Appetizers/Sides

How to Make Quinoa Patties with Gruyere, Fresh Herbs & Breadcrumbs

How to Make Carrot Fries in the Oven

How to Make Taco Bites with Scoops Tortilla Chips

How to Make Peanut Butter Fruit Dip with Greek Yogurt

How to Make Homemade Ranch Dip with DIY Ranch Blend

Fun Hummus Flavors & Variations – 8 Crazy Ways!

Butternut Squash Hummus Dip – How to Make Hummus in a Blender

Crunchy Kale Quinoa Salad with Feta, Apples, & Pecans + Homemade Kale Salad Dressing Recipe!

Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins with Almond Flour, Cornmeal, Dried Fruit & Fennel!

Sugar Free Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe – Mini VEGAN Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Desserts!

ULTRA Crispy Baked Portobello Mushroom Chips Recipe + Sesame Mayo Dipping Sauce!

Vegan, Gluten Free & Grain Free: Homemade Black Bean Chips with Avocado Yogurt Dip, + How to Make Black Bean Flour at Home!

30-Minute Meal Prep Veggie Dish – How to Make Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes the EASY Way!

Ditch the Ultra-Processed Store-Bought Mayo – How to Make Healthy Potato Salad with CLEAN Homemade Mayonnaise!

Cinnamon Sugar “Churro” Glazed Pecans – Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans! Candied pecans are a classic holiday treat, but they’re rarely vegan-friendly and need almost an hour or more in the oven. Luckily, this lightened-up cinnamon glazed pecans recipe requires no oil, no egg whites, and NO oven—just the stovetop! Traditionally, candied pecans need egg whites […]

Easy Holiday Party Appetizer: Apple Pie Dip & Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips! Nothing beats chips and dip when you’re feeling snack-y. For the holidays, try a sweeter twist on the classic duo: apple pie dip with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips! A lighter, healthier treat to serve as a holiday party appetizer, or a fun after-school […]

Baked Pumpkin Pie Wontons – Healthy Holiday Appetizer for a Crowd! These adorable baked pumpkin pie wontons taste like crispy, bite-sized pie pockets! Sweet pumpkin and salty cream cheese make for a festive, heavenly filling, all wrapped up in a savory wonton wrapper. A lighter Christmas dessert that’s low in sugar, rich in flavor, and […]

Instead of Marshmallows, Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans & Oatmeal Topping! For this healthy sweet potato casserole, I’ve lightened up the traditional recipe by using mashed bananas for natural sweetness! I love the fruity flavor they bring to this fluffy mash and the nutty, crunchy topping. Plus, I don’t have to add ANY sugar […]

Root Vegetable Mash: Parsnip Turnip Potato Mash, Swirled with Carrot & Sweet Potato Mash! Upgrade your old-school mashed potatoes and try this wholesome root vegetable mash at Thanksgiving! Adding root vegetables like parsnips, rutabaga, and carrots to the mix makes this mash extra nutritious AND colorful. Plus, this marbled mash pairs sweeter AND savory varieties […]

Healthy Baked Hush Puppies – Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas! Bring some bite-sized comfort to Thanksgiving with these scrumptious bacon and sweet potato BAKED hush puppies! No deep fryer needed—but they’re still filled with the nostalgic homestyle flavor and mouthfeel that I love. Buttery yet light, ultra-savory, and with just enough natural sweetness! For the base of […]

Russet & Sweet Potato Stacks – Easy & Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers! These gorgeous Parmesan russet and sweet potato stacks are like fun-sized, health-ified potato gratin—on a stick! Using russet potatoes AND sweet potatoes adds more fun color and wholesome nutrients. Plus, it’s an irresistible savory-sweet flavor combination! If you’re looking for Thanksgiving appetizer ideas, these […]