Appetizers and Small Bites to Begin

Kick off your meal in style with our selection of starters. This collection features everything from refreshing salads and flavorful dips to crispy, shareable bites. Perfect for entertaining guests or simply whetting your appetite, these recipes are designed to impress.

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Mexico

2

A classic Caesar salad in a wooden bowl with large croutons and shavings of Parmesan cheese.

Caesar Salad

15 minutes

A vibrant bowl of fresh guacamole served with a side of crispy tortilla chips.

Guacamole

10 minutes

Greece

1

A colorful Greek salad with chunks of feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh vegetables.

Greek Salad

15 minutes

China

1

A plate of golden-brown, crispy spring rolls served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

Crispy Spring Rolls

45 minutes

Lebanon

1

A bowl of smooth, creamy hummus with a swirl of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.

Creamy Hummus

10 minutes

South Korea

1

A close-up of vibrant red, spicy kimchi made from napa cabbage.

Spicy Kimchi

3+ hours

Japan

1

Perfectly fried crispy rice cakes topped with a mound of spicy tuna and a thin slice of jalapeño.

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

1 hour

Vietnam

1

Fresh Vietnamese summer rolls showing shrimp and herbs through the translucent rice paper wrapper, served with peanut sauce.

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

30 minutes

Germany

1

A bowl of warm German potato salad with bacon bits and fresh parsley.

German Potato Salad

40 minutes

Myanmar

1

A vibrant Burmese tea leaf salad with cabbage, tomatoes, and a variety of crunchy fried beans and nuts.

Lahpet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad)

20 minutes

Egypt

1

Golden-brown, crispy falafel balls served in a pita with fresh salad and tahini sauce.

Falafel

8 hours 15 minutes

United States

1

A skewer of crispy, golden-brown accordion potatoes, showing the detailed lattice cuts.

Accordion Potatoes

1 hour