Kid friendly appetizers & snacks recipes

Garden Pasta Salad

Fresh herbs and veggies, plus a red wine vinagrette make this pasta salad a real summer treat.

Healthy Spicy Chickpea Snack

This protein, folate, calcium, mineral and vitamin rich legume is ideal for a healthy, low fat, quick snack. Perfect for vegetarians.

MALAYSIAN FISH BALLS

Bouncy meatballs! My good aunt, Shirley, shared this recipe with me - her secret ingredient is to add the egg (you must stir in in one directions,…

Dungeness Crab, Artichoke, Green Chili & Parmesan Dip

Howie's Dungeness crab, artichoke, green chili and parmesan dip was pitted against Chef Greg Alauzen's black…

Homemade BBQ Sauce

I am a Certified Kansas City Master BBQ Judge who judges in competitions over the east coast, so I know good a sauce when I taste it. I have worked…

Mama Mungo's Bruschetta

I cut and bake the baguette with a parmesian garlic topping, eaten hot with a cold dallop of my bruschetta mix. This one isn't for the faint of…

Puppy Chow, Chex Muddy Buddies

A simple, easy sweet snack that is always a hit, and SO easy to make!

Mexican Beans

Frijoles,Beans are an essential part of Mexican food, I remember when I was growing up my Mom always had a pot on the stove or ready made in the…

Roasted Red Pepper Pseudo Hummus

Delicious, quick and easy, no-cook appetizer. Perfect for a party or for everyday.

Baked Ravioli with Meat Sauce

This has all the beloved flavors of lasagna but is a lot quicker and easier to make. Using frozen or fresh cheese ravioli is the time saver. And…

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos

SLICED BREAD PIZZA

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. My kids love pizza but…

Avocado with a mediterranean vinaigrette

Polly's Crackers

I found this recipe in a "Handed Down" recipe book my mom gave me... This is a very simple snack to make for your family or to take along anywhere!…

Grandma Dee Dee's Deviled Eggs

This is my best attempt at re-creating my Grandma Dee Dee's summertime favorite, deviled eggs. This is one of those foods that I grew up with, and…