Tapas are bite-sized appetizers served during cocktail hour in Spain. They generally come in small portions and in varied forms. Discover these 10 authentic tapas that will bring Spain to you on a plate.

An easy Spanish tapas style appetizer recipe with potatoes, manchego cheese, and chorizo. Perfect for entertaining.

This flaky dough is a real game-changer in the kitchen.

Deep-fried beef samosas with a super savory and spicy ground beef and vegetable filling seasoned with ginger, garlic, and an array of spices.

These savory mushroom turnovers are sure to be a hit for your next holiday gathering.

These make a great appetizer with the lemony dipping sauce ( included ) or any dipping sauce of your choice. Reprinted with permission from Raghavan Iyer and Workman Publishing

Halloumi Fries are an unexpected and absolutely scrumptious appetizer, snack or side dish. With an inherently tangy-salty flavor, they have a crispy caramelized crust and a soft and creamy interior. When you dip them in the sweet and spicy Greek yogurt dip, you might love them even more!

For this meatball version of pork schnitzel, a simple blend of thyme, lemon zest, and parsley is combined with ground pork; the mixture is then formed into balls, rolled in flour, egg, and panko and then deep-fried until crisp. The crunchy panko shell gives way to a juicy schnitzel interior—just like its cutlet counterpart. And also like its cutlet counterpart, these meatballs need no further embellishment other than a squeeze of lemon, but a bit of sauerkraut or a dip in grainy mustard work wonderfully well too.

This recipe for Korean Pancakes (called Pajeon or Pa Jun) with Scallions and Dipping Sauce is wonderful for a snack, appetizer or light lunch.  The tender scallions impart a fresh, mild bite without making the pancake too onion-y, and the slightly sweet and savory dipping sauce is the perfect compliment to the crispy, fried pancake.

These crispy Fillo bites are a great savoury finger food option for your next party, or a wonderful snack when you feel like something small to enjoy. We love using this quick and easy technique, where Fillo Pastry is simply filled, rolled and sliced to create something delicious. It’s amazing what

For an easy spanakopita, try this version that is made in a pan, then cut into squares. It has all the wonderful taste of the classic version—buttery phyllo with a spinach-cheese filling—but is so simple to do. —Barbara Smith, Chipley, Florida

A recipe for Savory Funnel Cakes.

Impressive but no more time consuming.

These crispy Fillo bites are a great savoury finger food option for your next party, or a wonderful snack when you feel like something small to enjoy. We love using this quick and easy technique, where Fillo Pastry is simply filled, rolled and sliced to create something delicious. It’s amazing what

A fantastically rich and deeply flavorful spread of pork and pork fat with a few seasonings makes a wonderful old-time appetizer or small bite to enjoy on buttered toast.

Taralli are like savory breadsticks rolled to form a ring, round and crispy, first boiled  and then baked. They are a traditional Italian snack, perfect for a quick, hunger-breaking treat.We generally use them as bread substitutes to enjoy with cold cuts and cheeses. They are also great as an appetizer with a good glass of red wine.Taralli have a characteristic circular shape, a golden surface and a crisp and crumbly texture.

Puto Calasiao is a cute puto variation that came from Pangasinan. How does it differ from the common puto? Learn by using this recipe. Enjoy!

Melty manchego-bechamel encased in a crunchy crumb and deep fried. Perfect tapas.

Easy Belyashi Recipe - Pirozhki are incredible! The thick and spongy dough gives them the appearance of baked dinner rolls on the inside, which is untouched by oil. With a savory filling, they are downright irresistible!

Labneh! One of my most requested recipes ❤️. It is a middle eastern strained yogurt that has a soft cheese like texture. I use it as a spread usually but straining it a bit extra to form the balls is also great. Growing up with a Syrian dad this was basically breakfast!

Made with simple ingredients, this Baba Ganoush dip is so creamy, delicious, and full of flavor. It is so easy to make and you can enjoy it with anything from warm pita bread to crunchy vegetables.

A sweet, crunchy fried Nigerian snack flavored with nutmeg, vanilla, and citrus zest.

Call me crazy, but I love a good holiday potluck. Filling my plate with a taste of this, a scoop of that, one or two of those — hand me a fork and I’m in foodie heaven. But before that can happen comes the agony of deciding what to bring myself. Finding that perfect dish that will simultaneously please and impress, plus be easy to shuttle along in a car or on a bus, is no small feat. Perhaps one of these this year?

Afghanische Bolani mit Kartoffel-Lauch-Füllung (vegan)

Frittole is traditionally a sweet, fried doughnut from Italy but we've given it a makeover in our air fryer and made it savoury! The result is moreish, cheesy fritters that are cooked with minimal oil. They go great in lunchboxes or as a finger food at your next party,

Adapted from La Vie Rustic by Georgeanne Brennan Feel free to adjust the seasonings. The juniper berries lend a nice flavor, but may be hard to track down, so they can be omitted. I like allspice so I added that. Bay leaf or shallots can be cooked with the pork, if you wish. I chose to add some thyme branches. If you're avoiding alcohol you can use apple cider with a squirt of lemon in place of the brandy or whiskey, and the wine. Note: The original recipe in La Vie Rustic noted that after the pork shoulder is cooked, in step 6, to drain the pork shoulder in a mesh sieve set over a bowl to collect the juices and fat, then shred the meat and set it aside. When the liquid cools and the fat separates, warm the juices in a pan with the shredded pieces of pork shoulder, adding 2 - 4 tablespoons of fat, to make it spreadable. I didn't get any liquid when I made it either time I made it, but if you end up with liquid, you can follow those directions.

Notes: Fillo (or phyllo) comes in all shapes and sizes these days. The variety I can find, Athens brand, weighs 1 pound and contains two 8-oz bags of 20 sheets each measuring 9 x 14-inches. If your fillo comes in the larger sheets, cut it in half so that it’s roughly 9 x 14-inches. After you cut it, gently roll it up and place it in a ziploc bag.

These eggplant balls are a tasty appetizer Scrumptious and crunchy on the outside, soft and extra flavorful on the inside

These easy Curried Potato Pasties are the perfect portable veggie meal or snack (depending which size you make!) for lunchboxes and summer picnics, served with a quick, slightly spicy coriander chutney that takes just minutes to make!

Simple little appetizer recipes that are fast, easy to make, and taste great! I love simple appetizers, small little bites of food packed with flavor.

In the past two years, half of our food editors have traveled to Spain, where they tried a variety of _croquetas_ (ham, fish, and vegetable) that left a very positive impression. Serve these potato croquetas with any combination of dried sausage, olives, nuts, and cheese.

As per Haitian cooking, these marinades are a labor of love and patience. I recommend preparing the batter early. You should definitely allow a few hours for the flavors to fully develop before frying the marinades. The recipe below is based on the proportions I used. Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your own taste. But do note that our marinades need to be well seasoned and have some piment bouc kick.

These sabzi tarts bring together herby Kuku Sabzi with savory hamataschen coining these pastry treats, sabzitashen. While hamantaschen traditionally have a sweet filling, these savory hamantaschen make the perfect snack or appetizer, and are easy to fall in love with! You can also cut them into rectangles or squares, if that is your preference.