This recipe was inspired by the bacon-wrapped green bean bundles that my grandmother, Nana, makes for family gatherings. They're usually one of my favorite things on the table -- buttery, salty, sweet, and so bacon-y that you forget there are green beans in there. It sure is delicious, but no one ever said it was good for you. This year for Thanksgiving, I decided to try whipping up a ...
Appetizers
Baba Ganoush
I started making baba ganoush when I did my first Whole30. At the time, I was obsessed with hummus and had no idea how I would go an entire 30 days without my favorite dip. It was a serious problem. I did a little research and found that baba ganoush was a similar style dip, but instead of chickpeas, it is made with roasted eggplant. At that time there were not as many “Whole30” approved ...
Pickled Shrimp
Pickled shrimp are a easy, make ahead appetizer for your next party- especially if you need a last minute idea for this New Years Eve. Make these a day (or two) before to reduce prep time on the actual party day. They also travel well in the jar to take with you if you are attending your NYE party instead of hosting! We chose this recipe found in Saveur magazine inspired by local Georgia ...
Sausage Pinwheels
For this final week leading up to Christmas, we decided to share recipes that are personal for each of us — recipes that remind us of home. As each of you make your journeys home for the holidays, I’m sure you’re thinking of holidays past and special recipes your family makes each year. Maybe you make a big breakfast spread on Christmas morning, or order Chinese on the 25th every year. Or maybe, ...
Proscuitto-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Sweet dates, savory herbed goat cheese, and salty prosciutto come together to create an amazing flavor combo in this easy-peasy appetizer! Mark this one down for your upcoming holiday gathering. They'll be gone in a flash, and no one will know they only took you 20 minutes to throw together! For this recipe, I used pitted dates, so I didn't have to spend time removing the pits prior to ...
