APPETIZERS

These recipes make perfect appetizers for Christmas or Thanksgiving buffets, game day noshing, or just an easygoing light dinner. Make a batch of homemade hummus to serve with a charcuterie plate or try your hand at making homemade BBQ chips or crackers.

With these homemade options, we can snack to our heart’s (and belly’s) content without succumbing to plastic-packaged, ready-to-eat snacks.

If you’re trying to reduce your dependence on grocery stores, these simple appetizers are a great start — make them for a small party or make them for a crowd. 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.

Easy Green Onion Dip Recipe

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 football party or holiday appetizer buffet.

Easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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.

Easy & Fresh Peach Salsa Recipe

This sweet and savory fresh peach salsa recipe is a perfect summertime appetizer. Or serve it alongside grilled chicken for a pop of flavor!

Sweet Potato Chips

Homemade sweet potato chips are a delicious, crispy, healthier alternative to bagged chips from the grocery store.

Quick & Easy Spicy Salsa Recipe

This spicy salsa recipe is perfect for adding a little bit of kick to your favorite meals. This cooked salsa recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.