Category Archives: Appetizers

Roasted Eggplant Potato Soup

2 medium eggplants 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 small potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes 1 small onion, finely diced 1 qt vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp … Continue reading

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Spiced Pecans

1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground cayenne 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon honey 1 lb raw … Continue reading

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Chicken and Dumplings

Here’s a hearty old-fashioned fall stew recipe, just like grandma used to make. I made this for my family and they loved it! I pureed the cooked vegetables and added them back into the broth for added nutritional value. Also … Continue reading

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Hummus

1 can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 cloves roasted garlic Juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt Pop all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until … Continue reading

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Cucumber Tomato Raita

This is a good afternoon snack to get the kids used to consuming less sugar, without trading flavor. Place it on a plate with some carrot sticks in the late afternoon, and it just might disappear! 3/4 cup plain yogurt … Continue reading

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Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Appetizer

8 oz sweet hot pepper jelly or jalapeno jelly 8 oz cream cheese 1 box crackers Place the cream cheese on a plate. Pour pepper jelly over top. Serve with crackers.

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Simple Yet Elegant Baked Brie

Brie is a soft cheese with a mild buttery flavor. A brie appetizer will give your gathering a touch of class. You can buy pastry-wrapped brie, stuffed with cranberry chutney or mushrooms and garlic. Or you can skip the breading, … Continue reading

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