Appetizers Archives - Buddha Belly Bistro

My Favorite Hummus

Belinda Bartholomew — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:38:49 +0000

Right before Covid hit, my husband and I went to a wonderful Turkish kebab house with friends. It was very small, with only five or six tables. But the food! Wow! So incredibly fresh! We started with the house made hummus and it was so […]

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Wine Soaked Cherries

Belinda Bartholomew — Wed, 24 May 2023 20:02:46 +0000

My husband loves to challenge me to come up with new recipes but always at random times. For instance: wine soaked cherries. Lol! We were out for drinks a couple weeks ago and he absolutely loved the Old Fashioned he had at our local distillery. […]

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Belinda Bartholomew — Mon, 01 May 2023 16:08:09 +0000

It’s just a couple days until Cinco de Mayo and my Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, also known as Coctel de Camarones, is the perfect appetizer to kick off the festivities! I first had this a couple years ago. One of my husband’s aunts is from Mexico […]

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Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta

Belinda Bartholomew — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:07:33 +0000

The weather in Northeast PA has been swinging back and forth from the mid-80’s down into the 40’s as we work our way through April. On those warm days though, I love spending time on our patio, soaking up the sunshine! That’s when I want […]

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Pickled Beets and Eggs

Belinda Bartholomew — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:46:00 +0000

With Easter just around the corner, I start craving traditional family dishes. Baked ham, macaroni salad, and a must have on our table – Pickled Beets and Eggs! What are Pickled Beets and Eggs? Pickled Beets and Eggs is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish recipe. It […]

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Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Belinda Bartholomew — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:48:18 +0000

The temperatures are slowly creeping up and there are signs of spring everywhere! Daffodils and tulips are peeking out. Grass is turning bright green. All those vibrant shades of yellow, red and green let us know things are coming back to life! That makes me […]

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Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

Belinda Bartholomew — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:18:30 +0000

I am a texture girl – I love eating foods that are crunchy, tender, and full of flavor. But I am always looking for a way to get that deep fried crunch without the added fat and oil. Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries fit the bill […]

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Easy Basil Oil

Belinda Bartholomew — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:43:55 +0000

I love when my food has bright, vibrant colors! It’s a sign of FRESH, wholesome ingredients that are good for me to eat. Easy Basil Oil is packed full of nutrients, flavor, and adds so much punch to your favorite dishes! I had a large […]

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Easy Salsa Verde

Belinda Bartholomew — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:31:02 +0000

Easy Salsa Verde is so much better than store bought! Bright, fresh, and vibrant – it is a star ingredient for so many dishes! Perfect for my Easy White Chicken Enchilada Skillet, drizzled over street tacos, used in a 7 layer dip, or just served […]

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Tuna Onigiri (Japanese Rice Triangles)

Belinda Bartholomew — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 21:03:02 +0000

I am so excited, everyone! This is officially my 50th recipe on my food blog! Woot! Woot! I am having so much fun posting and I hope you are all enjoying the posts as well! Growing up, I had very little connection to my mother’s […]

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