For the times when you want to have people over, without the hassle of planning out cooking times and having everything warm at the right time. Ever wish there was a perfectly curated, taste-bud approved list of easy appetizers to pull from? Wish granted—on an aesthetic serving platter. Here are our top appetizers that you don’t need to cook. Chill, spread, display, eat up.
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They're simple—believe us. The name of this game is "No Cook" and we'll hold to that. Scoop, stir, sprinkle a garnish, and serve.
Really though, mix spices into greek yogurt, and suddenly you’ve created a cleaner, heartier, and fluffier version of any dip you’d like. A few of our favs:
Serve yogurt dips with anything from crackers, pita chips, sliced carrots, radishes, or cucumbers.
A fan favorite, every time. Scoop it up with tortilla chips and find yourself instantly transported to party mode.
Tip of the year: Buy store-made dips and spreads and transfer to a pretty dish of your own. If you are cooking other things, simply displaying dips tastefully (ha, ha) is still beautiful and one less thing to worry about preparing.
Classic, red pepper, roasted garlic, lemon tahini…the flavor options here have no limit.
Color your guests fancy with fun carrots: White, purple, and orange variations
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This one will be gone before you finish scooping out.
Talk about an app that delivers all things display and very little prep. Toss these onto skewers, arrange on a platter or board, and watch your guests devour.
Sprinkle with oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice to create a dish worthy of anyone’s big fat Greek wedding.
Make them savory or sweet, but you can’t go wrong either way with everyone’s favorite companion (a date). Snag a friend and prep these ahead of time, assembly line style. A few of our favorite things to stuff them with:
Pro Tip: Or, wrap the dates in bacon. So okay maybe that’s a touch of cooking, but we think bacon is worth cheating for.
Pick up at the store or make your own. These are sure to be a memorable nosh to kick things off the right way!
But make it toast edition. Put a simple new spin on the prep of this classic, albeit gourmet appetizer. Slice a baguette longways, toast it, and then cut those toasted slices into individual servings. Top each piece with the following, and have yourself an Italian feast.
We all know this one, but in case you forgot! But, have you seen it done… veggie edition? (See #10 below).
All you could ever want in a gorgeous board, suitable for all eating desires and restrictions. Hello veggies, nutrients, and beta carotene.
We think piling your countertop with no-cook apps qualifies as a party in itself. So go ahead, try out a few, whether it’s a weeknight at home just for fun, or to have the crew over and celebrate doing life together. Featuring extra decadent appetizers. Who needs main courses anyway?
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