Source: Galiyahassan, AdobeStockThe most important component of any buffet is the appetizers. And here it's crucial to consider not only their taste but also their presentation. That's when all sorts of skewers, small glasses, tartlets, bruschettas, and much more will come to your aid. We're sharing 20 original recipes!
1. Mushroom Pâté
Source: zen.yandex.ruServe it on bruschettas, in tartlets, or use it to stuff boiled eggs.
You will need: 200 g mushrooms, 60 g onion, 30 g butter, 100 g cream cheese, 20 ml soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, 20 ml olive oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the mushrooms, onion, and garlic, then sauté them in a mixture of both oils until golden. Transfer all ingredients to a blender, season to taste, and blend until smooth.
2. Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with Shrimp
Source: pinterest.ruRegular tomatoes are too large for a buffet, but small cherry tomatoes are just right.
You will need: 30-35 cherry tomatoes, 1 egg, 50 g shrimp, 1 tbsp cream cheese, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Cut off the tops of the cherry tomatoes and carefully scoop out the pulp. Briefly boil the shrimp, hard-boil the egg, and finely chop everything. Add a little greenery and spices, mix with cream cheese, and stuff the tomatoes with this filling.
3. Eggplant Rolls
Source: kakprosto.ruFor a buffet, it's best to secure these rolls with skewers to ensure they don't fall apart.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 250 g cream cheese, 1 tomato, 2 cloves garlic, 0.5 bunch herbs, spices, 1 chili.
Preparation: Slice the eggplant thinly and fry on both sides until soft. Finely chop the tomato, chili, garlic, and herbs, mix with cream cheese, and season. Place the filling on the eggplant slices and roll them up.
4. Stuffed Cucumbers
Source: yandex.kzThis appetizer is especially good in warm weather when you crave something lighter.
You will need: 1-2 cucumbers, 50 g hard cheese, 1 egg, 1 clove garlic, 4 sprigs herbs, 1.5 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Boil and finely chop the egg, mince the garlic and herbs, and grate the cheese. Cut the cucumbers into 4-5 cm cylinders and scoop out the pulp, leaving a small base. It should resemble a shot glass. Finely chop the scooped-out pulp, mix it with the rest of the filling, dress everything with sour cream, and stuff the cucumbers.
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5. Beetroot Appetizer with Shrimp
Source: m.povar.ruIf you want to impress everyone at the buffet, choose this recipe!
You will need: 2 beetroots, 200 g shrimp, 2 eggs, 1 processed cheese, 120 g mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Roast the beetroots until tender, grate them, add crushed garlic and half of the mayonnaise. Boil the eggs, grate them along with the processed cheese and the remaining mayonnaise. Layer both mixtures in shot glasses and top each with a cooked shrimp.
6. Tartlets with Chicken and Mushrooms
Source: halyaleda.ruThe classic combination of chicken fillet and mushrooms is ideal for tartlet filling.
You will need: 250 g chicken fillet, 150 g mushrooms, 0.5 onion, 1 egg, spices, mayonnaise, tartlets.
Preparation: Boil the egg and chicken separately, then finely chop them. Finely chop the mushrooms and onion, sauté until the moisture evaporates, and mix all ingredients. Add spices, dress the filling with mayonnaise, and spoon into tartlets.
7. Canapés with Quail Eggs
Source: almode.ruSmall quail eggs seem to be made for beautiful buffet appetizers.
You will need: 100 g bread, 100 g hard cheese, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 10 quail eggs, 20 g bell pepper.
Preparation: Boil the eggs for 4 minutes after boiling and peel them. Slice the bread and toast until golden in a pan. Mix grated cheese with mayonnaise and spread on the bread. Top with an egg and a slice of bell pepper.
8. Zucchini Appetizer with Tomatoes
Source: kylinaria.ruThe best summer appetizer for a buffet if you're watching your diet and figure.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 4 tomatoes, 4 tbsp sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, 40 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Slice the zucchinis and tomatoes into rounds, fry the zucchinis on both sides. Mix sour cream with crushed garlic and spread on the zucchinis. Layer tomatoes, spread with sour cream again, and alternate layers. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with Salmon and Avocado
Source: clubflyers.caSimply a winning filling for cherry tomatoes. Very juicy and delicious!
You will need: 30 cherry tomatoes, 1 avocado, 50 g salmon, 1 tbsp cream cheese, lemon juice.
Preparation: Cut off the tops of the cherry tomatoes and scoop out the pulp. Mash the avocado with a fork and sprinkle with lemon juice. Finely chop the salmon, mix everything with cream cheese, and fill the tomatoes with the mixture.
