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). …
Appetizers
This no bake, super creamy whipped feta dip is a heavenly combination of tangy feta cheese, fresh mint, and pistachios. There are a few things that gets me more excited than a creamy cheesy 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 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 but still …
It’s Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip! You are only a food processor and two hours of chill time away from the Tom Brady of Super Bowl foods; the G.O.A.T. of creamy dips, a successful Hail Mary on the 4th down. Here’s my problem: you mix anything with cream cheese and I can make it disappear faster …
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 …
This recipe combines two of my most favorite dishes- esquites (Mexican street corn) and nachos. Mexican Street Corn Nachos. 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 hint of anchovy, creamy being …
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 …