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Quick Pickled Green Beans with a Spicy Ginger Brine are a perfect addition to a charcuterie platter. They are also an excellent garnish for a spicy Bloody Mary. Or, if you’re like me, you can just snack on them right out of the jar. However you want to enjoy them, you’ll love the tangy, spicy flavor of these Pickled Green Beans.
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Slightly smoky, tangy, and highly addictive, Everything But the Bagel Veggie Dip will disappear soon after you set it out. It reminds me a little of French onion dip, but so much healthier for you than a store-bought version. Plus, this veggie dip is so easy to make–it takes less than ten minutes once your garlic is roasted.
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Mediterranean Hummus packs in all your favorite Mediterranean flavors to create a healthy snack or appetizer. Briny olives and tangy sun-dried tomatoes blended into this smooth and creamy hummus create a flavor explosion in your mouth.
That creamy texture was extremely important to me for this particular recipe. One of my coworkers mentioned that she liked the flavor of hummus, but just didn’t care for the grainy texture. I was determined to show her that hummus could have a smooth, creamy texture. Want to know what happened?…
Cowboy Caviar with Jalapeños is a perfect dip for football Sundays, or any time for that matter. If you’re having a gathering of friends or family, this is a must make. It’s super easy to prepare, and is a definite crowd pleaser.
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Grilled Summer Corn and Peach Salsa will have your taste buds dancing the salsa 💃. Yep, I was eating it right out of the bowl—it’s that good. Grilling all the veggies and peaches adds a smoky depth of flavor that takes this salsa to another level. You’re definitely going to want to make this one before grill season is over. Then you’ll be making it again and again.
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The stars in Easy Guacamole are fresh avocados, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. I just love making this super easy dip for parties, and my guests always rave about it.
I’ve been making variations of this Easy Guacamole Recipe for years. In fact, before I started developing recipes for Inspired Fresh Life, this was one of my most requested recipes to bring to gatherings. I’ve perfected the combination of flavors that we love, but feel free to adjust for your own taste buds. …
Caprese Salad is a light, refreshing side dish to serve with any dinner. Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes are lightly coated with fresh pantry staples allowing their flavors to really shine. I particularly like it paired with grilled or roasted meats, such as Buttermilk Brined Roasted Chicken.
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You seriously need to serve these BBQ Turkey Meatballs as soon as possible. They are a fantastic appetizer for your next cocktail party, or use them as an easy main dish for a weeknight meal. They are smoky and tangy, and definitely a satisfying comfort food.
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Fiesta Black Bean Dip is an easy party appetizer that can be made the day before serving. Combining both refried beans and whole black beans give it a great texture, and the cumin and chipotle seasonings add warmth and a depth of flavor. Of course, adding cheese is optional, but totally recommended. You should know by now that I’m a pretty cheesy girl!
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Taco Cheese Ball is a delicious twist on the classic cheese ball recipe. It has a slight kick from the pickled jalapeños that is tempered by the cheese. One bite, and you’ll fall in love.
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