolls filled with thinly-sliced smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers.
A rich and elegant appetizer. Seared scallops, crispy prosciutto and creamy mashed potatoes are drizzled with a delicate butter sauce.
A quick and easy smoked salmon appetizer that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Head to your nearest Italian deli and create your own antipasto masterpiece.
Layers of endive topped with fresh dates, crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts and drizzled with a delicious Dijon vinaigrette.
Delicious compound butter and Swiss cheese melt together to make this an ultimate, gooey cheese bread.
Mussels steamed with leeks, curry powder, mango chutney, and cream.
Juicy, tender pan-seared scallops are served on a bed of baby spinach and finished with a warm bacon-sherry vinaigrette.
Bread, tomato, olive oil and salt forms this simple, but divine tapas. Originally from the Catalan region of Spain this tapas is now enjoyed throughout many other parts of the country.
Encrusted with freshly-ground pepper and salt, this seared Ahi Tuna is served with seasoned pea shoots and drizzled with a green onion, wasabi and pickled ginger vinaigrette.
Thin pieces of pan-fried pork tenderloin rest on top of caramelized onions, melted brie cheese and crusty bread.
An easy-to-make Italian delicacy: hand-made potato gnocchi that melts in your mouth.
Four delicious pizzas: caramelized onions and goat cheese, lemon and cheese, serrano ham and a simple margarita. These lightly-topped, thin and crispy pizzas are some of our favorites.
Roasted garlic adds a beautiful, mellow flavor to any dish and it's easy to prepare.
Soft and creamy onions are surrounded by a buttery crust, in this classic Alsatian French tart.
Seared duck is served with squash purée and is finished with a silky Saskatoon Berry Jus.
Delicious grilled vegetables are tossed in a delicious vinaigrette made of capers, olives, red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil.
Red peppers, garlic, eggplant and tomatoes are slowly roasted with olive oil and a hint of crushed chilies.
Pan-seared scallops served with truffle beurre blanc make up this elegant and sexy appetizer.
Cooking Video Techniques
How to carve a chicken or turkey may seem difficult at first, but once you understand the anatomy of a chicken it's easy to master.
Learn how to clean fresh shrimp or prawns before adding them to your favorite recipe.
Here's an easy way to pit and dice the avocado fruit to make delicious guacamole, salsa or just to add to a salad.
The olive is the fruit from the olive tree. Until olives are brined, they are inedible. Whole olives are superior in flavor to olives that already have the pit removed. Here we show you how to pit olives yourself, so you can add the best flavor to any recipe.
How to cut, dice, slice or mince anything with a chef's knife is one of the most important cooking skills you can learn. This video teaches how to cut any type of onion.
Fresh garlic makes a difference, so don't just grab the first head of garlic you see at the supermarket. Here's what to look for when buying and prepping garlic for your favorite recipe.
There are a few things to look for when buying fresh shrimp or prawns. Like any seafood, it should be as fresh as possible.
Use a food processor to make fresh pesto in a matter of minutes. Basil, pine nuts, cheese, garlic and olive oil are combined to make this delicious pesto recipe.
Who needs a fork to eat mussels when they come with their very own built-in set of tongs and a spoon to do the trick.
If you don't take the time to properly heat a pan first, here is a bit of science behind why food, such as chicken, sticks to stainless steel cookware.
Are you tired of prying off chicken that has stuck to a pan? Did you know that if you properly preheat your pan to the right temperature before you start to cook, food will not stick to the bottom.
This is a cooking tip that will change the way you use your stainless steel cookware forever.