Appetizers

Grilled Green Bean and Onion Tarts make the most of summer’s bounty! These tarts are a wonderful side dish or starter to any grilled meal.

Fried Pickles are a classic appetizer that is so easy to make at home! Your favorite dill pickle slices are batter dipped and deep fried. Dip them in comeback sauce or ranch dressing and I bet you can eat just one!

Mexican corn pastry cups are a great twist on summer corn! It’s so flavorful and easy to make.

Jalapeño Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons are essentially a fried, amped up version of your favorite jalapeño cream cheese poppers appetizer! The creamy and spicy filling wrapped in a fried wonton wrapper makes these poppers a fantastic party appetizer or even an afternoon snack.

Caramelized Onion Eggplant Dip is the ideal addition to any potluck or picnic! Serve warm or make ahead and spread on crackers or crostini and your guests will love it.

Melted Cheese Crackers seem like a no-brainer, but they’re the appetizer you never considered. They go great with dips, and are excellent on their own too.

Mexican Corn in a Cup is pretty ubiquitous at Texas fairs, from Fiesta to Oysterbake. Make it at home – it’s perfect next to authentic carne asada!

Spicy bean dip will be a huge hit at your next party! Whip up some homemade tortilla chips too, and you are set!

Homemade tortilla chips are totally worth the effort. Bring on the salsa!

Bacon ranch dip is so good you could eat it for days. Grab the potato chips and settle in!

Chipotle Bacon Deviled Eggs aren’t your mama’s classic deviled eggs. The smoky, spicy homemade chipotle seasoning gives the eggs a burst of flavor, which pairs perfectly with savory, crispy bacon and creamy avocado.

Easy Popcorn Chicken is the perfect poppable bite for game day snacking or a quick weeknight dinner that will have them running to the dinner table.

Texas nachos are perfect for your cheesy-crunchy cravings! Absolutely no one can resist a pile of these delicious nachos.

BBQ Shredded Pork Cups with all the ooey gooey cheese you can handle! Bring on the March madness eats – these are perfect for game day.

Bacon twist breadsticks are an addictive snack! Serve them up with your favorite main dish or eat them all by themselves!

These Mini Beef and Cheese Tacos are the perfect homemade snack for parties. Loaded up with flavorful ground beef and gooey melty cheese, these little bite sized snacks will go fast!

Baked vegetable Manchurian is traditionally deep fried. Urvashee makes it lighter by baking, but just as tasty!

Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels are fun to say AND eat. This recipe is super versatile – eat them for lunch, a quick dinner, or serve them up at your next basketball-watching party.

Sorullitos de Maiz are crispy fried cornbread. The secret to their deliciousness? They’re filled with cheese!

Crispy Polenta Dippers are a fuss-free snack you can make sweet or savory. They’re perfect for your next game night!

Veggie Guacamole is a vegetable-packed, spicy guacamole that will have everyone gathering around the table (yes, even those crazy health nuts you know). With all those vegetables packed in there, you don’t have to feel guilty about loading up chips with a heaping scoop!

Slow cooker buffalo chicken wings mean you can set it and forget it, and be ready for the game without a lot of fuss! Don’t forget the celery and dressings.

Stuffed spinach bread is ridiculous! Italian sausage, spinach, and all the mozz make one incredible stuffed bread you can nosh at parties, or for dinner.

Shrimp Avocado Toast is a crispy, savory, umami-filled dish that is ideal for a snack or lunch on the go! It’s simple enough to make and you’ll be surprised at just how flavorful it is.