Valentine's Day

40 Valentine's Day Appetizers That Set the Right Mood

And that mood is: "satiated."
Easy Vegetarian Appetizer Figs in a Blanket with Goat Cheese.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
  • Niçoise toast on a plate.
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    Niçoise Toast

    Fried bread is our contribution to the classic Niçoise. Here, oil-packed tuna gets a boost from mayo flavored with garlic, sherry vinegar, and smoked paprika, plus mixed fresh herbs.

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  • Charred Bread with Ricotta and Cherry Salsa.
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    Charred Bread with Ricotta and Cherry Salsa

    This cherry salsa recipe is also delicious as a condiment for grilled or roast pork or pulsed in a food processor to make a vinaigrette for a salad of tender greens.

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  • Savory Mushroom and Parmesan Palmiers
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    Savory Mushroom and Parmesan Palmiers

    Store-bought puff pastry makes these savory "elephant ears" an easy bite-sized appetizer for your next party.

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    Lemon-Pepper Salami Bites

    Bright citrus and fresh-ground pepper put a festive spin on two party staples: cured meat and Marcona almonds.

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  • Country pate with pickled grapes
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    Country Pâté Toasts With Pickled Grapes

    Pickled grapes make a refreshingly sweet-tart companion to rich country pâté in this simple bite-size appetizer.

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  • A plate of crispy polenta bites with wild mushroom ragout surrounded by ornaments jammy eggs and crostini—classic New...
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    Polenta Bites With Wild Mushrooms and Fontina

    Store-bought tubes of polenta are the ultimate appetizer shortcut: just slice and toast in the oven, top with wild mushrooms and Fontina, then bake until melty and irresistible.

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  • Photo of clams casino on a circular platter with wine glasses and a plate of empty clam shells—perfect finger foods for...
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    Clams Casino With Bacon and Bell Pepper

    A vinegary red bell pepper mixture cuts through the richness of this classic Italian-American appetizer for a bite that's salty, smoky, and sweet.

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  • Paneer Cheese on Plate
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    Homemade Herbed Paneer Cheese

    Serve this take on the traditional Indian fresh cheese with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a simple yet impressive appetizer. The tofu-like texture also works well folded into soups or curries or pan fried and tossed into salads.

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Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Veggie-packed eggs, gooey cheese, and don't skip the sprinkle of sugar.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
A Really Big Chicken Parm
A Really Big Chicken Parm
Ground chicken, Parmesan, marinara, and plenty of mozz in a supersize sheet-pan dinner worth sharing.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Practical to make and feels like a total flex.
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
Giant Garlic Knot
Giant Garlic Knot
This savory babka is braided with a whole head of garlic, fresh parsley, and salty Parmesan.
Salt and Smoke Margarita
Salt and Smoke Margarita
With black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and Castelvetrano olives, this margarita is for the savory drink lovers.
Pear Tarta De Santiago
Pear Tarta De Santiago
Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.