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These easy appetizers are perfect for holiday buffets and game day noshing.
With these homemade options, we can snack to our heart’s (and belly’s) content without succumbing to plastic-packaged, ready-to-eat appetizers.
Made with real food ingredients, these appetizers are free of preservatives and unpronounceable additives.
If you’re trying to reduce your dependence on grocery stores, these easy appetizers are a great start. You’ll save money (have you seen the price of ready-made hummus??) and eliminate wasteful packaging by making your own snacks and hors de’oeuvres at home.
Whether you’re a chip and dip person or you prefer crunchy tidbits for munching, you’ll find something here to delight your tastebuds.
And hey. If you don’t tell people they’re a healthier alternative, they’ll never know.
Scroll through the recipes below to find just the right snack for your family.
This easy fried green tomatoes recipe requires just six ingredients. It’s a great way to use end of the season green tomatoes. Bonus: They’re gluten free, paleo, and keto friendly.
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This vegetarian savory tartlet recipe – kind of like a mini quiche – features feta and roasted red peppers. It’s pretty enough for company!
Save cash at the checkout line by making your own roasted red pepper hummus. It’s a favorite appetizer at picnics and potlucks; serve with veggies or spread inside a wrap for lunch.
Try this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe for an Inexpensive, Flavorful SnackRead More
This flavorful corn and black bean salsa looks beautiful on a buffet table, plus it’s super easy to make. It’s inexpensive, too! PLUS, by adapting the recipe a bit, you can transform this black bean dip into an easy and filling black bean salad. Homemade, good food for less and without excess packaging.
Make this Corn and Black Bean Salsa for Snacking — Or Lunch!Read More
Need a healthy snack? Try these two roasted chickpea recipes; sweet, with cinnamon and sugar, or spicy roasted chickpeas. They’re an inexpensive low-fat, high-protein snack, and easy to make, too. These roasted chickpea recipes will satisfy and are a perfect addition to a lunchbox or travel pack.
Two Roasted Chickpea Recipes for Sweet or Spicy SnackingRead More
These avocado deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer. Filled with healthy fat and protein from fresh eggs, add them to your holiday table or tailgate party. In the springtime when your hens are laying a lot of eggs, or following Easter, you might find yourself with an overabundance of eggs. Here’s how to use them up!
Avocado Deviled Eggs — A Healthy Appetizer for Your Next GatheringRead More
Made from fresh ingredients, this green onion dip recipe is a healthier stand in than store-bought flavor packets. Mix up a batch and serve it with fresh veggies or your favorite chip for your next Superbowl party or holiday appetizer buffet.
Make This {Healthier} Green Onion Dip Recipe for Your Next GatheringRead More
Make the most of garden fresh cucumbers – blend them up with fresh garlic to make a flavorful picante sauce to add flavor to a meal.
These savory pizzelles are light, crispy crackers that you can make right in your kitchen. This recipe can be modified to include your favorite herbs and spices!
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