Appetizers, Sides & Snacks

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don’t underestimate the power of a good snack or side

Raw Cabbage Salad

5 Step Cabbage Salad This year I have committed to eating more raw food, therefore cabbage has become one of my favorite go-to veggies.  It is known for that distinct crave-worthy crunch and I love how it takes to flavors and dressings so incredibly well.  This green go…

Chunky Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Spin on a Mediterranean Classic When I was in Lebanon I took a fantastic cooking class.  I gained so much insight into the Lebanese home kitchen.  The secret ingredient in her tabbouleh was the one I loved most.  Cinnamon.  I don’t know if everyone in Lebanon adds cinnamon…

Black Bean Tostadas

Crunchy, Fresh and Smoky I was recently pondering an appetizer for a Latin meal I was preparing.  I wanted something as interactive and exciting as chips and salsa, but a bit more unique.  Suddenly, black bean tostadas came to mind, bingo!  These are crunchy, fresh and smoky.  A perfect appetizer…

Baked Tortilla Chips

Baked Not Fried A while back I started making my own tortilla chips.  I realized in the grocery stores it is extremely difficult to find tasty baked tortilla chips (or impossible?).  Every time I want a chip, I don’t want it fried.  My mission was clear!  These chips…

Vegan Cauliflower Nachos

Jalapeño Business I know for me, when I decided to transition to a plant-based diet, there was undoubtably some guilty pleasures I was going to miss.  Nachos being the top of that list.  They are cheesy, comforting, sharable, fun and a perfect snack.  The beauty is, there is…