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Occasion · 252 recipes

Party Food Recipes

What to cook for party food — real recipes with method, timings and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Crispy Spring Rolls with Sweet Chile-Lime Dipping SauceEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Spring Rolls with Sweet Chile-Lime Dipping Sauce

Golden, crackly, never greasy

851 cal · 30g protein · 27 min
gluten-free-adaptablecrowd-pleaserbeginner-friendly
Doro Quanta Tartlets with Charred Onion & PomegranateEasy
Appetizer

Doro Quanta Tartlets with Charred Onion & Pomegranate

Crispy wonton shells filled with spiced chicken, topped with pomegranate seeds

248 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Charred Lemon & Labneh Dip with Za'atar BreadsticksEasy
In-between

Charred Lemon & Labneh Dip with Za'atar Breadsticks

Creamy yogurt meets smoky citrus with herbed crunchy dippers

280 cal · 9g protein · 18 min
vegetarianunder-20-minuteprobiotic
Uni Custard Tartlet with Crispy Shallot Soil & Citrus CaviarIntermediate
Appetizer

Uni Custard Tartlet with Crispy Shallot Soil & Citrus Caviar

Briny sea urchin custard on delicate pastry with crunchy garnish

450 cal · 3g protein · 31 min
gluten-free-optionluxuryseafood
Crispy Injera Chips with Berbere-Spiced Cashew DipIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Injera Chips with Berbere-Spiced Cashew Dip

Fermented flatbread meets spiced nut cream

582 cal · 9g protein · 18 min
vegangluten-free-option
Charred Okra Fritters with Tamarind-Ajwain GlazeIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Okra Fritters with Tamarind-Ajwain Glaze

Crispy spiced okra, tangy-fruity glaze, seed finish

664 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
vegetariangluten-free
Charred Tomato & Burrata Crostini with Black Garlic OilEasy
Appetizer

Charred Tomato & Burrata Crostini with Black Garlic Oil

Caramelized tomato, creamy burrata, umami black garlic depth

444 cal · 17g protein · 17 min
30-minutevegetariandairy
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Chickpea ToppingEasy
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Chickpea Topping

Smoky purée, tart molasses, crunchy legume garnish

237 cal · 7g protein · 28 min
veganMiddle Easterndip
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind GlazeEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze

Crunchy, warm, tangy-sweet, irresistible

447 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
vegangluten-free30-minute
Crispy Chickpea & Corn Fritters with Lime Crema & Pickled JalapeñoIntermediate
In-between

Crispy Chickpea & Corn Fritters with Lime Crema & Pickled Jalapeño

Crunchy golden cakes with cooling sour cream and bright heat

551 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-freeunder-30-minutes
Whipped Labneh & Charred Heirloom Tomato CrostiniIntermediate
Snack

Whipped Labneh & Charred Heirloom Tomato Crostini

Tangy strained yogurt on toasted bread with blistered tomatoes and crispy oregano

427 cal · 16g protein · 13 min
vegetarianquickunder-15-minutes
Roasted Chickpea & Herb Crisps with Labne DipEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Herb Crisps with Labne Dip

Spiced whole roasted chickpeas with cool whipped yogurt

338 cal · 15g protein · 21 min
vegan-optionhigh-fiberunder-25-min
Crispy Shrimp Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Yuzu Dipping SauceSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Shrimp Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Yuzu Dipping Sauce

Wafer-thin fritters, shrimp kiss at center, three-layer dip

842 cal · 31g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Misir Wat Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo Cup, Spiced Labne & Pomegranate Seed PopSophisticated
Appetizer

Misir Wat Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo Cup, Spiced Labne & Pomegranate Seed Pop

Lentil stew in a shattering pastry vessel, creamy yogurt, jeweled fruit

308 cal · 13g protein · 57 min
vegetarianhigh-fiberprotein-rich
Huancayo Corn Fritter with Queso Fresco & Rocoto-Lime CoulisSophisticated
Snack

Huancayo Corn Fritter with Queso Fresco & Rocoto-Lime Coulis

Crispy corn cake, fresh cheese, spicy-tangy dipping sauce

450 cal · 15g protein · 33 min
vegetariangluten-freehandheld
Crispy Chickpea & Herb Sambusas with Tamarind-Chili DipIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Herb Sambusas with Tamarind-Chili Dip

Golden phyllo triangles filled with spiced chickpeas and fresh herbs

393 cal · 14g protein · 37 min
veganintermediate-bakeportable
Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon AioliEasy
Appetizer

Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon Aioli

Crispy cheese, smoky spice, tangy citrus dip

737 cal · 27g protein · 16 min
vegetariangluten-free30-minutehigh-protein
Sesame & Sumac Crackers with Whipped Almond Dip & Charred DatesIntermediate
In-between

Sesame & Sumac Crackers with Whipped Almond Dip & Charred Dates

Crispy seed crackers with warm, spiced almond purée and caramelized fruit

1102 cal · 30g protein · 24 min
vegangluten-freeno-cook-option
Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Charred Bread & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Appetizer

Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Charred Bread & Pomegranate Molasses

Muhammara's easier, brighter cousin

526 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
veganvegetariangluten-free-optional
Crispy Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi Fritter with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Emulsion & Lime CremaSophisticated
In-between

Crispy Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi Fritter with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Emulsion & Lime Crema

Golden fried fish cake with spicy-sweet dip and creamy lime dollop

737 cal · 31g protein · 55 min
gluten-freedairy-freepescatarian
Whipped Feta Dip with Burnt Honey, Pistachios & CruditésIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Feta Dip with Burnt Honey, Pistachios & Crudités

creamy herbed cheese with caramelized honey and roasted nuts

576 cal · 22g protein · 13 min
vegetariangluten-freeportable
Crostini di Ragu Bianco e Ricotta FrescaEasy
Appetizer

Crostini di Ragu Bianco e Ricotta Fresca

Crispy toast with creamy white bolognese and soft ricotta

800 cal · 33g protein · 25 min
high-protein25-minute
Crispy Feta & Olive Fritters with Pomegranate-Thyme Dipping OilEasy
Snack

Crispy Feta & Olive Fritters with Pomegranate-Thyme Dipping Oil

Salty-briny mouthfuls, jeweled with pomegranate arils

663 cal · 9g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Roasted Jalapeño & Queso Blanco CroquettesIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Jalapeño & Queso Blanco Croquettes

Crispy masa exterior, molten cheese interior, chipotle crema

839 cal · 18g protein · 35 min
vegetarianintermediate-technique