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Appetizers and Snacks

Whether you're hosting a Southern-style gathering or just need a little nibble before dinner, these quick and easy appetizer and snack recipes are always crowd-pleasers. From game day favorites to finger foods perfect for potlucks, you'll find dips, bites, and savory treats to keep everyone happy.

  • Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges (Quick and Easy Side Dish!)
  • Stuffed Mushroom Dip (Hot, Cheesy, and Baked in a Cast Iron Skillet)
  • Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Onion Jam (Crowd Favorite!)
  • Hot Honey and Pecan Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
  • Grilled Flatbread with Herbed Ricotta and Honey (Easy Summer Appetizer)
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Summer Breakfast on the Go

  • Avocado toast on a plate topped with avocado, cottage cheese and pecans, with a drizzle of honey.
    Hot Honey and Pecan Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
  • A stack of sausage, egg, cheese, and hash brown breakfast muffins on a plate.
    Sausage, Egg, Cheese, and Hash Brown Breakfast Muffins
  • An egg and grilled cheese sandwich cut into and stacked on top of each other on a cutting board.
    Egg and Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Crispy, Cheesy, and Ready in 15!
  • Homemade honey butter biscuits with honey being drizzled over them.
    Honey Butter Biscuits (Drop Cornmeal Biscuits from Scratch)
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