Appetizers

Creamy spinach and sun-dried tomato quesadillas turn a bag of baby spinach and a jar of sun-dried tomatoes into the crispiest weeknight dinner. Melty vegan cream cheese holds the wilted spinach together inside golden tortillas. Even the picky eaters line up for these....

Looking for an appetizer that looks incredibly elegant but comes together in minutes? These Crispy Polenta Bites with a vibrant tomato topping are your answer! The secret to keeping this recipe in the “quick-fix” category is using store-bought precooked polenta. You...

Pastry-enrobed olives are the two-ingredient cocktail bite everyone asks about. Almond- or jalapeño-stuffed green olives are wrapped in thawed pie crust and baked until golden, puffed, and dangerously pop-able. Make a double batch. Looking for an appetizer that...

Vegan mango lettuce cups are summer's easiest appetizer, on the table in fifteen flat minutes. Sweet ripe mango and a quick radish-lime slaw get spooned into buttery Boston lettuce leaves and finished with chopped peanuts. No cooking required. I'll never forget a...

Savory mushroom crostini are my go-to party starter: golden baguette toasts piled with garlicky chopped mushrooms warmed through with dried basil, marjoram, and savory. Twenty minutes, one pan, and they vanish every single time. The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing...

Avocado salsa pinwheels are the potluck trick I make on repeat. Mashed ripe Hass avocado and tomato salsa spread over big warm flour tortillas, which roll tight and slice into festive spirals in minutes. There are never leftovers. Effortless & Delicious Avocado...