Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Minimizing is the new super-sizing and these little sliders are terrific. No need to heat up the barbecue because these mini burgers are best made on a George Forman grill, Panini maker or in a pan. The deep, subtle sweetness of the caramelized onions really add a wonderful flavor to these little gems. To make them skinny, I’m using…

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli by Smokinhotchef

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my daughter Genesis loves it and enjoys this recipe as her main dish with no meat added. I feel great knowing my children can be satisfied with a meatless meal and still be happy!

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer with Cream Cheese by Homemade & Yummy

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer with Cream Cheese is party perfect. Easy to make, easy to handle, easy to eat!! Perfect for summer entertaining.

Easy Mango Tomato Pico de Gallo by Kyle Dalakas

Easy Mango Tomato Pico de Gallo is ready in just 10 minutes and a super simple, delicious appetizer! Serve with fish tacos, beef or chicken burritos or as a tasty dip with tortilla chips.

Asparagus with Parmesan Crust by Evelyn Scott

Can be used as either a side dish or a warm appetizer. Indulge yourself with the finest balsamic vinegar you can find.

Cheesy Pepperoni Fingers by Smokinhotchef

Looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer in the spur of the moment. Take cheese sticks and deli sliced pepperoni from ordinary to extraordinary in a few simple steps.

Edamame/Chickpea Guacamole by Teri A

Packed with good-for-you foods this dis is outstanding in sandwiches, salads or a standalone snack! Please eat your veggies!

Chicken Apple Meatballs by Kristen Podulka

These are fantastic! Serve as a snack, an appetizer, or with fresh veggies as a main course. Plus kids love ‘em! And don’t worry about frying in a deep skillet of oil. They aren’t greasy because ground chicken absorbs very little oil during cooking. Now that you have this recipe, no need for those icky frozen meatballs!

Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms Casserole by Blackswan

This sourish pesto appetizer, using a mix of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, is so easy to prepare and is definitely for the novice cooks!

Bacon & Tomato Cups by Evelyn Scott

BANANA SPLIT by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

BANANA SPLIT

Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls by Baking Barrister

Eat them as a meal or an appetizer, these are light and fresh, filled with different veggies, herbs and marinated shrimp.

Craby Celery Sticks with Bacon Bits by Blackswan

Tickle your taste buds with these charming Celery Sticks topped with Bacon Bits! Also known as imitation Crab Sticks, the seafood is so economical & versatile. If you were to notice, I use a lot of these crabmeat in my recipes cause it’s so easy to prepare. They’re called “imitation” as it’s processed seafood made of Surimi or…

Beef Meatballs & Picante Glaze by raha

Great for cocktail parties, casual get-togethers or anytime, these baked meatballs are especially easy to make...and the glaze is so good, it makes them hard to resist.

Grilled Cocktails and a Smoky Margarita Recipe by Robyn Medlin

You may recall in previous posts that I learned about the “Grilled Cocktails” food trend while attending Kingsford University earlier this year. If you love the smokiness the grill imparts in food, then you will love this classic citrus cocktail with a twist. By grilling the lemons and lime, the fruit caramelizes and gets a nice…