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    Whip & Wander » Recipes » Recipes

    Appetizers and Small Bites

    Find crowd-pleasing appetizers and small bites recipes in this collection of recipes. Whether you're planning a casual gathering, holiday celebration, or game-day spread, these small plates pack big flavor. From creamy dips and crispy finger foods to elegant starters, you'll discover versatile recipes perfect for sharing. Explore ideas that are easy to prep, made with seasonal ingredients, and sure to impress your guests.

    For a peek at a few of my favorites, check out my Chicken Wings with Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce, Artichoke Spinach Dip, and Jalapeno Poppers with Sausage and Cream Cheese

    • Burrata with Peaches, Tomatoes, and Chili Crisp
    • Cowboy Caviar
    • Roasted Pepper and Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta
    • Roasted Delicata Squash and Broccolini with Romesco Sauce
    • Roasted Radishes with Garlic Chive Yogurt
    • Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
    • Jumbo Meatballs with Marinara
    • Ogden's Old Firewhisky BBQ Chicken Wings
    • Peach, Prosciutto, and Burrata Salad
    • Crispy Cauliflower with Romesco and Feta
    • Wedge Salad with Horseradish Blue Cheese Dressing
    • Roasted Pepper and Burrata Salad
    • Grilled Corn Salad with Spicy Honey Lime Dressing
    • Chili Lime Watermelon with Labneh and Honey
    • Grilled Chicken Wings with Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce
    • Jalapeno Corn Fritters with Peach Butter
    • Radicchio Salad with Green Olives, Blue Cheese, and Candied Walnuts
    • Smoked Salmon and Citrus Salad with Cucumber and Avocado
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Sriracha Sauce
    • Baked Feta with Green Olives and Figs
    • Grilled Chicken Wings with Chipotle Peach BBQ Sauce

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    Welcome to my little slice of the web where I share recipes for food, travel, books, and life!

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    Easy Elevated Thanksgiving Recipes

    • A row of compound butter logs on a dark teal platter
      Compound Butter
    • a large orange cassrole dish with potatoes au gratin and a gold serving spoon resting on a dark teal cloth
      Pumpkin Potatoes au Gratin
    • a Maple Pumpkin Pie with a slice missing and a gold pie server in its place
      Maple Pumpkin Pie
    • a wooden spoon scooping into a rectangular red baking dish filled with mac and cheese and onions
      French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese

    What to Make Right Now

    • an enchilada in a shallow bowl with a gold fork
      Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas with Chipotle Pumpkin Sauce
    • Chili with Butternut Squash in a large white bowl on a merigold colored cloth
      Chili with Butternut Squash
    • a cast iron skillet with corn bread next to a plate with a slice of cornbread and pat of butter
      Brown Butter Buttermilk Skillet Cornbread
    • wooden serving utensils spooning Greek Potatoes and Whipped Feta from a large serving platter
      Roasted Greek Potatoes with Whipped Feta

    Roasted Veggie Sides for Thanksgiving

    • a brass serving spoon resting in a dish of roasted root vegetables
      Roasted Root Vegetables with Cider Vinaigrette
    • Roasted Delicata Squash and Broccolini with Romesco Sauce on a large white scalloped platter
      Roasted Delicata Squash and Broccolini with Romesco Sauce
    • a gold serving spoon dipping into yogurt under roasted squash
      Roasted Acorn Squash with Calabrian Chili and Lemon
    • a gold spoon resting in labneh cheese with roasted za'atar carrots on top
      Za'atar Roasted Carrots with Labneh, Honey, and Pistachios

    Fall Dinner Recipes for Cozy Weeknights

    • A side shot of a bowl of pasta with large meatballs on top
      Jumbo Meatballs with Marinara
    • A gold serving spoon resting in a chicken pot pie
      Chicken Pot Pie
    • pork tenderloin with horseradish and dijon on top nestles between cabbage and potatoes
      Sheet Pan Horseradish Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Cabbage
    • cauliflower mac and cheese being scooped up with a large metal serving spoon
      Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole with Sausage, Kale, and Red Pepper

    Cozy Fall Salads That Still Feel Fresh

    • A leafy green salad in a bowl with apples, chicken, blue cheese, and squash
      Autumn Harvest Salad
    • a gold serving utensil in a large white bowl of kale salad
      Kale Salad with Roasted Beets and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • a bowl of wild rice salad with seared apple chicken sausage
      Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Balsamic Mushrooms
    • a salad mix of feta, pecans, kale, butternut squash, and farro
      Farro Salad with Butternut Squash, Kale, and Feta

    Cozy Soups for Fall

    • a bowl of butternut squash soup topped with sage leaves and pepitas
      Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
    • white bowl filled with Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onions
      Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup
    • Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Soup in a white bowl on a mauve colored cloth
      Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
    • a white bowl with sausage and potato soup with dark rye croutons resting on a red cloth
      Sausage, Potato, and Sauerkraut Soup with Rye Croutons

