Category Archives: Appetizers

Looking for appetizer recipes? Get tasty and easy to make recipes for your next party or gathering!

Stuffed Potato Skins

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Stuffed Potato Skins

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I’m a starch girl… by that I mean I love bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, etc.  When I got a craving for some potato skins I baked 4 large Russet potatoes in the oven, then scraped out the inside of the … Continue reading →

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Yummy Guacamole!

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Guacamole on a Tortilla Chip

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  Living in Southern California for most of my life, I’ve eaten a lot of Guacamole. I’ve had so many different variations because everyone has their own little touches that they like to add for flavor. Some add lots of … Continue reading →

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Avocado Egg Rolls with Cilantro Sauce

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Avocado Eggrolls with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

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You may want to double this recipe… these are delicious and they go fast! I had these egg rolls at The Cheesecake Factory and fell in love with the Cilantro Sauce. It’s so creamy and delicious. I just had to … Continue reading →

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Onion Garlic Focaccia

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Onion Garlic Foccacia

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I’m a bread lover… and that would be an understatement. So, the other day when we had no bread in the house I made a quick Focaccia. It’s easy because you don’t have to let the bread rise, so you … Continue reading →

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Oysters Rockefeller

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Eating Oysters Rockefeller

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One of my favorite indulgences is Oysters ~ anyway I can get them… on the half shell, oyster stew, steamed with butter, breaded & fried, and of course, Oysters Rockefeller (my all time favorite). I was pleasantly surprised to see … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Onion Tart

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Slice of Caramelized Onion Tart

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Slice of Caramelized Onion Tart This onion tart on whole wheat crust was so delicious! It’s super easy to make. You can make it with regular pizza crust, but I hope you’ll give my Whole Wheat Pizza Crust recipe a … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust I love to make pizza at home! This whole wheat crust recipe is so delicious and easy. I love the nutty taste and rich texture. You do need to plan ahead since the dough needs to … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Sloppy Joe’s

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Smart Ground (meat substitute)

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It’s been a little over 3 weeks since I watched the movie “Forks Over Knives”. It’s also been a little over 3 weeks since I’ve eaten meat; no beef, chicken, pork, lamb, etc. Basically no land animal. I am still … Continue reading →

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Mexican Seafood Cocktail

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Mexican Seafood Cocktail

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Mexican Seafood Cocktail This is so delicious, full of my favorite things! If you’re a seafood lover, then you will love this refreshing & healthy seafood cocktail. When I lived in Los Angeles you could order these in most Mexican … Continue reading →

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Quiche with Spinach, Prosciutto & Mushrooms

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Piece of Quiche

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Seriously, Quiche is something that I never make the same way twice. I don’t measure ingredients unless I’m baking, and sometimes even then I just eye it. Plus, when I make Quiche I usually just base it on whatever I’ve … Continue reading →

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Spicy & Sweet Pecans

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Spicy & Sweet Pecans

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Here’s one of those recipes where I’ll bet you can’t eat just one. These are deliciously addicting! I used only pecans this time, but next time I’m going to use mixed nuts. INGREDIENTS 1 tsp Kosher salt 1/2 tsp Cayenne … Continue reading →

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Egg Salad

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Egg Salad Ingredients

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I love egg salad. There’s something comforting about an egg salad sandwich. For me the secret to really good egg salad is adding Horseradish. It really bumps the flavor up a notch. I used real Mayonnaise in mine, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Tuna Fish Empanadas

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Tuna Fish Empanadas

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We were hungry and wanted something quick and easy for lunch. I prepared some tuna fish salad and added some smoked Paprika to the mix. It really gave it an incredible flavor. Then instead of just making a sandwich, I … Continue reading →

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