This sun dried tomato and artichoke crostini is a perfect appetizer when you want something simple yet elegant, sweet, and tangy. My favorite meal is a huge board of finger foods like crackers, cheeses, and fruit. Or a combination of appetizers like Baked Jalapeno Poppers, Cauliflower Buffalo Wings, and these Sun Dried Tomato and Artichoke …
Appetizers
Are you hosting a game day party this year? Here are 10 delicious vegetarian game day snacks for your gathering. I love watching the Super Bowl with friends. My favorite part is making the game day snacks that everyone can enjoy while watching all the funny commercials (or the game if that's more your thing). …
This no bake, super creamy whipped feta cheese dip is a heavenly combination of tangy feta cheese, fresh mint, and pistachios. There are few things that get me more excited than a creamy cheese dip. I am helpless when standing in front of a bowl of melted cheese. While this whipped feta cheese dip isn't …
Baked Jalapeno Poppers are a delightful and healthy twist to the traditional deep fried poppers. Perfect as part of a more diet-conscious game time spread. Tell me what is better than a cheesy stuffed baked jalapeno popper. While traditionally, jalapeno poppers are breaded and deep fried, this baked version is healthier will less greasy fat …
Sweet corn hummus is a great way to use this summer vegetable staple. Pair with pita bread crisps with a simple summertime snack. Florida is just starting its summer season. It’s hot outside, the afternoons are bringing fierce thunderstorms, and the air conditioning has never felt better. We spend our days lounging by the pool …
Mexican Street Corn Nachos combines two favorites - Esquites (Mexican street corn) and cheesy nachos for a delicious twist on a classic party dish. I know whether I am going to love a restaurant based on its Caesar salad, or an egg roll if it’s a Chinese spot. I want a creamy Caesar dressing with …
An easy roasted olives recipe with fennel, citrus and rosemary. Make a batch and keep them in the fridge for a quick and healthy snack. A few weeks ago I was texting back and forth with a friend of mine and he was in the middle of roasting olives. Roasting olives? I have never heard …
Strawberry Avocado Crostini is a delicious sweet and savory appetizer for your next dinner party or holiday gathering. This year I am making a sincere promise to myself to eat healthier. While I do eat a lot of vegetables, fruit is something I always seem to lack in my daily diet. I love a fresh …
There is a really cool taco spot in Orlando called Black Rooster Taqueria and they have amazing tacos, ceviche and aqua fresca drinks. My favorite item on the menu is their Pumpkin Seed Dip. It is not only unexpected, it is probably one of my favorite appetizers ever. Then suddenly, my last trip to Balck …
This month I am swearing off soda and extra sugar. By extra sugar I mean no more adding sugar to my coffee and tea. I am going to avoid those over processed sugar-laden snacks and eat healthy fruits and veggies. I am going to avoid those fun flavored bags of potato chips and stick with …
Five years ago hummus was just one of those things that only really healthy people ate, kind of like a secret food that most people snubbed their noses at. Today it is fairly common to find a hummus plate offered at restaurants or hummus used as a sandwich spread. And there are so many variations …
Chad and I have been traveling these last two weeks which has not left me a lot of time in the kitchen. However, we have eaten at some really fabulous places and ate some amazing dishes. Look for a few inspired recipes in the future. So this week, I am sharing a very easy recipe …
I love easy recipes I can throw together in a quick minute. The other day I found this recipe for a Pea, Avocado and Radish Stack I thought I would serve alongside a big salad I was making. I would call this lunch. But these also make a quick and easy appetizer. The original recipe …
Cauliflower Buffalo wings are delicious with a creamy vegan blue cheese dressing - perfect for your Super Bowl party! Game day around the Beets household means sitting in front of the TV watching football, cheering on the Arizona State Sun Devils or the Austin College 'Roos and eating. Stuffing my face with lots of snack …