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Appetizers in the culinary world have their origin in Old Greece and Rome, where people used to serve fruits, cured meats, cheeses, and olives as a start to the lavish grand dinners.
This royal tradition is adapted, sophisticated, and enhanced by us Americans. Appetizers are now fully-fledged side dishes to refresh the palate and get everyone’s stomach-churning before digging into the main dishes.
Now, there are events, celebrations, and season-appropriate appetizers. Since it’s the winter season, to grace my winter tables decorated with some wintery, delicious appetizers, I make some of my favorite following appetizers.
Smoky Salsa
No dish incorporates freshness more than salsa with fresh vegetables and a crunch of freshly fried tortilla chips. The tomato zest, the onion’s crunch, jalapenos’ heat, cilantro’s freshness all mix to make a tasty appetizer and snack when combined with fried or baked tortilla chips.
The juices and minerals in veggies release some good hormones that not only increase your hunger but get your digestive active so it can digest all the main course dishes and you won’t have any food digestive issues after a hearty meal. My secret trick is to add a tiny teaspoon of minced garlic to make my salsa taste even better.
Party Snack Mix
At each party, gathering, dinner, or celebration, there have to be drinks and something to munch on while discussing the hot gossip from the office and neighborhood. A perfect crunchy appetizer is easy to make and healthy to eat.
This simple party snack mix is an optimal example of ultimate crunch and an awesome party snack. So easy to make, it goes well with all kinds of occasions either you are binging your favorite tv show or hanging out with friends. You can add different cereals and dry fruits of your choice to give it your spin.
Mini Mushroom Muffins
These tiny treats are flaky on the outside and rich with texture on the inside. The soft and tasty mushroom filling would fill you with happiness and are easy to make.
The toasty, buttery, cheesy pastry-type muffins would increase the appeal of your dinners and party tables with their savory amazingness. Mushrooms themselves are very healthy and, you wouldn’t be compromising on your health either. A little-known fact about mushrooms is that they lessen the risks of many heart and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Date Appetizers
Dates are little packets of sweet, soft, royal candies gifted to us from the heavens. Anything made from dates has its signature sweetness that’s not at all overwhelming but just the right kind of sweet. What makes dates the best appetizer ingredient is their nutritious value.
You can combine dates with fresh cream, along with candied ginger, or walnuts to give a unique sweet appetizer. They are high in fiber to aid in the digestive system’s proper functioning. They are natural sugars providing you with instant energy and enhancing your mood. They would take care of those unnecessary hunger pangs at a party before the food gets served. They are also high in antioxidants and promote brain health
Onion Roll Appetizers
This recipe is unique but makes me a fan of onions even more. No doubt I hate onions for making me cry so much but, they are great in snacks, salads, main course dishes, everywhere I look, I find them silent onions in the background with their lightly sweet, earthy, salty flavor.
Onions’ absence may not be noticed, but their presence multiplies the taste profile of any dish up to many folds. This dish has swiss cream and cheese with soft sauteed onions spread on tortillas baked in the oven to crispy golden brown with soft filling. It is an amazing lightly seasoned appetizer to get you a perfect taste note.
Party Pizza Appetizers
A lot of tiny pizzas scream party more than everything and, that’s exactly why it’s important to have small tasty pizzas to a party as an appetizer. Pizza with cheese and stuff can get heavy but, you can keep making them light appetizers by controlling the toppings.
You can add tomatoes, capsicum, onions, spinach, and other veggies to get your digestive juices flowing and also get a tasty appetizer that is not too heavy. Tomato sauce in the base can also be a stimulant to increase one’s appetite. So give this easy-to-make and bake pizza recipe and enjoy.
Final thoughts
It’s important to celebrate the little things in life and, at every party, there have to be appetizers. Let’s give this list a shot and increase the variety of appetizers on your dinner tables.
Every item in this list is healthy and tasty because, in search of taste and flavor, one shouldn’t overlook the importance of health and healthy ingredients.