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Appetizers and Sides

Small dishes, big flavor. These appetizers and sides are perfect for holidays, parties, and weeknight dinners. Choose from quick vegetable sides, tasty bites, dips, and more. Every recipe is easy, delicious, and made to share. Your table will feel extra special.

Delicious Hissy Fit Dip with sausage, cheese, and seasonings, perfect for parties.

Hissy Fit Dip with Sausage and Four Cheeses

October 9, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

Hissy Fit Dip is the kind of recipe I pull …

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Delicious Garlic Baked Brie with herbs and garlic butter, served warm and creamy.

Garlic Baked Brie with Rosemary and Herbs

October 9, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Garlic Baked Brie is my go to party trick when …

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A delicious winter salad featuring kale, apples, pecans, and a maple mustard vinaigrette.

Winter Salad with Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola, and Candied Walnuts

October 7, 2026 by Oliver Grant

winter salad season always hits me right when I start …

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Delicious ham and cheese crescent rolls baked to perfection, ideal for appetizers or snacks.

Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls with Honey Mustard Glaze

October 6, 2026 by Emma Cooke

ham and cheese crescent rolls are my go to solution …

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Delicious homemade onion gravy with caramelized onions and rich flavor.

Rich Onion Gravy Without Drippings

October 4, 2026 by Oliver Grant

onion gravy is one of those things I crave the …

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Crispy potato stacks layered with garlic, herbs, and cheese baked to perfection.

Crispy Potato Stacks with Garlic Herb Butter and Parmesan

October 4, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

crispy potato stacks are the kind of snacky side dish …

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Healthy Banana Snowmen snack made with bananas, pretzels, and fruit for decoration.

Banana Snowmen: Easy Christmas Fruit Snack

October 3, 2026 by Emma Cooke

banana snowmen are my go to fix for that very …

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Colorful three bean salad with cannellini, kidney, and garbanzo beans in a tangy dressing.

Three Bean Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by Emma Cooke

three bean salad is my go to when I need …

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Creamy slow cooker queso dip served with tortilla chips.

Slow Cooker Queso Dip with Ground Beef and Rotel

October 2, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

slow cooker queso dip is the kind of recipe I …

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Delicious homemade stuffing balls made with herbs and bread, perfect for holiday meals.

Stuffing Balls with Crispy Edges and Tender Centers

October 2, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

stuffing balls are my go to move when I want …

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Hi, I’m Emma,

Cooking never felt natural at first, but I kept at it. Somewhere along the way, I combined my background in nutritional sciences with what I’d learned by burning (and sometimes saving) meals, and that turned into First Step Recipes.

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