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appetizers, snacks, sidesLauren Agrestiolive oil, gluten-free, red onion, salt, pepper, tomatoes, olives, feta, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salad greens, feed a crowd, mediterranean, Greek, vegetarianComment

Fastest Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Olives, & Red Onion

Creamy, melty feta is party-ready in less than half an hour.



appetizers, snacks, sidesLauren Agrestiolive oil, gluten-free, red onion, salt, pepper, tomatoes, olives, feta, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salad greens, feed a crowd, mediterranean, Greek, vegetarianComment
Fastest Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Olives, & Red Onion
appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, the lighter side, mediterranean, feed a crowd, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bread, Parmesan, 15-minute2 Comments

Bruschetta with Canned Tomatoes

Make bruschetta with canned tomatoes until your vine-ripened ones have reached their peak.


appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, Italian, the lighter side, mediterranean, feed a crowd, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bread, Parmesan, 15-minute2 Comments
Bruschetta with Canned Tomatoes
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment

Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes

We’re learning how to make salad dressing. It’s going to happen.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestimaple syrup, mustard, salad greens, spinach, weeknight, olive oil, lemons, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, the lighter sideComment
Spring Salad with Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes
soups, appetizersLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, brown rice, broth, chicken, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, eggs, lemons, salad greens, GreekComment

Avgolemono Soup with Chicken and Brown Rice

Lemon, egg yolks, chicken, and rice make a creamy, silky, simple soup.

soups, appetizersLauren Agrestigluten-free, mediterranean, the lighter side, brown rice, broth, chicken, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, eggs, lemons, salad greens, GreekComment
Avgolemono Soup with Chicken and Brown Rice
mains, appetizers, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, weeknight, feed a crowd, meal prep ideas, olive oil, ground turkey, bacon, cheddar, eggs, pickled jalapenos, oats, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, pepper, American ClassicsComment

Jalapeno Popper Meatballs

Mini party meatballs with jalapeno popper flavor.

mains, appetizers, meatsLauren Agrestigluten-free, weeknight, feed a crowd, meal prep ideas, olive oil, ground turkey, bacon, cheddar, eggs, pickled jalapenos, oats, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, pepper, American ClassicsComment
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs
appetizers, snacksLauren Agrestigluten-free, olive oil, butter, maple syrup, chickpeas, lemons, almonds, salt, chili powder, garlic, vegetarian, vegan, snacks, the lighter side, yellow onion, feed a crowdComment

Caramelized Onion Maple-Chili Hummus

Caramelized onions take forrreeeveeer. But when I tell you this hummus is worth it...well. You’ll see.

appetizers, snacksLauren Agrestigluten-free, olive oil, butter, maple syrup, chickpeas, lemons, almonds, salt, chili powder, garlic, vegetarian, vegan, snacks, the lighter side, yellow onion, feed a crowdComment
Caramelized Onion Maple-Chili Hummus
appetizers, snacksLauren Agrestiheavy whipping cream, lemons, corn tortillas, olive oil, salt, chicken, broth, hot sauce, butter, cheddar, carrots, pickled jalapenos, red onion, snacks, football, American Classics, gluten-free, feed a crowdComment

Real-Food Buffalo Chicken Nachos

They’re not quite health food, but homemade tortilla chips and creme fraiche give this party staple a wholesome makeover.

appetizers, snacksLauren Agrestiheavy whipping cream, lemons, corn tortillas, olive oil, salt, chicken, broth, hot sauce, butter, cheddar, carrots, pickled jalapenos, red onion, snacks, football, American Classics, gluten-free, feed a crowdComment
Real-Food Buffalo Chicken Nachos
soups, appetizersLauren AgrestiMoroccan, vegetarian, vegan, olive oil, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, maple syrup, salt, pepper, spinach, gluten-free, the lighter side, yellow onionComment

Chickpea Soup with Moroccan Spices

The winter cold keeps coming, but so do the soup recipes.

soups, appetizersLauren AgrestiMoroccan, vegetarian, vegan, olive oil, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, maple syrup, salt, pepper, spinach, gluten-free, the lighter side, yellow onionComment
Chickpea Soup with Moroccan Spices
soups, appetizersLauren Agrestiolive oil, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, broth, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper, fish, gluten-free, the lighter side, yellow onion, Italian seasoningComment

White Fish Stew

This soup is filling, tasty, and affordable, even using frozen white fish from the grocery store.

soups, appetizersLauren Agrestiolive oil, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, broth, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper, fish, gluten-free, the lighter side, yellow onion, Italian seasoningComment
White Fish Stew
salads, appetizers, sidesLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, chickpeas, gluten-free, red onion, feta, salt, pepper, lemons, olive oil, the lighter side, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch, weeknightComment

Easiest Chickpea Salad with Feta

Step aside, microwave meal, this wholesome, hearty salad comes together in less than 10 minutes.

salads, appetizers, sidesLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, chickpeas, gluten-free, red onion, feta, salt, pepper, lemons, olive oil, the lighter side, 15-minute, Italian seasoning, small batch, weeknightComment
Easiest Chickpea Salad with Feta
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, Italian, tomatoes, salt, bread, olive oil, red onion, garlic, mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, pepper, spinach, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, feed a crowdComment

Protopantry Panzanella (Panmolle)

Carb-lovers rejoice: panzanella is Italian salad made of bread.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, salads, Italian, tomatoes, salt, bread, olive oil, red onion, garlic, mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, pepper, spinach, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, feed a crowdComment
Protopantry Panzanella (Panmolle)
salads, appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, salads, lemons, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, salad greens, spinach, almonds, Parmesan, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch, garlic, ketoComment

Simple Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Crisp greens pair beautifully with lemon vinaigrette, toasted almonds, and freshly shaved Parmesan.

salads, appetizersLauren Agrestivegetarian, gluten-free, salads, lemons, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, salad greens, spinach, almonds, Parmesan, the lighter side, 15-minute, small batch, garlic, ketoComment
Simple Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
appetizers, soupsLauren Agrestivegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, carrots, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, maple syrup, broth, brown rice, bread, French, the lighter side, yellow onionComment

Protopantry Potage de Crécy

This simple, delicious French cuisine-inspired soup is the perfect accent to a cool fall day.

appetizers, soupsLauren Agrestivegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, carrots, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, maple syrup, broth, brown rice, bread, French, the lighter side, yellow onionComment
Protopantry Potage de Crécy