Appetizers & Starters

Anticuchos, or grilled meat skewers, are a popular Peruvian street food. They are typically made with different types of marinated meats - the most popular being beef heart. This recipe for Anticuchos de Pollo, from The Pasta Shop's executive chef Scott Miller, pairs chicken with a tangy marinade...

If you can't stand the heat, don't get out of the kitchen — just cook up some of these subtly spicy wings! Espelette Pepper Mustard, made with the fruity Basque pepper Piment d'Espelette, gives these sweet and savory chicken wings just a mild hint of spice. (They're like honey mustard wings,...

Inspired by Andy Ricker’s addictive Pok Pok Chicken Wings, these fiery wings get an umami kick from fish sauce and a double dose of heat from fresh green chiles and chili flakes. Enjoy them with a nice cold beer.

In this complexly flavored take on Buffalo wings, Harissa, a traditional North African hot sauce, brings a punch of heat, while preserved lemons add brightness. Serve with cilantro yogurt dipping sauce to cool the mouth.

Why bother with slow cooked bone broth? Slow cooking, in addition to the acid in apple cider vinegar, helps release wholesome minerals and amino acids from the bones, giving you a power punch of flavor and healthfulness. Drink a mug of broth every morning with breakfast, use it to make a killer...

A double dose of the fruity Basque pepper Piment d'Espelette makes these appetizers wickedly good. Simply double or triple the recipe as necessary to serve a crowd.