Appetizer & Snack Recipes

The trick to crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside tostones is to cut and smash them to just the right thickness.

Creamy ricotta, sweet caramelized shallots, and tangy Black Garlic Salt make this simple flatbread a superb side.

A sweet, sticky sauce perfect for glazing crispy chicken wings. Make it as mild or spicy hot as you like!

Sweet fried plantains pair perfectly with the complex warm spices and citrus notes of our Sweet Jerk Barbecue Sauce. Share this Barbecue Maduros re...

Risotto is incredible, but these little golden rice balls are pure magic. Crunchy, creamy, and flavorful, these make super impressive party snacks ...

This southwest egg rolls recipe is packed with fresh veggies, shredded chicken, and melty cheese. Easy enough to whip up on a weeknight and festive...

This salsa is a total hit! Super fresh flavors and just a hint of spice that is a great topping for bread, chips, and grilled meats.

Crunchy and delicious–without having to fry them!

One of our Charlotte, NC (a.k.a. the Queen City) spice merchants submitted this recipe for everybody's favorite southern cheese spread. She gives h...

Take your summer watermelon to new heights by sprinkling it with one of our gourmet sea salts.

A Southern BBQ menu wouldn't be complete without a side of fried okra. These addictive bites were gobbled up quickly by tasters in our test kitchen...

This barbecue version of a charcuterie plate can be found on many Memphis BBQ joint menus. It couldn't be easier to pull together...just grab your ...

Sweet parsnips and sharp horseradish make the perfect pairing for this creamy side or spread.

Roasting potatoes in ghee (clarified butter) gives them a whole new dimension of flavor. Tossing them with this blend of spices gives the potatoes ...

A healthy dip that is still super creamy and flavorful.

These make a great appetizer or side with a kick of Creole inspiration. Serve small portions as a side with your favorite BBQ plate, or serve large...

These light and airy cheesy puffs are so impressive for how little effort they take. Mustard powder is the traditional seasoning here, but the doug...

This is an easy and quick pickle for beet and onion lovers alike.

A nod to the South, these easy preserved peaches make a great topping or filling for both sweet and savory applications.

A platter of these sweet and savory peaches didn't last long in our test kitchen. They were gobbled up as soon as they came off the grill each time...

No tahini in the house? No problem! This recipe creatively uses sesame seeds to get that classic tahini flavor into a truly simple and very savory ...