Dips, bites and small plates for when people are standing around the kitchen. Most can be made ahead so you are not cooking while your guests arrive.
Martha Stewart Popcorn Shrimp gets its easy crunch from a cornmeal double-dredge with smoked paprika and cayenne, fried golden at 365°F. Bite-size shrimp in a spiced flour and egg batter, done in 30 minutes for game day, summer parties, or any crowd. Serve with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and a squeeze of fresh lemon for …
Martha Stewart Welsh Rarebit is a quick, cozy British classic: sharp cheddar mixed with beer, egg yolks, and Dijon mustard, broiled until bubbling. This 15 minute comfort food appetizer brings Worcestershire tang and a roasted beefsteak tomato to cold weather lunches. A leafy salad or warm soup pairs well with this beer and cheddar toast …
Martha Stewart warm bruschetta with tomatoes and feta is a quick appetizer where everything goes on two oven racks at once. Grape tomatoes soften with crumbled feta and garlic on one rack while baguette slices crisp on the other, ready in 25 minutes for summer parties. Top each slice with the warm tomato and feta …
Martha Stewart Queso Fundido starts with an easy twist: creamy goat cheese folded into cubed mozzarella with charred poblano and serrano chiles. The whole skillet goes under the broiler until bubbly and browned, a one-skillet party dip ready for game day. Serve it straight from the skillet with tortilla chips, jicama sticks, and radishes for …
Martha Stewart Scotch Eggs are easy, crisp pub snacks with a golden breadcrumb crust, seasoned ground pork, and a hard-boiled egg in the center. Thyme and allspice season the pork, and frying at 360 degrees gets the coating crunchy for game day or a weekend pub party. Serve them with arugula, sharp mustard, and potato …
Martha Stewart tangy pepperoncini dip is a quick no cook party appetizer: chopped pepperoncini stirred into Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for a briny, tangy bite. Five minutes, three pantry ingredients, and you have a creamy game day dip for crackers or pita chips. Cold and creamy with a vinegary kick, the dip fits any potluck …
Martha Stewart tequila-grilled shrimp takes easy summer grilling in a citrusy direction with silver tequila, fresh lime, and orange juice in a fast 20-minute marinade. Minced jalapeño on top right off the grill gives these a cookout appetizer bite. Pile them on a platter with lime wedges for a summer party, or serve over rice …
Martha Stewart corn fritters are easy, crispy summer bites that crack open to soft, sweet corn inside. She folds fresh kernels and cornmeal into a cayenne-spiked batter, then drops it into hot oil for golden, craggy appetizers ready in under 30 minutes. Serve them with a drizzle of honey or hot sauce at a cookout …