Starter

From crispy, golden bites to fresh and vibrant salads, each dish is crafted to delight and prepare your taste buds for the flavors to follow. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, these starters are not just the beginning—they’re a highlight of their own.

Latest Starter Recipe

Spam and Brie Bites

Turn a can of Spam into a platter of festive hors d’oeuvres…

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Arancini (Stuffed Italian Rice Balls)

Can you make arancini out of leftover risotto? Absolutely. But this arancini…

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Salmon Teriyaki Onigiri

In Japan, onigiri come in many varieties, ranging from simply salted to…

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Classic Cheese Ball

Bring some ease and nostalgic glamour to your entertaining spread with this…

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Port Wine Cheese Ball

This Port Wine Cheese Ball is for my Hickory Farms stans. A…

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Pimiento Cheese Ball

With all of the bold, spicy, and ultra-savory flavors of spreadable pimiento…

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Pumpernickel Panzanella

Hunks of crusty bread soaked and seasoned by juicy ripe tomatoes are…

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Extra-Large Latkes

These make-ahead, extra-large latkes are here to make hosting easier, whether you’re…

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Smoked Salmon Tartare

This appetizer relies on two kinds of salmon—raw and cold-smoked—to achieve a…

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