Snacks & Starters

Wondering what to serve at your next party, or bring to your next potluck?  These simple recipes for snacks & starters are easy enough to be left to the last minute, but always sure to be a hit!

Looking for a healthy snack that satisfies your dessert cravings? This Instant Pot apple sauce recipe has just 2 ingredients, tastes like apple pie, and comes together in less than 30 minutes! #livingwellspendingless #foodmadesimple #recipes #instantpot #instantpotrecipes #easydesserts
Instant Pot Applesauce (aka: Insta sauce)
PB & J Energy Bites
Looking for a fancy meal for your next special occasion but short on time? This extra special shrimp and lobster salad comes together in less than 10 minutes and is the perfect way to make any meal a celebration!
Retro Seafood Salad
Fresh Ham and Black Bean Salad | Easter Leftovers Recipe | Ham Recipe | Salad Recipe | Leftovers Salad Recipe
Fresh Ham and Black Bean Salad
Smoked Salmon Spread | Simple 5-Ingredient Party Recipe | Food Made Simple | Simple Fish Recipe | 5 Ingredient Recipe
Smoked Salmon Spread
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread | Southwest Cornbread | Quick & Easy Cornbread | Cornbread Recipe
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread⎢My Husband's Secret Banana Bread Recipe⎢Brunch Recipe⎢Food Made Simple⎢Sweet Breakfast Food⎢Bananas⎢Kid Friendly Breakfast
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Copycat Kind Bars⎢Healthy Homemade Snack Bars⎢Gluten Free⎢Dairy Free⎢Snack Light⎢Quick and Easy Snack Recipe⎢Food Prep⎢Meal Prep
Copycat Kind Bars
Fresh Veggie Scramble⎢Fast and Healthy Breakfast Recipe⎢Egg Recipe⎢Breakfast Food⎢Food Made Simple⎢Brunch Recipe
Fresh Veggie Scramble
Thanksgiving Sliders
Stuffed Poblanos with Bell Pepper Salsa
Fruity Dessert Nachos
Pumpkin, Coconut Cream Cheese Muffins | Fall Muffin Recipe | The Best Pumpkin Muffin Recipe | Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe | Food Made Simple
Pumpkin Coconut Cream Cheese Muffins
Roasted Eggplant Hummus | Homemade Hummus | Easy Hummus Recipe | 6 Ingredient Hummus | Food Made Simple
Roasted Eggplant Hummus
Cauliflower & Broccoli Slaw Salad | Cauliflower Slaw Salad | Lite Salad Recipe | Food Made Simple | Easter Recipes
Cauliflower & Broccoli Slaw Salad
Looking for a fresh (and fast) breakfast solution to those dreary winter mornings? These delicious little creamsicle pancake bites are simple to make, eat, and share!
Creamsicle Pancake Bites
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