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    Night Owl Chef ยป Recipes

    ๐Ÿง† Appetizer Recipes for Sharing

    It's like pre-gaming before going out, but for food! Whether it's small plates or portions to share, or a bunch of snacks at a party, appetizers are great for sharing or eating while mingling at a party.

    • Queso fundido in a cast iron skillet topped with chorizo, diced tomato, and fresh cilantro.
      Queso Fundido
    • A shrimp and ham stuffed mirliton on a serving plate.
      Shrimp & Ham Stuffed Mirlitons
    • A casserole dish of spinach Madeleine topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs.
      Spinach Madeleine
    • A large bowl of Cajun hot crawfish dip topped with green onion.
      Cajun Hot Crawfish Dip
    • A serving bowl full of blackberry chipotle BBQ meatballs.
      Blackberry Chipotle BBQ Meatballs
    • A small bowl of smoky beer cheese dip, served with soft pretzel bites.
      Beer Cheese Dip
    • Crispy oven baked chicken wings stacked on a plate, served with celery sticks.
      Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
    • Browned and salted homemade soft pretzel bites stacked on a plate.
      Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
    • A plate of baked mozzarella sticks served with a marinara dipping sauce.
      Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
    • Crispy loaded potato skins topped with melted cheddar and bacon on a plate of shredded lettuce.
      Crispy Loaded Potato Skins
    • A maple bourbon cranberry brie bite in puff pastry and topped with candied pecans and a piece of rosemary.
      Maple Bourbon Cranberry Brie Bites
    • A stack of Thanksgiving leftover egg rolls served with cranberry sauce and gravy.
      Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls
    • Leftover turkey and mashed potato croquettes stacked on a plate.
      Leftover Turkey & Mashed Potato Croquettes
    • A black bowl filled with smashed cucumber salad tossed with chili crisp.
      Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
    • A caprese salad with peaches instead of tomatoes, on a white plate with a drizzle of balsamic glaze over top.
      Peach Caprese Salad
    • half chicken quesadilla
      Restaurant Style Chicken Quesadilla
    • close up of Chinese chicken wings on parchment
      Baked Chinese Chicken Wings
    Photo of the author and cook, Chris Pezzana.

    about the author:

    Chris Pezzana

    Hello! I'm Chris and I'm here to share recipes with you, from regional and authentic international dishes to baked treats both simple and elaborate. I also love making seasonal and holiday focused dishes, both sweet and savory.

    More about me โ†’

    Spring Recipes

    • Mexican cactus salad in a serving bowl, topped with crumbled queso fresco.
      Cactus Salad
    • German white asparagus topped with hollandaise sauce and fresh parsley.
      German White Asparagus (with Hollandaise Sauce)
    • Maple roasted heirloom carrots on a serving plate topped with thyme.
      Maple Roasted Heirloom Carrots
    • A bowl of creamy roasted carrot soup topped with croutons and coconut cream.
      Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup
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    Most Popular Recipes

    • Crispy oven baked chicken wings stacked on a plate, served with celery sticks.
      Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
    • A slice of New Orleans bread pudding with bourbon sauce being drizzled on top.
      New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
    • Crispy loaded potato skins topped with melted cheddar and bacon on a plate of shredded lettuce.
      Crispy Loaded Potato Skins
    • A serving bowl full of maple bacon roasted brussels sprouts.
      Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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