I love recipes that can have multiple purposes. These Philly Cheesesteak Potato Skins can be served as an appetizer or as a meal! I used to eat sandwiches often before going gluten free, so sometimes I miss eating them. While I typically ate cold sandwiches, living in San Diego, sometimes I’d enjoy a hot Philly […]
Appetizers
The Best From Scratch Spinach Dip
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Spinach dip is always a popular appetizer at summer barbecues. I’ve recreated my classic spinach dip recipe without using packaged vegetable soup mix to make it healthier! I think most people have a handful of appetizers and side dishes they turn to when they need to bring a dish to a potluck or barbecue. One […]
How to Make the Best Tex Mex Guacamole
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Are you looking for an amazing appetizer for your Cinco de Mayo celebration? This Tex Mex Guacamole is delicious, filling and super easy to make! I grew up in San Diego where Mexican food was a huge staple of my diet. The first time I tried Tex Mex, I’ll be honest, I was abhorred. It […]
Easy Caprese Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer
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Stuffed mushrooms of all kinds make the best vegetarian appetizers. This easy Caprese Stuffed Mushroom recipe is a deliciously healthy twist on the classic Italian salad. I love my appetizers. Seriously. I can be perfectly happy making an entire meal out of appetizers and starters. My daughters and I have always called those our tea […]
Holiday Appetizers: Mini Crab Tartlets Recipe
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Are you looking for an amazing appetizer to serve at a holiday party? This Mini Crab Tartlets recipe is delicious, rich and filling. They’re always a hit! This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I love […]
Bacon & Herb Pine Cone Cheeseball Recipe
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Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this Bacon & Herb Pine Cone Cheeseball Recipe! The recipe and all opinions are my own. Holiday parties are on the horizon. That means lots of delicious appetizers. I can eat a whole meal consisting of just appetizers, and this Bacon & Herb Pine Cone Cheeseball is one of […]
How to Make Hummus with Mexican Flavors
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Have you ever wondered how to make hummus and whether it’s easy enough to do yourself? Making hummus at home is so easy and much less expensive than buying pre-made hummus at the store. Plus you can control the ingredients! Most store-bought hummus uses either canola or soy oil and we try to avoid both […]
Sweet & Spicy Baked Brie Recipe
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Learn how to make the best baked brie appetizer in this easy cast iron skillet recipe. The heat and sweet of hot pepper jam tastes delicious over creamy brie cheese. One of my go-to simple appetizers is crackers and cheese. Since taking French in high school, I fell in love with Brie. I’m pretty sure […]
Cream Cheese & Bacon Deviled Eggs
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Growing up, I was never a huge fan of deviled eggs. Even though I liked eggs prepared other ways, I would avoid deviled eggs like the plague. No joke. If I saw a plate of those creamy little eggs at a family party, I would do everything I could do avoid them! As an adult, I […]
Southwest Cheese Ball Recipe
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This shop has been compensated by Albertsons. All opinions are mine alone. #StockUpOnPace #Vons #CollectiveBias. I’m an appetizer lover. I hang out at the food table at pretty much every party I attend because I just can’t get enough of appetizers. The girls and I like to make full meals out of them sometimes. Until […]
Garden Herb Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
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Garden herb cream cheese dip. I have a confession. I love dips. Any kind of dip. I especially love dips I can use with my favorite veggies. Ever since I discovered I can have dairy as long as I avoid grains, I have been loving me some cream cheese again. Yum! What better way to […]
Paleo Zucchini Fritters Recipe
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These paleo zucchini fritters are a hit with the whole family. If you’re an avid gardener, your probably have zucchini coming out of your ears right now. We didn’t plant zucchini this year (just tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers), but we have been getting a bunch in our CSA box every week. I have been trying to […]
Easy Appetizers: Shrimp + Kale Four Cheese Dip Recipe
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When it comes to entertaining, I love preparing easy appetizers. While the easy appetizers I normally prepare can be pretty simple like veggies and hummus or chips and guacamole, sometimes I like to prepare something a bit more hearty – but healthy too. Kale. It comes in my CSA product box every single week. I […]
Low Carb Shrimp Salad Bites Appetizer
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Are you looking for a delicious low carb appetizer recipe? These Shrimp Salad bites are yummy, easy to make and keto friendly! I totally have a weakness for seafood. I don’t know what it is, but I love it. Shrimp is one of my favorites, but it has to be prepared right. I like making […]
Holiday Party Recipes: Bacon & Jalapeño Cheese Ball
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. (#CollectiveBias) and its advertiser for the #SeasonedGreetings campaign. All opinions are mine alone. There are some delicious party food dishes that just scream that it’s the holidays. Turkey, mashed potatoes, ham, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and so much more. Appetizers are one of my favorite things […]
Easy Appetizers: Caprese and Antipasto Skewers
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Are you looking for a delicious appetizer to bring to a party? These caprese & antipasto skewers are easy appetizers to make on short notice! And they’re delicious too! I love appetizers for holiday parties because they’re easy to make, there isn’t as much clean up as with a full meal and there are lots […]
Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe
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At one of our dinners at Fitcation, they served bacon wrapped dates with the tray passed appetizers. I would have never thought of putting bacon and dates together, but oh my gosh I couldn’t believe how good they were! I vowed to come home and figure out how to make them myself, and I did […]
Authentic Avocado Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
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Do you love ordering shrimp ceviche at restaurants? We’ll show you how to make the best authentic ceviche with avocado – the recipe is healthy, easy and fresh! Growing up, my Dad made some awesome ceviche with fresh caught fish – often when we were camping in Mexico. Ceviche is traditionally made with red snapper, […]
