Kevin Nguyen

Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen
Quick Snacks, Appetizers & Bites

Kevin Nguyen, snack and appetizer curator – crispy bites, dips and shareable party food.

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Kevin Nguyen's recipes center on food you can pick up with your hands: crispy mozzarella sticks, cucumber sandwiches, whipped Greek yogurt snacks, sumac onions and dips for game day or the Fourth of July. Most of his work sits in the Snacks category, where short ingredient lists and quick prep keep things simple.

Alongside the snacks, he adds dishes with an Asian accent, such as Thai tea, pad thai, egg roll in a bowl and tuna tartare, plus a handful of puff pastry and pumpkin bakes. His Dinner picks are mostly light, fast skillet and stir-fry meals that work as a small supper or a spread of shared plates.

What makes his recipes practical is the format: clear steps, realistic timings and an emphasis on pantry-friendly ingredients, so a platter for guests or a quick afternoon bite doesn't need a special shopping trip. Browse his recipes to find something for your next get-together, lunchbox or late-night craving.

Latest recipes:

Red White and Blue Fruit Skewers with Honey-Lime Dip

Fruit Skewers in 20 Minutes

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Toss with citrus to keep these Fruit Skewers bright and colorful. This method prevents browning for a bold, healthy snack ready in 20 min.

Roasted Eggplant Dip with Tahini

Roasted Eggplant Dip

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Roasted Eggplant Dip brings a bold, smoky flavor to any spread. High heat charring the skin provides savory depth. Ready in 1 hour 20 minutes.

Easy Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese

Easy Cucumber Sandwiches

4.50 (4 Ratings)

How do you keep Easy Cucumber Sandwiches from going soggy? Salt the cucumber for 10 minutes first to draw out water before it meets the bread.

Guilt-Free Healthy Pumpkin Snack Cake

Healthy Pumpkin Snack Cake

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Want a Healthy Pumpkin Snack Cake for fall? This moist treat uses applesauce instead of oil and includes a Quick Recipe Specs section for easy planning.

Caramelized Puff Pastry Egg Tarts

Puff Pastry Egg Tarts

4.50 (6 Ratings)

For home bakers, these Puff Pastry Egg Tarts are a treat. An ingredient role table explains how to get a charred top and a shattering crust.

Creamy Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Cremini mushrooms, garlic, and shallots make these Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts. It includes a guide on the process for a crisp crust in 30 minutes.

Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts with Cream Cheese

Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Soggy crusts often ruin savory appetizers. These Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts use a cream cheese base to stay crisp, as explained in Why These Tarts Actually Work.

Quick Grilled Eggplant Salad with Balsamic

Quick Grilled Eggplant Salad

3.50 (2 Ratings)

This Quick Grilled Eggplant Salad uses a bright balsamic dressing. Try this Mediterranean Eggplant Salad and use our budget swap table for easy prep.

Smoky Healthy Baba Ganoush

Healthy Baba Ganoush

5.00 (3 Ratings)

This Healthy Baba Ganoush is a smoky, creamy dip. Try this homemade baba ganoush for a Lebanese baba ganoush recipe vibe. Includes a budget swap table.

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant with Cornstarch

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Get Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant using cornstarch to prevent oil soak. This breaded air fryer eggplant recipe includes a temperature chart. Ready in 32 minutes.

Healthy Watermelon Feta Salad: Fresh and Crisp

Healthy Watermelon Feta Salad

4.00 (3 Ratings)

This Healthy Watermelon Feta Salad is a summer hit. Try this Watermelon Salad with Red Onion and Feta with our common mistakes checklist. Ready in 15 min!

Garlic Shrimp Appetizer: Bold and Velvety

Garlic Shrimp Appetizer

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Quick Independence Day Appetizer with Garlic Shrimp is a bold party hit. These make ahead shrimp appetizers include a step-by-step timing guide.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers: Crispy and Bold

Finger Foods: Crispy and Roasted

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Elevate your party with these Finger Foods. Perfect Easy 4th of July Appetizers for any crowd. Includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 40 minutes.

Bang Bang Chicken: Crispy and Bold

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Master this bang bang chicken recipe for a crispy bang bang chicken result. Includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 30 minutes for a bold dinner.

Sausage Roll Filling: Savory and Juicy

Sausage Roll Filling with Fennel

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Master Sausage Roll Filling for british sausage rolls. Try homemade sausage rolls with puff pastry. Common mistakes checklist included. Ready in 50 minutes.

Turkish Sumac Onions: Zesty and Vibrant

Sumac Onions in 15 Minutes

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Make vibrant Sumac Onions with this Turkish sumac onions recipe. This zesty sumac onion salad includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 15 minutes.

Garlic Butter Ramen: Silky and Savory

Garlic Butter Ramen

4.00 (4 Ratings)

Master this Recipe with Ramen Noodles and Garlic Butter. These garlic butter ramen noodles are silky. Includes step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 15 mins.

Dumpling Dipping Sauce: Tangy and Bold

Dumpling Dipping Sauce

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Master this Dumpling Dipping Sauce for a bold flavor. Our Chinese dumpling dipping sauce recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 2 minutes.

Authentic Thai Drunken Noodles: Smoky and Bold

Drunken Noodles Recipe

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Master this drunken noodles recipe for a bold, smoky finish. This authentic drunken noodles recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 45 mins.

Corn Salsa: Smoky and Zesty

Corn Salsa in 21 Minutes

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Master Corn Salsa with our guide. This Mexican corn salsa is a great corn salsa for tacos. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 21 minutes.

Hot Corn Dip with Green Chilies: Creamy and Bold

Hot Corn Dip with Green Chilies

5.00 (4 Ratings)

Master this Hot Corn Dip with Green Chilies for your next gathering. Features a step-by-step timing guide for the creamiest results. Ready in 30 minutes.