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Oh, The Things We'll Make!

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Appetizers & Snacks

Whether you’re hosting guests or just looking for a quick snack, these easy-to-make appetizers and snacks are perfect for any occasion. From healthy, low-carb options like brown butter bites to creative party snacks like holiday charcuterie boards, you’ll find something for every palate. You can even learn how to make your own chorizo and papadums!

These recipes are quick, fun, and often involve simple ingredients, making them great for both last-minute prep and family cooking activities.

A wooden board with assorted cheeses, cured meats, and green bell pepper filled with dip. Green clover-shaped crackers and dip bowls are nearby. Small shamrock decorations are scattered around.

St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

March 17, 2025 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive charcuterie board featuring pesto Gouda and shamrock-shaped cheese. Perfect for parties or a fun …

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A Valentine's Dy charcuterie board a wooden board with arranged meat and cheese shaped into roses, surrounded by small leaf garnishes.

Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

February 14, 2025 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Perfect for parties or a romantic meal, this festive Valentine’s Day charcuterie board combines hearts and roses of meats and cheeses for a fun …

Read moreValentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
A hand holding a bouquet of bacon roses with green sage leaves, set against a wooden background.

How to Make Bacon Roses

February 13, 2025 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Crispy, savory, tasty, and beautiful! Learn how to make bacon roses with this easy DIY recipe. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, …

Read moreHow to Make Bacon Roses
Hand holding a flower made of pepperoni slices above a wooden cutting board with salami rose.

How to Make Salami Roses

February 12, 2025 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Give your Valentine’s Day charcuterie board a beautiful twist by making salami roses! These edible blooms are surprisingly easy to create and …

Read moreHow to Make Salami Roses
Three crispy chicken skins on a dark slate, accompanied by a chicken schmaltz.

Crispy Chicken Skins

November 20, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Learn how to make perfectly crispy chicken skins in the air fryer or oven! This quick and easy recipe makes a no-carb, crunchy, irresistible treat. …

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Halloween-themed chicken nuggets in ghost and bat shapes on slate plates, with decorative spiders, a lit pink candle, and a silver skull in the background.

Easy Halloween Chicken Nuggets

October 24, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Create fun Halloween chicken nuggets with this easy recipe! Shaped into ghosts and pumpkins, and coated in pork rinds for a crispy finish, …

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Creepy Halloween dish shaped as a head made out of Prosciutto ham with cream cheese and green olive eyes, surrounded by square crackers.

Creepy Halloween Food: Make a Ham Face

October 17, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A healthier alternative to sugar-laden treats, this creepy ham face is a fun addition to any Halloween party food lineup. Most Halloween food is …

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A charcuterie board features a Halloween hand-shaped cheese ball centerpiece, surrounded by various cheeses and meats, with a lit candle and breadsticks in the background.

Spooky Halloween Hand Cheese Ball

October 10, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Ditch the sugary candy and go for a healthier Halloween snack! This hand-shaped cheese ball wrapped in cured meats is the ideal protein-packed party …

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Cheese slices cut into Halloween shapes like ghosts, bats, and pumpkins on a wooden board with a cookie cutter.

How to Make Fun Cheese Shapes Using Cookie Cutters

October 8, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a fun snack idea? Learn how to make playful cheese shapes using cookie cutters to bring creativity to your meals or party platters. To add …

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Assorted Halloween-themed cheese shapes, including skulls, pumpkins, and bones, arranged on a wooden board.

How to Make Cheese Shapes Using Candy Molds

October 7, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Transform your favorite cheeses into playful shapes using candy molds. Discover tips, the best cheeses to use, and how to melt and mold cheese for any …

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The Best 10 Carnivore Snacks & Travel Foods

August 14, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for on-the-go carnivore snacks? Whether you’re hiking, camping, or traveling, these top keto travel foods will keep you fueled and …

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pemmican bars wrapped in paper in front of a tray with more pemmican bars

Pemmican: The Ultimate Snack and Survival Bars

August 19, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Need a high-energy snack that lasts? Try pemmican, the ultimate snack and survival bar. Learn about its origins, nutritional value, and why it’s …

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brown butter bites covered in salt

Easy Keto Brown Butter Bites

April 11, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Low in carbs, high in healthy fats, and packed with flavor, brown butter bites are a satisfying snack that can be stored in the fridge or freezer for …

Read moreEasy Keto Brown Butter Bites
Close-up of a bowl full of homemade papadums made from whole urids. A bright pink fabric is place on the background of the bowl.

Homemade Papadums From Scratch

February 19, 2022 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Crispy and addictive, papadums are an Indian snack that is also the perfect complement to any meal. They’re delicious when eaten alone, with …

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A bowl full of homemade brined (salt cured) green olives

How to Brine, Salt Cure, and Store Olives

November 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Brining olives is easy to do at home with simple ingredients. It is a delicious, natural way to enjoy fresh olives and store them for later. Learn how …

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A bowl full of lye-cured olives

How to Make Lye Cured Olives – A Step by Step Tutorial

November 13, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Lye cured olives are a traditional snack made by soaking whole green olives in a lye solution and then brining them for flavor and preservation. Learn …

Read moreHow to Make Lye Cured Olives – A Step by Step Tutorial
A black paper cone brimming with golden-brown pumpkin fries.

Paleo Baked Pumpkin Fries

October 26, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Healthier than regular fries and easy to make, these baked pumpkin fries are paleo-friendly and packed with fall flavor. A delicious side for any …

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Closeup of homemade pineapple gelatin in front of homemade watermelon gelatin.

Healthy Gelatin Dessert (Like Jell-O)

July 10, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Ditch the artificial colors and flavorings of packaged Jell-O by making your own healthy gelatin dessert using fresh fruits and fruit juices. Here in …

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A slice of Spanish tortilla on a plate in front of some chorizo and cheese and the rest of the tortilla.

Authentic Spanish Tortilla Recipe

January 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The ultimate Spanish comfort and party food, the Spanish tortilla, or tortilla de patatas, is a potato omelet or frittata that can be served as a …

Read moreAuthentic Spanish Tortilla Recipe
Closeup of coconut date balls in a white bowl.

Coconut Date Balls (Or Bites)

January 10, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a naturally sweetened treat that is easy to make? Made with only two ingredients, coconut and dates, these coconut date balls are …

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A snowman made out of cream cheese surrounded by square crackers.

Snowman Cheese Ball

December 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Festive and delicious, this cute snowman cheese ball can be made ahead of time and is the perfect addition to your holiday spread when …

Read moreSnowman Cheese Ball
Overhead view of espencat, a roasted vegetable salad, in a casserole dish

Espencat: Roasted Vegetables Salad

October 8, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Healthy and delicious, espencat is a roasted vegetable dish that works well as an appetizer, side dish, or even a salad of sorts. Especially popular …

Read moreEspencat: Roasted Vegetables Salad
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Surprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)

April 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Think stinging nettles are just a weed? Think again. They’re a delicious, plant with numerous health benefits that can be used in recipes and in …

Read moreSurprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)
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Eat the Rainbow Spring Rolls

March 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Eating the rainbow and getting in a healthy dose of colorful vegetables is fun and easy with these colorful rainbow spring rolls. Now that spring has …

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