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.
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.
The flavors in this pineapple salsa will wow you. It’s sweet and spicy, perfect for serving with your favorite chips. It’s great on salmon or chicken, too.
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.
This French onion dip recipe is perfect for holiday celebrations and tailgate parties. This DIY version makes your favorite snack a bit healthier.
This spicy chipotle hummus recipe is easy to make and a great addition to wraps or game day appetizers. So much better than store bought!
This creamy Caesar salad dressing recipe starts with whole food ingredients. Serve it over Romaine lettuce for a tasty Caesar salad or as a dip with fresh veggies.
For an easy but elegant appetizer, these roasted figs can’t be beat. Tops sweet fruit halves with creamy goat cheese and a sprinkle of nuts and voila!
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.
This hummus pizza has just a few ingredients. Make the pizza dough ahead of time and you can assemble these artisan flatbreads for a simple lunch for guests.
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