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Oh, The Things We'll Make!

Oh, The Things We'll Make!

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homemade papadums on a plate

Appetizers & Snacks

Having guests over? These appetizers and snacks are easy to prepare in just a short amount of time!

Start your meals right and satiate your palate with these homemade recipes. Complement your dish with chips, spreads and finger food that will make everyone gathered at the table. These bite-sized delights are so easy to make. It can even be a fun activity to do with the family!

A rectangular plate with sixteen dates laid out. Dates are cut open in the middl, and filled with cream cheese and topped with walnuts. Behind the plate are two bowls, one filled with halved walnuts and another with cream cheese.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates with Walnuts

Easily make these crispy, flaxseed vegan and paleo tortilla chips and taco shells in less than 30 minutes, using just three simple ingredients!

Low Carb, Flaxseed, Paleo Tortilla Chips and Taco Shells

Browse through more of my appetizer and snacks recipes below:

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 …

Read moreHomemade Papadums From Scratch
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 …

Read moreHow to Brine, Salt Cure, and Store Olives
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
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 …

Read moreHealthy Gelatin Dessert (Like Jell-O)
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 …

Read moreCoconut Date Balls (Or Bites)
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
a collage of 4 photos of different recipes using stinging nettles.

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)
Closeup of a spring roll that has beeb cut in half on a plate showing the colorful rainbow of vegetables inside.

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 …

Read moreEat the Rainbow Spring Rolls
Close up of heart-shaped gummy treats with real rose petals inside next to a red rose.

Rose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roses are an edible flower, perfect for confecting Valentine’s Day treats. These rose petal gummies are beautiful and healthier than candy …

Read moreRose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day
Homemade prawn crackers on a plate in front of uncooked homemade prawn crackers and a roll of prawn crackers dough.

Prawn Crackers from Scratch

January 24, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The classic appetizer at Asian restaurants in Europe, prawn crackers are a delicious crispy treat. They’re also naturally gluten-free, …

Read morePrawn Crackers from Scratch
A block of homemade sweet quince paste (dulce de membrillo) on a black rectangular platter, in front of a cutting board with manchego cheese and chorizo sausage.

Homemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

October 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet, yet slightly tangy, dulce de membrillo is a thick, sliceable jelly made from the quince fruit. It is also known as quince cheese, or quince …

Read moreHomemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
4 bowls of different varieties of seasoned coconut chips in front of a fresh coconut.

DIY Seasoned Coconut Chips: A Variety of Low Carb Snacks

August 28, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Deliciously low carb, seasoned coconut chips make a great, healthy snack and making them yourself is the perfect way to preserve fresh coconuts. …

Read moreDIY Seasoned Coconut Chips: A Variety of Low Carb Snacks
dipping a piece of zucchini pancakes (hobakjeon) into sweet and sour sauce with chopsticks.

Easy Zucchini Pancakes (Hobakjeon)

January 23, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, these easy zucchini pancakes, also known as hobakjeon, have become one of my favorite tasty ways to use up …

Read moreEasy Zucchini Pancakes (Hobakjeon)
Enjoy Spain's signature sausage no matter where you live when you learn how to make Spanish chorizo at home. You can cook it fresh, as the Spanish would at a BBQ, or dry cure it and eat it sliced with other sliced meats and cheeses.

How to make Spanish Chorizo: Dry Cured and Fresh Varieties

March 17, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Enjoy Spain’s signature sausage no matter where you live when you learn how to make Spanish chorizo at home. You can cook it fresh, as the …

Read moreHow to make Spanish Chorizo: Dry Cured and Fresh Varieties
These crunchy energy nut bars are easy to make and store well for when you need a quick, healthy snack on-the-go. I call them paleo granola bars, and the recipe is grain free and highly customizable to suit your taste.

Paleo Granola Bars Recipe (Crunchy Energy Nut Bars)

January 25, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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These crunchy energy nut bars are easy to make and store well for when you need a quick, healthy snack on-the-go. I call them paleo granola bars, and …

Read morePaleo Granola Bars Recipe (Crunchy Energy Nut Bars)
Crispy and coated with a tasty Mexican spice blend, these paleo Doritos like chips are a satisfying, healthy way to curb your junk food cravings.

Paleo Doritos Like Chips Recipe

December 6, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Crispy and coated with a tasty Mexican spice blend, these paleo Doritos like chips are a satisfying, healthy way to curb your junk food cravings. …

Read morePaleo Doritos Like Chips Recipe
Ants on a log snack made with celery, peanut butter, and dried blueberries

10+ Homemade, Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids

November 12, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Tired of making the same old snacks? Try some of these fun and healthy after-school snacks for kids. Today I would like to share with you some ideas …

Read more10+ Homemade, Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids
Overhead view of coconut bacon

How to Make Coconut Bacon

August 17, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet, smoky, and salty, coconut bacon will remind you of maple sweetened bacon, but they are vegan! Learn how to make coconut bacon and other flavors …

Read moreHow to Make Coconut Bacon
Kick your cravings for something salt and crispy with these satisfying, healthy chips; the best crispy kale chips I've eaten. Gomasio adds a fun flavor kick with nutritious sesame seeds and seaweed.

Best Crispy Kale Chips Recipe

July 9, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Kick your cravings for something salt and crispy with these satisfying, healthy chips; the best crispy kale chips I’ve eaten. Gomasio adds a fun …

Read moreBest Crispy Kale Chips Recipe
Easily make these crispy, flaxseed vegan and paleo tortilla chips and taco shells in less than 30 minutes, using just three simple ingredients!

Low Carb, Flaxseed, Paleo Tortilla Chips and Taco Shells

April 7, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Easily make these low carb, crispy, flaxseed vegan and paleo tortilla chips and taco shells in less than 30 minutes, using just three simple …

Read moreLow Carb, Flaxseed, Paleo Tortilla Chips and Taco Shells
Two servings of Pumpkin fries

Paleo Baked Pumpkin Fries

October 14, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a fun side dish that’s quick and easy to make, and healthier than regular french fries? These baked pumpkin fries are one of our …

Read morePaleo Baked Pumpkin Fries
Crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these sweet, paleo baked apple fries are perfect for dipping in my sweet pumpkin pie dip. #apples #applefries #paleo

Paleo Baked Apple Fries

October 5, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these sweet, paleo baked apple fries are perfect for dipping in my sweet pumpkin pie dip. The …

Read morePaleo Baked Apple Fries
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