These smoked salmon deviled eggs are a creamy, elevated twist on the classic, made with mayo, sour cream, and cream cheese. Finished with chives, lemon, and optional tobiko, they’re perfect for Easter, brunch, or entertaining. Includes foolproof tips for easy-peel hard-boiled eggs and make-ahead prep.
Appetizers
Reuben Quesadillas: A Crispy Corned Beef Twist for St. Patrick’s Day
These crispy Reuben quesadillas pack chopped corned beef, sauerkraut, Gruyère, and sharp cheddar into buttery toasted tortillas. Toasted caraway seeds bring classic rye flavor, while a punchy Russian dipping sauce with pickles, horseradish, mustard, and sauerkraut brine ties everything together.
The Best Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms for Your Next Party
Ina Garten’s Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate party appetizer. Tender mushroom caps soak up olive oil and Marsala wine, then are filled with Italian sausage, garlic, scallions, Parmesan, panko, and mascarpone. Rich, savory, and perfectly golden.
A Better Onion Dip: Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Classic
Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Onion Dip is everything a great party dip should be: creamy, savory, and packed with slow-cooked onion flavor. Caramelized onions are folded into sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise for a rich, nostalgic dip that pairs perfectly with a sturdy kettle-style chip.
My favorite Ina recipe for Beyonce’s Homecoming (or Super Bowl)
Rumor has it there’s an important foosball game this weekend! Which means it’s time for our annual viewing of Beyoncé’s Homecoming! And Ina has you covered in the food department!
Ina Garten’s Roasted Shrimp Cocktail: A Low-Effort, High-Reward Classic
This roasted shrimp cocktail is Ina’s take on a nostalgic holiday classic. Roasting the shrimp makes them plump, juicy, and deeply flavorful, while a zippy, old-school cocktail sauce keeps things familiar. Low effort, high reward – perfect for New Year’s Eve.
Spicy (Enough) Arancini: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Appetizer
These Spicy (Enough) Arancini are everything you want in a party appetizer: creamy risotto inside, crisp and golden outside, with just enough heat from Calabrian chile paste. Made for cookbook club and perfect for New Year’s Eve, they’re rich, crunchy perfection.
The Ultimate Cozy Appetizer: Warm Mushroom Toast with Port & Ricotta
Erin French’s warm mushroom toast is everything you want in a cozy appetizer: deeply browned mushrooms finished with port, creamy ricotta, peppery arugula, and crisp sourdough. It’s simple, rustic, and deeply satisfying -proof that a handful of thoughtful ingredients can create something truly memorable.