These easy hummus and vegetable spirals are a great, low-fat appetizer to take to a party, or fun to put in your child's lunch box or your own lunch box. Instead of bringing a ...
Small Bites
Tapas, small bites, or appetizers are among my favorite foods to cook and enjoy with friends and family. Bite-sized, savory snacks, served cold or hot, sets the stage for a meal or party. Sometimes, we have tapas for dinner or a holiday, in order to taste several plant-based dishes in one sitting.
Greek Mini Bites...The Perfect Party Appetizer
Although I love parties, I usually have to eat before I go, so I don't starve. I am sure all of you can sympathize. In order to solve that inevitable problem, I always bring at ...
Spicy Sun Dried Tomato Bean Dip
Although I try to avoid crackers and bread, as much as possible, I love dip. Spicy. And, an oil-free healthy dip is a bonus! How often can you find a guilt-free dip without oil or ...
Appetizer Boards and Platters to Please a Crowd
Roasted Cauliflower, Asparagus, Raw Cucumbers, and Carrots with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. Recently, I have been on a "board" kick. Instead of serving food on dishes, I have ...
Skinny Basil White Bean and Chickpea Dip and Sandwich Spread
I love basil. Not only do I adore Italian food, but I like to use basil in asian recipes, salads and soups. Something about basil SCREAMS fresh. Although I grow ...
Skinny Taco Lettuce Cups
Although I am not a fan of "fake meat," my husband loves it. Despite the debate about the nutritional benefits of Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Meat, I prefer Bocca Original Crumbles. ...
Mini Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
Who doesn't love a little sweet with a little spicy? These Mini Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins are a bite full of wonderful. First, they contain o only natural ingredients. I used ...
Crunchy Baked Zucchini Coins
Crunchy Baked Zucchini Coins are crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. Although these zucchini coins are a great appetizer, they also are a prefect side dish or a ...
Baked Tater Tots
Who doesn't love a good baked tater tot? I grew up eating Ore-Ida Tater Tots. Those little tots were my favorite, with a whopping 160 calories for 8 small tots. Truth be told, I ...
Vegan Coconut Bacon
Although I have made a lot of different types of vegan bacon, vegan coconut bacon is my all-time favorite. Not only is vegan coconut bacon easy to make, but the taste and texture ...
Vegan Oil-Free Kimchi Pancake
Eating a Vegan Oil-Free Kimchi Pancake is a savory, slightly spicy comfort food experience. My husband, Paul ferments his own kimchi as well as sauerkraut, brussel sprouts, and ...
Vegan Bruschetta
Vegan bruschetta is the perfect appetizer or main course, depending on how and what you serve it with. Although most bruschetta has cheese, using creative, savory ingredients, can ...
Vegan Low-Fat Edamame Hummus with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Making your own Vegan Low-Fat Edamame Hummus is easy! I discovered these incredible crackers called Mary's Gone Crackers while shopping at Whole Foods. They are vegan, gluten-free ...
Baked Sweet Potato Vietnamese Loaded French Fries
Potatoes easily transform into so many recipes, I can't begin to explore the possibilities. I have never met a french fry I didn't like. Although french fries are on the top ...
Vegan "Cheese" Fondue
Vegan 'Cheese' Fondue? Yes; it is possible. Paul and I went out for lunch yesterday. A trip to Whole Foods and Trader Joes turns into a day long adventure. We eat lunch at our ...
Vegan Baby Portobello Mushroom Bites Recipe
Vegan Portobello mushrooms are a vegan's dream! Create an amazing appetizer your family will rave about with these Vegan Portobello Mushroom Bites. My family loves them, and ...
Oil-Free Rosemary and Thyme Mushroom Bruschetta
My husband and I LOVE tapas. In fact, a lot of nights we will eat appetizers for dinner; that way we can taste test our way around a menu, or create our own at home. Oil-free ...
Vegan Mediterranean Party Platter
When invited to a party, I always bring at least one dish, so I guarantee I won't starve. If asked to bring an appetizer, I prepare a meal on an appetizer plate and graze over my ...
Vegan Guilt Free Potato Nachos...A Game Day Treat!
Vegan Guilt-Free Potato Nachos are a vegan's dream. Not only are they low in fat, they skip the fatty chips and replace it with crispy potato slices. Because we ...
Vegan Tangy Crockpot Meatless Meatballs
Have you ever eaten Trader Joes Meatless Meatballs? Although I like making my own version of vegan tangy crockpot meatless meatballs with my Vegan Lentil Meatballs, I was ...