Appetizers

Active: 15 mins | Inactive: 24 hrs | Serves: 8-10

Super simple and insanely delicious – these Alabama Fire Crackers are a superb crispy snack made with saltine crackers, spices, and red pepper flakes. These fiery crackers are the easiest snacks you can make. Beware, these are super addictive! I always make sure to whip up a huge batch because these Alabama Fire Crackers are gone like a lightning!

If you are searching for a budget-friendly cracker, recipe, you have to give these Alabama Fire Crackers recipes a try. The ingredients you need are all on hand. Simply place all the ingredients in a bag except for the crackers and mix well. Once combined, add the crackers and gently mix to coat. You need to keep the bag in the fridge for twenty hours. The next day, transfer the content of the bag onto a baking dish and bake until done. Enjoy these Alabama Fire Crackers (a delicious Southern Tradition) any time with this easy and quick recipe!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 c. olive oil
2 (1 ounce) packages of ranch dressing mix
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 (16 ounces) package of saltine crackers
3 tbsp crushed red pepper

How to make Alabama Fire Crackers

Step 1: Place the olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, ranch dressing mix, and red pepper flake into a gallon zip-top bag. Seal the bag and massage or shake until the ingredients are well blended.

Step 2: In the bag, add the saltine crackers. Seal the bag again and gently turn it over until the crackers are well coated.

Step 3: Allow the bag to sit overnight.

Step 4: The next day, prepare the oven and preheat it to 250 degrees F.

Step 5: On a baking sheet, lay the crackers. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and the crackers have absorbed the oil.

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Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Servings: 12 onion patties

These Onion Patties has been my favorite and go-to easy and quick snacks and appetizer. I serve them with salsa, ketchup, and ranch dipping. You are welcome to serve these Onion Patties with your favorite dip. These Onion Patties are more like fried onion rings. If serving a big crowd, I suggest doubling or tripling the batch because these Onion Patties are gone like a flash!

To make these Onion Patties, all you need are just a few simple ingredients. These onion patties are always a hit. I made them again for dinner yesterday, and as expected my family devoured these onion patties! You can even keep any leftover onion patties in the fridge for a couple of days.

If you have not tried this Amish recipe yet, you are already missing out! Give these onion patties a try soon, you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

2 tsp white granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornmeal, self-rising or regular
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 c. cooking oil I used Canola
2 1/2 c. chopped onions – I used 1 1/2 large white onions, chopped
1 c. milk

How to make Onion Patties

Step 1: In a large bowl, place the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cornmeal. Mix well until combined. Then, add the chopped onions and stir well. Next, pour in the milk. Using a spoon, mix everything well.

Step 2: In a skillet, heat the oil. Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the mixture and cook the first side until brown. Then, flip and continue to cook the other side. For each patty, I use a 1/4 c measuring cup full of batter.

Step 3: If needed, add more oil to the skillet while frying.

Note:

If you prefer hot and spicy patties, you are welcome to add some garlic powder, hot sauce, or your preferred seasonings to the batter.

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Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 40 mins | Total time: 50 mins | Yield: 18 TOFU WINGS

Super indulgent and a great appetizer or finger food option. These spicy and tasty crispy baked buffalo tofu wings are super easy to make. You can also serve these on top of a salad!

Ingredients

1/4 c. plant milk
1 pound extra firm or super firm tofu
6 tablespoons cornstarch, arrowroot, or tapioca starch

Bread Crumb Mixture:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 c. panko-style bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper

Buffalo Sauce:

1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic
3 tablespoons (35 grams) of vegan butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (90 grams) red cayenne pepper hot sauce, ideally Franks RedHot

To serve:

Vegan bleu cheese or ranch-style dressing

How to make Crispy Baked Buffalo Tofu Wings

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees F. Ready a large rimmed baking sheet. Lightly grease and set aside.

Step 2: Press out the extra water if using extra-firm tofu. Into 6 width-wise slabs, cut the tofu. Using a lint-free towel or paper towel, wrap the tofu. On top of the wrapped tofu, place some weights such as a heavy cast iron skillet or books atop a baking sheet. Allow draining of the extra water for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3: Into 18 wings or half sticks, slice the tofu. If you have not already for pressing, cut the block of tofu into 6 width-wise slices. Then, into 3 lengthwise slices, cut each of the slabs.

