In this flavorful Garlic Herb Olive Oil Bread Dip, a combination of dried and fresh herbs and spices combined with fresh garlic in rich and robust olive oil. Serve with warm crusty bread. Serves 8. When my sisters and I were in…
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There’s lots of flavor in these Thai Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps! Tender pieces of chicken are cooked with lemongrass, ginger and garlic in a flavorful and simple sauce before being tucked into crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner or…
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños are the perfect party and game day appetizer! Jalapeño peppers are halved and filled with a cheesy garlic and chive cream cheese mixture, wrapped with bacon and baked until the bacon crisps and the filling is melty. Yields 24…
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Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers are so easy and delicious and make the best snack or appetizers. Shishito peppers are tossed with avocado oil and blistered in a hot skillet under the broiler. Hot out of the oven, drizzle with toasted sesame oil…
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Looking for an easy appetizer? These Chardonnay Italian Sausage Bites are it! Italian sausage are cut into bite-size pieces, simmered in chardonnay and then quickly browned under your broiler. Plate and serve with a simple spicy mustard dip. Serves a crowd in…
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These Honey Balsamic Fig and Burrata Crostini are so simple and delicious. Toasted bread rubbed with garlic is slathered with burrata and topped with fresh figs, honey and balsamic glaze. Yields 6 (2 crostini) servings. Fig + Burrata = match made in…
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Green Goddess Hummus is a fresh herbaceous twist on the traditional dip! A plethora of fresh herbs, spinach and garlic is blended with chickpeas, green peas, avocado and tahini until lusciously creamy! Serve with veggies or toasted nana or pita. Yields about…
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This Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta tastes of summer! A simple process of tossing chopped tomatoes with salt will remove excess water and intensify their flavor. These are then tossed with homemade garlic oil, fresh basil and serve on grilled or toasted bread. Yields…
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Fresh Peach Salsa is refreshingly light and healthy. In this recipe, finely diced ripe peaches are tossed with tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic and freshly squeezed lime juice. Yields 5 cups or serves 10 (1/2 cup) servings. When Life Hands You…
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Cowboy Caviar is a healthy, colorful and addictive bean and corn salad and chip dip! Beans are combined with tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño, charred sweet corn, red onion and cilantro and tossed in a flavorful chili lime vinaigrette. Serve with tortilla chips…
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