If you’ve not roasted peppers before, you will learn how for this recipe. It’s really not hard at all. Then toss your freshly roasted pepper in the blender with a few other ingredients. Forty-five seconds in the blender and you have a great tasting dip or sauce. An extra bonus? The color on this is perfect for your Halloween buffet table!Sidenote, check out Kassia Fiedor's cookbook, Cocina Holistica! It’s the star of our resources shopping page AND the inspiration for this recipe!
Sauces, Dips & Appetizers
Fermented Meyer Lemons
These lemons are as simple as salt and lemons. 10 minutes to prepare, 30 days to ferment, and then you have the fresh taste of summer in your pantry all winter long.
Chef Leander’s Fresh Salsa Ranch Dressing (Vegan)
Serve up your favorite recipe with this amazing, homemade, Salsa Ranch Dressing. So simple it comes together in less than five minutes! And with all these fresh ingredients, the taste can’t be beat. Whether served with a salad, stuffed peppers, or as a dip, you’ll be proud to make it again and again.
Chef Leander’s Fresh Ranch Dressing (Vegan)
Serve up your favorite recipe with this amazing, homemade, Ranch Dressing. So simple it comes together in less than five minutes! And with all fresh ingredients, the taste can’t be beat. Whether served with a salad, stuffed peppers, or just with veggies as a dip, you’ll be proud to make it again and again.
Savory Avocado & Olive Side Salad (Super Easy!)
Just thinking about this salad makes my mouth water. It has the perfect marriage of flavors. And the kick of the lime finish makes this a great side salad or a palette cleanser before the main course. Plus it takes less than 15 minutes to make!
High-Protein “Fresh” Salsa
Start with a sugar-free salsa. Add fresh veggies and herbs, and you have "una fiesta en tu boca!" The nutritarian take adds mashed garbanzo beans to up the protein content. Let's get this party started!
Authentic Hummus — Three Ways
Learn to make a simple, foolproof, authentic hummus in minutes. Also included are two "add-ins" to give your hummus that WOW factor. Add some veggies to dip. People will be clamoring to have your recipe.
Lentil Fuss-Free Flatbread
This flatbread is a bit of a culinary chameleon. Use herbs and spices to fit the rest of the meal. Serve up like pancakes. Or use this gluten-free bread to make a sandwich.