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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!

    • A pan of pollo al ajillo, fresh out of the stove, ready for serving.
      Spanish Garlic Chicken (Pollo Al Ajillo)
    • A bowl of green lentil salad, a classic salad from Lebanon, garnished with mint.
      Lebanese Lentil Salad
    • A closer shot of baba ganoush sprinkled with pomegranate seeds, highlighting its smooth texture.
      Traditional Baba Ganoush
    • A closer shot of Lebanese falafel, highlighting the its crunchy edges.
      Traditional Lebanese Falafel
    • Persian Yogurt Spinach Dip served with chopped celery, as a snack.
      Persian Yogurt and Spinach Dip
    • A serving of traditional caponata from Sicily, served as an appetizer.
      Sicilian Caponata
    • Freshly cooked panelle from Palermo, served with a dustingg of ground black pepper.
      Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)
    • A bowl of Italian eggplant balls for snacks or appetizers.
      Italian Eggplant Balls (Polpette di Melanzane)
    • 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 Frikadeller, showing the Danish meatballs served as an open sandwich.
      Frikadeller (Danish Meatballs)
    • 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 Lumpiang gulay, Filipino vegetable spring rolls, served with vinegar and crushed garlic as dipping sauce.
      Lumpiang Gulay (Filipino Vegetable Spring Rolls)
    • Feature image for Grilled Halloumi, showing it with sprinkle of ground black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
      Grilled Halloumi
    • Feature image for Spanish Fried Padron Peppers, showing a serving of it, garnished with sea salt.
      Spanish Fried Padrón Peppers
    • Feature image for Patatas Bravas, showing the dish served on a small plate, garnished with sea salt.
      Traditional Patatas Bravas (Spanish Fried Potatoes)
    • Spanish Marinated Eggplant and Peppers, served as an appetizer, on top of a toasted slice of bread.
      Spanish Marinated Eggplant and Peppers
    • Feature image for Piadina, showing the Italian flatbread turned into a sandwich with cured meat and rucola.
      Italian Flatbread (Piadina Romagnola)
    • Feature image for currywurst and curry ketchup recipe.
      Currywurst + Curry Ketchup Recipe
    • An overhead shot of a serving of German potato pancakes, with applesauce on the side.
      German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
    • Three pieces of Rustico pastries served with two cups of espresso.
      Rustico Leccese (Tomato and Mozzarella Pastry)
    • Polpettine di Carne on skewers, with marinara sauce on the side, and a chunk of Parmigiano Reggiano.
      Italian Mini Meatballs (Polpettine di Carne)
    • 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 image showing a serving of Ethiopian Spicy Pumpkin Stew, with the skillet on the back.
      Ethiopian Spicy Pumpkin Stew (Duba Wat)
    • Five-Spice Baked Chicken Wings
      Five-Spice Baked Chicken Wings
    • Arancini Siciliani (Sicilian Arancini)
      Arancini Siciliani
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    Hej there!

    A smorgasbord of traditional and delicious international recipes awaits you, so feel free to look around and pick your favorites. No need to leave your kitchen to experience the real deal!

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    Spring Favorites!

    • Feature image for Semla, showing a bunch of semlor in a cooling rack.
      Semla (Semlor or Swedish Lent Buns)
    • Feature image for asparagus risotto, showing a serving of it, topped with grated parmigiano.
      Easy Asparagus Risotto (Perfect for Spring!)
    • Feature image for Lebanese lentil soup with lemons, showing a serving of the dish.
      Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup (Adas Bhamod)
    • A plate of Swedish dill potatoes, with new potatoes and fresh dill on the background.
      Swedish Dill Potatoes (So CREAMY!)
    • Latest (Mar23) feature image for pan di ramerino.
      Pan di Ramerino (Easter Bread with Raisins)
    • Feature image for Melopita, showing a slice with honey poured on it.
      Melopita (Greek Honey Pie)
    • Latest feature image for Italian orange and carrot cake, Jan23.
      Italian Orange and Carrot Cake
    • Latest feature image for Finnish Carrot Bread, showing the texture of the inside of the rolls.
      Finnish Carrot Bread Rolls

    Popular Posts

    • Two servings of German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe). Both creamy potato soup servings are garnished with spring onions.
      German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
    • A closer shot of kanelbullar on a cooling rack, highlighting the filling of the buns.
      Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
    • A pan of pollo al ajillo, fresh out of the stove, ready for serving.
      Spanish Garlic Chicken (Pollo Al Ajillo)
    • Arroz de Tomate in a pan, ready for transferring to serving plates, with fresh cherry tomatoes next to it.
      Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate)
    • Latest feature image for drommekage, highlighting the texture of the cake.
      Danish Dream Cake (Drømmekage)
    • Three freshly-baked pasticciotti sprinkled with powdered sugar and served wiith espresso.
      Pasticciotto (Italian Cream Filled Pastry)
    • An image showing two bowls of Finnish Salmon Soup served with some bread.
      Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
    • An overhead shot of a bunch of freshly baked taralli, served with a shot of espresso, with scaterred fennel seeds on the background.
      Taralli (Italian Crackers)
    • Swedish Almond Tart
      Swedish Almond Tart
    • Latest feature image (Apr23) for Filipino picadillo showing the dish on a plate.
      Filipino Picadillo
    • Latest feature image for Salt and Pepper pork belly, showing the slices garnished with more chili.
      Salt and Pepper Pork Belly
    • A slice of cardamom sponge cake, served with a cup of coffee.
      Swedish Cardamom Cake

    Favorite Snacks

    • Fried panzerotti served with a glass of wine, for snack.
      Panzerotti (Panzarotti)
    • A collage of flammkuchen toppings to choose from.
      Classic Flammkuchen (+ More Flammkuchen Toppings!)
    • Freshly cooked panelle from Palermo, served with a dustingg of ground black pepper.
      Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)
    • Chocolate balls served with coffee, for afternoon snack.
      Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar)

    Popular Cuisines

    • Latest feature image for authentic Swedish recipes, showing västerbottenostpaj, a midsummer favorite.
      Authentic Swedish Recipes
    • Feature image for Italian recipes by region post.
      Italian Recipes by Region
    • Feature image for German Recipes post.
      Authentic German Recipes
    • Feature image for Portuguese Recipes, as part of recipes by country.
      Easy Portuguese Recipes
    • Feature image for Traditional Spanish Recipes, a pan of espinacas con garbanzos.
      Traditional Spanish Recipes
    • Feature image for Finnish Recipes post.
      Easy Finnish Recipes
    • Feature image for Greek Recipes post.
      Traditional Greek Recipes
    • Feature image for Lebanese Recipes post.
      Lebanese Recipes

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