    Holiday Appetizers & Party Snacks

    • deveiled eggs topped with big pieces of bacon and herbs on a green class platter
      Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
    • a white round platter with Roasted Pepper and Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta on top
      Roasted Pepper and Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta
    • several whole green and kalamata olives resting on top of a pile of processed olives in a white bowl
      Olive Tapenade
    • a gold spoon resting in a dish of artichoke spinach dip
      Artichoke Spinach Dip

    Fall Baking Recipes to Warm You Up

    • A loaf of Pumpkin Sourdough Bread cut in half and resting on a fabric lined cake stand
      Pumpkin Sourdough Bread
    • a spoon resting in a cast iron pan containing Spiced Pear Crisp and scoops of vanilla bean ice cream resting on a white towel with two fresh pears
      Spiced Pear Crisp
    • a Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Scones resting on a dark green plate on a dark orange piece of fabric
      Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Scones with Maple Brown Butter Icing
    • Sourdough Discard Spiced Pear Muffins in a baking tin setting on top of a piece of cheesecloth next to two fresh pears
      Sourdough Discard Spiced Pear Muffins

    Cozy Fall Brunch Favorites

    • a low bowl with Oatmeal with Roasted Pears, Walnuts, and Toasted Cream and a gold spoon
      Oatmeal with Roasted Pears, Walnuts, and Toasted Cream
    • A Ham, Apple, and Potato Frittata with Gruyère in a cast-iron skillet resting on a green cloth
      Ham, Apple, and Potato Frittata with Gruyère
    • Blueberry sauce ont op of a stack of pancakes that have been cut into resting on a lilac cloth
      Sourdough Discard Buttermilk Pancakes
    • a hand grabbing a slice of Eggs Benedict Pizza off of a baking tray
      Eggs Benedict Pizza

    Popular Recipes

    • bbq sauce dripping from a spoon into a glass jar
      Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce
    • a hand pulling a square of cheesy pizza from its tray
      Easy Same-Day Pizza Dough
    • A gold spoon drizzling Special Sauce into a small brown bowl
      Special Sauce
    • a wooden spoon resting in a skillet full of Pasta with Olive Tapenade on a dark teal cloth
      Pasta with Olive Tapenade

    Magical Harry Potter Recipes

    • two blue-green plates containing pumpkin pasties resting on a dark blue-green cloth with a wand and a red and gold striped tie
      Pumpkin Pasties - Sweet and Savory Versions
    • A Harry Potter book with a wand on top resting next to two bowls of porridge
      Hogwarts Scottish Porridge
    • three rock cakes sitting on a harry potter book next to a cup of tea
      Hagrid's Rock Cakes (with Gluten-Free Option)
    • Weasleys Dragon Roasted Nuts in a parchment pined tin resting next to a harry potter book on a light colored surface with a dark blue towel
      Weasleys' Dragon Roasted Nuts

    Fall Pizza Recipes Worth Staying In For

    • a Pumpkin Pizza with Gruyere and Crispy Sage that has been sliced into squares resting on a parchment lined baking sheet
      Pumpkin Pizza with Gruyere and Crispy Sage
    • A slice of pizza being pulled off of a baking sheet with a white pie server
      Polenta Pizza Crust
    • square pieces of Sausage, Fennel, and Calabrian Chili Pizza on a parchment lined baking sheet
      Sausage, Fennel, and Calabrian Chili Pizza
    • a hand grabbing a slice of Truffled Potato Pizza with Ricotta and Taleggio off of a brown parchment lined baking tray
      Truffled Potato Pizza with Ricotta and Taleggio

    Elevated Fish Dinners for Fall

    • Close-up of Greek tuna salad baked potato topped with feta, olives, pepperoncini, and fresh dill on a scalloped plate.
      Greek Tuna Salad Baked Potatoes
    • a gold spoon scooping up roasted salmon topped with fresh herbs and feta
      Roasted Salmon with Feta and Herbs
    • Sole Meunière on a white and blue platter on a tan cloth
      Sole Meunière
    • a closeup of Crispy Roasted White Fish, roasted potatoes, and salad on a white plate with a gold fork
      Crispy Roasted White Fish (gluten-free)

    The Best Sandwiches Ever

    • a Prosciutto and Cheese Sandwich with Chili Fig Jam resting n a white plate on an orange cloth
      Prosciutto and Cheese Sandwich with Chili Fig Jam
    • an open baguette with onion, arugula, eggs, tapenade, tuna salad, tomatoes
      French Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat)
    • an Italian Deli Sandwich on a white plate on a green cloth
      Italian Deli Sandwich
    • a closeup of a baguette with romesco sauce, arugula, and roast beef peeking out
      Roast Beef Sandwich with Romesco and Arugula

    Flavor Boosters: Sauces, Dressings & Condiments

    • Romesco Sauce in a dark green bowl with a gold spoon resting in the bowl
      Romesco Sauce
    • A gold spoon drizzling Special Sauce into a small brown bowl
      Special Sauce
    • caesar salad dripping off of a spoon into a glass jar
      Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
    • pesto sauce made with walnuts and basil in a white dish with a white twel underneatha nd a few fresh basil leaves resting nearby
      Basil Walnut Pesto

    Pleased to meet you, I’m Jenni!

