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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.

Creamy caramelized onion dip served with chips and veggies

Caramelized Onion Dip

March 25, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

This dip is full of deep onion flavor. It is …

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Delicious Greek Potato Salad with olives and herbs

Greek Potato Salad

March 14, 2026 by Oliver Grant

I keep a few salads on repeat for busy nights, …

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Crispy scallion pancakes served on a plate with dipping sauce

Crispy Scallion Pancakes : Notes from my kitchen

March 11, 2026March 10, 2026 by Emma Cooke

I make this recipe all the time when I want …

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Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado on a plate

Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberry and Avocado

March 10, 2026 by Emma Cooke

Bright fruit and crisp veggies make a simple lunch that …

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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip served on a plate with garnish.

Savory Korean BBQ Meatballs with Zesty Spicy Mayo Dip

March 7, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are my go …

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Two delicious versions of Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) served in a bowl.

Delicious Korean Spinach Salad 2 Ways for a Fresh Twist

March 6, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

Korean Spinach Salad 2 Ways is my go to move …

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Easy Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe with crispy texture and spicy sauce.

Crispy Easy Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

March 6, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

Easy Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe is my go …

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Easy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe with crispy, golden florets seasoned perfectly.

Deliciously Simple Easy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

March 6, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Easy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe is my go to move on …

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Crispy Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites ready to be served with dipping sauce.

Deliciously Crispy Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites Recipe

March 6, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are my weeknight rescue plan …

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Simple and flavorful sautéed baby spinach cooked with garlic and olive oil.

Quick and Flavorful Sautéed Baby Spinach

March 5, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

Simple and Flavorful Sautéed Baby Spinach is my go to …

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Emma, founder and cooke behind firststeprecipes.com, with a background in nutritional sciences.

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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