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These easy cheddar chive cauliflower bites are the perfect appetizer for your next party! This post is sponsored by my friends at Cabot. Spring has finally sprung and it’s time for lighter, brighter fare. You might be seeing bridal shower, graduation party, and spring brunch invitations trickle in too. But if you’re the host,…
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Made with just 4 ingredients, these vegan candied pecans are free from refined sugar but big on crunch. Swap in pumpkin seeds to make this recipe completely allergen-friendly. This post is sponsored by my friends at Sprouts. Cinnamon-Spiced Pecans & Pepitas make an easy holiday appetizer, snack, or food gift! With 4 ingredients, these vegan…
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These Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs are perfect for your Friendsgiving menu or as an easy appetizer for a holiday party or potluck! This post is sponsored by my friends at The Mushroom Council. The recipe I’m sharing today features mushrooms and lean ground turkey in my turkey and stuffing blenditarian meatballs. With traditional stuffing ingredients…
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This White Bean Arugula Salad with homemade white wine vinaigrette is an easy no-cook meal for a light lunch or snack dinner on crostini! In making a no-cook meal, there are plenty of options. Most include copious amounts of produce – obviously. But a key to making no-cook meals satisfying is to add…
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This easy herbed avocado egg salad is served on sprouted seed crackers for a bright but hearty appetizer for your next brunch, party, or shower. This post is sponsored by Simple Mills. By now you would have tossed all of the leftover eggs from Easter – if not, please do. But if you have eggs…
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These vegetarian meatballs get a triple dose of good fats from luscious walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and creamy tahini. Serve as an appetizer, entree, or sandwich. Thanks to California Walnuts for sponsoring this post. February is one of my favorite months. It’s all about love and a time when all eyes and ears…
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This rosemary white bean dip is an easy, healthy appetizer that’s packed with flavor and good-for-you nutrients to help prime the body for pregnancy. Also, dig into my Fertility Foods Cookbook Review that’s hot off the press! I received a copy of the Fertility Foods Cookbook written by my registered dietitian friends, Liz Shaw and…
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Okra with no slime? This spicy, crispy roasted okra with ginger peanut dipping sauce has got you covered! Fresh okra is spiced up and roasted to perfection. I love okra. I like this fuzzy green fruit pretending to be a vegetable a little more than the average person. Okra has a unique flavor and effortlessly thickens…
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With less filler and just enough spice, these healthier crab cakes let the sweet, succulent crab shine through. Though I grew up close enough to the ocean, my first time trying crab cakes was at an extended family reunion in Baltimore, Maryland. I was about 12 years old but I remember thinking these are so…
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Nooch popcorn is having a moment and I’m here for it. My vegan chili cheese popcorn is the answer to your salty, smoky, spicy healthy snack dreams. Anybody else a fan of chili cheese corn chips? Just me? Ok then. When I was a kid, I loved chips. I was never much into candy or…
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Looking for a healthy party appetizer? These easy Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole Bites are perfect for your next party. This healthy-ish twist on chips and guacamole packs a protein punch and a bunch of crunch! I had a TV segment this week that focused on hosting a healthier Cinco de Mayo fiesta. As a result, I had a…
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This naan pizza gets a double dose of kale, walnuts, and parmesan for a garlicky, nutty meal that takes just 10 minutes to prep! Apparently, naan is a trending these days, but kale is on it’s way out? I love that people are embracing bread again. The truth is, I never gave it up…
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This vegan chickpea salad is an easy, healthy lunch idea that will be your new favorite! Smashed for maximum flavor and meal-prep friendly this one is lunchbox ready. I shared this recipe during my recent cooking demo. The theme was “Plant-Based Tastes Great.” That’s a big promise to fill but I was up for the…
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Add this healthy spinach dip to your game day spread. With whipped cottage cheese and plenty of garlic for flavor and spice, this lightened up spinach dip makes a satisfying game day snack! The Falcons are in the Super Bowl! Since I live in Atlanta, you might expect me to be excited. Though I’m a Carolina…
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Apple Sweet Potato Toast is the perfect crunchy and sweet snack. Enjoy it any time of day or serve it as an appetizer at your next party. The sweet potato toast trend has taken root, and now I understand why. If you haven’t heard, sweet potato toast is a toasted (or baked) sweet potato slice…
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Need a healthy holiday appetizer? This sweet and savory Pear Crostini with Honey Hazelnut Goat Cheese is an easy yet elegant appetizer that’s perfect for a party or brunch! Happy December! If you’re like me, you can’t believe we are in the middle of the holidays and the end of the year is almost here.…
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These easy, cheesy corn cakes with sharp cheddar and scallions are the perfect whole grain appetizer, snack or base to hold more food! This month’s recipe redux challenge was to recall our earliest culinary memories. I immediately thought about summers spent shelling butterbeans and shucking fresh corn on the porch with my Grandma, then packing…
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| This fig flatbread features sweet figs, caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese and fresh arugula for a sweet and savory meal that really satisfies. It’s the perfect light meal to transition from summer to fall! If you’ve never had fresh figs, now is the time to do it. This beautiful and unique fruit is naturally…
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A healthier coconut shrimp recipe with a delightfully sweet and spicy mango coconut sauce inspired by my trip to Turks and Caicos. This month’s recipe redux challenge is to create a vacation inspired recipe. I was stoked about this month’s theme because good food is a big part of my travel experience. While everybody else is…
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These easy blistered shishito peppers will be your new favorite summer snack. The peppers are sautéed in toasted sesame oil for a nutty, sometimes spicy appetizer. | I gave you a refreshingly cool recipe last time. This one brings the heat! Sometimes. With a heat index several times lower than a jalapeno pepper, shishito peppers…
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