A Look Back: Top 3 Appetizers of the Year!

Buffalo Chicken Wontons

A fun, healthier alternative to the typically unhealthy buffalo options. Great to serve in the fall and winter at football parties and easy to freeze and save for later!

Easy Greek Salad 
Appetizer Bites

Refreshing app that's light and especially fun in the spring and summer! Easy and inexpensive to make as well!

Crispy Parmesan 

Zucchini Strips!

Fun and healthy alternative to things like mozzarella sticks. Great as a healthy after school snack, fun to serve at a party, or even as a side to your favorite pasta dish. Marinara dipping sauce recipe included as well!

Easy Greek Salad Appetizer Bites!

Greek Salad Appetizer Bites:

Organic grape tomatoes
Organic vegan Feta cheese block (not crumbles) - Here's a vegan feta cheese recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but didn't want to remove the recipe because I love this ease and versatility of it.
Organic cucumber
Organic olives of your choice (pitted)
Organic extra virgin olive oil
Decorative toothpicks

First, slice cucumber into 1/2 inch slices then quarter each slice. Next, cut the feta into 1/2 inch squares, halve the grape tomatoes, and rinse your olives. Drizzle small amount of olive oil onto the serving dish/tray. Enough for dipping, but not so that each bite is soaking in oil. I pour the oil into a tablespoon first and use that to spread onto the dish.

Finally start by putting each ingredient onto the toothpick; olive followed by tomato, feta, and cucumber, in that order. Putting the cucumber on the bottom ensures they have a stable base and stand straight up.

So Easy! Enjoy!


Healthy Lifestyle Tip: If you're going to a party and are worried about snacking on some unhealthy apps, bring your own! This is a great option and can be made easily in large quantities! Being prepared and planning is half the battle!

Spinach and Feta Quinoa Patties with Lemon-Dill Spread

Spinach and Feta Quinoa Patties with Lemon-Dill Spread:

Lemon-Dill Spread:

1/2 cup organic plain no-fat greek yogurt
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly chopped organic dill

Quinoa Patties:

1 1/4 cups cooked organic quinoa
1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
5 oz chopped organic baby spinach
2 large organic eggs
2 oz crumbled organic feta cheese
1 tablespoon freshly chopped organic dill
1/4 teaspoon grated organic lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup organic panko bread crumbs

First, combine all ingredients for the spread and whisk together for about 1 minute. Add to serving bowl, cover and refrigerate while preparing patties to allow flavors to combine.

Cook quinoa according to directions on package and set aside 1 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa.

While quinoa is cooking, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat then add the onion and garlic, stirring for about 3 minutes until softened, not allowing garlic or onion to turn brown. Separate dill from stems and chop, setting aside 1 tablespoon. Break both eggs in separate bowl, beat, and set aside. Once onion and garlic are complete, add to large mixing bowl along with quinoa, feta, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper and mix together well. Finally, combine to mixture the bread crumbs, and let sit for 2 minutes allowing bread crumbs to absorb moisture.

Form 6 patties and place on heated grill pan, grill, or panini press. Cook until browned on each side, flipping if necessary, and cooked through to center, about 5-8 minutes. Great accompaniment to a clean protein, salad, or as an appetizer.

Nutrition Info per Quinoa Patty:

96 calories, 5.5g fat, 1.9g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 67mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 6.7g carbohydrates, 0.9g fiber, 1g sugar, 5.8g protein

Nutrition Info for 2 tablespoons Lemon Dill Spread:

19 calories, 0.05g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 15.7mg sodium, 1.9g carbohydrates, 0.08g fiber, 4.7g sugar, 3.1g protein