This is going to be your new favorite dip! My first taste of this was at a dinner party hosted by my friend, Wendy. She’s a fabulous home cook and she also wants her food to be delicious and healthy! What’s so amazing about this dip is that it uses 2 pounds of carrots! That’s…
Category: Appetizers
Beets and Chickpeas with Yogurt
This flavorful side dish or salad is similar to a raita which is a traditional Indian sauce or side. I based this recipe off a traditional raita but because I didn’t have all of the ingredients, I had to make some swaps. I used a thicker Skyr type yogurt, swapped parsley for cilantro and since…
Superbowl Cauliflower Wings
These Buffalo cauliflower wings are a delicious swap for the traditional calorie bomb we all know and love. Cauliflower wings give you the same Buffalo wing flavor profile but with 80% fewer calories. And did I mention they are super easy to make and only 5 ingredients. Pair these bites with celery and cucumber slices…
Pan Con Tomate (Bread with Tomato)
Pan Con Tomate, or bread with tomato, originated in northern Spain as a quick snack or tapas. It is incredibly delicious and I’ve officially voted this my favorite summer dish! I can’t think of a better way to showcase my husband’s brilliant summer gems. Pan con Tomate requires only four ingredients but each one should…
The Best Shrimp Cocktail
You might be thinking, do I really need a recipe for shrimp cocktail? Can’t I just buy it already prepared? If you love shrimp and you really love shrimp cocktail, then yes, you need this recipe! It is so simple to make and tastes a thousand times better than any store prepared version. You start…
Parmesan Crusted Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Potatoes are so versatile and can be served with any meal. They can be baked, mashed, roasted, and made into a salad. These smashed and roasted potatoes topped with Parmesan and fresh herbs are my favorite way to eat them.
Green Goddess Dressing
This is not the trending TikTok version that calls for over 16 ingredients but rather a deliciously easy, 6-ingredient dressing that comes together with a whirl of your blender. You’ll want to keep it on hand for your favorite salads, a dip for crunch veggies or as a marinade chicken or fish. This dressing uses…
Mastering Mezze
Mezze refers to a mixture of small dishes, served as either an appetizer or a light meal. This style of eating is very popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. Mezze staples include dips, vegetables, salads, and bread. I will often assemble ingredients that I already have in the fridge and the pantry so…
Chilled Cucumber Soup with Buttermilk and Herbs (so refreshing!)
Please don’t skip this recipe because you are unsure of the ingredients. It’s truly a delightful treat on a hot summer day. The buttermilk serves as a tangy, creamy base for an interesting cast of ingredients. Cucumbers, golden raisins, walnuts and herbs create a balance of flavors that work beautifully together. This soup gets better…
It’s Pesto Time!
If I had to pick a scent that screams summer, it would be the aroma of fresh basil. I use this fragrant summer herb, straight from the garden, as an unexpected pop of flavor in sandwiches and salads, sprinkled on pizza and eggs and of course as the star ingredient in pesto. Needless to say,…
Crispy Parmesan Snap Peas
Another easy to assemble recipe from The Forest Feast Gatherings cookbook. If fact, this is so easy it’s not really a recipe as much as it is combining 4 ingredients and baking them. This can be served as an appetizer or a vegetable side. You could swap other veggies for the snap peas. I think…
Whipped Feta Dip
Whipping feta cheese in the food processor with plain yogurt transforms it into a light and creamy base for this silky dip. The savory, saltiness of the feta is balanced with a sweet drizzle of honey and the roasted red peppers give this white canvas a pop of color. This is a deliciously light dip,…