Appetizers Archives | Experience Life Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:10:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Cran-Apple Turkey Meatballs https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/cran-apple-turkey-meatballs/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:10:33 +0000 https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/?post_type=recipe&p=125079 These festive meatballs are a delicious blend of lean turkey, spinach, onion, tart apple, cranberries, and aromatic sage.

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A plate of cran-apple turkey meatballs, veggies, and potatoes.
Hummus, 3 Ways https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/hummus-three-ways/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/hummus-three-ways/#view_comments Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:48 +0000 https://explife.wpengine.com/recipe/hummus-three-ways/ Use beets, sweet potatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes to liven up ordinary hummus.

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Makes 3 cups | Prep time 10 minutes

Ingredients


Beet Hummus

  • 1 cup steamed, mashed beets
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1  14–oz. can chickpeas
  • 3 tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Sweet Potato Hummus

  • 1 cup baked, mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1  14–oz. can chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp. salt

White Bean and Almond Hummus 

  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1  14–oz. can white beans
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients for your chosen flavor in a powerful blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Serve with pita, whole-grain or nut-based crackers, or sliced vegetables.
  3. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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3 Trail Mix Recipes https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/make-your-own-trail-mix/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/make-your-own-trail-mix/#view_comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:29 +0000 https://ltthesource.wpengine.com/?post_type=recipe&p=961 Mix and match three different trail-mix combos: curry, tamari-almond, and nut butter and chocolate.

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Fried Sardines With Tomato Salad and Gremolata https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/fried-sardines-with-tomato-salad-and-gremolata/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/fried-sardines-with-tomato-salad-and-gremolata/#view_comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:17 +0000 https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/?post_type=recipe&p=108296 These golden-fried sardine fillets pair perfectly with a fresh tomato salad that’s topped with a zesty gremolata.

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Littleneck Clams Steamed in White Wine https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/littleneck-clams-steamed-in-white-wine/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/littleneck-clams-steamed-in-white-wine/#view_comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:41 +0000 https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/?post_type=recipe&p=108294 Garlicky and buttery, these white wine-steamed littleneck clams make an elegant appetizer.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus/#view_comments Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:09:05 +0000 https://explife.wpengine.com/recipe/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus/ For a sweeter taste, try wrapping prosciutto around melon or even pear slices.

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Baba Ghanoush https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/baba-ghanoush/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/baba-ghanoush/#view_comments Fri, 20 May 2022 13:00:43 +0000 https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/?post_type=recipe&p=55776 A classic Lebanese dish, baba ghanoush is ideal for eggplant skeptics: Roasting the veggie mellows its natural bitterness and gives it a lush, nutty flavor.

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Cilantro-Coconut Chutney https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/cilantro-coconut-chutney/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/cilantro-coconut-chutney/#view_comments Wed, 18 May 2022 13:00:20 +0000 https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/?post_type=recipe&p=55779 The coconut milk in this chutney lends it a rich creaminess, and the ginger and jalapeño give it some punch.

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Curried Red-Lentil Dip https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/curried-red-lentil-dip/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/curried-red-lentil-dip/#view_comments Fri, 13 May 2022 13:00:53 +0000 https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/?post_type=recipe&p=55778 This dip is an homage to dal, a ubiquitous dish in Indian cuisine. The recipe calls for the lentils to be cooked like rice, which keeps them from falling apart and gives the final dish some texture.

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Dark Chocolate Yogurt Dip https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/dark-chocolate-yogurt-dip/ https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/recipe/dark-chocolate-yogurt-dip/#view_comments Tue, 10 May 2022 13:00:59 +0000 https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/?post_type=recipe&p=56906 Sliced fruit is the perfect accompaniment to this chocolaty yogurt dip.

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