Tag: Appetizer

Delicious Falafel Balls

Delicious Falafel Balls

Falafel is often called “balls of yum,” and that pretty much sums it up! If you’re looking to try something new or want a fun meatless meal, look no further than this homemade falafel recipe! Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServings: 4 Falafel Ingredients 

Mini hasselbacks with soured cream, dill & pink pickled onions

Mini hasselbacks with soured cream, dill & pink pickled onions

Top these mini hasselbacks with soured cream, pink pickled onions and dill for easy finger food. They’re ideal for parties and buffets Ingredients: Directions: Nutrition per serving:

Small-batch Chocolate Chip Tahini Biscotti

Small-batch Chocolate Chip Tahini Biscotti

Small-batch Chocolate Chip Tahini Biscotti a delightful twist on the classic biscotti, blending nutty tahini with melty pockets of chocolate in every crisp bite. The rich sesame flavor adds a subtle creaminess that perfectly complements the sweetness of the chocolate chips, making each piece both indulgent and sophisticated. Baked in small batches for extra freshness, these biscotti are ideal for dunking into coffee or enjoying on their own as a satisfying treat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 40 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 flax egg sub 1 large egg beaten
  • 3 tbsp tahini, or other drippy nut/seed butter (48 g)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (48 g)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp flour (135 g) gf all purpose if desired
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (45 g)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F and line a cookie sheet with parchment.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flax with water and let it thicken 10 minutes.
  • Add tahini, sugar, vanilla and mix until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt. Stir this into the wet ingredients until a heavy dough forms.
  • If it’s still sticky add more flour 1 tbsp at a time. Fold in chocolate.
  • Form a long roll of dough (use a lightly floured surface if it helps) and place on the cookie sheet.
  • Press down to about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Bake until golden brown about 20-25 minutes. Let the baked roll cool for a few minutes.
  • Slice into 16 and place the slices cut side up back on to the cookie sheet. Bake another 5-10 minutes until nicely toasted.
  • Let biscotti cool completely and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make a flax egg, stir together 1 tbsp (7 g) flax seed meal and 3 tbsp water and let it sit and thicken for 5 minutes.
  • We let our biscotti stay nice and crunchy in room temperature. They were consumed pretty quickly but I’ll bet they’ll stay fresh a few days at least!

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal |
Carbohydrates: 25g |
Protein: 3g |
Fat: 5g |
Saturated Fat: 1g |
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g |
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g |
Trans Fat: 0.01g |
Sodium: 132mg |
Potassium: 52mg |
Fiber: 1g |
Sugar: 10g |
Vitamin A: 16IU |
Vitamin C: 0.3mg |
Calcium: 49mg |
Iron: 1mg |

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Chocolate Almond Biscotti crunchy, twice-baked perfection with a deep cocoa richness and the irresistible nuttiness of toasted almonds. Imagine dunking one into a steaming cup of velvety espresso, the crisp edges softening just enough to melt in your mouth. The chocolate lingers, the almonds add 

Chicken Parm Egg Rolls

Chicken Parm Egg Rolls

If you are interested in making a super-easy appetizer, you can take a look at Chicken Parm Egg Rolls.  People who don’t have lots of previous experience with meal preparation will be able to go ahead with this as well. That’s because the recipe is 

Bacon and date appetizer

Bacon and date appetizer

Bacon can help you to prepare amazing appetizers. If you are looking for such an appetizer, you will be able to take a look at the bacon and date appetizer. This is a soft and crispy appetizer, which will provide you a perfect experience with smoky bacon. It will be possible for you to complement any meal you prepare with the help of this appetizer. Depending on the type of dates you select, you will be able to end up with getting a perfect taste as well.

By following this recipe, you will be able to understand how to prepare bacon and date appetizer at your home. This is a quick and easy recipe to prepare an appetizer at home. Due to the versatility, you can think about preparing this for any kind of an occasion.

Ingredients needed:

Before taking a look at the steps, let’s see all the ingredients that you should be purchasing for the preparation of this appetizer at home.

  • Two pounds of thin bacon. You need to make sure that you are cutting bacon in half.
  • 70 to 80 salted roasted almonds
  • 35 to 40 pitted dates

Directions to follow:

When you have all the ingredients, you can prepare bacon and date appetizer with ease. Simply follow these steps and you can end up with getting the job done.

  • You should initially heat the oven to a temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit
  • You should stuff each date you have with around one to two almonds. Then you will need to take half bacon piece and wrap the date. You can also use a toothpick to secure. You will need to do this for all the dates you have.
  • You should take a baking sheet and arrange the dates neatly on top of it. Make sure that you are arranging them with raised edges. Otherwise, grease from bacon would go everywhere and create a mess.
  • Now you will be able to proceed to the next step, where you bake. You can turn the dates halfway, so that you can make sure that you are preparing bacon evenly. The total time you have to prepare them in the oven is around 16 minutes to 18 minutes.

Once you are done with preparing bacon and date, you should allow them to cool down. Then you will be able to serve them warn. Allowing this appetizer for cool down for 5 minutes is more than enough before you serve.

This will be one of the most delicious appetizers that you can prepare at the comfort of home. As you can see, no special ingredients are needed to proceed with the preparation. Hence, you can follow the steps and get the job done without having to worry about anything.

How to make the best hummus

How to make the best hummus

Hummus is a creamy and super-smooth food that anyone would love to enjoy. It is a popular dish in Mediterranean and Middle East. Chickpeas is the key ingredient that you can find behind hummus. Along with chickpeas, you will be adding lemon juice, tahini, salt 

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 c. milk2 tbsp. milk1 package active dry yeast3 c. all-purpose flour1/4 c. granulated sugar1 tsp. kosher salt1/4 c. unsalted butter1/4 c. unsalted butter1 tbsp. unsalted buttervegetable oil1/4 c. packed light brown sugar1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 c. confectioners’ sugar1 tsp. pure vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: 

Vegetarian Skillet Chili Topped with Cornbread

Vegetarian Skillet Chili Topped with Cornbread

INGREDIENTS:

Chili

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 lb(s) (about 4 cups) store-bought diced butternut squash, cut into 1/2″ cubes

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 medium onion, finely chopped

4 Tbsp chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock

2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes with chiles, drained

1 14.5-oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 Tbsp sugar

5 oz (about 6 cups lightly packed) baby spinach

Cornbread Topping

¾ cup fine cornmeal

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¾ tsp baking soda

3 Tbsp sugar

Kosher salt

½ cup whole milk

¼ cup sour cream, plus more for serving

1 large egg

3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

¾ cup shredded Cheddar (about 3 oz)

Pickled jalapenos, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Chili

1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and a pinch of salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Remove the squash from the pan and set aside.

2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock, tomatoes, beans, sugar and cooked squash and bring to a simmer. Cook until all of the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. (If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the squash, stir in a little water.) Stir in the baby spinach by the handful until all is incorporated and wilted.

Cornbread Topping

1. Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400ºF. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, sour cream and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar. Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. (The batter will not completely cover the chili.)

2. Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Serve with more sour cream and pickled jalapenos.

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Vegan Queso Mac

Vegan Queso Mac

Ingredients: 2 cups dry small shell pasta, uncooked 1 cup raw cashews 1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks (about 3/4 cup) 1-1/2 cups unsweetened cashew or almond milk 1/3 cup nutritional yeast seasoning 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tablespoons Earth Balance® Original Buttery Spread 1/2