Got a party coming up? Nervous about impressing a new crowd with your cooking abilities? Worried about what kind of appetizers to make for your guests? Put all those worries aside and adjust that apron, because these healthy appetizer recipes will have your audience wanting more. When putting together appetizers for guests, friends or family, you want to go all the way, without having to slog it out in the kitchen. What you need is simple eats that will leave a smile on your guests' faces, without them grimacing at something you didn't think through enough.

When I am busy myself in the kitchen, the first thing I know that is extremely important when it comes to cooking is, flavor, flavor and flavor. Texture too is an important element in cooking, because how taste and texture combine with what you see, reins in all your senses and leaves you pleased. Use flavorful ingredients that never fail to do their jobs, like garlic, cilantro, chives, lemon juice / zest, ginger, onions, and so on. Always use good oil, like olive oil or those infused with flavors like sesame or garlic. For heart healthy appetizers, using olive oil would be quite the apt choice, as well as lean cuts of meat, and lots of veggies.

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