7 Quick and Easy Appetizers for Your Next Wine Night

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Whether hosting a casual get-together with friends or enjoying a quiet night with your significant other, a selection of delicious appetizers can elevate your wine night experience. 

From savory to sweet, these quick and easy recipes will surely please your taste buds and complement your favorite bottle of wine.

1. Caprese Skewers

• Ingredients:
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh mozzarella balls
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Balsamic glaze
• Directions:
  • 1. Thread a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf onto small skewers.
  • 2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

2. Antipasto Platter

• Ingredients:
  • Assorted cured meats (such as salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni)
  • Assorted cheeses (such as mozzarella, provolone, and aged cheddar)
  • Olives
  • Roasted red peppers
  • Artichoke hearts
  • Breadsticks or crackers
• Directions:
  • 1. Arrange all ingredients on a large platter.
  • 2. Serve with breadsticks or crackers on the side.

3. Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini

• Ingredients:
  • French baguette, sliced
  • Goat cheese
  • Fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or chives), chopped
  • Olive oil

• Directions:
  • 1. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast until lightly golden.
  • 2. Spread each slice with goat cheese and sprinkle with chopped herbs.

4. Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

• Ingredients:
  • English cucumber, sliced
  • Smoked salmon
  • Cream cheese
  • Fresh dill
• Directions:
  • 1. Top each cucumber slice with a small dollop of cream cheese.
  • 2. Place a piece of smoked salmon on top.
  • 3. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

5. Bruschetta

• Ingredients:
  • French baguette, sliced
  • Ripe tomatoes, diced
  • Fresh basil, chopped
  • Garlic, minced
  • Balsamic glaze
• Directions:
  • 1. mix diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil in a bowl.
  • 2. Toast baguette slices and top with the tomato mixture.
  • 3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

6. HoneySriracha Glazed Meatballs

• Ingredients:
  • Frozen meatballs
  • Honey
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
• Directions:
  • 1. In a saucepan, combine equal parts honey, Sriracha sauce, and soy sauce.
  • 2. Heat over medium heat until bubbly, then add frozen meatballs.
  • 3. Cook until meatballs are heated through and coated in the glaze.
  • 4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving, if desired.

7. ChocolateCovered Strawberries

• Ingredients:
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Dark chocolate, chopped
• Directions:
  • 1. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • 2. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • 3. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

These quick and easy appetizers are perfect for any wine night occasion. Pair them with your favorite wines and enjoy a relaxing evening of good food and great company, but don’t forget the perfect outdoor wine glasses for any upcoming summer occasion! Spice up a girls’ night, an evening with your partner, or some self-care time with these colorful additives. Or become the best host with the perfect serving trays, tropical-styled or an elegant marble pattern. Cheers!