Step 4: In a bowl, place the cornstarch or arrowroot, or tapioca starch. In another bowl, place the plant milk. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumb mixture. On a plate, put some of the breadcrumb mixtures.

Step 5: Into the starch, dip each tofu wing, coat in the milk, and roll in the breadcrumbs on the plate. Onto the prepared baking sheet, place the coated wing. Do the same for the rest of the wings. As needed, you can add more breadcrumb mixture to the plate.

Step 6: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Turn the wings over and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the tofu wings are crispy.

Step 7: In the meantime, melt the vegan butter. Once melted, whisk in the hot sauce along with the granulated garlic, and salt to make the buffalo sauce.

Step 8: In a large mixing bowl, place the tofu wings and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss to coat.

Step 9: Serve the buffalo tofu wings right away. Enjoy!

Note:

If you have leftover buffalo tofu wings, you can reheat them in the oven before serving.

If using a convection oven, bake the tofu wings for about 30 to 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through baking.

Nutrition Facts:

YIELD: 6 SERVING SIZE: 3
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 329 | TOTAL FAT: 17g | SODIUM: 521mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 36g | FIBER: 4g | SUGAR: 3g | PROTEIN: 13g

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Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Servings: 6 people

My family loves these BBQ Cauliflower Wings! These are an amazing alternative to traditional wings. The cauliflower florets are coated in crispy panko and smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. These super addicting BBQ Cauliflower Wings are great to enjoy as snacks, side dishes, and appetizers.

Ingredients

1 ¼ c. all-purpose flour
1 large (2 lbs) head of cauliflower, cut into medium-sized florets
½ c. non-dairy milk, unsweetened
¾ c. water, more if needed
1 tsp granulated garlic, divided
1 tsp granulated onion, divided
3 c. panko breadcrumbs
1 ¼ c. barbecue sauce, more if needed
¾ tsp sea salt, divided

How to make BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 450 degrees F or 230 degrees C. Using parchment paper, line a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 2: Place the breadcrumbs on a large rimmed plate along with half tsp each of garlic and onion. Then, add 1/4 tsp salt. Mix well until combined and set aside.

Step 3: Mix the flour with half tsp each of garlic, onion, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add the milk and water. Whisk until you have a thick but still pourable batter. You can add a couple of tbsp of water if the batter ends up too thick.

Step 4: Into the large bowl, add a handful of cauliflower. Toss well to coat. Lift the cauliflower off the mixture, lightly shaking off the excess, then place the cauliflower in the breadcrumbs. Toss gently until the florets are well coated. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space in between each piece of florets.

Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cauliflower florets are crisp and golden, flipping the pieces halfway through baking.

Step 6: Take the baking sheet out of the oven and brush each floret with BBQ sauce. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue baking for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until caramelized.

Step 7: Serve the BBQ Cauliflower Wings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 67.8mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 3.6mg

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Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 16 mins | Servings: 15

Christmas is just around the corner. My kids are already super excited because this year we will be celebrating it with the whole family! I will surprise everyone with this delicious, warm pull apart cheesy Christmas tree bread that is filled with herby garlic butter and tons of cheese! For the perfect appetizer, I will serve this with marinara or pesto for dipping.

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, grated
13 oz. canned refrigerator pizza dough
6-7 mozzarella cheese sticks
3 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese divided
1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 jar marinara and/or pesto for dipping
1 large egg plus 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
parchment paper for lining a baking sheet

How to make Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees. Using parchment paper, line a baking sheet.

Step 2: Into about 30 equal squares, cut the dough. Into 30 bite-sized pieces, slice the mozzarella cheese sticks.

Step 3: To each square of dough, add 1 piece of mozzarella. Shape it onto a ball, smoothing the edges using your hands, then seal the edges.

Step 4: On the prepared baking sheet, place the balls, seam-side down. Form them in the shape of a tree (the balls should be touching). In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water. With the egg wash, lightly brush each ball.

Step 5: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6: In the meantime, melt the butter in the microwave. Once melted, whisk in half of the Parmesan cheese, grated garlic, and herbs until well blended.

