Marinated Sesame Cucumbers

A jar of cucumbers being poured with sesame oil

These Marinated Sesame Cucumbers are light, crunchy, and the perfect topping on an Asian Noodle Salad! Sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and Aminos season these simple refrigerator pickles. I featured the recipe for these Marinated Sesame Cucumbers in my February Kitchen Memoirs story about my dear friend, Kaylee. These “quick pickles” are perfect on top of an Asian Noodle Salad, tossed in to a veggieRead more ->

Tofu & Shiitake Lettuce Wraps with Perfect Peanut Sauce

These Tofu & Shiitake Lettuce Wraps with Perfect Peanut Sauce are a delicious and healthy appetizer! The Peanut Sauce is perfectly balanced in umami and salty flavors.  I featured this recipe for Tofu & Shiitake Lettuce Wraps with Perfect Peanut Sauce in my February Kitchen Memoirs story about my dear friend, Kaylee. She is a master at creating flavorful, simple, and creative meals, and thisRead more ->

Warm Kale Artichoke Dip

A hand pulling a spoon from a bowl of warm kale and artichoke dip

This creamy Warm Kale Artichoke Dip is a delicious update on a classic appetizer! Kale is substituted for the regular spinach, which you wouldn’t even be able to guess. This tasty recipe includes a few smart swaps that lighten things up, still delivering on the delicious and addictive flavor. A crowd pleasing recipe for your next get together! We should probably talk about dips. Delicious,Read more ->

Roasted Grape and Brie Crostini

A plate filled with roasted grape and brie crostini

This Roasted Grape and Brie Crostini is the perfect fall appetizer! Juicy red grapes are roasted with rosemary and thyme, resulting in a jammy and delicious texture. They rest upon a toasted baguette smeared with creamy brie. This recipe is simple and elegant – perfect for entertaining! Lovely, lovely Fall. This time of year brings in the BEST seasonal flavors. What I love most aboutRead more ->

Caramelized Fennel and Onion Dip

A hand pulling a cracker from a bowl of cheesy caramelized fennel and onion dip

This Caramelized Fennel and Onion Dip is delectable, cheesy goodness! Fennel and sweet yellow onions are caramelized and finished with white wine and garlic. Mixed with creamy ricotta cheese and gruyere, it’s topped liberally with parmigiano reggiano and baked until bubbly. Scoop it all up with toasted baguette and let the world melt away.   Let’s get one thing straight: I am not a cheese person.Read more ->

Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip

A platter of vegetables with a bowl of roasted red pepper feta dip

This Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip is a delicious and light spread for fresh vegetables, crackers, or pita! It’s packed with flavor, combining big bold flavors such as salty feta cheese, roasted red peppers, garlic, and lemon. It’s just 6 ingredients, and takes no time to prepare! The perfect appetizer or snack recipe!   When you dip, I dip, we dip! Hands in the air forRead more ->

Mushroom “Crab” Cakes

These Mushroom “Crab” Cakes are the real deal! Lion’s Mane mushrooms stand in for crab in these scrumptious vegan friendly crab cakes. Top with a dollop of Greek Yogurt Remoulade Sauce, and try to east just one. Perfect for vegetarians, flexitarians, and meat lovers alike! Tried this recipe for Mushroom “Crab” Cakes and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media soRead more ->

Greek Meatball Skewers

Skewers of greek meatballs, red onion, feta cubes, cucumber, and tomatoes

These Greek Meatball Skewers are the perfect little bite for your next al fresco get together! Juicy meatballs are packed with big Greek flavors like garlic, mint, oregano, and cumin. Skewered with spicy red onion, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and crunchy cucumber, these appetizers are fun, fancy, and so delicious.    Quick question. Do you also find that eating foods that are skewered, picked,Read more ->

Cheesy Shamrocks with Seasoned Greek Yogurt Dip

Cheesy Shamrocks with Seasoned Greek Yogurt Dip are a quick and tasty snack for your littles this St. Patrick’s Day! Let the kiddos help cut out the shamrocks after they’ve cooled. This festive recipe comes together with little effort and in little time. Cheesy Shamrocks with Seasoned Greek Yogurt Dip are a quick and tasty snack for your littles this St. Patrick’s Day! Let theRead more ->

Irish Flag Bites

These Irish Flag Bites are a festive and delicious snack! Thick cucumber slices, creamy Irish white cheddar, and orange bell pepper slices are skewered to resemble the Irish flag. The perfect little nibble for your next get together! These Irish Flag Bites are a festive and delicious snack! Thick cucumber slices, creamy Irish white cheddar, and orange bell pepper slices are skewered to resemble theRead more ->