Blueberry Basil Cocktail
Herby basil, agave syrup and lime juice go well with gin or vodka and club soda for a perfect pre-dinner refresher.
Caponata
We all love flavorful make-ahead appetizers. This classic Sicilian dish definitely fits the bill.
Chopped Liver
Enjoy this rich, traditional Jewish dish at home. No special occasion needed and no need to go to the deli.
Chunky Baba Ganoush
You can also make this classic roasted eggplant dip smooth by making it in a blender or food processor.
Gefilte Fish
Gefilte fish is Yiddish for “stuffed fish.” More recently, it’s usually in the form of fist-sized, round or oval-shaped patties.
Lox Spread
This versatile recipe can be made smooth or, if you prefer some texture, with added bits of chopped lox.
Marduma
This Israeli salsa is delicious served cold with white or whole wheat wedges of pita.
Martha’s Smoked Fish Salad
This smoked whitefish salad is a delicious appetizer spread. It’s perfect for company as you can make it ahead of time.
Matbucha
Try this appetizer and you just might have found your new favorite appetizer. Make it spicy or not, sweet or not–however you prefer it.
Martha’s Smoked Fish Salad
This smoked whitefish salad is a delicious appetizer spread. It’s perfect for company as you can make it ahead of time.
Mini Potato Knishes 
Everyone loves these easy to make flaky potato filled bite-sized knishes.
Pickled Ancho Chile Salsa
This salsa is delicious with any and all of the foods shown in the picture. Or, pile it on crostini with or without goat cheese or cream cheese. Yum!
Pickled Fish
This recipe only uses pike, but there are many other fish and fish combinations you could use: whitefish, trout,…
Polenta with Carmelized Mushrooms 
Deliciously rich flavored mushrooms sit atop crispy polenta rounds.
Raisin Wine
Who says you can’t drink your dessert?
Salmon Croquettes
These salmon croquettes, made from canned salmon, are simple yet elegant. Serve them plain or with your favorite sauce.
Sangria 
Simple to make fruity wine drink that goes with almost everything.
Schmaltz and Gribenes
Schmaltz is the rendered chicken fat and gribenes are the divine crispy pieces of chicken skins and onions.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Cocktail-sized meatballs are even better when cooked in a homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Vegetarian Chopped Liver
This delicious lentil-based mock chopped liver is delicious when served with celery sticks or rye bread.