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Appetizers

Newest Appetizer Recipes

These sweet and spicy meatballs are made with ground turkey, cherry peppers and bacon (because who doesn't love bacon!) Topped with a BBQ glaze, they are perfect for weekend gatherings, football appetizers or anytime you want finger foods.

Sweet ‘n Spicy BBQ Turkey Meatballs with Bacon

October 16, 2015

Asian Spicy Garlic Edamame is a flavor explosion in your mouth! An easy, totally addicting snack or side dish!

Spicy Garlic Edamame

September 29, 2015

This light crab salad is made with lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and red onion, then stuffed into an avocado. It's light, refreshing and perfect for the summer as a lunch or salad if your having guests and you want to impress! You can easily double or triple this recipe, make the salad ahead and assemble just before serving.

Avocado and Lump Crab Salad

July 8, 2015

Hearty eggplant is one of the best vegetable substitutes to make these luscious, meatless “meatballs”. Whether you serve them as a meatless main course piled on top of zoodles or pasta, or served as an appetizer, these eggplant meatballs are delish!

Eggplant “Meatballs”

July 6, 2015

Skinny Shrimp Salsa is so good, you might not want to share! Made with shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion and lime juice. Bring this to a party and watch it disappear!

Skinny Shrimp Salsa

June 17, 2015

These mini peppers are grilled until slightly charred and filled with an herb cream cheese. A great appetizer to make for the summer!

Grilled Rainbow Peppers with Herb Cream Cheese

June 14, 2015

This savory Watermelon "Pizza" with Feta and Balsamic is delicious, refreshing and makes a fun summer salad or side dish with anything you're grilling!

Watermelon “Pizza” with Feta and Balsamic

June 11, 2015

Mushroom ceviche marinated overnight with lemon juice, cilantro, red onion and bell pepper. All the flavors of ceviche without the seafood! 100% Vegetarian!

Mushroom Ceviche

March 30, 2015

Beet noodles baked with tomatoes, red onion, olives and Feta. Serve this as an appetizer with some baked pita chips, as a side dish or even as a main dish, topped with grilled shrimp or chicken – this dish is a keeper!

Spiralized Mediterranean Beet and Feta Skillet Bake

February 18, 2015

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are perfect for football season! Made with minced celery and carrots hidden inside, topped with hot sauce, and homemade blue cheese dressing – yum!

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

January 31, 2015

Super easy two tomato bruschetta made with roma and sun dried tomatoes, basil and feta cheese over toasted whole wheat bread.

Two Tomato Bruschetta

January 30, 2015

These mini meatballs, made with a combo of lean ground beef and spicy turkey sausage are browned in a skillet (or you can bake them) then finish cooking in the slow cooker. After they are cooked, you pour a delicious honey-lime sauce over them and watch them disappear!

Honey-Lime Meatballs

January 15, 2015

This easy crab guacamole is for the avocado obsessed! Perfect for any dinner or party app, I served them with Beanitos Black Bean chips which I love, but any baked chip would be perfect!

Crab Guacamole

January 8, 2015

These bite-sized spinach pies are a fun twist on one of my favorite Greek dishes, Spanakopita. These are great appetizers for the Holidays, football games, or anytime you get together with friends and family.

Mini Greek Spinach Pies

December 9, 2014

Healthy, baked chicken nuggets with a little kick! I took my Healthy Baked Chicken Nugget recipe and and added a touch of spice!

Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

October 28, 2014

Chilled Lobster Salad with Sweet Summer Corn and Tomatoes, the perfect light summer salad made with sweet summer corn, grape tomatoes, garden herbs and chilled steamed lobster.

Chilled Lobster Salad with Sweet Summer Corn and Tomatoes

August 3, 2014

These easy BBQ Shrimp Skewers are slathered with my homemade BBQ sauce, so perfect for any night of the week, or great if you want to feed a crowd

BBQ Shrimp Skewers

July 1, 2014

These savory plantains have been made lighter by baking instead of frying – you won't believe how good they taste!

Baked Tostones (Green Plantains)

June 16, 2014

These vegan eggplant meatballs are amazing meatless meatballs, made with eggplant, white beans and breadcrumbs to hold them together. If I was a vegan, I would have no problem eating this for dinner every night!

Vegan Eggplant Meatballs

May 29, 2014

I make Crock Pot Picadillo all the time in my house (Madison's number one request), and because it makes so much I like to get creative with my leftovers. I came up with this quesadilla for lunch one day and my husband said I should put it on the blog, so I thought with Cinco De Mayo coming, it would be fun to do some Cuban-Mexi fusion.

Picadillo Quesadillas

May 4, 2014

These Asian inspired meatballs are out of this world! Made with ground turkey, ginger, scallions, cilantro and sesame oil with a tangy sesame-lime dipping sauce

Asian Turkey Meatballs With Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce

February 23, 2014

Sauteed shrimp with garlic, dried chilies and lemon juice – it's spicy, garlicky, acidic and sooooo good! You can serve this as an appetizer or for dinner

Spicy Shrimp with Chilies and Garlic

February 19, 2014

The little bite sized babies might be cute, but watch out – they pack a little punch!

Baked Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers

January 29, 2014

Quick and easy crab and avocado phyllo bites! These bite sized appetizers filled with fresh lump crab meat are the perfect finger food treat to any party.

Crab and Avocado Phyllo Bites

January 22, 2014

Quick and easy – these buffalo chicken strips are spicy and delicious! I like to serve them with my homemade skinny blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side for a hot and spicy appetizer.

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Strips

January 8, 2014

These salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect holiday appetizer! Baked, not fried made with bell peppers, capers, breadcrumbs.

Baked Salmon Cakes

December 10, 2013

These mini baked Italian rice balls are made with brown rice, chicken sausage, spinach and mozzarella cheese. Served with some warm marinara sauce, they make the perfect finger foods for the Holiday season or any time you want to serve appetizers.

Baked Mini Spinach and Sausage Arancini

December 9, 2013

These Ceviche Cucumber Cups are made with fresh raw fish (shellfish), lime juice, onions and cilantro, making it gluten-free, paleo friendly and low-carb!

Ceviche Cucumber Cups

December 5, 2013

These kid-friendly cauliflower tots are a great way to get your picky-kids to eat more vegetables! They make a great side dish and are easy to make.

Cauliflower Tots

November 5, 2013

This recipe is an oldie, but goodie! I had a big zucchini that needed using up and I was sooo in the mood for these yummy (and guiltless) zucchini pizza bites!

Zucchini Pizza Bites

August 12, 2013