Les meilleures recettes d'entrées et de hors d'oeuvre

All Appetizers recipes

Here you’ll find all the appetizer recipes that our site’s foodies have lovingly created for you!

In the world of fine dining, appetizers play an essential role. In culinary terms, an appetizer, or "first course" is defined as the dish served before the main course. It can be served hot or cold.

In a three-course meal or longer, as is customary in France, the starter offers an opportunity to experiment with original combinations and presentations. Indeed, starters can come in an infinite variety of flavors, textures, and presentations. From light salads to comforting cream soups, from elaborate terrines to delicate carpaccios, each starter offers a distinct taste experience.

It is worth noting here the difference between an entrée and an hors d’œuvre. In professional kitchens, the entrée is a more substantial dish, often considered an introduction to the main course. Conversely, the hors d’œuvre is more commonly associated with small bites served before the main meal, acting as a light appetizer.

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Green Lentil, Carrot, and Bacon Salad

Here’s my recipe for a green lentil and carrot salad, topped with bacon bits, onions, and pickles. It’s my “back-from-the-market” salad—perfect for a quick lunch when you’re really hungry and there’s ...

Spain

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My Authentic Andalusian Gazpacho

Here is my authentic recipe for Andalusian gazpacho (or "gazpacho" in Spanish), which a Spanish friend taught me. This traditional recipe highlights fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, ...

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My Simple Vegetable Soup

Here’s my recipe for a simple vegetable soup, a must-have classic in our household this time of year. It’s a soup that’s both light and hearty, and it keeps you nice and warm on cold winter ...

Thailand

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Thai Mango Salad (Yum Ma Muang)

I made this Thai mango salad during a cooking class, and I’ve been serving it ever since at Asian-inspired dinners. It’s the perfect starter for a summer meal, as it’s light, refreshing, and ...

Basque Country

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Bayonne ham rolls with cream cheese and herbs

These delicious rolls made with Bayonne ham, cream cheese, and herbs let you prepare a high-quality appetizer without spending too much time on it, since this recipe requires no cooking. These raw ham ...

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Clear lentil soup

When you cook lentils, their cooking water absorbs some of their flavor, nutrients, and minerals. This lentil water soup is a delicious way to make the most of it. The lentil cooking water gives this ...

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Mango and avocado carpaccio with baby spinach

This mango and avocado carpaccio with baby spinach is an original and visually stunning appetizer. The plate is beautiful and bursting with color! But when you taste it, it’s also a surprising and ...

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Cream of Jerusalem artichoke soup with bacon

Here is my recipe for Jerusalem artichoke and bacon soup, inspired by Chef Cyril Lignac’s version. Personally, I prefer my bacon crispy, which is why I’ve tweaked the original recipe. The still-warm ...

India

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Spinach samosa

This recipe for spinach samosas comes from the excellent book . This book is full of culinary gems, many of which are among my favorite recipes. The samosa, or samoussa, is a fried pastry originally ...

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

In my series of winter soups, this mushroom soup recipe is truly one of my favorites. I first discovered this soup during a meal at a restaurant, and I was delighted to find that it’s very easy to ...