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20+ Easy Father’s Day Appetizers

slow cooker bbq chicken wings on a red plate with parsley flakes

Looking for the best Father’s Day appetizers to kick off your celebration? Whether you’re firing up the grill or planning a laid-back family gathering, these easy and crowd-pleasing starters are sure to impress. From juicy sliders and savory dips to creative charcuterie cups and finger foods even the kids will love, this list has everything…

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Memorial Day Recipes

mini red white and blue cheesecakes sitting on a watermelon colored circular platter

Red White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes (Clean Ingredients + Festive Flair!)

star shaped cheese, wit star saped bowls filled with red white and blue chips, and blueberries, red white and blue m&m cookies and salami and proscuto and crackers, marinated mozzerella, red cherry tomatoes, sliced cherries and red grapes topped with star shaped cut outs of cheddar cheese on a circular board for 4th of july

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fruit and cheese board with watermelon, strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, blackberries, and oranges on a round platter with chocolate truffles and bark

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itialian grinder sliders on parchment paper on a wooden cutting board

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Kid Favorites

itialian grinder sliders on parchment paper on a wooden cutting board

Viral Italian Sliders Recipe Made With Homemade Rolls

healthy chicken sandwich recipe - grilled chicken, slice of cheddar cheese, chili crunch avocado mayo, lettuce and an organic bun

Healthy Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe With Chili Avocado Mayo

sourdough waffle sitting on a white plate topped with fresh sliced strawberries and homemade whipped cream.

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sourdough pizza crust cooked and topped with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni

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air fryer chick-fil-a nuggets on parchment paper

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gluten-free chicken nuggets cooked on a sheet pan

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in n out burgers on a plate with air fried fries

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air fried kfc tenders on a white plate

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From Scratch

sourdough bread rolls recipe in a white 9x13 with sesame seeds

Delicious Sourdough Bread Rolls Recipe: The Healthier Twist on Classic Rolls

bubbly sourdough starter in a mason jar with the lid on on a glass electric cooktop

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a stack of sourdough tortillas on a striped tea towel with a white container in the background

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grass fed yogurt in a clear cup on a counter topped with fresh sliced strawberries, honey, and homemade protein granola.

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sourdough hamburger rolls on parchment paper with sesame seeds

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Clean Snacks & Sweets

gluten free vegan brownies with dye free rainbow sprinkles on a white plate

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mini banana protein muffins in a bowl with a black and white striped tea towel on a wooden plate.

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banana chocolate chunk muffins on a white doily

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Red White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes (Clean Ingredients + Festive Flair!)

mini red white and blue cheesecakes sitting on a watermelon colored circular platter

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star shaped cheese, wit star saped bowls filled with red white and blue chips, and blueberries, red white and blue m&m cookies and salami and proscuto and crackers, marinated mozzerella, red cherry tomatoes, sliced cherries and red grapes topped with star shaped cut outs of cheddar cheese on a circular board for 4th of july

Beautiful Brunch Charcuterie Board

brunch charcuterie board with mini pancakes, oranges, blueberreis, scambled eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon rolls and bacon on a long wooden board

The Perfect Charcuterie Cups – Easy and Elegant

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fruit and cheese board with watermelon, strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, blackberries, and oranges on a round platter with chocolate truffles and bark

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itialian grinder sliders on parchment paper on a wooden cutting board

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sourdough bread rolls recipe in a white 9x13 with sesame seeds

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gluten free vegan brownies with dye free rainbow sprinkles on a white plate

How to Create the Perfect Mother’s Day Charcuterie Board

mother's day charcuterie board with grapes, blueberries, strawberries, crackers, feta cheese, blackberries, dried mango, blue cheese, green grapes, and oranges

Healthy Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe With Chili Avocado Mayo

healthy chicken sandwich recipe - grilled chicken, slice of cheddar cheese, chili crunch avocado mayo, lettuce and an organic bun

How to Make Delicious Butterflied Chicken Legs in the Air Fryer

crispy butterflied chicken legs on a white plate with a small blue bowl of ranch dressing

Delicious and Healthy Banana Protein Muffins (Better Than Little Bites)

mini banana protein muffins in a bowl with a black and white striped tea towel on a wooden plate.

