July 4th appetizers & snacks recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Jamaican "Beef" Patties

Coming from a Jamaican background, many times my palate craves the blended flavors of curry. So I veganized one of my favorite treats, Jamaican Beef…

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

This is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn’t require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the…

Salsa Verde

Salsa verde is our favorite salsa and one of our all time favorite snacks. It is made from tomatillos which look like small green tomatoes with a…

Hank's Chilli Fudge

This can be a appetizer or just a plain snack during gamedays. It's real simple and tastes great.

Trail Mix

Yummy trail mix for anytime

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Betty Crocker Inspired Deviled Eggs - perfect for summer!

Roasted Garlic Hummus

This Delicious roasted garlic hummus is super easy to whip up, and good for you too! Roasting the garlic gives it such a wonderful flavor, and takes…

Lazy Holubchee(Cabbage Rolls)

Grilled Shrimp copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a…

chicken nachos

Amazing fully loaded chicken nachos real authentic goodness great for parties. Who doesn't love real great nacho goodness ???…

Spicey Pulled Pork

This is a braised pulled pork that makes a great sandwich or use it for a tex-mex taco salad. Use an inexpensive cut of pork as it will cook…

Hazelnut Cheese Bits

Wow! These yummy bite-size bursts of flavor make an exceptionally delicious appetizer! You will need to make more than you think, because this easy…

Killer Guacamole

People rave about this straight-forward guacamole. Simple to prepare, easily adjusted to your (or your guests') tastes, it's a great start to a BBQ…

Grilled Brie Sandwich

It isn't your mother's grilled cheese

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This is one of those dishes that I have to order every single time I go to Chinatown and see them on the menu. I love the crunch of the lettuce,…