Appetizer recipe collection

Garlicky clam dip made with cream cheese, minced clams, clam broth, Worcestershire, and fresh lemon juice. A no-cook appetizer that's ready in 15 minutes for crackers, chips, or veggies.

Gateaux piments, Mauritian chilli cakes made from soaked chana dal, green chilies, turmeric, and fresh herbs. Deep-fried into crispy golden fritters.

Honey curry chicken wings: oven-baked, basted in a butter-honey-mustard-curry glaze that turns sticky and lacquered. A party platter staple with retro charm and serious flavor.

Traditional Irish ginger marmalade made with bitter Seville oranges, lemons, fresh ginger root, and preserved ginger. A bittersweet, spicy preserve that's worth the slow simmer.

Gingered Tomato Broth with Pappadam Noodles recipe

Swedish pickled herring with a sweet-sour vinegar brine layered with red onion, carrots, ginger, and horseradish. A classic Scandinavian smorgasbord appetizer that only gets better after 2-3 days in the jar.

Microwave glazed baked ham with brown sugar, dry mustard, pineapple rings, and whole cloves. A retro holiday ham done in under 30 minutes of cook time.

Goan ginger-scented tomato and cabbage soup is a light, vegetable-forward broth with fresh ginger, garlic, and a finish of torn mint leaves. Served ladled over alphabet pasta for a playful Indo-Portuguese coastal twist.

Grandma's spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) layered between buttered phyllo sheets and filled with feta, cottage cheese, eggs, and spinach. The classic Greek meze cut into diamond squares.

Simple guacamole with avocado, cumin, oregano, parsley, and taco seasoning. No-cook dip ready in 10 minutes, great with tortilla chips or raw veggies.

A scrumptious bread recipe that calls for cream cheese, feta cheese and pepperoncini peppers.

Greek spanakopita with a savory spinach and feta filling layered between sheets of buttered phyllo for shatteringly crisp tops and bottoms. The classic Mediterranean pie cut into squares for sharing.

Greek spanakopita triangles with spinach, feta, and cream cheese wrapped in buttery phyllo dough. Crispy, flaky appetizers that freeze beautifully for make-ahead entertaining.

Greek-style marinated mushrooms in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, made quickly in the microwave. Chilled for 24 hours for a tangy, herbaceous cold appetizer or meze.

Green bean casserole made in the microwave with canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy French fried onion rings on top. The classic holiday side dish ready in just 15 minutes.

Thai green mango dip with shrimp paste, fish sauce, garlic, and lime juice pounded in a mortar. A sour, salty, funky condiment for grilled meats and vegetables.