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

Boquerones With Green Olives and Orange

Serving fancy anchovies with olive oil and bread is a well-trod last-minute

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Za’atar Fire Crackers

Saltines are a magical cracker. Whatever it is about them that makes

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Pistachio-Sesame Cheese Ball

This appetizer is ready in 10 minutes and practically guaranteed to make

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Chipotle Cheddar Crackers

One of my go-to tricks is to keep some dough for slice-and-bake

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Marinated Mozzarella and Peppadew Peppers

The only thing better than a ball of mozzarella? Many tiny balls

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Classic Pigs in a Blanket

A party isn’t a party without pigs in a blanket. And making

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Mozzarella Sticks

Though it’s hard to argue with the deliciousness of fried cheese, not

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Tostones With Creamy Green Sauce

According to former BA staffer Carla Lalli Music, this tostones recipe is

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Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

This recipe for air fryer chicken wings will help you (finally) make

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