Appetizer Recipes
Super Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
The flavor of this lusciously Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is matched only by its versatility…so much so that it might just become your new favorite condiment! Move over guacamole! Ok, I’m joking. Good guac is hard to knock. This versatile, super creamy avocado lime sauce, however, has the power to transform even the simplest…
Crispy Buffalo Wings
Perfectly caramelized and loaded with flavor, this homemade recipe will rival your favorite restaurant wings๏ผand a simple trick guarantees extra crispy skin! (Baked, not fried with convenient advance prep) Itโs likely no surprise that Super Bowl Sunday is the busiest pizza takeout day of the year. Pizza is consistently ranked as one of the…
Baked Socca
Enjoy this protein-rich recipe as a nutritious alternative to bread alongside soups, salads, and pastas. Or pair it with roasted veggies for a surprisingly satisfying meatless main dish. What is a socca, you may be wondering? That’s a very good question! Soccas are essentially savory pancakes or flatbreads originating from the south of France.…
Roasted Feta with Honey
A dear friend called this delicious appetizer easy but “showy,” and it’s a perfect description! As the New Year approaches, itโs natural to ponder our hopes and dreams and to consider the multitude of resolutions we could make (and possibly break) in the months ahead. Itโs also a good time to look back…
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Basil
Prep these tasty bites in advance for an appetizer or entree that’s equal parts easy and delicious โ with just three main ingredients! If you ask a group of children what their favorite season is, youโll likely hear a chorus of โSummer!โ amidst a few shrieks of โWinter!โ No school and frequent dips in the pool…
Long’s Yellow Tomato Soup
A delightful summer soup with a stunning color and a hint of optional heat. Yellow tomatoes are also a lower acid tomato with lots of natural sweetness. The mere description of this soup inspired me to plant yellow tomatoes in our backyard garden. The first year, I think I got three. The second…
Sunflower Basil Pesto
This easy recipe is economical, loaded with flavor, and ideal for families with a nut allergy. Plus the pesto freezes well, so you can enjoy the versatile condiment all year long! If I were to choose just one condiment to get me through the summer, it would be pesto. The fresh seasonal sauce can…
Classic Deviled Eggs
A widely popular appetizer, side dish, or that little “something extra” at picnics, potlucks, holiday meals, and family dinners, this simple deviled egg recipe is a family favorite! Deviled eggs have long been popular picnic and party fare. We all know the drill. Cut the cooked eggs in half lengthwise, scoop out the yolks,…
Tzatziki (and a few graduation pictures!)
In addition to the requisite photos of this cool, creamy, perfectly summery sauce, I have graduation pictures for you! As I mentioned last week, the past couple of weeks have been equal parts busy and exciting around here. The main event was last Thursday when John and 699 of his classmates paraded across the stage…
Easiest Steamed Artichokes
If you’ve never cooked whole, fresh artichokes, you might not believe how easy it is…or how amazing they taste! Before I got married, I had never eaten an artichokeโone that didnโt come out of a can anyway. And then for our first Christmas together, my husbandโs grandmother gave us a set of artichoke plates.…
Easy Baked Refried Bean Dip ย (or taco or burrito filling)
Letโs face it. No one goes to a Super Bowl party expecting Brussels sprouts, quinoa, and salmon. Hot wings, chips, and chili are more likely on the menu, and thatโs perfectly okay. My family most definitely enjoys the typical game day fare, but I do like to add a couple of healthy fillers to the…
Doctored Up Hummus
A simple hack will elevate store-bought hummus, making it creamier and more flavorful โ with a little extra protein too! We can all use the occasional shortcut, right? And when that shortcut happens to pull double duty as a healthy, convenient snack and a delicious, last-minute appetizer, all the better! My older son is…
