Recipe Category: Appetizers

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Natchitoches Meat Pies

We’ve said it so many times…we love a make-ahead, feed-a-crowd, freezer-friendly recipe, and these hand pies do not disappoint. Refrigerated, rolled pie crust work perfectly, and you’ll get eight 4-inch pies from each roll. It’s a great all-hands-on-deck activity for families. The folding is easy, well, as pie!

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Homemade Naan

These pillow-y flat breads are perfect for scooping up hummus, our Smoky Baba Ghanouj or Roasted Cauliflower with Lemony Yogurt and Walnut Caper Salsa. Yum!

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Spicy Snacktime Avocado Toast

Anne’s daughter Emma came up with this toast creation. In Anne’s words, it’s “second generation brilliance.” We agree and are obsessed with this spicy take on avocado toast. Using our delicious Spicy Snacktime Popcorn Blend and Jalapeno Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this simple favorite is elevated with a little spice and heat. Make this spicy snack and...

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Thai Larb Lettuce Wraps

Larb is as simple as sautéing ground meat and adding a few key Asian pantry staples. We season the ground chicken with Sesame Stir Fry and create a dipping sauce with Garlic Ginger Sesame Oil – big flavors in a simple dish. These lettuce wraps come together in less than 30 minutes and are a...

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shroom on shroom Flatbread

Perfectly sautéed mushrooms are the key to taking boring pizza or flatbread to WOW! We love store-bought naan as the base. We used our Porcini Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus our Smoked Porcini Shallot Mushrooms Blend to sauté the mushrooms then piled on the melty cheese. Bake these, and you’ve got shroom on shroom deliciousness!

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Chile Key Lime Roasted Asparagus

A little simple prep and you’re on your way to fully satisfying flavor. Our heart-healthy Key Lime Avocado Oil adds a bright zip to roasted asparagus. Korean Gochugaru Chile Flakes bring in subtle sweetness and rich, smoky heat. We were surprised by how much we loved the salty parm topping with crispy panko. We weren’t sure if the cheesy...

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Marinated Feta with Sundried Tomatoes & Aleppo

We keep a jar of this marinated feta in the fridge at all times. It’s a quick cheeseboard addition, excellent on a salad and a great topping for hummus. Pesto Extra Virgin Olive Oil is excellent for marinating feta, and the Aleppo Chile Flakes add just the right amount of subtle sweet heat. You’ll find...

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Dark La Mesa Sweet Potato Fries

The smoky, chocolate notes of our Dark la Mesa Chili Powder along with our Blood Orange Avocado Oil make for the perfect complimentary flavors for sweet potatoes. Peeled or unpeeled, these baked sweet potato fries are a healthy alternative to deep-fried spuds. Oven roast or pop in the air fryer. Ready to take these fries...

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Sweet & Sour Meatballs with Pine Nuts and Currants

Take party fare to the next level with these quick, easy, feed-a-crowd bites. Cooking instructor Lili Courtney taught this recipe at a recent cooking class and we were blown away. We were scraping the last bits of the sauce from the pan with a spoon. Make a big batch of meatballs, pop them in the...