Appetizers

Food is essential to life. Therefore, make it good.

– S. Truett Cathy

Southwestern salsa makes a great side dish to take to a cookout or picnic!

Appetizers instantly set a tone: casual gatherings or elegant parties are equally elevated by a great starter. Whether you want dips and spreads, trays of bite-sized delicacies, or bowls for just digging in, I’ve got appetizers for you!

Tomato Salad is the perfect bite of summer!

Tomato Salad

 		This cold tomato gazpacho is the perfect addition to any summer meal! | Teaspoon of Nose

Pesto & Tomato Crostini

 		This cold tomato gazpacho is the perfect addition to any summer meal! | Teaspoon of Nose

Cantaloupe & Prosciutto
These nectarine crostini taste like spring: they're light and refreshing with a pop of sweet and a smokey finish!

Nectarine Crostini

 		This cold tomato gazpacho is the perfect addition to any summer meal! | Teaspoon of Nose

Strawberry Spinach Salad

 		Bruschetta makes for a fresh summer appetizer, made even better by ingredients straight from the garden!  | Teaspoon of Nose

Bruschetta
These Chinese chicken lettuce wraps are based on PF Chang’s! They're easy to whip up but just as tasty!

Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

 		Fig crostini with goat cheese and caramelized onions will be the perfect summer appetizer! | Teaspoon of Nose

Fig Crostini with Goat Cheese

 		Quinoa and edamame salad is the perfect dish for picnics, beach days, or your go-to summer lunch! | Teaspoon of Nose

Quinoa and Edamame Salad
This cold tomato gazpacho is the perfect addition to any summer meal! | Teaspoon of Nose

Classic Gazpacho

 		Caramelized onions make the perfect side dish slash condiment for your next big meal! | Teaspoon of Nose

Caramelized Onions

 		Homemade spring rolls are effortless dinner options for an ultra healthy, ultra-flavorful meal!

Spring Rolls

Chex Mix

 		Making deviled eggs is super easy, and a great addition to any picnic or cookout! | Teaspoon of Nose

Deviled Eggs

 		These Asian spare ribs make the perfect fake out take out!

Asian Spare Ribs
These muffins are the BEST way to eat mac and cheese at a party!

Mac & Cheese Muffins

 		Scallion pancakes are the Chinese bread you didn't know you were missing! They're chewy, delicious counterpoints to your next Chinese dinner.

Scallion Pancakes

 		Zucchini tart with bacon is a fun French side dish! | Teaspoon of Nose

Zucchini Bacon Tart
Feasting Spanish-style, with easy homemade gazpacho and paella!

Eggplant Gazpacho

Dips & Spreads
This goat cheese spread tastes like summer all year long!

Goat Cheese Spread with Sun Dried Tomatoes

 		Mexican Seven Layer Dip is always a crowd pleaser and super easy to make!!

Mexican Seven Layer Dip

 		Southwestern salsa makes a great side dish to take to a cookout or picnic!

Southwestern Salsa
If you're looking for the perfect compliment to your meal, try these two Chinese dipping sauces! Dumpling dipping sauce and ginger scallion dipping sauce are exactly what you need to fix dried out leftovers!

Ginger Scallion Dipping Sauce

Classic Cheese Fondue

 		If you're looking for the perfect compliment to your meal, try these two Chinese dipping sauces! Dumpling dipping sauce and ginger scallion dipping sauce are exactly what you need to fix dried out leftovers!

Dumpling Dipping Sauce
Homemade tzatziki makes for super easy appetizer dip or the perfect accompaniment to grilled meat! | Teaspoon of Nose

Tzatziki Sauce

 		This hot spinach dip, made in a slow cooker, is easy to whip up and definitely a crowd pleaser!

Slow Cooker Spinach Dip

 This hot spinach dip, made in a slow cooker, is easy to whip up and definitely a crowd pleaser!

Homemade Fry Dips
This savory Yogurt Dip is an easy appetizer that'll please any group! | Teaspoon of Nose

Savory Yogurt Dip

 Quick spinach dip is perfect for any occasion!

Cold Spinach Dip

Basil Pesto
Tapenade is a classic Greek dish, perfect as an appetizer dip or spread for a salad! | Teaspoon of Nose

Greek Tapenade

 		Buffalo dip is the perfect game day snack!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

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