Appetizer recipes
Pickled onions for shashlik
Every shashlik lover has their own recipe for a delicious shashlik, but pickled onions will add even more flavor to any shashlik!
Dumplings for soup
Dumpling soup is a true delight, and it's also more filling. Learn how to make the perfect dumplings for soup!
Sausages in batter in 5 minutes
Battered sausages are a quick and easy dish that will delight you with their flavor. The crispy crust and juicy filling make them ideal for a snack or light dinner. Try this recipe to enjoy sausages in a new way!
Borscht dressing for the winter
Borscht dressing for the winter is a great way to reduce your time at the stove while preparing bright and flavorful borscht!
Grilled mackerel shashlik
Delicious shashlik can be made not only from red meat or chicken, but also from fish. Grilled mackerel shashlik is very tender and flavorful. It pairs well with a spicy appetizer of jalapeños, cream cheese, and bacon.
Crispy potato sticks
Skip the potato chips! Instead, make these crispy Asian-inspired potato sticks with healthy seaweed.
Cheese pie made from stale bread
If your loaf of bread has gone stale, don't despair or rush to throw it away. Turn this misfortune into an opportunity and make a delicious and tender cheese pie that's perfect for a casual tea party!
Potato dumplings Gnocchi
Make Italian potato gnocchi, pan-fried. This egg-free recipe is suitable for vegans.
Crispy Korean Chicken
Make this delicious Korean chicken breast dish in a spicy sauce that's also great as an appetizer.
Chicken nuggets in a frying pan
Make your own chicken nuggets, a classic American fast food that's tastier and healthier than store-bought!
Tartlets with filling
It doesn't take much effort to spice up your New Year's table. Make these delicious chicken and mushroom tartlets.
Stale Bread Casserole in a Frying Pan
Stale toast bread can be turned into a much more delicious breakfast than regular sandwiches – a flavorful and filling casserole!
Oven-baked carrots
This delicious and healthy carrot is simply mouth-watering and incredibly easy to prepare.
Wontons are Chinese dumplings.
Instead of regular dumplings, prepare thin fried dumplings with a unique Asian flavor – Chinese wontons.
Festive salad with tuna in cucumber
Spice up your New Year's table – for example, prepare this simple and delicious salad.
Lavash with tomatoes and cheese
Prepare this simple but delicious appetizer of Armenian lavash, tomatoes and cheese – five minutes and the snack is ready!
Chicken aspic
A New Year's table is rarely complete without jellied meat. Try this unusual jellied meat made with chicken and chicken feet.
Homemade cream cheese
Everyone has heard of the soft Philadelphia cheese and probably tried it—at least in the rolls of the same name. This creamy curd cheese is wonderful on breakfast sandwiches and in delicious cheesecakes. But few people know that it's very easy to make at home using the most common, inexpensive dairy products. Give it a try—it's not difficult at all!
Potato balls with beef in dough
Make this delicious and filling Arabic dish of ground beef and potatoes baked in a batter.
Beef burrito
Prepare yourself a delicious Mexican-style lunch or snack – burritos with ground beef, sauce, lettuce and cheese.
Fried shrimp with garlic in soy sauce
You don't have to go to a Chinese restaurant to try authentic Chinese shrimp dish – it's very easy to prepare!
Cheese balls with olives
If you have cheese and olives, you can quickly prepare a great appetizer for any feast.
Pizza made from stale bread
Save stale white bread by making a delicious and filling homemade pizza with eggs, tomatoes and sausage.
Homemade "Egg" Cheese
Prepare an unusual "egg" homemade cheese - tender and delicious, according to an old Scandinavian recipe.
Homemade mozzarella
Famous Italian mozzarella cheese is simply irreplaceable for pizza and a variety of delicious casseroles. But there's no need to overpay for it at the store—all you need is milk and vinegar! With a little patience, you can enjoy your favorite flavor!
Crispy chicken in dry noodles
Try this unique Korean-style chicken appetizer, deep-fried in a dry noodle crust.
Italian Christmas Deep-Fry
Make this traditional Italian deep-fried dough appetizer for New Year's or Christmas.
Homemade processed cheese
Make your own authentic processed cheese using readily available and inexpensive ingredients. And the "magic ingredient" needed for the cheese to "melt" is a simple one-minute process using citric acid and baking soda. Just like a serious production process, only on a smaller scale!
Cabbage and carrot salad
Make a simple, yet refreshing and crispy cabbage and carrot salad just like in the cafeteria, but in your own kitchen!
Vegan stuffed tomatoes
Make this simple, yet delicious and healthy appetizer of tomatoes and eggplant fried with capers and basil.
