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Appetizers, hors d’oeuvre, and starters. These are Craving California’s best recipes for serving before a meal!

White Asparagus with Hollandaise
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White Asparagus with Hollandaise

Hamachi Crudo with Grapefruit and Serrano Chili
Appetizers | Fish and Seafood | Summer

Hamachi Crudo with Grapefruit and Serrano Chili

Choriqueso (Creamy Queso Dip with Chorizo)
30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Mexican | Sauces and Condiments

Choriqueso (Creamy Queso Dip with Chorizo)

Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dip
Appetizers | Recipes | Sides | Vegetables | Vegetarian

Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dip

Pimento Cheese Crab Dip
Appetizers | Fish and Seafood | Recipes

Pimento Cheese Crab Dip

How to Build a Crudités Platter
Appetizers | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Vegetables

How to Build a Crudités Platter

Blackened Shrimp with Garlic-Lime Aioli
Appetizers | Fish and Seafood | Healthy Recipes | Recipes

Blackened Shrimp with Garlic-Lime Aioli

Grilled Peel n’ Eat Shrimp with Old Bay
Appetizers | Dinner | Fish and Seafood | Grilling Recipes | Recipes | Summer

Grilled Peel n’ Eat Shrimp with Old Bay

Steamed Clams with White Wine, Garlic and Butter
Appetizers | Dinner | Fish and Seafood | Summer

Steamed Clams with White Wine, Garlic and Butter

Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic, Herbs, and Jalapeño
30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Recipes | Spring Recipes | Summer

Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic, Herbs, and Jalapeño

Heirloom Tomato Pico de Gallo
30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Healthy Recipes | Mexican

Heirloom Tomato Pico de Gallo

Smooth and Creamy Homemade Hummus
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Smooth and Creamy Homemade Hummus

Roasted Snap Peas with Yogurt and Garlic Chili Oil
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Roasted Snap Peas with Yogurt and Garlic Chili Oil

Tomatillo Salsa
Appetizers | Mexican | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Tomatillo Salsa

Creamy Avocado Salsa
30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Mexican | Sauces and Condiments

Creamy Avocado Salsa

How to Build a Charcuterie & Cheese Platter
30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes

How to Build a Charcuterie & Cheese Platter

Oven-Roasted Patatas Bravas with Smokey Tomato Aioli
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Oven-Roasted Patatas Bravas with Smokey Tomato Aioli

Garlicky Labneh Tahini Dip
Appetizers | Recipes | Vegetarian

Garlicky Labneh Tahini Dip

Khachapuri Pizza (Georgian Cheese Bread)
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Khachapuri Pizza (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Garlic-Soy Mayo
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Blistered Shishito Peppers with Garlic-Soy Mayo

Fried Artichokes with Lemony Garlic Aioli
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Fried Artichokes with Lemony Garlic Aioli

Whole Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Tahini
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Whole Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Tahini

Pan con Tomate (Grilled Bread with Tomato)
Appetizers | Summer | Vegetables | Vegetarian

Pan con Tomate (Grilled Bread with Tomato)

Burrata Salad with Prosciutto and Nectarines
30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Recipes | Salads | Summer

Burrata Salad with Prosciutto and Nectarines

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