10. Cheese Balls with Grapes
Source: opskrifter.dkTo make this appetizer easy to pick up during a buffet, serve it with skewers.
You will need: 14 grapes, 140 g cream cheese, 60 g hard cheese, 140 g pistachios.
Preparation: Finely chop the pistachios or grind them in a coffee grinder. Mix the cream cheese and grated hard cheese. Encase the grapes completely with the cheese mixture and roll the balls in pistachios.
11. Tartlets with Chicken and Pineapple
Source: lifehacker.ruDelicious, piquant, with a juicy and original filling. Guests will be delighted!
You will need: 300 g chicken, 2 tomatoes, 300 g pineapple, 2 cloves garlic, mayonnaise, tartlets.
Preparation: Boil the chicken until cooked and dice all ingredients finely. Add crushed garlic and mayonnaise to taste, and spoon the filling into tartlets.
12. Tuna Balls
Source: glashasha.livejournal.comThis appetizer tastes like "Mimosa" salad, but its presentation is much better suited for a buffet.
You will need: 200 g tuna, 1 carrot, 2 eggs, 1 potato, 70 g hard cheese, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, sesame seeds, herbs.
Preparation: Boil the eggs, carrot, and potato until cooked, grate all ingredients, chop the herbs, and mash the tuna with a fork. Mix everything together, dress with mayonnaise and soy sauce, form into small balls, and roll them in sesame seeds.
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13. Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach
Source: youtube.comBe sure to choose large mushrooms with intact, beautiful caps.
You will need: 200 g cream cheese, 2 handfuls spinach, 8-10 mushrooms, 20 g Parmesan, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the spinach and garlic, mix with cream cheese and season. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and stuff the caps with the filling. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
14. Canapés with Herring and Apples
Source: infozoid.ruSuch a simple, yet delicious and popular appetizer for any buffet. Instead of apple, you can use cucumber or kiwi.
You will need: 100 g bread, 150 g herring, 1 apple, 1 tsp mustard, 50 g butter, 10 olives, 25 g herbs.
Preparation: Cut the bread into squares and spread with a thin layer of mustard. Finely chop the herbs, chop the olives, mix everything with softened butter, and also spread on the bread. Place a slice of apple and a piece of herring on top of the mixture.
15. Tartlets with Ham and Korean Carrots
Source: vkusno-food.ruInstead of ham, you can also use smoked chicken – it's just as good.
You will need: 200 g ham, 100 g Korean carrots, 100 g hard cheese, mayonnaise, tartlets.
Preparation: Finely dice the ham, grate the cheese, chop the carrots, and mix everything with mayonnaise. Spoon the filling into tartlets.
16. Stuffed Mushrooms with Vegetables
Source: youtube.comA wonderful vegetarian appetizer for any buffet and festive table.
You will need: 8 mushrooms, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 0.5 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop all vegetables and mushroom stems, add chopped herbs and spices, and dress everything with soy sauce and olive oil. Spoon the filling into the mushroom caps and bake the mushrooms in the oven for 15 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
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17. Italian Bruschetta with Tomatoes
Source: italyada.netClassic Italian bruschetta with a juicy, fresh topping.
You will need: 1 baguette, 2 tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 30 g basil, 30 ml olive oil, 70 g mozzarella, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Toast baguette slices in a pan and rub with garlic. Finely chop the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, mix and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with spices and place on the baguette slices.
18. Cucumbers with Herbs and Cream Cheese
Source: almode.ruLong cucumbers are best suited, as they can be cut into uniform cylinders.
You will need: 2 cucumbers, 250 g cream cheese, 50 g spinach, 10 g basil, 2 green onion stalks, 50 g bell pepper.
Preparation: Slice the cucumbers and scoop out the centers, leaving a base. Finely chop all the herbs and bell pepper, mix with cream cheese, and stuff the cucumbers.
19. Tartlets with Cod Liver
Source: imgirl.ruThis buffet appetizer is prepared in minutes, especially if you already have boiled eggs.
You will need: 1 can cod liver, 1 egg, 0.5 cucumber, mayonnaise, herbs, tartlets.
Preparation: Boil the egg and dice it finely along with the cucumber. Add mashed cod liver and a little mayonnaise with herbs, then spoon the mixture into tartlets.
20. Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab Sticks
Source: cookpad.comNot the most obvious, but a very delicious filling for stuffed mushrooms.
You will need: 12 mushrooms, 1 onion, 200 g crab sticks, 100 ml cream, 100 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and mushroom stems, and sauté until golden. Dice the crab sticks, add them to the pan, and fry for another 2 minutes. Pour in the cream, add spices, bring everything to a boil, and spoon the filling into the mushroom caps. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.