Honey Tangerine Goat Cheese Crostini
Tangy goat cheese, fresh tangerine juice, and honey are whipped together to create a delicious crostini topping that is perfect for entertaining. Goat cheese is one of my favorite cheeses …
Appetizers
If you’re looking for the best appetizers look no further! From cocktail parties to last-minute appetizer ideas these appetizers are sure to please any crowd!
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Vegan Tomato Kibbeh
Tomato kibbeh is a vegan version of the traditional Lebanese dish, kibbeh nayeh, typically made with raw beef, onions, and bulgur wheat. This vegetarian rendition is made with tomatoes, bulgur …
Smashed Chickpea Salad with Dill
Naturally vegan and gluten free, this smashed chickpea salad is made with diced celery, minced red onion, bright lemon juice, and fragrant fresh dill. This delicious chickpea salad with dill …
Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Wings
These sweet and sticky chicken wings are baked, not fried, and turn out crispy and juicy every single time! One of my favorite chicken recipes to make for family dinner …
Tomato Cucumber Salad with Feta and Basil
This fresh tomato and cucumber salad is made with creamy feta, bright lemon juice and fragrant basil. It tastes like summer on a plate. Growing up, we always had a …
Spicy Corn Skillet with Garlic and Chilis
This 5-minute corn skillet side dish recipe is jam-packed with garlicky flavor and perfect for using up fresh or frozen sweet corn. As the weather heats up, I like to …
Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Tahini Sauce
These flavor-packed vegan tacos are made with roasted cauliflower drizzled in a smoky chipotle tahini sauce. If you think tacos need to be filled with meat, I’m about to blow …
Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan
Roasted cauliflower boasts flavorful parmesan, fresh herbs and seasoning for a mouthwatering bite. An easy, nutritious side dish your family will love. What tastes better: Boiled asparagus or roasted asparagus? …
Fruit Kabobs with Ginger Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Sweet, ripe fruit is paired with spicy ginger and zesty lemon in these mouth-watering Fruit Kabobs with Ginger Lemon Yogurt Sauce. No forks required! These fruit kabobs are inspired by …
Baked Chicken Taquitos
A healthy spin-off of the Tex-Mex classic, these baked chicken taquitos are not fried! Packed with juicy chicken and topped with cotija cheese, these hand-held taquitos are crunchy, crispy, and …
Broiled Asparagus with Tahini Dipping Sauce
One of my go-to weeknight side dish recipes, caramelized broiled asparagus is served with a creamy tahini-lemon dipping sauce. Asparagus is one of my favorite seasonal veggies. The first sign …
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Perfect for entertaining, these stuffed mushrooms are brimming with tender, lump crab meat and a garlicky Panko topping! When it comes to celebrating the holidays with my family, it always …
Vietnamese Shrimp Salad
This light and refreshing Vietnamese Shrimp Salad is made with crisp cucumber, meaty shrimp, and tangy chili paste to emulate your favorite fresh rolls in a bowl! Do you follow …
Mexican Layered Hummus Dip
Filled with creamy hummus, ground sirloin, and plenty of cheese, this warm Mexican Layered Hummus dip is a total crowd-pleaser and the ultimate party dip! My boys are hummus fanatics. …
Roasted Garlic Hummus
The absolute BEST homemade hummus recipe! Garlic is roasted until sweet and caramelized then pureed into hummus with chickpeas, tahini, and lemon. As we head back into a normal routine …
How to Make Homemade Labneh
Once you realize how easy it is to make homemade labneh, you’ll be making it again and again. Labneh yogurt dip is thick, creamy, and delicious spread on anything. Growing …
20 Easy Recipes Made with Chickpeas
Have chickpeas in the pantry? Transform the humble garbanzo bean into something delicious with one of these twenty easy recipes made with chickpeas! Growing up in a Lebanese household, one …
Chinese Smashed Cucumbers
This quick and flavorful Chinese side dish is made with cucumbers which are lightly smashed then tossed with vinegar, sesame oil, salt and a pinch of sugar. During a recent …
Italian Stuffed Artichokes
These Italian stuffed artichokes are made with simple pantry ingredients and result in the most comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish recipe. You know those recipes you make that immediately transport you …
Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps with BBQ Pork Meatballs
These light and flavorful Vietnamese lettuce wraps are filled with BBQ pork meatballs, crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs. You guys know how much I love Vietnamese food. I grew up …
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White Bean Dip with Feta and Herbs
This fresh and flavorful white bean dip recipe is made with creamy feta, fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Ideal for entertaining! We are always entertaining and hosting parties so I …
Labneh with Olive Oil and Za’atar
Sour, creamy and buttery, you will love this easy appetizer of labneh drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with za’atar. Za’atar is one of those ingredients that I always have …
Vegan Hummus Quinoa Patties with Corn and Jalapeños
These protein-packed hummus quinoa patties are naturally vegan and made with creamy hummus, corn, and jalapenos. When it comes to holiday cooking, there are times when you need to stick …
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Fried Pickle Chips with Cajun Buttermilk Ranch
These air-fried pickle chips come out flavorful and crisp, without all the oil. Perfect with a burger or served as a fun, unique appetizer. Is anyone else obsessed with fried …
Authentic Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Restaurant Style)
With just 4 ingredients that are naturally vegan and gluten-free, this mayo-free Garlic Sauce is thick, creamy, and packed with flavor. Serve with grilled meats or warm pita. While it …
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Quinoa Fritters with Pesto and Goat Cheese
These healthy quinoa fritters are filled with creamy goat cheese, basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes then lightly pan-fried. Crispy on the outside but light on the inside, these are always …
Buffalo Cauliflower Baked Hummus Dip
A twist on the popular buffalo cauliflower dip, my version is made with creamy hummus then baked with cheese before being sprinkled with all your favorite toppings. The perfect vegetarian …
Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings
Addictively crispy and easy to make these oven-baked chicken wings are glazed with a sweet and sticky honey-chipotle sauce. Do you love ordering fried chicken wings in restaurants or a …
Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts
The ultimate party appetizer recipe or edible gift, these sweet and savory mixed nuts are always a crowd pleaser! With the holiday entertaining season in full force, I’m always in …
Greek Hummus Layer Dip
Hummus is layered with all your favorite Greek toppings including ground lamb, feta and olives. The perfect appetizer recipe for entertaining a crowd! If there’s one thing you can count …
Bacon Wrapped Potato Bites
These easy two-ingredient bacon wrapped potato bites make the perfect party appetizer! Serve with a simple honey mustard dipping sauce to elevate the dish even further. As the fall entertaining …
Zucchini Scallion Pancakes with Soy Dipping Sauce
These light and flavorful scallion pancakes are made with zucchini and served with a sweet and tangy Asian-inspired dipping sauce. The perfect summer appetizer or side dish recipe! Today’s recipe pays tribute …
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