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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.

Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Charred Lime Crema & Roasted Serrano SalsaIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Charred Lime Crema & Roasted Serrano Salsa

Golden fried cheese with cooling herbed crema and bright chile sauce

960 cal · 40g protein · 35 min
vegetarianintermediate35-minute
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping SauceEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce

Golden tofu, fire-bright dipping sauce, herbaceous finish

389 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
vegangluten-freehigh-protein
Chorizo-Charred Corn Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil & Queso FrescoIntermediate
Breakfast

Chorizo-Charred Corn Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil & Queso Fresco

Fluffy eggs, smoky Spanish chorizo, charred corn kernels, herbed oil finish

820 cal · 32g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-free
Marinated White Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Crispy Rye ToastEasy
Snack

Marinated White Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Crispy Rye Toast

Silky beans, sweet pepper, toasted crunch

590 cal · 20g protein · 13 min
vegetarianvegan-friendly15-minute
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Whipped Garlic Feta & Charred LemonEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Whipped Garlic Feta & Charred Lemon

Crunchy golden fritters, creamy feta dip, sharp citrus

714 cal · 27g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptableMediterranean
Pan-Seared Conch Fritter Cones with Ají Rojo Crema & Charred LimeIntermediate
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Conch Fritter Cones with Ají Rojo Crema & Charred Lime

Crispy conch cakes in edible cone, spicy red pepper cream

444 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
shellfishhigh-proteingluten-free-option
Crispy Plantain & Black Bean Cups with Queso Fresco & Jalapeño OilEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Plantain & Black Bean Cups with Queso Fresco & Jalapeño Oil

Savory-spicy starter with cooling crema

593 cal · 17g protein · 24 min
vegetariangluten-free
Cigars Crujientes de Jamón, Queso Manchego y Piquillo AsadoSophisticated
Appetizer

Cigars Crujientes de Jamón, Queso Manchego y Piquillo Asado

Crispy filo cigars with Jamón Ibérico, aged Manchego and roasted piquillo peppers with hot honey

1198 cal · 31g protein · 40 min
elegant-appetizerhand-rolled
Charred Scotch Bonnet & Coconut Cream Cheese Fritters with Lime-Cilantro OilSophisticated
Snack

Charred Scotch Bonnet & Coconut Cream Cheese Fritters with Lime-Cilantro Oil

Spicy-creamy Caribbean pepper croquettes with herb-citrus finish

825 cal · 8g protein · 33 min
vegetariandairy-inclusive
Injera Crisps with Spiced Lentil Dip & Charred Green Onion OilEasy
Appetizer

Injera Crisps with Spiced Lentil Dip & Charred Green Onion Oil

Crispy Ethiopian bread and creamy lentil purée

362 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
veganhigh-fiber
Crispy Ackee Fritters with Lime-Thyme Crema & Scotch Bonnet OilSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Ackee Fritters with Lime-Thyme Crema & Scotch Bonnet Oil

Delicate canned ackee, herb-spiked cream, fiery edge

1091 cal · 34g protein · 40 min
gluten-freesophisticated-technique
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crackers with Labneh DipEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crackers with Labneh Dip

Crispy spiced legumes & strained yogurt

430 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
vegan-adaptablehigh-proteinMediterranean
Crostini di Ricotta Affumicata e Albicocca CaramellataSophisticated
Snack

Crostini di Ricotta Affumicata e Albicocca Caramellata

Smoked ricotta crostini with candied apricot compote and crispy sage

470 cal · 12g protein · 42 min
vegetariansummer-preservetechnique-forward
Crispy Lumpia (Spring Rolls) with Sweet-Sour Dipping SauceEasy
Snack

Crispy Lumpia (Spring Rolls) with Sweet-Sour Dipping Sauce

Shrimp, pork, vegetables in a blistered wrapper

567 cal · 33g protein · 22 min
handheldindulgent-comfort
Charred Corn Blini with Crispy Chorizo Oil & Queso FrescoIntermediate
Breakfast

Charred Corn Blini with Crispy Chorizo Oil & Queso Fresco

Tender masa pancakes with roasted corn, crispy pork fat and fresh cheese

863 cal · 25g protein · 35 min
intermediategluten-free35-minute
Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney DipEasy
Appetizer

Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney Dip

Shallow-fried paneer slices with masala tomatoes and bright, easy mint sauce

618 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinunder-25-min
Charred Poblano & Black Bean Dip with Crispy Tortilla ChipsIntermediate
Snack

Charred Poblano & Black Bean Dip with Crispy Tortilla Chips

Roasted pepper purée with earthy beans, lime and toasted cumin

557 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
vegetariangluten-free30-minute
Honeycomb & Burrata Crostini with Charred Tomato JamEasy
In-between

Honeycomb & Burrata Crostini with Charred Tomato Jam

Toasted baguette, creamy burrata, warm tomato compote, wildflower honey

580 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
vegetarian15-minute
Shishito Pepper & Anchovy Fritters with Lime Dipping SaltEasy
Appetizer

Shishito Pepper & Anchovy Fritters with Lime Dipping Salt

Blistered peppers in crispy tempura, piquant cured fish finish

534 cal · 10g protein · 15 min
gluten-free-optionunder-20-minutesjapanese
Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Almond CreamIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Almond Cream

Warm cauliflower beignets with tangy-sweet dip and creamy nut sauce

862 cal · 24g protein · 27 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Okra & Cornmeal Fritter BitesIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Okra & Cornmeal Fritter Bites

Breaded okra rounds fried until the cornmeal crust shatters.

441 cal · 6g protein · 20 min
vegetarian30-minute
Crispy Okra & Black Garlic Fritters with Tamarind-Chili Dipping OilIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Okra & Black Garlic Fritters with Tamarind-Chili Dipping Oil

Delicate vegetable fritters with umami depth and tangy-spicy dip

688 cal · 8g protein · 18 min
vegetarianvegan-adaptablegluten-free
Crispy Chickpea & Sumac Brittle with Labneh DipEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Sumac Brittle with Labneh Dip

Crunchy roasted chickpeas with tangy Middle Eastern yogurt

441 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Charred Octopus Crostini with Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy GarlicSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Octopus Crostini with Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy Garlic

Tender grilled tentacle on toasted bread with briny spread

835 cal · 36g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-free-option