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.
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 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.
The flavors in this pineapple salsa will wow you. It’s sweet, it’s spicy, and — if you opt to ferment it — it’s full of probiotic goodness! Scoop it with your favorite chip or serve it alongside fish or chicken.
If you’re a fan of pizza, you’re going to love this crispy gluten free cracker recipe. They’re great for snacking on plain or with mozzarella cheese.
This easy hummus recipe is fabulous served with a bit of feta cheese and kalamata olives. It’s a great appetizer or light lunch.
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