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Pear Salad

This easy vegan pear salad tosses sliced pears, nuts, cranberries, and mixed greens in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette—a classic appetizer or side dish you can pair with everyday family dinners or extravagant holiday meals!

White Bean Cucumber Salad

My classic cucumber salad is one of my favorite simple summer salads, but when I am wanting a cucumber salad that is a little more satisfying I love making this White Bean Cucumber Salad. The salad only takes about 10 minutes to make. Combine white bea…

Basil Oil

This bright green basil oil is quick and easy to make, perfect for drizzling over fresh vegetables, eggs, or pizza.…

Perfect Basil Pesto

This homemade Basil Pesto is the perfect from scratch recipe! My ultimate pesto recipe is so easy to make and adds so much flavor to so many recipes. If food could be a perfume, I’d want this one. Make a batch of pesto for dinner today! Best Recipe for Basil Pesto I’ll never forget the…

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Crispy Tofu & Eggplant Lettuce Wraps

Tofu and eggplant just teamed up to create one EPIC appetizer, friends! These lettuce wraps feature SUPER flavorful crispy tofu and caramelized eggplant with fresh, crunchy veggies, vibrant herbs, and a savory-sweet sesame dipping sauce. If you’re thin…

Whipped Feta

Feta cheese is delicious, I love adding it to my salads, eggs, vegetables, and more. It is such a good cheese. I always have it in my fridge. But have you tried Whipped Feta? It is the BEST. Whipping feta in a food processor or blender, takes the chees…

Sandwich Kabobs

Make party appetizers fun and easy with these delicious Sandwiches on a Stick! Perfect for grab-and-go, Sandwich Kabobs feature all your favorite sandwich ingredients in a convenient kabob skewer. You’re in control! Feel free to make these vegeta…

White Bean Eggplant Caponata (1 Pan!)

Have you tried caponata? If not, let us introduce you! It’s a delicious Sicilian eggplant dish with sweet and savory flavor, and we ADORE it! While commonly served as an appetizer or side, it’s worthy of being a main when a little protein and fiber are…

7 Layer Dip

Whenever I need an appetizer to take to a party or potluck, I like to make 7 Layer Dip. It is the PERFECT party dip and always a crowd pleaser. This classic dip is layered with the best ingredients- refried beans, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), gu…

Vegan Chili Cheese Fries

Sometimes the only thing that will do is chili cheese fries. Y’know? Luckily, you can now satisfy that craving with this equally comforting vegan version! It feels decadent and special but comes together quickly with wholesome pantry staples (including…

Tortilla Roll Ups

These Tortilla Roll Ups taste like a million dollars! Appetizers are our favorite thing, especially this time of year! This…
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Pizza Sliders

Pizza is a forever favorite food, but have you tried Pizza Sliders? They are a fun twist on classic pizza and always a crowd pleaser. You have to try them. These Hawaiian roll pizza sliders are filled with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, peppe…

Caprese Salad Wreath

If you are looking for an EASY holiday recipe, you have to try this Caprese Salad Wreath. You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this Christmas salad. On a large platter or board, use arugula to make a wreath shape and decorate with tomatoe…

Cheese Board 101: How to Build the Perfect Plate

Many of us are obsessives when it comes to cheese, but the thought of composing a balanced cheese plate is daunting. What’s the best surface for serving cheese? What is the difference between all those little knives? How many cheeses should I choose? V…

Hummus

Hummus is one of my all-time favorite appetizers and snacks. I could eat it every single day. Sure, you can buy hummus at the store, but homemade hummus is SO much better and SO easy to make. I am going to teach you my tips and tricks for making the BE…

Homemade Pita Chips

I love a good salty snack. Some of my favorites include chips and salsa, chips and guacamole, soft pretzels, and pita chips with hummus. Store bought pita chips are fine, but homemade pita chips are the BEST! If you haven’t made them at home, you…

Beef Taquitos

We love making taquitos for an easy weeknight meal or for easy entertaining. They are a favorite for game days! We love Chicken Taquitos, Black Bean Cheese Taquitos, and these Beef Taquitos. If you like our ground beef tacos, I have a feeling you will …

Crusty Gluten-Free Artisan Bread

Hold the phone. We’ve dreamed of this bread all of our gluten-free days and it has finally arrived. Introducing the most fluffy, chewy, perfectly textured, crusty, artisan-style gluten-free bread you could ever imagine. We’re in LOVE! Simple flours, mi…

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