Thank you for checking out the Appetizers and Snacks Recipes section of our website. This section of the website is purely dedicated to creating amazing Appetizers and Snacks that are delicious and simple to create. Our philosophy for Appetizers dishes is they need to be simple to make. They can sometimes become quite a nuisance to make, especially if they are part of a larger meal you are preparing for perhaps your family or friends. The last thing you want for a lovely dinner is for your Appetizers and Snacks to derail the entire meal! That wouldn’t be a fun night now would it!
So simple Appetizers and Snacks is what we’re serving up here. However that doesn’t mean we’re substituting on the flavor. In fact, quite the opposite in fact. Appetizers really do set the scene for the full meal. For what your diners are going to eat for the rest of the night. They’ve got to be fun, special and a little bit unique to your own personality. So we’ve tried to create dishes that allow for a little bit of creative freedom for you to really express yourself with your cooking
We here at Dinnertime Somewhere have a couple of go-to dishes when it comes to whipping up something quick and easy. One of those is this surefire classic – Mini Pita Pizza. It couldn’t be easier, as the most difficult part of the pizza making process (making the dough) is not a factor! Sure, the…
There are very few breakfast or brunch dishes that are as show stopping as the mighty Shakshuka. Cooked well, this is such a beautiful dish to behold. Perfectly poached eggs swimming in a rich, tomato sauce spiced with all kinds of delicious flavors. It’s the go-to order for brunch for any discerning foodie fan. This…
One thing is for certain when it comes to Bang Bang Chicken; the name lives up to the dish! If you like things a little spicy then you are in for a treat with this dish because Bang Bang Chicken is hot! Put a spoonful of this delicious food into your mouth and it goes…
This is a dish that honestly I would never consider making until I tried it. Ceviche of Salmon, Tuna, Kingfish etc. is very common, however less common is the idea of raw Prawn. What converted us to this brilliance was an unforgettable dining experience at one of our all-time favorite restaurants – Night Market Song…
This is one of those recipes that you can really flex your creativity when it comes to plating. There are so many fun combinations to add to this simple, yet delicious Creamy Mushroom Toast to enhance the flavor and make it visually stunning Creamy Mushroom Toast, otherwise known as Mushroom Crostini is a traditional snack…
When it comes down to delivering the Best Steak Sandwich recipe, everyone has a strong opinion about theirs. Guess what? We are no different! This is our approach to a beautiful Steak Sandwich recipe which has been perfected over years and years of trial and error Now for the fun part. We actually don’t agree…
This recipe is our attempt to recreate some delicious Garlic Knots that we ate at an absolute institution of eating in Venice, California. We are talking about, of course, the famous C&O Trattoria. For those who have been to this amazing restaurant they will know exactly what we’re talking about. For those who haven’t –…
You know it’s the holiday season when the smell of deliciously baked Gingerbread Cookies starts filling the air! These Easy Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect recipe to create that delicious, nostalgic dish that instantly transports you to the holiday season with family and friends! Gingerbread Cookies are a holiday favorite for families all around the…
The first time we ever ate Cumin Lamb Skewers was in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) in Los Angeles. The Mecca for amazing Chinese food in LA. This was no exception either. For the love of us I couldn’t tell you what the restaurants name was, or even if it is still there. Like many…
There is just something about Dates Wrapped in Bacon that feels super indulgent doesn’t it? Like a naughty treat that you reward yourself with occasionally. The kind of dish that screams ‘celebration’ and special occasion. Well, that’s what comes to mind when we think about the mighty Date, encased in some delicious, crunchy Bacon! Up…
When they are in season the Mango is such a phenomenal fruit. These beautiful fruits are packed full of sweet flavor that makes your mouth salivate just thinking about them. When perfectly ripe there are few ingredients that top the beautiful Mango, and they can elevate cooking so much with their inclusion into a dish….
There is a sense of nostalgia when you tuck into a beautiful Shrimp Cocktail at a restaurant isn’t there? I remember eating these as a kid and absolutely devouring them. As an adult, it’s very much the same story! The secret to a great Shrimp Cocktail is, of course, the Shrimp Cocktail Sauce. This is…
So usually, the classic Candied Walnuts are one of several ingredients that typically would go into a dish such as a lovely cake. However, Candied Walnuts for Salad dishes are a simply amazing combination. That was how we originally stumbled across this delicious recipe. As a garnish for some beautiful Salads. They taste so ridiculously…
Here it is, the classic Australian dish known as Pork Sausage Rolls. These are as common in Australia as a Bacon, Egg and Cheese is in NYC, or a Breakfast Taco is in Austin. Pork Sausage Rolls are consumed in their millions every day by hungry Australians, who wash it all down with a big…
Who remembers eating Brussel Sprouts as a kid? They weren’t good were they? Before I discovered the true wonders of the Brussel Sprout I honestly just thought they were not a great tasting vegetable. Turns out that’s not the case at all, there apparently was just a worldwide pandemic on overcooking Brussel Sprouts in the…
I remember reading some stat recently that Americans eat something like 100 billion chicken wings a year! Maybe that number is exaggerated? I don’t know for sure but what I do know is the Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings are about as quintessentially American as it can get Yeah you can tuck into these bad boys…
The pairing of these ingredients is phenomenal. There is no other way to state it. A Tomato Strawberry Burrata Salad just hits all the right notes when it comes to a delicious dish. The perfect kind of dish to kick off a meal that is sure to impress. This is the kind of dish that…
The quintessential Italian snack which captures all those classic Italian flavors in one bite. This Classic Bruschetta recipe is simple to prepare and so versatile. Provided you’ve got the core ingredients lying around (which most kitchens do!) you can whip this beautifully healthy dish up any time you want if you’re feeling a little snacky…
Sometimes when you begin to write a recipe all you can think about is immediately eating it, the name just sounds so delicious. There is nothing I do not like about the words ‘Peel and Eat Shrimp with Garlic Butter’. How could you resist? Cooking the Shrimp in their shells gives them even more flavor….
When you think about iconic duos what comes to mind? Jordan and Pippen? Simon & Garfunkel? What about Pico de Gallo and chips? We’ll take the latter please! Are you really in a Mexican restaurant if you aren’t immediately greeted with a big bowl of Chips and a side plate of Pico de Gallo? Well…