Appetizers, Hors d'oeuvres, and Starters

Asian Ramen Chop Salad

Asian Ramen Chop Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing is not only healthy, it is like your favorite Asian Ramen Potluck Salad, ONLY BETTER! A tantalizing combination of green and purple cabbages, kale, edamame, carrots, green onion, crunchy ramen, toasted almonds, and sunflower seeds. It’s all brought together by a ridiculously flavorful, homemade Sesame Ginger dressing.

The fabulous flavors, textures, and CRUNCH in this big batch salad are perfect for potlucks, barbecues, parties, meal prep, and portable lunches.

Asian Ramen Chop Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing stores amazingly well and is totally, clean-out-the-veggie-bin customizable. And did I mention the CRUNCH! The toasted ramen noodles, almonds, and sunflower seeds MAKE THIS SALAD!

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Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta is toasted on the barbecue grill, smeared with creamy Goat Cheese, and topped with a bright, flavorful Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad.

Whether you enjoy it as antipasto or along side a succulent piece of grilled chicken, you won’t want to miss this Grill Season treat that takes Bruschetta to the next level!

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Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

Bursting with flavor, Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs are so easy and delicious!

These easy kabobs have tender, juicy chicken that is marinated in a flavor packed pineapple teriyaki. A rainbow of crisp vegetables and fresh pineapple basted with the sticky, sweet marinade tastes like Spring in every bite.

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Healthy Buttermilk Baked Chicken Strips

Healthy Buttermilk Baked Chicken Strips is a family favorite!

The frozen ketchup dunker from your childhood just got a gourmet, healthy upgrade! Healthy Buttermilk Baked Chicken Strips have been marinated in buttermilk to juicy, tender perfection, then baked in a crispy and flavorful, panko and parmesan crust. The best part? Dinner is ready in about half an hour!

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Baked FRESH Salmon Cakes (Salmon Patties) with Spicy Remoulade

Baked FRESH Salmon Cakes (Salmon Patties) with Spicy Remoulade Sauce! Oh my!

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that I feel like I get to have my cake and eat it too. Sorry, I couldn’t help the corny pun. Maybe that’s because I LOVE cake. And I’m not just talking about sweet cakes, but I am seriously obsessed with crab cakes, fish cakes, shrimp cakes, and especially this Baked FRESH Salmon Cakes (aka Salmon Patties) with Spicy Remoulade.

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Thai Chicken Satay Skewers

Thai Chicken Satay Skewers are incredibly flavorful and delicious.

Marinated in coconut milk and curry, grilled chicken tenders are juicy and tender and so easy to make. Served with a subtle Peanut Dipping Sauce and a side of bright and refreshing Pickled Cucumber Salad, it’s the perfect medley of flavor and texture.

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Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

This Thai Peanut Sauce recipe is an easy dip or dressing for your favorite Asian meals.

Thai Peanut Sauce is a creamy, subtle sauce that is full of complimentary flavors that enhances and brings Asian and ethnic dishes to life. It combines creamy peanut butter, curry, ginger, coconut milk, garlic, and soy for the perfect blend of slightly sweet and salty in a mellow dip or dressing.

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Pickled Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

Pickled Cucumber and Red Onion Salad – the perfect sweet and sour palate pleaser.

Cool and refreshing, this quick Pickled Cucumber and Red Onion Salad combines the perfect amount of sweet and sour with just a hint of heat. It’s the perfect side with almost any Asian meal or a great dish for your next barbecue or pot-luck. It’s the classic salad with an Asian twist!

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