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One Pot Chorizo and Bean Chili

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Chorizo adds a smoky depth of flavor to chili that is absolutely delicious. This one pot Chorizo and Bean Chili will definitely become one of your favorite comfort food recipes.

Chorizo and Bean Chili in a wood bowl with cornbread and butter on the side

Plus, it’s super easy to make and feeds a crowd. Have you ever set up a chili bar? It’s the same concept as a taco bar. Simply set out assorted toppings and let your guests serve themselves. I also like to set out additions like corn bread and baked potatoes. Yes, chili and melty cheese are delicous toppings on a baked potato. 😉…

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Quick Pickled Green Beans with a Spicy Ginger Brine

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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.

Two jars of Quick Pickled Green Beans on a wood cutting board with beans, peppercorns, and sliced garlic scattered.…

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Everything but the Bagel Veggie Dip

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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.

Everything but the Bagel Veggie Dip on a blue platter with cucumber, cauliflower, rainbow carrots, snap peas, and olives.…

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Mediterranean Hummus Recipe

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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.

3/4 view of Mediterranean Hummus on a faux marble plate with vegetable slices and pita chips in the background.

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?…

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Grilled Summer Corn and Peach Salsa

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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.

Side shot of Grilled Summer Corn and Peach Salsa in a white bowl and a blue bowl with a wood cutting board with salsa and avocado slices on it.…

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Easy Guacamole Recipe

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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.

Easy Guacamole in a white bowl garnished with tomato, jalapeno, lime, cilantro; with a had dipping a corn chip.

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. …

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