Appetizers

These golden-fried sardine fillets pair perfectly with a fresh tomato salad that’s topped with a zesty gremolata.

Garlicky and buttery, these white wine-steamed littleneck clams make an elegant appetizer.

A classic Lebanese dish, baba ghanoush is ideal for eggplant skeptics: Roasting the veggie mellows its natural bitterness and gives it a lush, nutty flavor.

The coconut milk in this chutney lends it a rich creaminess, and the ginger and jalapeño give it some punch.

This dip is an homage to dal, a ubiquitous dish in Indian cuisine. The recipe calls for the lentils to be cooked like rice, which keeps them from falling apart and gives the final dish some texture.

Sliced fruit is the perfect accompaniment to this chocolaty yogurt dip.

If you can’t find pomegranate molasses for this traditional Syrian dip, you can simply buy pomegranate juice and reduce it!

This pesto-flavored goat cheese dip is great with raw veggies.

Whole rye flour can be used in place of buckwheat for a slightly spicy, malty flavor.

This easy-to-make appetizer turns in-season pears into a bite-size sharable perfect for holiday gatherings.

These ginger-infused pickled beets can be processed in a hot-water bath for longevity — or simply refrigerated and used within a month.

Use a mix of crunchy veggies — cauliflower, carrots, celery, jalapeños — in this spicy, piquant relish.

A mix of vegetables, herbs, and spices make this classic tomato salsa recipe endlessly customizable.