8 incredible spreads that you can make with a mixer (or fork) and that are a hit with appetizers

Friday 22 August 2025 21:00 - Mirella Mendonça
8 incredible spreads that you can make with a mixer (or fork) and that are a hit with appetizers

If you love a good spread to serve with bread, toast or as a light starter, you'll love this selection. There are 10 creamy, flavorful and super-easy recipes that you can make with a mixer or even by mashing with a fork. No difficult ingredients or complicated processes: just choose the combination, prepare in minutes and impress. Ideal for a sophisticated snack, an informal dinner or even for putting together a creative snack board.


Here are 8 creamy spreads that you can make quickly with a mixer or just by mashing with a fork

Red bell pepper hummusRecipe Red bell pepper hummus

Hummus is a delicious, creamy chickpea paste originating in the Middle East, and it is full of flavor. In the original recipe , there is no red bell pepper , but here we decided to give it a special touch, and it turned out simply irresistible and...


Pea dip, perfect with a creamy burrata!Recipe Pea dip, perfect with a creamy burrata!

Aperitif alert: we have a new spread for you to try! Made with peas, it’s perfect served with extra-creamy burrata and crunchy breadsticks ;-) Without a doubt, this is the recipe to have on your appetizer table to impress your guests—and, most...


Baba ganoush, the delicious lebanese eggplant spreadRecipe Baba ganoush, the delicious lebanese eggplant spread

Discover the cousin of the famous eggplant caviar that comes straight from Lebanon: baba ganoush ! Lebanese cuisine is full of culinary delights and all kinds of mezze, perfect for a dinner party. Learn how to make this spread, bursting with flavors...


Tuna paté - video recipe!Recipe Tuna paté - video recipe!

A really simple recipe, and you only need 2 basic ingredients to start : cream and tuna ! Then, add what you want to improve your paté, and spread it on grilled toast or inside cherry tomatoes !


Quick and easy chorizo rillettesRecipe Quick and easy chorizo rillettes

With just 3 ingredients, you can easily make chorizo rillettes. Perfect for serving as an appetizer, they go well with small pieces of toast and/or crackers. As for equipment, grab your best friend, the blender, to turn the chorizo into a smooth,...


Avocado hummusRecipe Avocado hummus

A new idea for your appetizer spread: avocado hummus! Not only does it add a vibrant green color, but it also makes your spread creamier and smoother. So grab your veggie sticks or chips and cheers! An easy, quick, and no-cook recipe: simply ideal!...


Beetroot hummusRecipe Beetroot hummus

How about adding some color to your hummus today? Add a beautiful beet to your chickpeas and you'll have a lovely pink hummus! Easy, quick, and no cooking required, this is sure to delight your guests at aperitif time. A recipe rich in plant-based...


Creamy lebanese hummusRecipe Creamy lebanese hummus

Chickpeas are on the menu today! Enjoy this recipe as a starter or an appetizer, served with pita bread, toast, or crudités ;-)


Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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