This year Thanksgiving may look a little different. In lieu of large social gatherings, why not show your thanks to the people who mean the most in your life by dropping off a handcrafted gift?
Read MoreAt every spring or summer BBQ, there is always a fruit platter nearby that is served with a mysterious white fluffy fruit dip. Fruit is always a refreshing snack but I wanted to elevate this dish by grilling the fruit and making a simple, gourmet cream cheese and yogurt dip with toasted pistachios swirled throughout.
Read MoreDo me a favour and never buy store-bought non-refrigerated ranch dressing. That stuff is gross - making your own is so easy and tastes 100x better. I don’t even think I’m exaggerating.
Read MorePSA: who needs breadcrumbs when you can use flavoured potato chips?! This classic appetizer gets some extra crunch and flavor by using dill pickle potato chips as the coating.
Read MoreYou heard right: TRUFFLE HUMMUS. This is a game changer.
Read MoreHere’s a quick and easy appetizer idea for your next gathering. As the name suggests, it only requires 4 ingredients and some metal or wooden skewers.
Read MoreFor part 4 of my holiday gift guide I am presenting you with gourmet popcorn. Eat it on it’s own or put it on top of your favourite ice cream for a nice crunch.
Read MoreOh my lawd this is good stuff. Make sure you have company over when you plan on making this otherwise a serious stomach ache is coming your way after you eat half the pan (or more).
Read MoreThese are a great healthy lunch option that you can take to work with you. If you aren’t vegan feel free to add roasted chicken or steamed shrimp to amp up the protein.
Read MoreGet some protein in ya with this simple, amped up edamame recipe.
Read MoreI tried to lighten up this recipe by baking the chips but it didn’t satisfy my cravings or give me what I need in a chip. Frying is a must for that crunch factor!
Read MoreThis is a great low carb appetizer. If you are eating this for lunch I would suggest to make this into tuna boats instead of cups – slice a cucumber in half lengthwise and then hollow out the insides before stuffing.
Read MoreHere is part 1 of my holiday gift guide for cheap or broke people (or both). I think food gifts are great and are relatively low cost. You can make these bad boys way in advance and keep em’ in the freezer until you’re ready to give them away. Eat them by the handful or put them on top of salads or ice cream.
Read MoreMouhammara is a roasted red pepper dip that can be found in multiple countries in the Middle East. It’s spicy and nutty from the walnuts. It’s great as a dip but can also be used as a spread on sandwiches.
Read MoreThis is a classic dip from Arabic origin, made mostly of roasted eggplant. Sometimes it is made with mayo for extra creaminess but I wanted to keep this plant-based so I used a vegan mayo instead.
Read MoreThese are a lot easier than I expected! You don’t need any kind of special equipment (other than a rolling pin) and you can top them with your favourite spices. Since these don’t have any yeast they do not rise so do not worry about them being very close together on the baking sheets.
Read MoreHummus and veggies - the snack option on almost every healthy eating post out there. We get it. BORING. Time to switch it up a little by substituting some of those chickpeas for edamame beans.
Read MoreGrocery store salsas are just not the same. The key here is using the ripest freshest tomatoes. I used some on the vine tomatoes that I deseeded to avoid a watery mess of a salsa.
Read MoreHere’s a dip that will get you out of that ol’ plain hummus and veggies rut. Cut this recipe in half if you aren’t wanting a ton of leftovers.
Read MoreWhat’s not to love about empanadas? Flaky hand pies stuffed with whatever your heart desires. These are filled with ground beef, hard-boiled eggs and green olives.
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