Fried tofu with vegetables
This delicious and nutritious stir-fried tofu appetizer with vegetables and shiitake mushrooms makes a great healthy snack.
Homemade paneer cheese
Try making homemade paneer and enjoy its unique taste!
Pickled canned cucumbers
Crispy pickled cucumbers are a great appetizer for a feast, a piquant addition to a variety of dishes, and an essential ingredient for beloved salads. Pickling cucumbers with vinegar dates back to the ancient Romans. Preparing these pickles is quick and easy, and they can be preserved in small, easy-to-store jars.
Liver cake
For those who don't like sweets, prepare this hearty liver cake, which is sure to please the male part of your guests.
Baskets with mushrooms and cheese
Make this unusual appetizer using ordinary toast bread, cheese and mushrooms.
Tartlets with crab sticks and cheese
If you're on a budget and don't want to spend money on expensive ingredients, try making this simple, budget-friendly, and delicious appetizer in tartlets.
Chicken with peanuts and pumpkin
Try this tender Asian-inspired chicken breast with a sweet and spicy sauce and delicious, yet very healthy pumpkin.
Crispy Potato Rings with Garlic
Why buy chips when you can make your own crunchy snacks that are much more appealing in appearance and taste, and without any chemicals?
Snow Crab Appetizer
Ordinary crab sticks can be used in a unique way. Make these inexpensive but delicious rolls for your guests.
Lightly salted cucumbers in a bag
Lightly salted cucumbers are a great quick appetizer. You don't even need water for this simple recipe.
Tashkent Salad
This classic Tashkent salad with tender beef, crispy radish, and aromatic fried onions is a simple and delicious recipe with an Eastern flair that's easy to make at home.
Herring appetizer in a baguette
Prepare this simple and inexpensive, yet delicious appetizer with aromatic herring for the New Year's table.
Layered canapes with salmon
Canapés are the most popular appetizer at any feast. Make these delicious little bite-sized treats.
Potato mushrooms with garlic sauce
It turns out that even ordinary mashed potatoes can be used as a source of creativity. Treat the whole family to these mashed potato "mushrooms"!
Snack roll with spinach
This savory cheese and spinach roll is perfect for a New Year's feast, adding a lovely color and delicious aroma.
How to cook shrimp
If you don't know how to cook frozen unpeeled shrimp so they turn out really tasty, check out this recipe!
Eclairs with red fish
Mini eclairs made from choux pastry with a cream cheese and red fish filling are perfect for a New Year's feast.
Sushi rice
Discover the secrets to making perfect sushi and roll rice at home with this easy recipe and helpful tips.
Chicken triangles on crispy straws
This appetizer with tender minced chicken is easy to eat without getting your hands dirty, plus all its parts are edible and delicious.
Mini mushroom burgers
Offer your guests at the New Year's table these not only delicious, but also very healthy "hamburgers".
Buryat chebureki Khushuur
Make your own unique Buryat-style chebureki—you won't find these at your local kiosk!
Korean-style carrots
Spicy and aromatic Korean carrots are the perfect appetizer to grace any table.
Red fish appetizer on cheese biscuits
This delicious and mouth-watering appetizer is sure to attract the attention of your guests at the New Year's table.
Croutons with cheese and garlic
Fans of savory beer snacks will definitely love this simple croutons recipe – just like the ones you get at your favorite pub!
Flourless pizza
Try this delicious homemade gluten-free pizza on a cheese crust with your favorite toppings.
Sauerkraut
A simple sauerkraut recipe made with cabbage, carrots, salt, sugar, and water for a delicious and crunchy snack.
Salted lard with garlic and pepper
Why buy salted lard with garlic when you can easily make it at home using only proven seasonings?
Home-dried pollock
There's no better beer snack than dried fish! Even if you're not a fisherman, you can make this snack from regular pollock.
This category brings together appetizer recipes for everyday and festive home dining. The collection is based on keywords like "festive appetizers" and "quick appetizers," reflecting the need for practical, aesthetically pleasing, and affordable table setting solutions. The emphasis is on speed—most dishes can be prepared in 15–30 minutes and don't require complex equipment or rare ingredients. The collection includes both cold options (sliced meats, canapés, vegetable tartines) and hot appetizers (mini pies, baked sandwiches, cheese balls). Particular attention is given to the quick-fix format: recipes with a step-by-step structure, minimal ingredients, and the ability to be prepared in advance. Solutions are presented for a variety of occasions—from buffets and birthdays to family dinners or get-togethers. All appetizers are adapted to modern preferences: without excessive fat, with an emphasis on freshness, vibrant flavors, and easy presentation. The selection is regularly updated to reflect seasonal product availability and current trends in light cuisine.