If you’re planning a party and looking to serve something delicious and budget-friendly, look no further than these mouthwatering recipes! In addition to being budget-friendly, most of these recipes feature ground chicken or turkey, which not only helps cut costs but also offers a leaner alternative to traditional meats.
1. Chicken Potstickers by Faigy Grossman
Filled with seasoned ground chicken and vegetables, these bite-sized treats are pan-fried to a golden crisp and then steamed to keep them juicy and flavorful. Served with a savory dipping sauce, they make an irresistible appetizer or snack for any gathering!
2. Succulent Chicken Meatballs by Elisheva Frankel
Cooked in a tasty tomato sauce, these chicken meatballs are super tender and easy to eat. This is the comfort food you’ve been craving, made with simple ingredients you’re sure to have at home.
3. Meat Knishes by Brynie Greisman
I adapted this recipe from my BFF Menucha. I serve it as an appetizer with mushroom sauce on Yom Tov. When I make a log, I slice and serve it as an additional meat choice. It’s really good, and it freezes beautifully too.
4. Delectable Chicken Appetizer by Faigy Grossman
I heard about this incredibly soft chicken appetizer from my sister’s friend. Frying and then cooking these mini chicken balls in a sauce seemed like a great way to lock in the moisture, especially if prepping in advance. It worked even better than I expected. These tasty chicken nuggets are bursting with juicy goodness, and the sauce is exemplary over a bed of mashed potatoes. Thanks, Hendy, for a real winner!
5. Meat-Stuffed Eggplant by Elisa Levi
Eggplant rolls stuffed with ground meat, pine nuts, and exotic spices.
6. Mushroom-Chicken Cups by Faigy Grossman
Something between potato kugel and mushroom chicken, these flavorful cups are truly addictive.
7. Turkey Taco Eggrolls by Susie Fishbein
My friend Helene Wengrofsky is a fabulous cook. With three teenage sons, she is constantly cooking and coming up with new recipes. Her son Steven dropped off six of these eggrolls at my house one afternoon. When Helene texted to see how my whole family liked them I had to report that Kal and I loved them so much we had polished off all the eggrolls … my kids didn’t even get a whiff.
8. Zucchini Boats by Brynie Greisman
These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with a hearty, well-seasoned chopped turkey mixture and baked to perfection. Any leftovers can be frozen.
9. Meatballs in Spaghetti Nests by Sara Wasserman
No child can refuse this dish: Falafel-flavored meatballs in spaghetti nests. It’s fun to prepare and fun to eat.
10. Sticky Sesame Chicken Balls with Mango Salad by Faigy Grossmann
This dish is simple to prepare and has great Asian flavors.
11. Asian Chicken-Stuffed Mushrooms by Naomi Hazan
A modern appetizer with umami undertones. This is one appetizer that will please your guests.
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