Start your summer feasts off right.
Keep reading for Tomato-Burrata Toasts, Crispy Falafel Bites, and more unmissable summer apps!
These nachos are the perfect seasonal appetizer for a large group.
Photo:VICTOR PROTASIO
Drizzle with your favorite olive oil before baking.
It’s done once the cheese gets a bit of color.
Summery Corn Soup
Soup, in the summer?
Greg DuPree
Plus, miso adds thickness and a boost of umami to this soup, while also making it gut-friendly.
Use fresh yellow corn for the best results.
you might serve this before nearly any summer meal.
Heami Lee
Chimichurri Yogurt Dip
Chimichurri is a classic Argentinian herb-and-oil sauce usually served with grilled meats.
Here, the bright and punchy mixture is swirled into thickGreek yogurtfor a pretty presentation and fresh flavor.
For a vegetarian take, just skip thebacon.
Tara Donne
Were salivating just thinking about it.
Harissa Carrot Soup
Victor Protasio
Carrot soup gets a flavorful upgrade courtesy of harissa in this recipe.
The starchy byproduct helps season the soup while also giving it more body.
Jennifer Causey
Its a great appetizer, no matter what youre serving for the main course.
If you dont like spice, simply omit the jalapeno.
The coolness of the creamy homemade tzatziki perfectly balances the spicy serrano pepper in the bites.
Victor Protasio
Seared until crispy and crunchy, these little delights are an excellent savory choice for a summer starter.
Antipasto Salad
This dish reimagines melon and prosciuttoa classic Italian comboas an ace salad.
We love serving it as a precursor to homemade pizza.
GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING BY EMILY NABORS HALL, PROP STYLING BY CLAIRE SPOLLEN
Hows that for an easy summer app?
Instead, youll pair juicy ripe tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil and call it a day.
Serve this prior to dinner instead of a typical charcuterie spread or assortment of cheeses.
Greg DuPree
You wont regret it!
An easily pickled onion, fresh mint leaves, and saltyMarcona almondscomplete this colorful spread.
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall
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