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    Home » Recipes

    International Appetizer Recipes

    Global appetizer recipes or international finger foods!

    It doesn't matter what you call them; these recipes of appetizers from around the world will surely deliver.

    Want some meatballs from the North? Then Frikadeller (Danish meatballs) will be perfect.

    Something with vegetables? Kolokithokeftedes (Greek zucchini fritters) is what you're looking for.

    Or a bit of an Asian flare? Lumpiang gulay (Filipino vegetable spring rolls) will kick off your tastebuds!

    Panzanella salad on a plate, with a fresh tomato next to it.

    Traditional Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

    Feature image for mussels in white wine, showing the dish on a bowl, garnished with more parsley.

    Mussels in White Wine

    Feature image for Pan Fried Prinskorv.

    Pan Fried Prinskorv

    Feature image for Italian Bread Dumplings showing a serving with cheese and parsley as garnish.

    Italian Bread Dumplings

    Updated feature image for Greek Zucchini Fritters, using the right size.

    Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)

    Feature image for Frikadeller, showing the Danish meatballs served as an open sandwich.

    Frikadeller (Danish Meatballs)

    Feature image for Grilled Halloumi, showing it with sprinkle of ground black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.

    Grilled Halloumi

    Feature image for Patatas Bravas, showing the dish served on a small plate, garnished with sea salt.

    Traditional Patatas Bravas (Spanish Fried Potatoes)

    Feature image for currywurst and curry ketchup recipe.

    Currywurst + Curry Ketchup Recipe

    Spanish Marinated Eggplant and Peppers, served as an appetizer, on top of a toasted slice of bread.

    Spanish Marinated Eggplant and Peppers

    An overhead shot of a serving of German potato pancakes, with applesauce on the side.

    German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

    Feature image for Spanish Fried Padron Peppers, showing a serving of it, garnished with sea salt.

    Spanish Fried Padrón Peppers

    Three pieces of Rustico pastries served with two cups of espresso.

    Rustico Leccese (Tomato and Mozzarella Pastry)

    Freshly cooked panelle from Palermo, served with a dustingg of ground black pepper.

    Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)

    Polpettine di Carne on skewers, with marinara sauce on the side, and a chunk of Parmigiano Reggiano.

    Italian Mini Meatballs (Polpettine di Carne)

    An image showing a serving of Ethiopian Spicy Pumpkin Stew, with the skillet on the back.

    Ethiopian Spicy Pumpkin Stew (Duba Wat)

    Feature image for Lumpiang gulay, Filipino vegetable spring rolls, served with vinegar and crushed garlic as dipping sauce.

    Lumpiang Gulay (Filipino Vegetable Spring Rolls)

    Feature image for Piadina, showing the Italian flatbread turned into a sandwich with cured meat and rucola.

    Italian Flatbread (Piadina Romagnola)

    An overhead shot of a skillet with just cooked Greek Baked Giant Beans, with a bunch of parsley on the side, and some onion skins.

    Greek Baked Giant Beans (Gigantes Plaki)

    An overhead shot of a skillet of Spanish Garlic Chicken, straight out of the oven.

    Spanish Garlic Chicken (Pollo Al Ajillo)

    A bowl of Italian eggplant balls for snacks or appetizers.

    Italian Eggplant Balls (Polpette di Melanzane)

    Arancini Siciliani (Sicilian Arancini)

    Arancini Siciliani

    Five-Spice Baked Chicken Wings

    Five-Spice Baked Chicken Wings

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    Favorite Snacks

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    • Flammkuchen (German Pizza)
    • Freshly cooked panelle from Palermo, served with a dustingg of ground black pepper.
      Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)
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    Sweet Treats

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