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
Indian and Spanish Inspired Potato Cakes!
Crispy pan-fried potato cakes with a garlicky tomato seasoning dipped in a spicy Spanish sauce make a fabulous appetizer.
Spanish Potato Cakes with Dipping sauce
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 4-5 medium yellow potatoes (about 1 – 1.5 pounds) ½ teaspoon O&V Smoked Paprika * 2 tablespoons O&V
The Perfect Appetizer!
These shrimp bites are the perfect appetizer for any party!
Zesty Broiled Shrimp Bites
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 lb large/extra large raw shrimp (25-35 shrimp per pound) 2 teaspoons O&V Roasted Garlic Oil * 1