There’s nothing better than ringing in 2026 with a little variety. We’ve rounded up a collection of delicious small-plate recipes to keep you and your guests satisfied as you count down to midnight.
Let’s Do Small Plates: A Collection of Appetizers
Blue Cheese Fritters
Game day is back, and nothing goes better with kickoff than something crispy, cheesy, and made to share. These golden-brown blue cheese fritters are the ultimate crowd-pleaser fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and packed with bold flavor.
Smoky Mexican Layered Dip
This smoky Mexican layered dip is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears faster than you can set it down on the table. Creamy refried beans, cool guacamole, tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and a blanket of cheddar come together in colorful layers that beg for a scoop of tortilla chips.
Zhoug Sauce
Zhoug is a sauce that originates from Yemen and is popular throughout the Middle East.
Tzatziki Sauce
Tzatziki is traditionally served with felafel and gyro sandwiches.
Rustic Artichoke Dip
Serve this bright and zesty dip with baguette slices, crostini or crackers.
Baba Ganouj
Serve this popular dip with pita bread, olives and veggies on Mediterranean mezze (appetizer) platter, or alongside other Middle Eastern dishes like tabouli, fattoush and falafel.
Coconut Peanut Sauce
This creamy sauce works well with both vegetarian and meat dishes.
Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
Intense, colorful, and beautiful dip.
Zesty Taco Dip
Super easy, crowd pleasing dip.
