Holiday Hors D’oeuvre
Easy to make, fun and absolutely perfect make-ahead appetizer for the holiday season.
Holiday Goat Cheese Appetizer Truffles
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature) 6 oz plain goat cheese (at room temperature) 1 teaspoon O&V
Another Easy & Healthy Mediterranean Lunch!
Made in less than 15 minutes using simple ingredients, this pesto tuna salad is incredibly easy and extremely delicious.
Pesto Tuna & Bean Salad
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 cans drained tuna 1 can drained and rinsed chick peas or white beans (cannellini or great
Healthy Tailgating!
This protein packed salad is amazing, colorful, versatile, and easy to make. Perfect as a make-ahead item when tailgating or hosting the next game, it is a great appetizer, or side to burgers and grilled items.
Cowboy Caviar – Bean Salad
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 can (14 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and
Healthy Snacking
Irresistibly crispy and delicious, these roasted chickpeas are a perfect snack right out of a bowl, or use as a topping for a fresh green salad, over hummus or sprinkled over soup or pasta.
Chickpea Snackers
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 cans chickpeas (14 oz) drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons O&V Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil * ½
Simple is Best!
Who needs a recipe for a tomato sandwich – most of us don’t, but the addition of this Mediterranean Herb Mayo on fresh, Farmer’s Market tomatoes, was too awesome not to share!
A Plain Ole Tomato Sandwich
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 4 slices rustic or Italian bread, toasted 2 ripe tomatoes (choose your favorite: yellow, red, heirloom or