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Appetizer

A list of our favorite appetizer recipes. Take a look and try a recipe that catches your eye. Let us know how the recipe turned out, or if you invented your recipe.

Fava Bean Dip Recipe Finished

Italian Fava Bean Dip Recipe

December 7, 2025June 30, 2025 Tom Papia

Fava Bean Dip Recipe. Fresh fava (broad) beans blanched and pureed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and other seasonings.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers Tags Appetizer, Fava Beans, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Lemon, Onions
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Recipes For Entertaining

December 6, 2025May 12, 2025 Tom Papia

Hosting a dinner party for friends or having the extended family over for dinner. If so, this list of recipes for entertaining will help you plan your evening.

Categories Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Chicken, Italian, Pasta, Vegetarian
Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

December 29, 2025April 21, 2025 Tom Papia

Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers. Bell peppers filled with a garlic, onion, peas, marinara sauce, and ground pork stuffing.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Pork Tags Healthy, Italian, Marinara sauce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Pork
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Zucchini Fritters with Spelt Flour

February 1, 2026July 1, 2024 Tom Papia

Zucchini Fritters with Spelt Flour. Shredded zucchini mixed with eggs, grated cheese, and spelt flour and then pan-fried in olive oil.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Vegetarian Tags Eggs, Grated Cheese, Healthy, Italian, Zucchini
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Fried Eggplant Stacks Recipe

December 6, 2025May 6, 2024 Tom Papia

Fried Eggplant Stacks Recipe With Fresh Mozzarella. Thin-cut fried eggplant slices layered with fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, and …

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Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Italian Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tags Eggplant, Italian, Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Vinegar
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French Fried Potatoes Recipe

January 27, 2026April 29, 2024 Tom Papia

Crispy and Savory French Fries. Homemade french fries seasoned with salt and pepper and served as an appetizer of side dish. 

Categories Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Oil, Potatoes
Simple Sweet Potato Croquettes Recipe

Simple Sweet Potato Croquettes

January 27, 2026April 15, 2024 Tom Papia

Simple Sweet Potato Croquettes. Mashed sweet potatoes mixed with mozzarella cheese, breaded, and fried to perfection. This is a great change-of-pace option instead of your traditional potato croquettes.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Grated Cheese, Italian, Mozzarella, Potatoes, Romano Cheese
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Crispy and Creamy Fried Ravioli Recipe

January 24, 2026November 20, 2023 Tom Papia

Crispy and Creamy Fried Ravioli with marinara sauce and grated cheese. Quick meal done in under 30 minutes. Great served as a main dish or an appetizer.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Pasta Tags Grated Cheese, Italian, Marinara sauce, Pasta, Ravioli
Easy Tomato Soup Recipe

Easy Tomato Soup Recipe

January 3, 2026April 3, 2023 Tom Papia

Easy Tomato Soup Recipe. Crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, navy beans, and seasonings simmered and blended for a creamy and delicious tomato soup. A healthy, filling, and delicious vegetarian dish.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer, Side Dish Tags Garlic, Navy Beans, Onions, Soup, Tomatoes
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Simple Baked Sweet Potato Wedges: A One Pan Recipe

January 3, 2026March 20, 2023 Tom Papia

Baked Sweet Potato Wedges. Just 5 simple ingredients for these perfectly baked sweet potato wedges with cinnamon.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer, Side Dish Tags Healthy, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes
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