EasyAppetizer
Paneer Tikka Canapés with Pomegranate & Charred Chili Oil
Smoky cubed paneer, pomegranate jewels, tangy yogurt base
816 cal · 26g protein · 22 min
Occasion · 363 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.
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IntermediateSnack
Ube Mashed Potato Croquettes with Charred Coconut Dipping Cream
Purple potato clouds, crispy exterior, coconut-lime crema
1075 cal · 24g protein · 35 min
EasyIn-between
Labneh Dip with Crispy Sage & Pomegranate Molasses Oil
Strained yogurt, aromatic herb crunch, sweet-tart glaze
287 cal · 10g protein · 8 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Chorizo Empanada Bites with Charred Tomato Dipping Sauce
Flaky pastry pockets, spiced chorizo, crispy shallots, tangy sauce
1486 cal · 33g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Papadum Nachos with Paneer and Mango Chutney
Crisp microwaved papadums piled like nachos
146 cal · 5g protein · 14 min
SophisticatedDessert
Black Sticky Rice Tartlets with Lemongrass-Poached Persimmon & Salted Coconut Cream
Khao niao dam, sculpted for autumn
884 cal · 9g protein · 90 min
SophisticatedSnack
Roasted Chestnut & Miso Butter Crostini with Charred Shallot Oil & Crispy Thyme Bread
Toasted bread as a vehicle for autumn's most sophisticated flavors
1108 cal · 12g protein · 50 min
IntermediateIn-between
Crispy Perilla Leaf & Gochugaru Tempura with Soy-Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Shiso-like Korean leaves in a delicate batter, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
624 cal · 13g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Squid & Shrimp Skewers with Gochujang-Lime Glaze & Crispy Garlic Chips
Charred seafood spiced with Korean heat and cooled by bright lime—showstopper appetizer.
401 cal · 36g protein · 33 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Crisped Tofu Skin Rolls with Sweet Chili-Garlic Dip & Crispy Shallots
Nutty, crispy, addictive—a Filipino-inspired vegan starter
318 cal · 6g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Black Sesame Fritters with Pomegranate-Harissa Yogurt
Crunchy, warming, built for snacking with elegant restraint
712 cal · 23g protein · 40 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Beet & Horseradish Cream Crostini
Charred rye toast, whipped horseradish ricotta, paper-thin beets
315 cal · 14g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Pretzel Sticks with Hot Mustard & Aged Cheddar Dip
Warm soft pretzels with spicy brown mustard and sharp cheddar fondue
627 cal · 27g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Charred Poblano & Queso Fresco Empanadillas with Ancho-Honey Dipping Sauce
Hand-crimped pastry pockets filled with roasted poblano, melting cheese, toasted cumin; served with warm ancho-honey reduction
698 cal · 14g protein · 50 min
EasyAppetizer
Turkish Eggplant Fritters with Yogurt-Herb Drizzle
Pan-fried eggplant cakes, crispy outside, soft within, with cool herbed yogurt
438 cal · 17g protein · 24 min
IntermediateIn-between
Bánh Cam Tỏi—Crispy Garlic Sesame Balls with Sweet Black Sesame Dip
A Vietnamese tea pastry refined for the confident hand
1041 cal · 13g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Charred Avocado & Forbidden Black Rice Tartlet with Crispy Garlic & Lime Emulsion
Creamy, nutty, herbaceous, sharply citric
759 cal · 12g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Pineapple & Crispy Jerk Chicken Skewers with Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Spiced, smoky, tropical—finger-food island heat
511 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Poblano & Queso Fresco Empanadillas with Jalapeño Honey
Crispy, melty, sweet heat
635 cal · 14g protein · 24 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber & Herb Yogurt Dip with Toasted Seed Crackers
Cool, tangy, herby, crunchy
269 cal · 16g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Molasses Tartlets
Roasted chickpea base, burnt pomegranate glaze, whipped labneh, crispy sage tuile
422 cal · 13g protein · 60 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Gyoza Crisps with Dashi-Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Shattered wonton sheets, umami dipping sauce
234 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Sage & Tomato Confit Phyllo Tartlet with Whipped Goat Cheese
Shattered phyllo, silky cheese, slow-roasted tomato essence
851 cal · 13g protein · 60 min
IntermediateSnack
Anchovy & Garlic Butter Crostini
Umami-rich toasts with anchovies melted into warm butter
386 cal · 10g protein · 18 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 27 minutes. The quickest is around 15 minutes and the longest about 50 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 305 and 940 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
