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Radishes and butter, ham and mustard. Two classic combos in one delicious appetizer.

The bright roe adds a salty pop to these hors d’oeuvres.

These egg rolls are the perfect solution for all those corned beef, cabbage, and carrot leftovers from St. Patrick’s Day.

The best, easiest miso soup ever.

This recipe was developed in honor of BA contributor Gaby Melian’s mother, who told her that if you left out the green pepper, it wasn’t an empanada.

These fry-like chickpea fritters are best enjoyed hot, when their centers still have a custardy texture.

This jewel-toned salsa recipe can be used on more than just crackers.

Adding water is key to a smooth and spoonable consistency.

Think of this as a spicy Green Goddess dressing.

Beer + cheese = the best combination ever.

A legendary layered dip from Matt’s El Rancho in Austin, Texas, of taco meat, queso, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

Magical mini versions of Juicy Lucys, cheese-filled burgers that hail from Minnesota.

Known as the "caviar of the South," this pimiento cheese recipe can be used as a dip for a party, or spread it on a sandwich for the ultimate grilled cheese.

This recipe is also good with clams, shrimp, or any other quick-cooking seafood you’re in the mood for.

You may be able to find pre-made everything spice in the grocery store for these palmiers. If not, it’s easy enough to make. Double the recipe and keep it around for topping plain yogurt.

These cheesy bites puff in the oven and taste like gougères, aka fancy French cheese puffs, but this recipe makes them way easier.

Getting the bread out of the crust is a little tricky for this recipe, but once you do, you’ll be wondering what else you can stuff in there.

Starting with store-bought puff pastry for this recipe means these crispy, buttery, savory palmiers only look hard.

You’ll probably have some of this deliciousy bacony butter leftover from this recipe, in which case you should probably serve it atop a juicy steak. Obvs.

Think of this recipe as your favorite bacony wedge salad reimagined as an additive party snack.

The lime juice and oil will keep the avocado from turning brown, but it’s a good idea to make this pico de gallo recipe right before you serve it.

Golden raisins would also work nicely in this yogurt dip recipe instead of the dried apricots. You want a little sweet to play against the bite of the garlic and the brightness of the herbs.

Make this recipe your thing. Serve this vibrantly hued cured salmon with an assortment of easily assembled herbs, pickles, seedy breads, and schmears.

Sadly, you’re not going to be able to waltz down to the corner store and pick up escargots and shells. But this recipe is still worth the effort.