Healthy Appetizers (easy & perfect for parties!) | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-appetizers/ Inspiring you in and out of the kitchen Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:39:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-AK-for-small-sizes-1-2-64x64.png Healthy Appetizers (easy & perfect for parties!) | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-appetizers/ 32 32 Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/roasted-cherry-grilled-crostini/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/roasted-cherry-grilled-crostini/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:59 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=72365

Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil

You only need a handful of ingredients and under an hour to make these beautiful grilled crostini with juicy roasted cherries, creamy ricotta, and fresh basil. This easy and delicious grilled crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer for summer parties or anytime you’re entertaining! I’ve been SO excited to re-share this fun and flavorful appetizer

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Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/garlic-herb-cottage-cheese-dip/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/garlic-herb-cottage-cheese-dip/#comments Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=83148

Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Delicious garlic and herb whipped cottage cheese dip made with 5 simple ingredients for an easy snack or healthy appetizer! This high protein cottage cheese dip is flavorful, creamy, and perfect for dipping fresh veggies or pita chips, adding to sandwiches or toast, or even using as a pasta sauce. I have a brand new,

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Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/strawberry-bruschetta/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/strawberry-bruschetta/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:19 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=88839

Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta

Beautiful strawberry bruschetta made with juicy, balsamic-marinated strawberries, fresh basil, and creamy ricotta all on top of toasted crostini. This delicious, easy strawberry bruschetta recipe is the perfect way to use up summer produce for a wonderful appetizer that takes just 20 minutes to make! It’s strawberry season, people! Head to the farmers market or

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Spicy Green Feta Sauce https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/green-feta-sauce/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/green-feta-sauce/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:04 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=88782

Spicy Green Feta Sauce

Creamy, spicy green feta sauce made with protein-packed Greek yogurt and tons of beautiful, fresh herbs. This easy green feta sauce gets a kick of heat from jalapeño and is perfect for dipping, drizzling, and serving with your fav proteins! She’s creamy, she’s spicy, she’s my green feta sauce (or dip!) that just so happens

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Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/garlic-feta-dip/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/garlic-feta-dip/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=88037

Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip

Creamy garlic feta dip made with a whole head of roasted garlic, protein-packed Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and feta cheese. You’ll love the savory, salty, tangy flavors whipped together in this easy garlic feta dip! Top with fresh herbs and serve with veggies, crackers, and more. Buckle up kids because we’re ringing in spring

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Smoked Salmon Crostini https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/smoked-salmon-crostini/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/smoked-salmon-crostini/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:00:25 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=79879

Smoked Salmon Crostini

Delicious smoked salmon crostini made with simple ingredients for the perfect easy appetizer or snack. Take your favorite bagel and lox and turn it into a fun, flavorful appetizer to share with friends and family! Great for brunch and ready in just 20 minutes. We shared this easy, delicious appetizer on Instagram as part of

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Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/garlic-white-bean-basil-hummus-homemade-toasted-pita-chips/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/garlic-white-bean-basil-hummus-homemade-toasted-pita-chips/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:00:43 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=4128

Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus

Delicious garlic basil white bean hummus made with flavorful garlic, zesty lemon juice, and fresh basil. This easy white bean hummus recipe is the perfect snack to pair with veggies, crackers, pita chips, and even to use as a spread or sauce! Buckle up kids, we’ve got a recipe from 2012 making its comeback. Besides

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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/buffalo-chicken-meatballs/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/buffalo-chicken-meatballs/#comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:00:34 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=79255

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip

Delicious and easy buffalo chicken meatballs served with a creamy bleu cheese dip for the perfect party appetizer! These healthy buffalo chicken meatballs are made with lean ground chicken, simple mix-ins, and your fav buffalo sauce. Options to make them mild or spicy for guests, and easy to double for a larger crowd! Over the

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Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/tortilla-chip-crusted-baked-jalapeno-poppers/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/tortilla-chip-crusted-baked-jalapeno-poppers/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:00:36 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=16372

Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Tortilla chip-crusted baked jalapeño poppers that are fun, delicious, and better than the fried version! This easy jalapeño poppers recipe is the perfect appetizer for holidays and game days and is ready in around 30 minutes. Everyone loves a good crunchy, perfectly salted tortilla chip. They easily complete sandwiches, make turkey chili 10x better than

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Over 50 Healthier Game Day Recipes https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-game-day-recipes/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-game-day-recipes/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=26247

Over 50 Healthier Game Day Recipes

The BEST healthier game day recipes that will impress anyone! You’ll find over 50 easy, healthy football snacks,  fun finger foods, delicious main dishes and plenty of incredible desserts. Vegetarian game day recipes included! The big game is just about a week away and I couldn’t be more excited to make all of the delicious

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Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/pizza-dip/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/pizza-dip/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:00:22 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=76165

Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Bubbly hot pepperoni pizza dip layered up with 3 types of cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of hot honey. This easy pizza dip recipe has the perfect blend of seasonings and is delicious with toasty bread, pita, crackers and more. Great for parties, holidays, and game days! HI. I had to re-share this incredible

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The Best Savory Dip Recipes https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-savory-dip-recipes/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-savory-dip-recipes/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:00:51 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=80180

The Best Savory Dip Recipes

Over 30 of the best savory dip recipes that are easy to make and packed with unique flavors! You’ll find warm, cheesy dips, hummus and veggie-based dips, and even versatile dips that double as dressings and sauces. Serve these at your next party, girl’s night, or game day, or enjoy them as a healthy snack!

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