Appetizers

Whether you're going for easy appetizers, bite-size meatballs or vegan dips, these (delicious!) appetizer recipes will give your guests something to talk about.

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Easy Appetizers

The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1371 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,371
10 minutes
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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Kay Chun
14467 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,467
20 minutes
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
700 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
700
20 minutes
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Chicken Karaage
Eric Kim
489 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
489
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' chilling
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Everything-Spice Phyllo Crackers
Ali Slagle
156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
156
30 minutes
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Kettle Corn
Naz Deravian
144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
144
10 minutes
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Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters)
Zainab Shah
10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10
1 hour
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Spinach, Artichoke and Yogurt Dip
Ashley Lonsdale
142 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
142
30 minutes
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Best Dip Recipes

Pimento Cheese
The New York Times, Matt Lee, Ted Lee
3113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,113
5 minutes
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Classic Ranch Dressing
Julia Moskin, Eleanore Park
1225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,225
15 minutes
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Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
561 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
561
10 minutes
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Grand Green Aioli
Kay Chun
570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
570
15 minutes
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French Onion Dip
Dan Pelosi
290 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
290
3 hours
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Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
49 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
49
20 minutes
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Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta and Peppers)
Brett Anderson, Jimmy Bannos Jr.
7 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7
25 minutes
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Zucchini Tzatziki
Sheela Prakash
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
20 minutes
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One (or Two) Bite Appetizers for Happy Hours

Salsa de Chorizo
Pati Jinich
5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5
1 hour
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce
Melissa Clark
566 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
566
25 minutes
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Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
10 minutes
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Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
149
About 2½ hours
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Pink Peppercorn-Marinated Goat Cheese
Rebekah Peppler
208 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
208
10 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating
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Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto Tower
Ali Slagle
70 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
70
50 minutes
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Brown Butter Dates With Ras el Hanout
Ligaya Mishan, Michael Rafidi
40 minutes
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Spiced Potato Bites With Yogurt
Yotam Ottolenghi
180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
180
1 hour 30 minutes
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Vegan Appetizers

Cold Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Peaches
Hana Asbrink
1639 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,639
20 minutes
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
17624 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,624
20 minutes plus chilling time
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Tofu Laab
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1744 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,744
20 minutes
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Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,182
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Dumplings With Chile Crisp
Genevieve Ko
1401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,401
1 hour
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Vegan Caesar Salad With Crisp Chickpeas
Becky Hughes
4069 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,069
25 minutes
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Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)
Zainab Shah
594 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
594
1½ hours
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Vegan ‘Queso’
Tejal Rao, Josef Centeno, Betty Hallock
647 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
647
30 minutes
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Meatball Recipes

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Melissa Clark
6098 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,098
50 minutes, plus chilling
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Kotlet (Meat, Potato and Onion Patties)
Farideh Sadeghin
430 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
430
1¼ hours
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Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,418
35 minutes
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Classic Italian American Meatballs
Sue Li
1111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,111
1¼ hours
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Chicken Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce
Sue Li
817 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
817
35 minutes
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Brothy Meatballs With Greens
Andy Baraghani
280 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
280
35 minutes
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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Kevin Pang
455 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
455
1 hour
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Meatball Guisada
Illyanna Maisonet
51 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
51
1 hour
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Summer Appetizer Recipes

Pan Con Tomate
David Tanis
1105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,105
30 minutes
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Taverna Salad
Lidey Heuck
10923 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,923
45 minutes
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Chile Crisp Cheese Crackers
Helen Goh
196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
196
1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling
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Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
187 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
187
10 minutes
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
302 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
302
40 minutes
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Deviled Eggs With Chile and Lime
David Tanis
29 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
29
45 minutes
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Stuffies (New England-Style Stuffed Clams)
Sarah Karnasiewicz
23 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
23
1 hour 35 minutes
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Chickpea Flatbread With Chaat Masala Tomatoes
Nisha Vora
34 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
34
1 hour 45 minutes
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Father’s Day Sides and Appetizers

Baked Buffalo Wings
Ali Slagle
5309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,309
35 minutes, plus brining (optional)
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Green Bean Salad With Dill Pickles And Feta
Ali Slagle
880 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
880
1 hour
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Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,260
45 minutes
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Extra-Green Pasta Salad
Andy Baraghani
3183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,183
30 minutes
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Rotel Dip
Lidey Heuck
366 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
366
20 minutes
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Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta
Ali Slagle
504 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
504
10 minutes
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Steakhouse Shrimp Cocktail
Brian Gallagher, Raul A. Del Pozo
35 minutes
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Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta and Peppers)
Brett Anderson, Jimmy Bannos Jr.
7 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7
25 minutes
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All Appetizers

