Today's recipe is in partnership with Heluva Good! Nacho Queso Supreme Fritters, which I paired with two dipping sauces: a slightly spiced Tomato Jam that is sticky sweet but balancing with the spices I added such as ginger, cloves, and cinnamon, and an Herb Aioli that’s lusciously creamy thanks to sour cream and avocado, with an herbaceous punch from the parsley and cilantro. The most perfect dipping sauces for a cheesy, crispy fritter you’re going to love!

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Nothing makes me more excited than discovering new products and creating magic from them. That's what I felt when creating The Ultimate Vegan Cheese Board with Eat Happyist Plant-Based Cheeses - get ready to create one yourself! This post is not sponsored, but cheeses were gifted to me by the company. Click the post to discover my top five tips when making a cheese board.

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I can't believe today is the first day of winter. But then again, what is time? It has lost its concept completely in 2020, and days become weeks and weeks become months and here we are, a week or so away from 2021. 

Food has been the way I've kept sane this year, and today's recipe is a simple one - a trend you've been seeing in my latest recipes. I don't have the energy to dive into complicated recipes lately, and I know I'm not alone. It's no longer March, when we all wanted to make sourdough bread and learn new cooking techniques. It's December and we are continuing to survive, and for me to survive, I need bread in all shapes and forms, thus this recipe for Winter Squash Toast was born.

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Bacon Wrapped Dates, could there be anything simpler yet more delicious? I think not, and thus today I am bringing you not only this recipe, but a few tips and tricks I have found to be key throughout the years in making these. Because yes, I've been making them for years - at home for dinner parties and even weeknight treats, as well as in the restaurant, for catered events and the appetizer menu specials. They are simple, pack a ton of flavor, and everyone that tastes them wants more.

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New England has its hits and clams are definitely one of them. But not any type of clams, these are New England Style Baked Stuffed Clams and are my favorite way to cook up clams at home. Yes, it takes some time but it's well worth the effort and results!

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If you're looking for a light yet flavorful appetizer this holiday season, this Avocado Falafel Dip is the perfect thing to serve with pita chips. It's also incredibly easy to put together and only takes five minutes! I know we are all deep in Thanksgiving prep, but this dip is just such an easy thing to whip up, plus read along and get a discount code for AvocaDoor, an avocado delivery service!

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When that sweet craving hits after dinner, Date Vanilla Caramel Dip to the rescue! Three ingredients and you've got the perfect caramel to dip, slather, and dive into. Shoutout to my friend Sydney for being such a great hand model!

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These Jackfruit Tostones Nachos are a plant based, Latin version of traditional nachos - made with crispy plantains, pico de gallo, guacamole, melted cheese, and a spiced up jackfruit that is sure to convince anyone to go vegan for a meal!

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Tomatoes, mozarella, basil - three essential ingredients that are always in my kitchen once the summer kicks off. Because with these three things, I can also make a quick dish for lunch or dinner, like this Tomato Mozzarella Galette with Basil Flecked Crust. Yes, I did say BASIL FLECKED Crust. It's so fresh and delicious, the tomatoes being roasted beforehand so the galette is pristine and not too wet after baking it. Grab some fresh mozzarella and you're set!

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