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Trinity Korokke
Inspired by Japanese street food, these korokke include bell pepper and onion to add texture to the potatoes, and mozzarella to create a gooey cheese pull.
By Rahanna Bisseret Martinez
Air-Fryer Bagel Chips
With an air fryer, these bagel chips turn out perfectly crunchy and stay whole, not broken to bits in the bag—all the better to hold lots of dip.
By Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
Spicy Tahini Date Salad
Dates, tahini, and chile paste come together in a salad dressing that’s an exquisite combination of sweetness, nuttiness, and heat.
By Nasim Alikhani and Theresa Gambacorta
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53 Vegetarian Appetizers to Please Every Party Guest
From easy snacks to fancy hors d’oeuvres, these meat-free starters will appeal to every palate.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Summer Squash Rolls With Herbed Ricotta and Toasted Hazelnuts
Thin slices of summer squash are rolled up with cool, creamy ricotta and herbs for an Italian-inspired bite that guests can pop into their mouths.
By Erin French
Crispy Cauliflower With Honey and Hot Pepper Flakes
Crunchy cauliflower drizzled with a bit of honey and finished with hot pepper flakes is a welcome surprise of flavor—not unlike crispy hot honey chicken.
By Erin French
Nutty and Salty Gunpowder Spice
Gunpowder spice, also known as idli podi or milagai podi, is not a spice blend but instead a dry chutney found in South India that’s eaten with dosa and idli.
By Sohla El-Waylly
Kashk Bademjoon (Garlicky Eggplant Dip)
This mashed eggplant spread is topped with saffron, blackened mint, caramelized onions, and savory kashk—a thick, salty Iranian yogurt whey.
By Roya Shariat and Gita Sadeh
Classic Deviled Eggs
This Gourmet favorite is our best and most basic recipe for deviled eggs. Serve them for Mother’s Day—or any holiday brunch for that matter.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Crispy Potato Skins With Fried Herb Aioli
Potatoes and aioli are a match made in heaven, but fried herbs, capers, and cornichons take these crispy potato skins to the next level.
By Molly Baz
Salt Cod Fritters
These salt cod fritters from chef Eric Ripert are golden brown and delightfully crispy. Serve them as soon as you can after frying.
By Eric Ripert
Tomato-Watermelon Gazpacho
Wait to make this tomato-watermelon gazpacho until it’s the scorching second half of summer when your farmers market is bursting with juicy tomatoes.
By Shelly Westerhausen Worcel
Bacon Mac ’n’ Cheese Jalapeño Bites
These mac-and-cheese-stuffed jalapeño poppers can be prepped in advance and tossed in the oven shortly before the party starts for an easy-peasy-cheesy crowd-pleaser.
By Maegan Brown
Smoked Feta Dip
If you want to add a little heat to this simple smoked feta tip, start by throwing in some chopped hot peppers or even your favorite hot sauce.
By Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey
Cheesy Potato Soup With Bacon
This hearty homemade potato soup owes its richness to plenty of melted cheddar cheese and a topping of crispy bacon.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp With Chorizo and Green Olives
This rustic baked shrimp dish is almost prefab, thanks to overnight prep and quick, day-of cooking. Serve with plenty of bread for dipping.
By Amy Thielen
Butternut Squash Soup
Go all-out autumnal with this easy soup recipe that combines roasted butternut squash with fresh ginger and cinnamon.
By Mary Risley
Spicy Garlicky Corn Cheese Ciabatta
Garlic bread meets Korean corn cheese—a simple dish that consists of sweet canned corn kernels, lots of mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese.
By James Park
Nightshade Confit
Eggplant, zucchini, and peppers take a long, slow bath in lots of olive oil, becoming meltingly tender in the pan and getting even better the following day.
By Amy Thielen
Chili Crisp Panzanella
Take panzanella up a notch by mixing chili crisp into golden-brown bread cubes to add the right amount of heat and savory notes to this refreshing salad.
By James Park