10 appetizer recipes to make beautiful when receiving

Appetizers are a very practical option to serve when you are having guests at home. In addition, you can make different types to please everyone and get a very charming table. Like the idea? So, check out the list we’ve put together below!

1. Apricot sandwich with cream cheese

Ingredients

• dried apricot
• cream cheese
• Crushed cashew nuts

Preparation mode

1. Cut the apricot in half, leaving it connected by one end;
2. Fill with cream cheese;
3. Pass the opening side through the chestnuts.

2. Olive appetizer with salami

Ingredients

• Italian salami
• diced mozzarella
• pitted olives
• Olive oil
• Oregano
• salt
• Black pepper
• Lemon

Preparation mode

1. Fold a piece of salami and place it on top of the mozzarella. Skewer with a wooden toothpick and add an olive;
2. Repeat the process to make as many appetizers as you like;
3. Season with olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and lemon.

3. Cherry tomato compote

Ingredients

• 500 g of cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of crystal sugar
• Black pepper
• salt
• Olive oil
• 1 or 2 tablespoons of balsamic oil

Preparation mode

1. Wash and cut the tomatoes. Then, spread them out over a shape;
2. Sprinkle sugar, black pepper, salt and oil;
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 200ºC until the tomatoes caramelize;
4. Transfer them to a bowl and finish the seasoning with balsamic vinegar.

4. Caprese salad on a stick

Ingredients

• 450 g buffalo mozzarella balls
• Olive oil
• smoked salt
• basil leaves
• 450 g cherry tomatoes
• 30 party skewers or wooden sticks

Preparation mode

1. Season the buffalo mozzarella with oil and salt;
2. On a toothpick, skewer the basil, a mozzarella and a tomato.

5. Cold sandwich on a stick

Ingredients

• Loaf bread
• Mayonnaise
• Mozzarella
• Cooked and chopped carrots
• Ham
• chopped cucumber
• wooden sticks

Preparation mode

1. Cut the crusts off the bread slices;
2. Assemble in layers in this sequence: bread, mayonnaise, mozzarella, bread, mayonnaise, carrots, bread, mayonnaise, ham, bread, cucumber and bread;
3. Cut the sandwich vertically into three parts and place three toothpicks in each strip;
4. Also cut horizontally into three parts.

6. Onion wrapped in bacon

Ingredients

• Onion
• Pepper
• salt
• Lemon
• bacon in strips
• wooden sticks

Preparation mode

1. Cut the onion into slices one finger thick and remove the core;
2. In a bowl, season the onions with pepper, salt and lemon. Let it rest for 15 minutes;
3. Remove the onions from the bowl and reserve the seasoning;
4. Wrap a slice of onion with bacon until it is whole;
5. Insert wooden skewers to hold the bacon and place it in the seasoning again;
6. Repeat the process until you run out of onions and bacon;
7. Put it on the grill and wait for it to brown.

7. Appetizer of parma ham and cheese

Ingredients

• 200 g of fresh cheese
• Olive oil
• Nutmeg
• Scallion
• Basil
• 3 slices of parma ham
• 6 wooden toothpicks

Preparation mode

1. Mash the cheese in a bowl with the aid of a fork;
2. Season with olive oil, nutmeg, chives and basil;
3. Cut the parma ham vertically, cover with the cheese and roll up the ham. Secure with a wooden toothpick;
4. Repeat the process to get the number of rolls you want.

8. Potato appetizer

Ingredients

• 2 kg of potato
• salt
• Olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon pepperoni pepper
• 1 tablespoon of oregano
• 1 coffee spoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• 2 tablespoons of parsley

Preparation mode

1. Wash the potatoes and transfer them to a pan with water and salt. Cook until they are soft;
2. Drain the water and reserve the potatoes;
3. In a skillet, heat the oil. Add garlic, pepperoni, oregano, black pepper, turmeric, parsley and salt. saute;
4. Add the potatoes to the pan and mix very well.

9. Crostini

Ingredients

• 1/2 teacup of olive oil
• 3 dessert spoons of oregano
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 coffee spoon of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika
• 500 g of wheat flour
• 1 coffee cup of olive oil
• 10 g of dry yeast
• 275 ml of water
• 100 g grated parmesan

Preparation mode

1. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, half the salt, turmeric and paprika. Reserve;
2. In a bowl, place the flour and the rest of the salt. Stir with a spatula;
3. Add the cup of oil, the yeast and half of the water. Mix well and add more water;
4. Start mixing the dough with your hands and add more water;
5. Transfer the dough to the table and knead until the texture is smooth and unglued from the hands;
6. If necessary, wet your hands to get the point right;
7. Make a ball with the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes;
8. Wrap it with plastic wrap. Let it rest for 1 hour;
9. Divide the dough into four parts. Take a piece and start opening it with your hands;
10. Finish with a roll, leaving the thickness thin and disc-shaped. Transfer to a shape;
11. Make holes with a fork, brush the seasoning over the dough, cover with Parmesan and cut the dough into 8 parts;
12. Bake in a preheated oven at 250º C for 10 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Repeat the process with the other three pieces of dough.

10. Chicken Basket with Catupiry

Ingredients

• Pastry dough
• Shredded and Seasoned Chicken
• catupiry
• Grated Parmesan
• Oregano

Preparation mode

1. Cut the pastry dough to make it round and place it in a pie tin;
2. Make holes with a knife in the dough and put it in the oven to bake;
3. Mix the chicken with Catupiry and Parmesan;
4. Add the chicken filling to the pastry dough baskets. Finish with oregano.

With so many delicious appetizer recipes, it makes you want to have a little party, doesn’t it? To liven up the moment, it’s also worth serving a passion fruit caipirinha – a sure-fire option for those who want to innovate on a classic!