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Appetizers

buffalo meatballs with sauce

Buffalo Meatballs

The perfect sports-season appetizer.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
AppetizersLunch & Dinner
sweet potato nachos

Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

Substitute sweet potatoes for chips to up the nutrient value of this shareable dish.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
AppetizersLunch & Dinner
blue corn chips with a bowl of guacamole

5-Minute Guacamole

Classic guac is always a winner, but if you'd like to experiment, try mix-ins and toppings such as jalapeño, serrano peppers, charred corn, or toasted pepitas.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
AppetizersDips, Spreads, & Dressings
A bowl of Harvest Hummus with raw, sliced veggies on the side.

Harvest Hummus

This creamy and savory twist on a classic hummus blends garbanzo beans with pumpkin purée (or cooked winter squash, if preferred) along with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and spices.
By The Life Time Foundation Team
AppetizersDips, Spreads, & Dressings
guacamole and socca chips

Socca Chips and Guacamole

Make your own chickpea-flour "tortilla chips" to dip in guacamole.
By Robin Asbell
AppetizersDips, Spreads, & Dressings
A bowl of caramelized onion dip

Caramelized-Onion Dip

Instead of sour cream, this dip uses equal parts goat cheese and full-fat Greek yogurt.
By Robin Asbell
AppetizersSnacks
buffalo chicken meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Instead of messy chicken wings, serve these Buffalo chicken meatballs directly from the skillet with toothpicks alongside.
By Robin Asbell
AppetizersSnacks
A side-by-side image of the cover of Jacques Pepin's new cookbook and a mussels dish

Jacques Pépin’s Mussels in Hot Sauce

This quick-and-easy mussels dish is from celebrated chef Jacques Pépin's new cookbook.
By Jacques Pépin
AppetizersSide Dishes
sweet potato fries with Chimichurri dipping sauce

Sweet Potato Fries With Chimichurri

Coat the potatoes in cornstarch or arrowroot powder before baking for extra-crispy fries.
By Robin Asbell
AppetizersSide Dishes
Almond flour crackers on a plate.

Almond Seed Crackers

You can always purchase your favorite nut- or seed-based crackers for a summer spread, but these four-ingredient crackers are a cinch to make.
By Robin Asbell
AppetizersSnacks
creamy spinach dip and dippables

Creamy Spinach and White-Bean Dip

This garlicky vegan dip features creamy cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and chopped rosemary.
By Robin Asbell
AppetizersSnacks
Roasted garlic cashew "chèvre" with crudités

Roasted Garlic Cashew “Chèvre” With Crudités

Soaked raw cashews provide the "cheese" in this creamy dip.
By Robin Asbell
AppetizersSnacks
Olive tapenade

Olive Tapenade

Blend together five ingredients — kalamata olives, capers, garlic, fresh thyme, and extra-virgin olive oil — and you have a great spread for crackers.
By Robin Asbell
AppetizersDips, Spreads, & Dressings
Buffalo chicken dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Three ingredients and a slow cooker are all you need to create this tasty, crowd-pleasing snack.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Appetizers
Marinated garlic with honey

Honey-Fermented Garlic

This pungent treat is full of liver-supporting alliums and bacteria to aid your gut microbiome. Spoon the honey and garlic over roasted vegetables, add it to salad dressings, or stir it into blended soups or grain salads.
By Maddie Augustin
AppetizersSide Dishes
Artichokes with tahini yogurt dipping sauce

Roasted Artichokes With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

Artichokes are rich in antioxidants and also have choleretic effects, meaning they help stimulate bile production and aid digestion.
By Maddie Augustin
Appetizers
Carrot fries and avocado dip

Carrot Fries and Dip

Craving chips and dip? Try this healthy alternative instead.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
AppetizersSide Dishes
Kale chips

Kale Chips

This salty and crunchy snack helps boosts your veggie intake while satisfying snack cravings.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
AppetizersSide Dishes
Flax crackers

Flax Crackers

Try these crunchy, gluten-free crackers topped with hummus or dipped into our Mock Tuna Salad.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
AppetizersSnacks
Roasted garlic hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasting the garlic is the secret to the flavor of this homemade hummus — and will elevate the taste of any veggies you dip in it. 
By The LTH Nutrition Team
AppetizersDips, Spreads, & Dressings
Spicy nuts

Spicy Nuts

Curb your cravings and maintain your energy until your next meal by snacking on these mixed nuts. 
By The LTH Nutrition Team
AppetizersSnacks
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