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Carrot-Coconut Soup with Harissa and Crispy Leeks
Heart-healthy coconut oil adds delightfully nutty, aromatic flavor to this creamy, sweet soup. If you can't find harissa to garnish with, drizzle it with hot sauce or sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes instead.
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Yossy Arefi
Chicken Wings with Spicy Peanut Sauce
“With the peanut butter turned into a tahini-esque sauce, these wings hit all the perfect sweet, salty, and roasty notes.“ —Alison Roman, senior associate food editor
By Alison RomanPhotography by Danny Kim
Gruyère and Thyme Cheese Ball
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Matt Duckor
Horseradish-Cheddar Cheese Ball
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Matt Duckor
Pepper Jack-Cilantro Cheese Ball
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Matt Duckor
Smoked Trout with Hearty Greens
Hot-smoked salmon would also work well in this crunchy, surprisingly light fall salad.
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Yossy Arefi
Brussels Sprout Pizza
Serve this flatbread-style pizza as an appetizer for six, or with a few fried eggs as a main course for four.
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Yossy Arefi
Fig Toasties
We like to use Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar—another BA Seal winner—to make these party snacks.
By Bon AppétitPhotography by Marcus Nilsson
Grilled Oysters
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Christopher Testani
Herbed Grilled Chicken Wings
An herb marinade is your secret weapon for these grilled chicken wings. And pretty much everything else.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Peden + Munk
Chicken Salad with Grains and Pistachios
By Alison RomanPhotography by Matt Duckor
Grilled Artichokes with Yogurt-Dill Dipping Sauce
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Maria del Mar Sacasa
Caponata
This caponata can be served warm or at room temperature. This recipe makes for a great appetizer—spread on toasted baguette slices.
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Yossy Arefi
Scandi Toast
By Andrew KnowltonPhotography by Christina Holmes
Crab Toast
By Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Matt Duckor
Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Leeks
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Ashley Rodriguez
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Herbed Breadcrumbs
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Ashley Rodriguez
Tandoori Cauliflower
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Matt Duckor
Roasted Parsnip Soup with Walnut Pesto
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Maria del Mar Sacasa
Candied Nuts With Smoked Almonds
By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Ditte Isager