by Rita Anthony | Jul 14, 2026 | Appetizers
Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers 10 –12 mini sweet peppers1 cup oil-free hummus2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives (finely chopped)Freshly ground black pepper (optional)Smoked paprika for garnish (optional) Slice the mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and remove the...
by Rita Anthony | Jul 3, 2026 | Appetizers
Watermelon Pico de Gallo 3 cups seedless watermelon (diced into small cubes)1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered (or 2 Roma tomatoes, diced))¼ cup red onion (finely diced)¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)Juice of 1 lime¼ teaspoon sea salt...
by Rita Anthony | Jun 23, 2026 | Appetizers
Summer Corn Hummus 2 cups corn kernels (from about 3–4 ears of corn, steamed and chilled)1 can (15 ounces chickpeas, drained (reserve a few tablespoons of aquafaba))2 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove2 –4 tablespoons aquafaba or water (as needed)¼ teaspoon sea...
by Rita Anthony | Jun 12, 2026 | Appetizers
Grilled Cherry Tomato Bruschetta 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)1 baguette or rustic loaf (sliced)1 garlic clove (peeled and cut in half)2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic glazeSalt and black pepper (to taste) Preheat a grill or grill pan to...
by Rita Anthony | May 29, 2026 | Appetizers
Cherry Tomato Hummus Flatbread 1 flatbread or naan1/3 cup hummus1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)Fresh basil or parsleyThinly sliced cucumber or arugula (optional)Balsamic glaze for drizzling Lightly bake or toast the flatbread at 400° until slightly crisp, about 5–7...
by Rita Anthony | May 13, 2026 | Appetizers
Mushroom & Spinach Rice Bowl 1 cup rice (jasmine, basmati or brown)2 cups water (for rice)8 oz mushrooms, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced4 cups fresh spinach3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce2–3 tbsp water (for sautéing)Salt, pepper and fresh herbs (green onions, parsley...
