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!

Reader favorites include Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings, Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce and Baked Brie with Honey and Almonds.

Greek Baked Hummus Dip - an easy appetizer recipe

Greek Baked Hummus Dip

An easy five-ingredient appetizer recipe, this Greek-inspired baked hummus dip is loaded with lamb and feta then topped with loads of crunchy veggies. If making too many versions of my super popular Mexican Baked Hummus Dip is wrong, I don’t …

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Salsa Roja

Salsa Roja

Salsa Roja, an authentic Mexican recipe, is a common sauce for tacos, chilaquiles, beans, you name it! Essentially, anything you wish to make spicier. Truth be told: until I began working on The Ultimate Mexican Sunday Dinner edition of my Food From Our Ancestors cookbook …

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Guacamole Recipe - easy five ingredient appetizer

Easy Guacamole Recipe

The best guacamole recipe you’ll ever make, this 5-ingredient appetizer is always a crowd pleaser!  It’s a little silly, honestly. I’ve been blogging for seven years and this is the first time I’ve shared my go-to guacamole recipe with you all!! …

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Turkish Eggplant Salsa - a healthy appetizer recipe

Turkish Eggplant Salsa

This smoky eggplant dip made with tomatoes and red peppers can be served hot, cold or room temperature.  My husband and I love eating out at a local Turkish restaurant here in Grand Rapids. In typical Liz fashion, I am always …

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Homemade Baked Croutons - The Lemon Bowl

How to Make Croutons

Homemade croutons are quickly tossed in chipotle sauce then baked to crunchy perfection. Ready in minutes, you’ll never buy store bought croutons again! We made it to day five, friends! These crunchy and addictive croutons are the final recipe of the …

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Lemony Pistachio Pesto - The Lemon Bowl

Basil Pistachio Pesto

A delicious twist on the Italian classic, your family will love this Lemony  Basil Pistachio Pesto. Serve on pasta, drizzle over meat or use as a salad dressing! Summer food is so easy, so flavorful and so healthy! I love …

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Healthy 7-Layer Mexican Dip - The Lemon Bowl

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Packed with creamy guacamole and tangy Greek yogurt, your guests will have no idea this flavorful seven layer taco dip is healthy! This time of year we spend as much time outside as possible here in Michigan. From pool parties …

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