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Tag: appetizer

cooked mussels
Fins/Kingdom Animalia Protein

Mussels with White Wine and Capers

August 6, 2018

   I know mussels aren’t for everyone, but I freaking love them. Some of you see slimy and icky – I see a tiny, delicate, secret package of nutritio...

Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Best Ever Guacamole

August 4, 2018

The best ever guacamole comes straight from your kitchen. Pick a few perfectly ripe avocados, add the juice and zest of a lime, a goodly amount of Kosher salt, ...

open-faced chicken salad sandwich
Kingdom Animalia Protein/Things That Fly/Uncategorized

Best Chicken Salad (Copycat Chick-fil-A)

May 25, 2018

Everybody has a chicken salad recipe - but this one is particularly good. A whole chicken and hard-boiled eggs make the difference. And you can get it on Sunday...

Kingdom Plantae/Nuts, Seeds & Legumes

Pumpkin (but just barely) Hummus

October 27, 2017

Hummus is easy to make and easy to personalize. Here's a basic recipe to help you get your hummus and your pumpkin fix.

Corn Salsa
Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Corn Salsa with Cilantro and Lime

August 2, 2017

This copycat-ish Chipotle corn salsa is simple to make and captures the fresh, tangy taste of perfectly balanced salsas everywhere.

Tomato & Phyllo Tart
Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Tomato Puff Pastry Tart

July 30, 2017

This tart is a seasonal specialty for fresh, sweet, summer tomatoes, but the cream cheese base can stand alone as a dip or spread any time of the year, and it c...

Hummus
Kingdom Plantae/Nuts, Seeds & Legumes

Traditional Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea) Hummus

February 28, 2017

Nutrient-dense hummus boasts healthy fats, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin K, zinc, iron, manganese, and is high in plant protein. Good and good for you: time to...

Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Basil Parmesan Cheese Mushroom Caps

July 21, 2016

Basil, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese make the perfect topper for mushrooms in this elegant appetizer.

Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Mango Salsa

June 29, 2016

The perfect summer salsa. Use it as a dip, side dish, or sauce. Goes with just about anything - fish, tacos, pork. Enjoy!

Sausage Balls
4 Legs/Kingdom Animalia Protein

Heidi’s Sausage Balls

June 27, 2016

Tasty, Convenient, Satisfying – All In One Package The first time I had these sausage balls I was visiting my sister, Heidi. She had revamped her diet by ...

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