Learn To Make These 3 Appetizers For Your Parties

Everyone has experienced a party with friends or a romantic dinner at home, when you had absolutely no idea what to cook. To help you out, we’ll show you these 3 appetizers and learn how to prepare them in no time. 

An appetizer or appetizer is a dish that you serve before a big lunch or dinner. It is not considered a snack because it consists of more food, but it is not a main course either.

In some countries, such as the United States and Canada, it can be served as a main course depending on the food. In other countries, only salad, soup or sausages are considered an appetizer.

All over the world, when there is a party at home, the host takes care of his/her guests and serves at least two types of dishes, namely the starter and the main course. There are also some instances where dessert is served as well.

In this article, you will learn 3 quick and delicious appetizer recipes that you can make to impress your guests at any type of gathering. Hopefully you will enjoy it!

3 kinds of appetizers for parties

1. Eggplant croquettes

Eggplants are used in all kinds of dishes, from salads, purees, soups to croquettes. This food is perfect to use with any recipe. It is 92% water and it also contains potassium, vitamins A, B1 and C.

Ingredients

• 3 aubergines
• 8 cloves minced garlic

• ½ green bell pepper
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 cup wheat or cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons grated cheese (30 gr.)
• 2 tablespoons salt (30 gr.)
• 1 tablespoon oregano (15 g)
• ½ cup olive oil (125 ml)
• 1 grated carrot
• ½ cup cabbage (75 g)

Instructions

• First, wash and dice the aubergines.
• Then heat a frying pan with a little oil and fry the onion, garlic and bell pepper.
• Then add the eggplant and stir until the vegetables are soft. Then lower the heat and let it cool down a bit.
• Puree the vegetables while they are still warm. You can use a stick blender for this.
• Then add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
• Then roll the croquettes from the dough you just made.

• Finally, fry the croquettes in a frying pan until golden brown. Then let them drain for a while and they are ready to serve.

2. Mini fruit tarts

Appetizers don’t necessarily have to be savory. They can also be made with pie dough. With these mini cakes, your guests will be surprised and impressed by your creativity.

Ingredients

• ½ cup diced strawberries (75 g)
• 1 cup wheat flour (150 gr.)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup condensed milk (397 gr.)
• 1 cup butter (200 gr.)
• The zest of 2 lemons

Instructions

• First, put the butter, flour and one egg in a large bowl. Mix it well and then put it in the freezer for 15 minutes.

• Once the 15 minutes are up, remove the dough from the freezer. Then roll it out with a rolling pin.
• Then cut rounds out and place in muffin tins. Place them in the oven until they are golden brown. This will take about 10 minutes.
• Then pour the condensed milk into a blender along with the remaining eggs and strawberries. Mix everything and then pour it on the pie crusts.
• Finally, put them in the oven for another 20 minutes at 180º C. Then remove them from the molds and serve them with some lemon zest. You can also use strawberries as a garnish.

3. Salad with chicken

Of course, this delicious salad can’t be missed when it comes to starters for the main meal. This recipe is made with chicken and other simple ingredients. It will not be difficult to prepare this salad.

Ingredients

• ½ chicken breast
• 2 cups lettuce (60 gr.)
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 1 hard-boiled egg
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (40 gr.)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder (15 gr.)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• ½ tablespoon pepper (8 g)
• 1 tablespoon salt (15 gr.)

Instructions

• First, season the chicken with a little salt and garlic powder. Then put it in the oven at 180ºC.
• After this time, remove the chicken breast from the oven and cut it into cubes.
• Then wash the lettuce. Cut the lettuce and cherry tomatoes and put everything in a bowl.

• Then add the chicken and egg in the bowl and mix all ingredients together.
• Finally, pour the olive oil over the salad, some extra salt and pepper and toss again. Don’t forget the Parmesan cheese. Serve it and enjoy the time with your guests.