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Occasion · 260 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.

Thai Cucumber & Peanut DipEasy
Snack

Thai Cucumber & Peanut Dip

Cool, creamy, addictively spicy and nutty

295 cal · 10g protein · 8 min
vegandairy-freegluten-freeno-cook
Huevos al Nido con Rajas y Queso FrescoIntermediate
Breakfast

Huevos al Nido con Rajas y Queso Fresco

Crispy tortilla nests with roasted poblano cream and charred scallion oil

712 cal · 28g protein · 40 min
vegetarianintermediate40-minute
Crispy Gyoza with Ponzu-Chili Dip and Pickled DaikonEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Gyoza with Ponzu-Chili Dip and Pickled Daikon

Pan-fried pork-and-shrimp dumplings with bright dipping sauce

460 cal · 20g protein · 18 min
quickhigh-protein
Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce DipEasy
Appetizer

Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce Dip

Delicate, herbaceous, and impossibly easy

255 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
gluten-free-friendly20-minutehigh-protein
Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Fritters with Mango-Habanero Gastrique & Crispy YucaIntermediate
Appetizer

Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Fritters with Mango-Habanero Gastrique & Crispy Yuca

Caribbean spiced shrimp cake with sweet-hot sauce and golden root chips

865 cal · 28g protein · 40 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendly
Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb DipSophisticated
Appetizer

Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb Dip

Giant prawns in a crispy salt-chili shell, burnt garlic drizzle & Vietnamese herbs

138 cal · 3g protein · 45 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-friendly
Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice CrackersEasy
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice Crackers

Smoky, umami-rich dip with fragrant oil

121 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-freevegan-adaptable
Crispy Rice-Paper Shrimp Crisps with Lime & Chili Dipping PasteIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Rice-Paper Shrimp Crisps with Lime & Chili Dipping Paste

Shattered, savory, alive

655 cal · 18g protein · 33 min
gluten-freedairy-free
Crispy Okra Fritters with Tamarind & Mint ChutneyEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Okra Fritters with Tamarind & Mint Chutney

Bhindi pakora–tender okra, spiced gram flour crust, sweet-sour dip

532 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
vegangluten-free
Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Lime Leaf, Ginger & Black Garlic Dipping SauceSophisticated
Appetizer

Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Lime Leaf, Ginger & Black Garlic Dipping Sauce

Delicate crispy wontons cradling tender crab meat and aromatics, served with complex umami glaze

349 cal · 18g protein · 80 min
seafood60+ minutes
Crispy Taro Root Fritters with Charred Lime Aioli & Chili OilEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Taro Root Fritters with Charred Lime Aioli & Chili Oil

Starchy, crunchy, umami-forward—fried & plated in 18 minutes

890 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
vegangluten-freecrowd-pleaser
Crispy Cassava-Cheese Fritters with Scotch Bonnet AioliIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Cassava-Cheese Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli

Golden, crunchy cassava cakes with a spicy mayo dip

965 cal · 10g protein · 35 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Spiced Labne & Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Pita ChipsIntermediate
In-between

Spiced Labne & Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Pita Chips

Smoky roasted eggplant stirred into strained yogurt with warm spices

527 cal · 20g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Burrata & Charred Peach Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto & Basil OilEasy
Appetizer

Burrata & Charred Peach Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto & Basil Oil

Creamy, juicy, salty, peppery—summer on a toast

608 cal · 32g protein · 16 min
high-proteingluten-free option
Flan de Queso with Quince PasteEasy
In-between

Flan de Queso with Quince Paste

Creamy cheese custard with sweet quince, chilled and silky

383 cal · 11g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Conch Fritters with Scorched Lime & Habanero AioliIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Conch Fritters with Scorched Lime & Habanero Aioli

Golden-fried conch nuggets with a fiery citrus dip

819 cal · 22g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whipped Labneh & Charred Lemon DipEasy
Snack

Whipped Labneh & Charred Lemon Dip

Tangy yogurt cheese, warm olive oil, crispy pita chips

355 cal · 16g protein · 15 min
vegetariangluten-free optionquickeasy
Cancha de Maíz con Queso Fresco y Chili LimeIntermediate
Snack

Cancha de Maíz con Queso Fresco y Chili Lime

Roasted Peruvian corn kernels with crumbled cheese and zesty seasoning

352 cal · 11g protein · 19 min
vegetariangluten-freeunder-20-min
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Spiced Chickpea ToastsEasy
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Spiced Chickpea Toasts

Smoky baingan bharta meets jeweled pomegranate and whole-grain crunch

682 cal · 18g protein · 28 min
veganhigh-fiber
Crispy Callaloo & Shrimp Fritters with Scotch Bonnet AioliEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Callaloo & Shrimp Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli

Tender shrimp folded into seasoned Caribbean greens, fried golden, served with fiery mayo

553 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
high-proteinquick-appetizer
Crispy Conch Fritter Cones with Tamarind-Habanero Glaze, Pickled Slaw & Cilantro AioliSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Conch Fritter Cones with Tamarind-Habanero Glaze, Pickled Slaw & Cilantro Aioli

Spicy conch croquettes in edible crispy cone, dressed with three contrasting sauces

866 cal · 14g protein · 60 min
pescatariansophisticatedspicy
Queijadinha de Goiaba — Guava & Cheese TartletEasy
Snack

Queijadinha de Goiaba — Guava & Cheese Tartlet

Warm coconut-custard tart with jammy goiaba paste and aged cheese

377 cal · 7g protein · 33 min
vegetarian30-minute
Crispy Tomato & Mozzarella CroquettesEasy
Snack

Crispy Tomato & Mozzarella Croquettes

Panko-crusted rounds with warm roasted red pepper coulis

735 cal · 32g protein · 22 min
vegetarianunder-25-minsnack
Crispy Tofu Skin Rolls with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce & SesameEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Tofu Skin Rolls with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce & Sesame

Golden, delicate bean curd rolls with an umami-rich warm sauce

545 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
vegetariandairy-freequick