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Baked Feta and Tomato Confit

June 24, 2020 By msmart 2 Comments

Simple and delicious appetizer to eat all summer long, Tomato Confit and Baked Feta

Baked Feta and Tomato Confit Here’s the inside scoop on my all-time favorite meal: it would include tomatoes. There’s a story my mom likes to tell about a family trip to Canada when I was a toddler (which I remember nothing of). As she was making dinner, I ate every single cherry tomato out of…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Entertaining, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Grain-free, Summer Tagged With: appetizer, baked feta, snacks, tomato confit

Healthy Texas Caviar

May 21, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Texas caviar

The Best Healthy Texas Caviar Ok, ya’ll (still not used to slipping that in, hello wanna-be Texas girl). Texas caviar is something I had in college or soon after, when one of my real-life-Texas-girl college roommates whipped it up. I was immediately obsessed with the flavor and crunch and all the colors. Salty tortilla chips…

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White Bean Dip with Rosemary Olive Oil

April 27, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

This white bean dip with rosemary olive oil recipe is quick and easy and makes for a great appetizer

White Bean Dip with Rosemary Olive Oil White bean dip is one of the easiest appetizers you can throw together on the fly. Made from pantry staples you will most likely have on hand, it’s simple and straight forward. Garnish off with a drizzle of fragrant rosemary-infused olive oil, it’s a finishing touch that takes…

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Artichoke Jalapeño Dip

January 30, 2019 By msmart Leave a Comment

Artichoke and Jalapeño Dip

Artichoke Jalapeño Dip This artichoke jalapeño dip falls in the category of “healthyish.” Full of artichoke hearts and pickled jalapeños, it’s creamy enough to feel indulgent. Use water-packed artichoke hearts, not the ones marinated in olive oil.  Fresh lemon juice and good quality Parmesan and mayonnaise make a difference. I use Hellman’s or Best Foods,…

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Mixed Nuts with Rosemary

October 12, 2018 By msmart 2 Comments

cocktail nuts

Just in time for a weekend of college football and fall weather, a recipe for a warm, salty, crunchy snack. Tossed with sizzling olive oil, garlic powder and red chili flakes, these herb-flecked mixed nuts are just what your appetizer board is missing. This was one of the cocktail hour recipes in my Vintage Round…

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Jalapeño Green Goddess

May 18, 2018 By msmart 3 Comments

garden party

When some of your favorite women entrepreneurs and style mavens invite you to a garden party, the response is YES! The second response is, “What can I bring?” What to serve at a garden party? Crudité all day! I decided to find as many seasonal, beautiful vegetables as possible and fill up boards and platters…

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Roasted Cauliflower Hummus (Whole30 and Paleo)

January 23, 2018 By msmart 10 Comments

Cauliflower hummus

I’ve uncovered a trick to help you rock your Whole30: Good sauces, salad dressings and snacks to keep you satisfied. When I was prepping to teach a cooking workshop at The Vintage Roundtop recently, I wanted to include one of my favorite recipes for healthy 7-layer dip. I’ll post that recipe soon, but it’s basically…

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Buffalo Chicken Wings

January 17, 2018 By msmart 2 Comments

Thanksgiving week meal plan

Buffalo Chicken Wings (Whole30 and Delicious!) Crispy, tangy, salty, crunchy. My mouth is watering just remembering these indulgent bites of buffalo chicken wings. If I hadn’t made them myself, I wouldn’t believe they were Whole30 compliant. Buffalo chicken wings are truly a three ingredient recipe: ghee, hot sauce and wings. Feel free to substitute avocado…

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Cranberry Baked Brie

December 11, 2017 By msmart 1 Comment

My family has been making this cranberry baked Brie for years. Found in the appetizer chapter of an 80s-era Junior League of Pasadena cookbook, it’s a holiday appetizer that makes an appearance at every extended family gathering. So much so that my sister-in-law, mom and sister might ask each other, “who’s making the cranberry brie?”…

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Blistered Shishitos with Everything Spice

December 2, 2017 By msmart Leave a Comment

Whole30 meal plan

This is the time of year when you may find yourself with neighbors who stop by for a glass of wine, extra family members to entertain and feed or just hungry mouths in general. Grab some Shishito peppers and everything bagel spice and fire up your oven, help is on the way. If you’ve been…

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Marcia Smart is a cooking instructor, recipe developer and food writer who wants to help you make good, simple meals for your family and friends. She craves food that's seasonal and delicious and wants to share it with you. A California girl living in a Houston world with her husband and three children.

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