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    Appetizers

    Easy and delicious magazine-quality appetizer recipes for the home cook.

    • A close-up of cranberry and goat cheese crostini on a small plate.
      Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini
    • A small bowl of chili lime pepitas with a sheet tray of more to the side and a lime cut in half on the other side.
      Chili Lime Pepitas
    • A small plate of tuna croquettes along with homemade tartar sauce.
      Tuna Croquettes with Homemade Tartar Sauce
    • A bowl of butternut squash and red pepper soup topped with pepitas and sour cream.
      Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup
    • A bowl of yogurt topped with sauteed spiced carrots and pistachios.
      Sautéed Spiced Carrots with Pistachios
    • Overhead shot of a white platter with air fryer smashed potatoes topped with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
      Air Fryer Smashed Parmesan Potatoes
    • A bowl of cauliflower and lentil soup topped with scallions on a gray table.
      Cauliflower Lentil Soup
    • A white bowl of sour cream and chive dip topped with chives.
      Easy Sour Cream and Chive Dip
    • A platter of tofu satay topped with cilantro, peanuts and a peanut sauce on a butcherblock counter.
      Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce
    • Skillet charred corn on the cob topped with butter and dill.
      Skillet Charred Corn on the Cob
    • Skillet street corn dip topped with cilantro, cotija and lime wedges.
      Skillet Mexican Street Corn Dip
    • A serving bowl of whipped ricotta dip topped with honey and herbs on a plate with toasted bread.
      Whipped Ricotta Dip
    • A serving of sweet chili roasted cauliflower on a white plate with a skillet to the side.
      Sweet Chili Roasted Cauliflower and Almonds
    • A close-up shot of sun-dried tomato spread in a small bowl on a cutting board.
      Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
    • A white platter of crispy air fryer steak fries sprinkled with chives.
      Air Fryer Steak Fries
    • chicken bacon ranch sliders on a parchment lined baking sheet.
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
    • A caramelized onion and goat cheese tart on parchment paper with a piece cut away.
      Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
    • Smoked Trout Tartines with Crispy Capers
    • Burrata Bruschetta on a small white plate.
      Burrata Bruschetta
    • Mango and Corn Salsa in a medium bowl with a spoon.
      Mango and Corn Salsa
    • Crispy buffalo tofu nuggets on a platter with a dipping sauce and celery.
      Crispy Buffalo Tofu
    • A close-up shot of sliced purple beets topped with arugula, goat cheese rolled in herbs, crispy fried shallots all drizzled with a lemon and herb vinaigrette on a gray plate.
      Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese
    • Cherry tomato soup in a gray bowl with a hand taking a spoonful.
      Easy Cherry Tomato Soup
    • A bowl of guacamole topped with pico de gallo.
      Easy Guacamole with Homemade Pico de Gallo
    A guy cutting carrots in a nice kitchen.

    Hi! I’m Adam. I’m an experienced recipe developer, food writer, test cook and journalist. I have developed hundreds of recipes for magazines like Cooking Light, Real Simple, EatingWell, Southern Living, Fine Cooking and more. I'm a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and I've worked in nearly every position of the restaurant industry. At The Real Recipes I share recipes that have been tested to perfection. Learn more about me and the site.

    Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

    • A plate with crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken, spaghetti, tomato sauce, and salad on a gray countertop.
      Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    • A serving of honey ginger chicken with rice, broccoli and bok choy on a small plate.
      Honey Ginger Chicken
    • A platter or air fried buffalo chicken strips with a dip and celery to the side.
      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders - No Breading
    • A white serving bowl of pesto pasta with chopped tomatoes, basil leaves and shaved parmesan on top.
      Pesto Orzo Salad

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