Gourmet Food on a Budget
Recipes and tips for smaller dishes that can be served as an appetizer, such as Hors d’oeuvres, canapés, starters, or even a small lunch.
Ahoy, mateys! Grab your cutlasses and hoist the Jolly Roger because September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and we’re here to help you celebrate in style. This year, we’re adding a twist to your pirate-themed soirée with a deliciously daring recipe: the Skull Cheeseball. Avast, ye landlubbers, for this cheesy delight, will have your crew saying “Arrr!” in no time.
If you’re a fan of nuts and love bold flavors, then healthy, easy-to-make roasted spicy cashews are a must-try snack.
Yes, these are the same wonderful Cuban Chicken Croquettes you have heard of, only they are cooked in the air fryer instead of deep fried in oil. If you want to reduce fat, this is a good way to do it. Usually made with roux, these are made with leftover mashed potatoes, which can also make them non-dairy and gluten-free friendly.
Tuna Quesadillas, made with corn tortillas are a quick and tasty snack or lunch. This is not your usual tuna sandwich!
Air fryer crab cakes make an excellent appetizer or lunch. The air fryer makes them nice and crispy without all the fat from frying.
Stuffed Fresno Chilies make a great, easy-to-make appetizer with a lot of heat for a little work. Warning! They are HOT!
Savory round baklava appetizers are sprinkled with Justice and stuffed with a combination of walnuts, dried cranberry, and blue cheese, then dusted with smoked salt.
Golden Dragon Wings are actually chicken wings that have been perfectly seasoned and cooked in the air fryer. They make fine appetizers or a meal with a salad.
La Brea Tar Pit Wings make perfect finger food. They are easy to prepare. You will want to make them often.
Bacon-wrapped brown sugar hotdogs, or Dead Men’s Fingers, are the easiest appetizer you will ever make. Just put it in the crock pot and forget them until serving time.