Appetizers recipes

Discover the appetizer recipes section of Goody for the appetizer time: reserved for relaxing with loved ones, a time of sharing, laughter share and laugh, drinks and of course good food! In France the appetizer is called an ‘aperitif’ and it is traditionally a ‘drink’ served before meals that is intended to open the appetite. By extension, it also refers to the small snacks that precede meals. Hence, some dishes are served while drinking namely easy bites and nibbles: chips, bruschetta, peanuts, pistachios, olives, sausages, puff pastry nibbles, cheese, pita chips, dried tomatoes, the list is long. The appetizer is a tradition which comes from southern European countries bordering the Mediterranean like France, Spain or Italy. The appetizer also refers to the convivial moment when people come together to share drinks and food. Some history:  the drink served for appetizer traditionally had to possess digestive and medicinal virtues and it was not necessarily alcoholic: a cooked wine made of plants was much appreciated. It was only later (at the end of the 19th century) that alcohol was added and certain drinks such as Vermouth, Suze, Campari, Cinzano, Pastis, Kir and Picon became the trend. It was about the time that the habit of having an appetizer before meal was born. Nowadays, any beverage is allowed for the appetizer! There are a number of beverages to pair with your appetizer recipe: wines, spirits, cocktails, sweet wines, beers, ciders, fruit juices, punch, sparkling wines, sangria, marquisette, syrups, soft drinks, cola and many more. And snacks ideas are just as numerous. There are simple snacks bites and nibbles for a casual drink and more elaborate ones for finger food dinners and appetizer only parties. For a yummy elaborate appetizer platter or a finger food dinner, you will find an array of appetizer recipe ideas and new trends. Our advice: always surprise guests with our new innovative appetizer recipes! Our appetizer recipe ideas to surprise your guests: Toasts Mania. Choose your type of bread (bread, baguette or big country bread) and customize with your toppings (eggplant caviar, salmon, goat cheese, chutney, mozzarella, candied tomatoes.) Prepare a tapas bar. Like the Spanish, make several cold or hot mini-dishes to accompany your drinks. An appetizer in a glass! Unwind your creativity play with colors and shapes. The verrine is a total “must” hip dish in modern gastronomy; appetizer recipes are available for the experienced chef as well as the home cook, for both small and large occasions. The winning combination: layering different colors, textures and shapes. A hint of tradition. Black olives, tapenade, chicken wings, crab cakes, deviled eggs! Add a flair of French elegance to your table with cold cuts platter (ham, sausage) or a cheese platter (Emmental cheese, fresh goat cheese, Comté, Roquefort, Camembert cheese) served with wine, or stay classic with appetizers everyone loves tortillas with guacamole, meatballs, cheese straws, bacon-wrapped fries. Surf the ‘healthy’ wave. Go for Sushi and Maki, small cherry tomatoes, cucumber bites, fresh fruit (watermelon, melon, green apple), crunchy vegetables (red pepper, cucumber) soaked in a homemade light sauce. Why not a carpaccio of meat or fish? The ‘miniature‘ trends. Appetizers served on slates, mini-club sandwiches, croquembouches and other mini-appetizers (Mini quiches, mini tortillas, mini pizza, spoons appetizers, mini cakes, lollipops). Yummy envelopes. Samosas, wraps, chaps, spring rolls, tortillas, fajitas, original recipe ideas that will absolutely stun your guests! Tasting session. Wine has never been so popular at cocktail hour. The rule: food and wine pairing is essential. Find the perfect appetizer recipe idea on Goody among the collection shared online by our Goodistas.