When it summer and BBQ is much on the cards, you have a task on hand getting some appetizers ready for it. Not a worry, there is a battalion of options to pick from. Potatoes to salads, shrimps and fries, there is everything for all tastes, mood and preferences.
This quick and easy to make salsa is light and fresh and extremely appealing during summer. Using watermelon instead of tomatoes makes it really mild and refreshing that can be spread on everything from chips to tacos. It’s a perfect complement to a BBQ bash.
Make paper-thin slices of a host of summer vegetables, fill the rolls with peanut sauce and bite into them to give you the feel and taste of the season. Make it the perfect creamy accompaniment to your BBQ!
An easy to make, no-cook side dish is a symphony of color, flavors and taste. Take the raw corn kernel for their juicy and sweet pop and pair it with avocado. For best effect, use tomatoes stored at room temperature.
Some things never go out of fashion and our classic Egg Devil is one of them. The perfect finger accompaniment and tasty on the tongue, it is sure to be a hit appetizer at your next BBQ party.
Pick yellow and red grape tomatoes to make a colorful appetizer. Slice them and add a dash of oil along with basil, balsamic and garlic before placing them on well-grilled slices of baguette.
Anything on the table that is in the form of a bacon wrap is sure to be a crowd-puller. Steamed potatoes mixed with dill sauce and neatly wrapped in unbaked bacon that is prepared a day in advance, refrigerated and covered brings out its true taste.
Cut seasonal fruits like lemon, apple and grapes mixing them with steamed potatoes. It is the textural difference between potatoes and those of apple and the other fruits that give the salad its distinctive taste.
A burst of nuts adds to the textural variety and the overall taste of the salad making it irresistible with BBQ.
Your salad is meant to stand up to the outdoor summer heat and let it do so with the hearty watercress! Top it with olives, ricotta salata, tomatoes and some fresh oregano leaves and place it on the table for a quick grab.
Sea-food is an all-time favorite and shrimps are simply adorable when it comes to party food. Get some juicy shrimps and stuff them with jalapenos, cilantro, garlic and scallions and bake them. It will add both color and taste to these irresistible two-bite appetizers.
Go in for a tangy appetizer by giving the conventional ones a toss. Go in for some tangy meatballs lavishly dipped in barbeque sauce and top them with a creamy and crunchy slaw made out of celery seed and cider vinegar. Add some fried sweet potatoes and give the appetizers a taste to die for!
Another no-cook and fresh veggie appetizer, is not just appetizing but also full of flavor and nutrition. Slice red onions and fresh dill, give the mix an ample dash of red wine vinegar and see the taste come alive making it a great appetizer and also a side dish for BBQ.
Make some fresh strawberry spinach salad mixing it with goat cheese and a honey dijon dressing. Add bacon and almonds to make one of the most deliciously and flavorful salads your guests have ever enjoyed.
Pick some cheesy nachos and spice them up with pickled jalapenos and spiced chorizo sprinkling a good amount of corn kernels to balance the spice.
Bake the entire ensemble for 3 to 5 minutes and set them out on the table. They’ll disappear faster than the beer!
Potatoes are always great for any party food and BBQ is no exception. Take a good amount of brown potatoes and toss them with bacon turning them into crispy brown. Top them all with rich and creamy Parmesan sauce for a delectable treat.
If you are looking for a great BBQ appetizer that is low on calories, yet creamy and simply lip-smacking, this is an option for you.
Add some fresh and sweet snow peas to add color, flavor and crunch. Choose some interesting pasta shapes to make this appetizer a visual treat as well.
No BBQ is complete without the juicy watermelon! Preparing this salad takes very little time except for the marinating part.
Cut watermelons into cubes and let the tomato pieces sit in the juice absorbing its sweetness and also the tanginess of the dash of lemon. The result is a tasty and tangy salad perfect as a BBQ appetizer.
This is an appetizer that is a combination of two comfort food that are punched together as an indelible package. Take some sharp cheddar cheese and mix them with pimento-facked Mac giving it a bold and rich flavor. For those of you that want the heat to be really “on”, add some Spanish paprika to it!
Mediterranean food is always a riot of colors while being healthy and appealing to the tongue too. Make a mix of eggplant, zucchini, scallion with some cherry tomatoes and grill them for the BBQ meat. Spice it up with chili oil and bring alive the party eating experience!
For those of you that are really looking to impress your guests with the appetizer giving them a teaser of what’s ahead, pair the spinach and onion dip with some broccoli and cauliflower florets. To make the party merrier, add more to it with radishes and endive spears.
Take fresh zucchinis and morph them into curly fries. Dip the sliced zucchinis into a mix of corn flour and eggs and deep-fry them for the perfect complement to your BBQ.
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