Appetizers

Borek with Cheese

Appetizers /

20 min prep time, 25 min baking time, serves 12 people

Borek is a family of baked pastries made of a thin flaky dough and is typically filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. It is found in a variety of cuisines throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East, each with their own unique take on the dish. It serves as the perfect appetizer for when you want to serve something savory but don’t want to spend all day cooking something. In just 45 minutes, you have something ready to serve to guests, or alternatively you can eat it as a side with your main dish during dinner.

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sushi cake recipe

Sushi Cake

Appetizers /

30 min prep time, serves 8 people

Sushi is a dish originally from Japan but has become increasingly popular in the United States and abroad. This Sushi Cake recipe is a fun take on sushi that can be made from the comfort of your home. Using a cake mold, we can make a large portion of sushi in the shape of a cake. It is both delicious and impressive to look at. Trust us when we say that this will be sure to impress anyone. Cut it into pieces and serve! 

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Oatmeal Crepes recipe

Oatmeal Crepes

Appetizers, breakfast /

10 min prep time, 10 min cooking time, serves 2 people

Do you want simple, tasty, and breakfast? We recommend you make Oatmeal Crepes! A great gluten-free alternative to flour based crepes, you can top them off with your favorite ingredients, or dress them down for a healthy weekend brunch. Either way, everyone will love them!

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Blueberry pancakes recipe

Blueberry Pancakes

Appetizers /

15 min prep time, 25 min cooking time, serves 6 people

Who doesn’t like pancakes? These Blueberry Pancakes are the perfect weekend breakfast or brunch dish! I used pancake mix but modified the recipe to include eggs, while also switching out the water with kefir or plain yogurt. By frying the pancakes in a little oil you will get golden crispy edges and soft fluffy centers. You will love both the texture of the soft pancakes as well as the taste of the blueberries ad they burst in your mouth with every bite.

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Baked chicken parmesan meatballs recipe

Baked Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Cheese

Appetizers, Keto Friendly /

15 min prep time, 25 min bake time, serves 6 people

I always think of ways I can spice up chicken breast recipes to make them healthy and delicious. One common way I do this is by baking instead of pan frying ground chicken. Mixing the protein rich chicken with garlic and parmesan cheese adds a lot of flavor to an otherwise bland dish. Garnish with parsley and serve as an appetizer. You’re going to love them!

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Turkish Flatbread (Pide) recipe

Pide

Appetizers /

15 min prep time, 2 hour wait time, 25 min baking time

Pide is a flatbread very much like pita that is often made in countries throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East. This homemade pide recipe is easy to make and requires a few ingredients you may already have on hand! Mix up the very simple dough, let it rise, and experience the magic of fresh, warm, perfectly tasty homemade pide. We recommend eating it with feta cheese and tomatoes for the full experience!

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Potato Pancake recipe

Potato Pancakes

Appetizers /

35 min cooking time, serves 6 people

Potato Pancakes are a traditional recipe that makes for wonderful comfort food. We recommend serving the pancakes with applesauce or sour cream for a light dinner. Alternatively you can serve them with roasted chicken for a hearty winter meal. Enjoy!

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boreki with beef filling recipe

Samosa with Beef Filling

Appetizers /

35 min prep time, 20 min baking time, makes 15 pieces

Samosas are a savory pastry that originated in the Middle East, but overtime different variations were adopted throughout Asia and Africa. This version is filled primarily with beef and onions and makes for a surprisingly filling appetizer. Perfect for big parties, we recommend either a yogurt and garlic dip or a tomato, basil, and garlic dip to complement the samosas.

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Egg crapes recipe

Egg Crepes

Appetizers, breakfast, Keto Friendly /

20 min prep time, 25 min cooking time, makes 10 crepes

If you’re looking to change things up for breakfast, we recommend these low-carb keto-friendly Egg Crepes. By replacing the flour with eggs, you can include some much needed protein in your diet. Very much like a thin omelette, you can enjoy this with different vegetable toppings, or with some sour cream for a savory delicious crepe.

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Summer Roll recipe

Summer Rolls

Appetizers /

45 min prep time, serves 5 people

Summer Rolls are one of my favorite things to make in the summer. They are made from rice paper wrappers rolled around fresh crunchy vegetables, cold proteins of your choice (cooked shrimp, pork, beef, or chicken), and fresh herbs. This is a recipe that is very flexible and easy to make. Feel free to substitute the vegetables and meat with others you have in your fridge for a quick appetizer for guests.

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bruschetta recipe

Bruschetta

Appetizers /

This Bruschetta recipe is my go-to summer appetizer. The toasted bread adds a crunch to your bite while the juicy tomatoes, garlic, onion, and basil gives off that classic Italian restaurant smell and taste. Perfect for summer parties, weeknight dinners, or even a weekend brunch.

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Burek - Spinach and Feta Cheese Rolls recip

Borek (Spinach and Feta Cheese Rolls)

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25 min prep time, 20 min baking time, makes 15 rolls

Burek is a savory pastry that has roots in Ottoman cuisine and is often made with a spinach and feta cheese filling. Very similar to spanakopita from Greece, the filling is commonly wrapped in a flaky and buttery phyllo dough and topped with sesame seeds. Vegetarian friendly and delicious, burek makes for the perfect party appetizer, or alternatively can be served as a light dinner.

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