Delicious Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins Recipe

banana chocolate chunk muffins on a white doily

Easy Santa Fe Chicken Recipe In the Crock Pot

chicken, corn, and beans to make santa fe chicken recipe in a white bowl with a grey slotted spoon

How to Make a Sourdough Starter: Your Ultimate Guide

bubbly sourdough starter in a mason jar with the lid on on a glass electric cooktop

The Easiest Way To Make Sourdough Tortillas Using Sourdough Discard

a stack of sourdough tortillas on a striped tea towel with a white container in the background

The Best Sourdough Discard Waffles Your Kids Will Actually Love!

sourdough waffle sitting on a white plate topped with fresh sliced strawberries and homemade whipped cream.

How To Make Your Own Grass Fed Yogurt

grass fed yogurt in a clear cup on a counter topped with fresh sliced strawberries, honey, and homemade protein granola.

How to Make the Best Sourdough Pizza Crust: A Step-by-Step Recipe

sourdough pizza crust cooked and topped with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni

The Best Air Fryer Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Copycat Recipe!

air fryer chick-fil-a nuggets on parchment paper

The BEST No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites – Tastes Amazing!

no-bake cookie dough bites in a white bowl with mini chocolate chips around it

How To Make The Best Bailey’s Chocolate Truffles

Bailey's Chocolate truffles on a white platter with a shamrock dish cloth. The truffles are chocolate coated, some with green sprinkles, and some with cocoa powder.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Fruit Salad – With Lucky Charms!

rainbow fruit salad on a wooden tray

The Best St. Patrick’s Day Food You’ll Ever Make

cobb salad with chicken, tomatoes, eggs, cucumbers, topped with cotija cheese

Corned Beef Sliders (The Best Way to Make a Reuben)

reuben slider stacked up with pastrami, swiss cheese, and sour kraut in a homemade slider bun topped with poppy seed butter.

The Best Avocado Deviled Eggs (Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day)

avocado deviled eggs on a white plate topped with cilantro leaves with shamrock dish towel in the background.

How To Make A Beautiful St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

orange and green charcuterie board in a gold rinmmed dish and on a shamrock green and white dish towel

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cannoli dip in a red container with cannoli chips

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slow cooker bbq chicken wings on a red plate with parsley flakes

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tomato and ricotta crostini on a platter drizzled in balsamic glaze

Easy To Make: Artichoke Phyllo Cups (The Perfect Finger Food)

artichoke dip in phyllo cups on a platter

Easy Shrimp Rangoon Recipe (Better Than The Restaurant!)

air fried shrimp rangoon on a blue platter

Simply Adorable: Valentine’s Caprese Skewers Made Easy

valentine's caprese skewers on a plate drizzled with balsamic reduction

Easy and Elegant Valentine’s Charcuterie Cups

valentine's charcuterie cups on a platter. The cups are plastic champagne glasses filled with cheese, crackers, salami roses, nuts, and a heart shaped strawberry

Bakery Quality Cherry Danish In the Air Fryer

cherry danish on a tray

Super Fun and Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Valentine Recipe

chocolate covered strawberries in a black bowl container on granite counter top

5 Healthy Takeout Alternatives You Can Make at Home

big mac bowl

Homemade Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets: A Healthy Fast Food Alternative

gluten-free chicken nuggets cooked on a sheet pan

The Best In-N-Out Burger Recipe (Animal Style) with Air-Fried Fries

in n out burgers on a plate with air fried fries

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air fried kfc tenders on a white plate

Hummus and Feta Dip: A New Healthy Snack for Any Occasion

hummus in a blue pie pan topped with avocado, diced tomato, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro.

15 Dinner Ideas For Valentine’s Day At Home

baked chicken parm over spaghetti on a white plate.

Flaky Baked Haddock With Ritz Crackers

ritz cracker baked haddock on a plate with parmesan green beans and cheddar bay biscuits

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baked chicken parm over spaghetti on a white plate.

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chicken gyro bowls in a wooden bowl

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Air fried teriyaki salmon on a plate with cucumbers and asparagus

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Hawaiian cheeseburger Sliders

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