When it comes to party or small get together with friend and family we are sometimes lost on what to make for starter and snacks. But worry not because here is a list of 30 best ever starter recipe for any party or get together that you must try.
These 30 must-try starter recipes are easy to follow and would definitely please your guests of all age groups. Whether the party is for kids or grown-ups these starter and snacks are always a hit and would make you feel proud when everyone is going to praise you.
*If you ever try any of these recipes don’t forget to share your photos with me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or tag me on Instagram @cookingwithsapana using the hashtag #cookingwithsapana and stay connected* I would love to see your creations from my space!!
1. Garlic Knots-Soft pillowy garlicky knots with any flavorful and juicy salsa would take your party over the clouds!!
2. Leftover Rice Pakoda-Have some leftovers rice right before the party day, then don’t worry and tun the rice into these lip-smacking pakodas!!
3. Grilled Veggies Tacos-Don’t forget to try these grilled vegetable tacos for your Mexican food lover friends and please them!!
4. Dutch Rusk Canapes-The party is today and you haven’t prepared any starter, worry not and make these super easy dutch rusk canapes and see them vanishing in just a few minutes!!
5. Palak Kofta Kebab-Sometimes you can surprise your meat lover friends with these veg palak kebabs and believe me they’ll love it!!
6. Jalapeno Poppers-Omg, these poppers would make anyone in the party say just WOW!!
7. Mini Black Bean Tostada-Again super busy making the main course, no problem just arrange the super quick black bean tostadas and have fun!!
8. Carrot Falafels-Who says the falafels have to be regular, try this variation and see them go crazy for every last falafel!!
9. Bread Pizza-Have some hungry kids to feed before the main course just serve them with easy-peasy bread pizzas and they’ll stay satisfied until dinner!!
10. Smashed Potatoes-So what if you ran out of grocery right before some unexpected guests, serve the smashed potatoes and they are going to beg or the recipe!!
11. Matar Kachori-These kachori are oh so delicious that everyone is going to ask for more, see if they won’t even want the dinner!!
12. Spinach Paneer Pinwheels-That puff pastry sheet in the freezer is going to be used up into these luscious paneer and spinach pinwheels and see what it does, magic!!
13. Courgette Straws-Omg is the word everyone is going to say after eating the crispy and tasty courgette straws. Don’t forget to make that yoghurt dip!!
14. Cheesy Spinach Corn Bites-Oh so addictive and delicious are the cheesy spinach and corn bites and perfect for any party!!
15. Barley Stuffed Tomatoes-Everyone is going to ask for the recipe of these pearl barley stuffed and baked tomatoes!!
16. Za’atar Spiced Palmiers-The flavorful Za’atar layered palmiers would make them go crazy, seriously!!
17. Paneer Tikka-This is the best ever appetizer or starter for any party, do I need to say more!!
18. Spanakopita-The soft cheesy and spinach filled spanakopita with a crispy crust would be just perfect for any get together!!
19. Mini Frittatas-Some friends don’t eat eggs but want to try frittata, go ahead and make the mini tofu frittata!!
20. Paneer Pakoda-The humble paneer turned into super crispy and tasty pakodas, well no one is going to say no to!!
21. Ram Ladoo-They miss the nostalgic ram ladoo, worry not you make it home and bring it over in the get together an see them how surprise they’d be!!
22. Mango Semolina Cake-We have every right to serve sweet dishes as a starter in any party, well I say so!!
23. Bhakarwadi6-If you have the airtight container filled with bhakarwadi, don’t hesitate and serve your friends with a chutney.
24. Corn Salsa-Have some salsa lovers in the party serve them with this zesty and tangy corn salsa and see them go gaga over it!!
25. Sesame Breadsticks-Breadsticks are way more fun to feed those hungry kids, believe me!!
26. Veg Shammi Kebab-Who says that Shammii kebab has to be made with non-veg, well, these veg Shammi kebabs says a lot!!
27. Pizza Cupcakes-More kids in the party, then make the pizza cupcakes instead of regular pizza and save so much time!!
28. Vegetable Chops-Bengali friends came to visit you, then serve them the veg chops and they won’t even miss the meat or fish!!
29. Farali Aloo Tikki-The day o the party turned out to be fasting day for some guests, then serve them the faalari aloo tikki and see how happy they’d be!!
30. Whole Wheat Crackers-Who would have thought that these whole wheat crackers would be so fun serving in any party,right??
*If you ever try any of these recipes don’t forget to share your photos with me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or tag me on Instagram @cookingwithsapana using the hashtag #cookingwithsapana and stay connected* I would love to see your creations from my space!!
Best Regards,
Sapana Behl
this list contains so many delicious starter recipies. I love this garlic knot especially.
wow… awesome collection of starters… And wonderful clicks 🙂
What a lovely collection of starters there, everything looks prefect to please my tastebus. Beautifully done.
Such a lovely collection here, pizza cupcakes and veg chops seems to be my favourite here