Easy Appetizers

Spiced Carrot Fritters with Harissa Yogurt Dip
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Spiced Carrot Fritters with Harissa Yogurt Dip

Golden, crisp, and garden-rooted with a kick of heat 📜 Introduction: Rooted, Present, and Honest Carrots are one of those humble garden gifts — dependable, sweet, and quietly beautiful. When grated and spiced, they become something entirely different: crispy, savory fritters that are satisfying in the most unexpected way. These carrot fritters come together with…

Crispy Okra Fritters with Cornmeal and Scallions
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Crispy Okra Fritters with Cornmeal and Scallions

Every summer I seem to find myself with more okra than I know what to do with—and that’s exactly how these crispy fritters came to be. They’re golden, crunchy, and packed with okra flavor without a hint of slime. The trick is a quick batter with cornmeal, chopped scallions, and a hot skillet. These fritters…

Herbed Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Peppers

Herbed Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Peppers

There’s something special about a summer appetizer that looks fancy but takes just minutes to put together. These crostini are one of my favorite garden-to-table snacks—crispy toasted bread spread with creamy herbed ricotta, topped with marinated roasted peppers. They’re simple, colorful, and full of bold, bright flavor. This is my go-to when I need a…