960 recipes

Fresh Herb and Mozzarella Salad
David Tanis
20 minutes
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Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta and Peppers)
Brett Anderson, Jimmy Bannos Jr.
7 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7
25 minutes
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Steakhouse Shrimp Cocktail
Brian Gallagher, Raul A. Del Pozo
35 minutes
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Miso Tomato Toasts With Shichimi Togarashi
Yotam Ottolenghi
26 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26
25 minutes
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Miyan Masara (Corn Soup)
Yewande Komolafe, Michael Elégbèdé
10 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10
1 hour 5 minutes
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Salsa Verde Shrimp Cocktail
David Tanis
19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
19
1 hour 10 minutes
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Deviled Eggs With Chile and Lime
David Tanis
29 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
29
45 minutes
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Citrus Shrimp With Capers and Celery
Kay Chun
155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
155
40 minutes
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Chickpea Flatbread With Chaat Masala Tomatoes
Nisha Vora
34 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
34
1 hour 45 minutes
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Zucchini and Crispy Chickpeas With Whipped Cottage Cheese
Tanya Sichynsky
180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
180
40 minutes
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Chislic (Seared Steak Bites)
Jed Portman
10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10
25 minutes
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Chaat Masala Corn
Yotam Ottolenghi
37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
37
30 minutes
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Stuffies (New England-Style Stuffed Clams)
Sarah Karnasiewicz
23 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
23
1 hour 35 minutes
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Escovitch Shrimp
Ashley Lonsdale
12 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
12
35 minutes
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Pluot-Tomato Salad With Suya Pistachio Crunch
Genevieve Ko, Keith Corbin
125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
125
30 minutes
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Heirloom Tomatoes With Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
Genevieve Ko, Melissa King
134 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
134
20 minutes
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Summer Melon Spoon Salad
Genevieve Ko, Sarah Hymanson, Sara Kramer
177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
177
20 minutes
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Miso-Braised Leeks
Carolina Gelen
21 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
21
35 minutes
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Zucchini Tzatziki
Sheela Prakash
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
20 minutes
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Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Dan Pelosi
16 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16
50 minutes
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Buttery Peach and Ricotta Crostini
Yasmin Fahr
199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
199
20 minutes
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Plum and Mozzarella Salad With Serrano-Lime Dressing
Ashley Lonsdale
137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
137
25 minutes
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Chile Crisp Snack Mix
Nikita Richardson, Natasha Pickowicz
18 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
18
50 minutes
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Watermelon With Whipped Feta
Ali Slagle
258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
258
10 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Peanut Chile Crisp
Nisha Vora
180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
180
30 minutes
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4-Ingredient Seed Crackers
Carolina Gelen
121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
121
1 hour 10 minutes
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Seared Zucchini and Halloumi in Red-Wine Vinaigrette
Ali Slagle
969 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
969
30 minutes
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Sikil Pak (Pumpkin Seed Dip)
Octavio Peña
31 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
31
20 minutes
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Pickled Beets and Eggs
David Tanis
31 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
31
1 hour 30 minutes
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Yuzu-Miso Glazed Asparagus Tart
Hetty Lui McKinnon
203 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
203
45 minutes
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Turkey Reuben Sliders
Lidey Heuck
302 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
302
40 minutes
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Pure Potato Latkes
Joan Nathan, Nathaniel Wade
3249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,249
1 1/4 hours, plus cooling and chilling
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
10 minutes
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Easy Soft Pretzels
Melissa Clark
49 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
49
1 hour 35 minutes
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Beef Patties
Yewande Komolafe
39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
39
2 hours 30 minutes
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Jammy Eggs With Asparagus and Chipotle
Yotam Ottolenghi
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
35 minutes
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Old Bay Tofu Nuggets
Ali Slagle
575 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
575
40 minutes
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Asparagus-Feta Salad
David Tanis
236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
236
20 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Soup
Yossy Arefi
63 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
63
1 hour
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Homemade Matzo
Melissa Clark, Hillary Sterling
57 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars
57
1 hour 15 minutes
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Green Goddess Chicken Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
358
25 minutes
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Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs
Ifrah F. Ahmed
451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
451
45 minutes
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Za’atar Turkey Meatballs With Tahini Yogurt
Sheela Prakash
701 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
701
35 minutes
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Liberian Stewed Greens Dip With Plantain Chips
Yewande Komolafe
1 hour 30 minutes
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Spicy Tuna Tartare in Sesame Miso Cones
The New York Times, Wolfgang Puck
15 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
15
1 ½ hours, plus at least 12 hours’ chilling
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Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Peanut Dressing
Ashley Lonsdale
832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
832
20 minutes
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Ceci Bean Soup With Red Pepper Pesto
David Tanis
37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
37
1 hour 45 minutes, plus overnight soak
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Silken Tofu-Miso Dressing
Genevieve Ko, Travis Lett, Ian Robinson
683 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
683
10 minutes
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