Step 7: Brush the rolls with the melted butter mixture and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.

Step 8: Serve the cheesy Christmas tree bread immediately with pesto or marinara for dipping. Enjoy!

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Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 45 mins | Additional time: 1 hr | Total time: 1 hr 50 mins | Yield: 40 PIECES

Bacon-wrapped little smokies are always a big hit! They are crazy delicious, sticky sweet, and savory! They are an excellent appetizer that you can easily and quickly make at any time!

If you are looking for an easy party appetizer recipe, look no further because you are about to make the best, easy appetizer that everyone will be begging for! These little smokies wrapped in bacon have been a favorite at any gatherings. The crispy, deeply caramelized bacon is to die!

To make these addictive bacon-wrapped little smokies, all you need are three simple ingredients; little smoked sausages, bacon, and brown sugar. These ingredients are almost always available in every home. Begin by slicing the bacon, then tightly wrapping the smokies with it. The catch is you have to keep these little smokies wrapped in bacon in the fridge for an hour before baking. But I promise the waiting is going to be worth it! Make sure to make a huge batch because these bacon-wrapped little smokies are gone way too fast!

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) of little smoked sausages
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 lb. bacon (not thick sliced)

Steps To Make Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

Step 1: Into thirds, slice the bacon.

Step 2: Around 1 little smokie, tightly wrap 1 piece of bacon. In a glass 13 x 9-inch, place the bacon-wrapped smokie, seam down. Do the same with the remaining smokies.

Step 3: On top, evenly sprinkle the brown sugar. Cover the dish and keep it in the fridge for at least an hour.

Step 4: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.

Step 5: After an hour, take the smokies out of the fridge and remove the cover. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 to 50 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the sugar is deeply caramelized.

Nutrition Facts:

YIELD: 10 SERVING SIZE: 4 pieces
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 297

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Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Refrigerating Time: 8 hrs | Total Time: 8 hrs 55 mins | Servings: 8

Focaccia Bread is a healthy, very tasty bread that you can easily make. It is made with just a few simple ingredients. This Focaccia Bread is great for dipping in soups, and sandwiches, and excellent on its own. I love serving this perfectly crisp, light, tender, and airy bread with sausage and potatoes. This Focaccia Bread also pairs well with soup, carbonara, and a lot more!

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. warm water
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp flaky sea salt – I used Maldon salt
1 1/4 tsp instant yeast

How to make Focaccia Bread

Step 1: Place the flour, salt, and yeast in a medium bowl. Mix well, then pour in the warm water. Stir again until you have a soft and sticky dough. Using plastic wrap, tent the bowl and place it in the fridge for at least 8 hours up to 24 hours.

Step 2: Using your hands, gently form the chilled dough into a ball.

Step 3: Into the bottom of an 8-inch cake pan, pour 1 tbsp of olive oil. Spread to cover the bottom of the pan. In the middle of the pan, place the ball of dough and tightly cover it with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to sit for about 2 hours at room temperature or until the dough rise, nearly filling the cake pan.

Step 4: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 450 degrees. Then, remove the plastic wrap from the pan. Over the dough, drizzle the rest of the olive oil, pressing and pushing the dough to the bottom of the pan. Do the same until the whole surface of the dough is covered in deep dimples. On top, sprinkle the oregano, basil, and sea salt.

Step 5: Place in the preheated oven and bake the bread for about 22 to 25 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per Serving: Calories 180, Calories from Fat 63, Fat 7g11%, Saturated Fat 1g6%, Sodium 294mg13%, Potassium 57mg2%, Carbohydrates 24g8%, Fiber 1g4%, Protein 4g8%, Calcium 14mg1%, Iron 1.9mg11%

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PREP TIME: 45 mins | COOK TIME: 20 mins | TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 5 mins | SERVINGS: 8

I love serving fresh bread, straight out of the oven. This homemade bakery French bread is a simple bread recipe that you can make in minutes. I love how I can easily whip this up at any time with ease. This homemade bakery French bread recipe has been my go-to for years. Never be afraid to make bread from scratch. I used to be intimidated by the entire process of bread making, but this recipe breaks down everything for me. You do not even have to be a master baker to pull this off!

