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Burst Cherry Tomato Caprese Dip
Uncategorized Appetizer, seasonal, summer, Vegetarian

Burst Tomato Caprese Dip

July 18, 2018

Fresh cherry tomatoes cooked until they burst are tossed with baby fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and olive oil to create a fun twist on caprese salad.

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Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Vegan Appetizer, gluten free, Vegan

Roasted Baby Artichokes with Creamy Lemon Dill Dip

November 1, 2017

Baby artichokes?! I was wandering through the produce section at Whole Foods in Cleveland a few weeks ago to grad a few things for the week and spotted a two-pound container of baby artichokes. It was only about $4 for all two pounds so I couldn’t resist grabbing them to play around with. I had…

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Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Seafood Appetizer, gluten free, seasonal, shrimp

Fall Fresh Rolls with Shrimp

October 12, 2017

Summer rolls. Spring rolls. How about fall rolls?  Thanks to my good friend Noy, I think fresh rolls are the perfect party food. A few years ago we were at a party at a friend’s house and Noy arrived with all the ingredients to make fresh rolls. I had never made them before, only eaten…

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Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Vegan Appetizer, dip, gluten free, Mexican, pepita, spread, Vegan

Creamy Pepita Dip/Spread

September 22, 2017

Today is the first official day of fall! Fall is such a good time to be a food lover, and I don’t mean only the pumpkin and apple treats that are all over. Autumn weekend also mean football games, and regardless of if you’re a fan or not, tailgating and watching football is the perfect…

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Dinner Party Themes, Drinks, Meat and Poultry, Seafood, Side dishes Appetizer, dinner party, grilling, summer, watermelon

A Mexitalian Dinner Party!

June 16, 2017

This year marks the fourth I’ve had some friends over for a dinner party! My love language is cooking for people and it’s such a pleasure to have people over to share in good wine, company, and of course, food. Despite our rather small living house, we have made it work for the past several…

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Appetizers, Snacks, Vegan Appetizer, caponata, crackers, Italian

5-Ingredient Grilled Eggplant Caponata

June 7, 2017

When it comes to making appetizers I find that simple is better. I received free samples of Breton Crackers mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Breton Crackers and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.  If I’m hosting…

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Appetizers, Easy meals, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Appetizer, easy, pantry staples, Vegetarian

Patatas Bravas Tortilla Española

March 22, 2017

Raise your hand if you love tapas! Not just tapas-style meals which have become more and more popular, but actual Spanish tapas. I feel in love while studying in Spain during college and continue to crave some of those traditional Spanish flavors. This recipe is a mash up of two of the most popular tapas…

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Appetizers Appetizer, easy, football, Pizza, Vegetarian

Super Bowl Eats: Puff Pastry Pizza Bites

January 18, 2017

With the football season coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about Big Game parties and inevitably, the recipes you will make and bring to yours! In preparation, I’ve teamed up with my football blogger friends in one final collaboration to bring you some brilliant Big Game recipe ideas. We’ve made appetizers, entrees,…

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Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Appetizer, Greek Town, Potato Skins, Tailgate food, Vegetarian

Greek Town Loaded Potato Skins

October 5, 2016

Anyone who has met someone from Michigan learns very quickly that Detroit sports fans are very, very loyal. Our teams might not be the best every year, championships might be few and far between for some Detroit sports teams, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see fans out there cheering week in and week out,…

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