INGREDIENTS

6 ½ c. Flour
2 tbsp Yeast
½ c. Warm Water
3 tbsp Sugar
2 c. Hot Water
⅓ c. Oil
1 egg for brushing on bread
2 ½ tsp Salt

How to make Homemade Bakery French Bread

Step 1: Place the yeast in a small bowl. Dissolve it in half a cup of water (use warm water only). Allow it to proof for about 10 minutes.

Step 2: Place the hot water, sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour in another mixing bowl. Mix well until well blended, then add the yeast mixture.

Step 3: Into the bowl, add the rest of the flour, 1 c at a time, stirring after each addition. Then, allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 4: Into 3 pieces, divide the dough. Into a 9 x 12-inch rectangle, roll each dough like a jelly roll on a floured surface. Then, form the dough into a French bread loaf, smoothing the edges.

Step 5: On a greased baking pan or a Silpat, place the dough, seam side down. Create 3 to 4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch thick on the bread using a knife. Then, brush the top of the loaf with the beaten egg. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 30 to 40 minutes, uncovered.

Step 6: Place in a preheated 375 degrees oven and bake the bread for about 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.

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Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 6

I love breadsticks, but these Low Carb Cauliflower Breadsticks are better than the traditional ones! These indulgent breadsticks are made with cauliflower with tons of melted cheese and fresh herbs. Serve these impressive Low Carb Cauliflower Breadsticks with your favorite red sauce for dipping or enjoy as a side dish to any Italian meal. These cauliflower breadsticks are crazy good, even your picky eaters will devour them!

Ingredients

1/2 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 large egg
1 head cauliflower
1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tbsp fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
3/4 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
Marinara sauce for dipping
1 tsp salt
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, shaved, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp black pepper

How to make Low Carb Cauliflower Breadsticks

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees F. Using a silicone mat or parchment paper, line a baking sheet.

Step 2: Core the cauliflower, then cut it into florets. In a bowl of a food processor, place the florets and pulse until the texture is like rice.

Step 3: Place the riced cauliflower, 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until blended and the mixture holds together.

Step 4: Onto the prepared baking sheet, place the cauliflower mixture, evenly spreading it out to approximately 9 x 7 inches and 1/4 inch thick.

Step 5: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. Then, take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle 3/4 c of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Resume baking until the cheese has melted and begins to brown.

Step 6: Let the dish cool for about 10 minutes before cutting it into ‘breadsticks’. Serve garnished with some fresh herbs and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy with your preferred red sauce!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 2breadsticks | Calories: 143 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 106mg | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Prep Time: 5 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Serves: about 30 crackers

My newest obsession! These maple bacon crackers are the best party hit! Do away with the boring cheese and crackers and make every carnivore happy with these tasty maple bacon crackers! The sweet-salty-savory crunch of these crackers is to die for! The candied bacon on top of the crackers and the slight sprinkle of pepper simply push all the right buttons! And the smell of maple bacon will linger as these bacon crackers bake.

Beware, these maple bacon crackers are addictive! One bite, and you’ll surely get hooked! For best results, make sure to use thinner bacon. Thick-cut bacon takes longer to crisp up and might make the crackers burn. To weigh down the bacon and prevent it from curling up, use a generous amount of brown sugar.

Ingredients

8-10 slices of bacon
1 package of butter crackers (such as Townhouse or Club crackers, either rectangular or oval)
1 c. brown sugar
1 pinch of ground black pepper
1 pinch of cayenne pepper

How to make Bacon Crackers

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C. Using parchment paper or aluminum foil, line a baking sheet.

Step 2: On a wire rack set into a lined baking sheet, align the crackers, leaving a bit of space between each cracker.

Step 3: Into thirds or fourths, slice the bacon according to the shape and length of the crackers. On each cracker, place 1 piece of cut bacon lengthwise.

Step 4: On top of each bacon-topped cracker, sprinkle about 1 heaping tsp of brown sugar followed by a light sprinkle of cayenne and black pepper.

Step 5: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the sugar starts to melt and the bacon is crisp.

Step 6: Remove from the oven when done and let the crackers cool on a wire rack.

Step 7: Serve and enjoy!

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