    Welcome to my little slice of the web where I share recipes for food, travel, books, and life!

    More about me →

    Easy Elevated Thanksgiving Recipes

    • A row of compound butter logs on a dark teal platter
      Compound Butter
    • a large orange cassrole dish with potatoes au gratin and a gold serving spoon resting on a dark teal cloth
      Pumpkin Potatoes au Gratin
    • a Maple Pumpkin Pie with a slice missing and a gold pie server in its place
      Maple Pumpkin Pie
    • a wooden spoon scooping into a rectangular red baking dish filled with mac and cheese and onions
      French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese

    What to Make Right Now

    • an enchilada in a shallow bowl with a gold fork
      Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas with Chipotle Pumpkin Sauce
    • Chili with Butternut Squash in a large white bowl on a merigold colored cloth
      Chili with Butternut Squash
    • a cast iron skillet with corn bread next to a plate with a slice of cornbread and pat of butter
      Brown Butter Buttermilk Skillet Cornbread
    • wooden serving utensils spooning Greek Potatoes and Whipped Feta from a large serving platter
      Roasted Greek Potatoes with Whipped Feta

    Roasted Veggie Sides for Thanksgiving

    • a brass serving spoon resting in a dish of roasted root vegetables
      Roasted Root Vegetables with Cider Vinaigrette
    • Roasted Delicata Squash and Broccolini with Romesco Sauce on a large white scalloped platter
      Roasted Delicata Squash and Broccolini with Romesco Sauce
    • a gold serving spoon dipping into yogurt under roasted squash
      Roasted Acorn Squash with Calabrian Chili and Lemon
    • a gold spoon resting in labneh cheese with roasted za'atar carrots on top
      Za'atar Roasted Carrots with Labneh, Honey, and Pistachios

    Fall Dinner Recipes for Cozy Weeknights

    • A side shot of a bowl of pasta with large meatballs on top
      Jumbo Meatballs with Marinara
    • A gold serving spoon resting in a chicken pot pie
      Chicken Pot Pie
    • pork tenderloin with horseradish and dijon on top nestles between cabbage and potatoes
      Sheet Pan Horseradish Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Cabbage
    • cauliflower mac and cheese being scooped up with a large metal serving spoon
      Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole with Sausage, Kale, and Red Pepper

    Cozy Fall Salads That Still Feel Fresh

    • A leafy green salad in a bowl with apples, chicken, blue cheese, and squash
      Autumn Harvest Salad
    • a gold serving utensil in a large white bowl of kale salad
      Kale Salad with Roasted Beets and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • a bowl of wild rice salad with seared apple chicken sausage
      Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Balsamic Mushrooms
    • a salad mix of feta, pecans, kale, butternut squash, and farro
      Farro Salad with Butternut Squash, Kale, and Feta

    Cozy Soups for Fall

    • a bowl of butternut squash soup topped with sage leaves and pepitas
      Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
    • white bowl filled with Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onions
      Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup
    • Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Soup in a white bowl on a mauve colored cloth
      Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
    • a white bowl with sausage and potato soup with dark rye croutons resting on a red cloth
      Sausage, Potato, and Sauerkraut Soup with Rye Croutons

    Holiday Appetizers & Party Snacks

    • deveiled eggs topped with big pieces of bacon and herbs on a green class platter
      Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
    • a white round platter with Roasted Pepper and Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta on top
      Roasted Pepper and Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta
    • several whole green and kalamata olives resting on top of a pile of processed olives in a white bowl
      Olive Tapenade
    • a gold spoon resting in a dish of artichoke spinach dip
      Artichoke Spinach Dip

    Fall Baking Recipes to Warm You Up

    • A loaf of Pumpkin Sourdough Bread cut in half and resting on a fabric lined cake stand
      Pumpkin Sourdough Bread
    • a spoon resting in a cast iron pan containing Spiced Pear Crisp and scoops of vanilla bean ice cream resting on a white towel with two fresh pears
      Spiced Pear Crisp
    • a Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Scones resting on a dark green plate on a dark orange piece of fabric
      Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Scones with Maple Brown Butter Icing
    • Sourdough Discard Spiced Pear Muffins in a baking tin setting on top of a piece of cheesecloth next to two fresh pears
      Sourdough Discard Spiced Pear Muffins

    Cozy Fall Brunch Favorites

    • a low bowl with Oatmeal with Roasted Pears, Walnuts, and Toasted Cream and a gold spoon
      Oatmeal with Roasted Pears, Walnuts, and Toasted Cream
    • A Ham, Apple, and Potato Frittata with Gruyère in a cast-iron skillet resting on a green cloth
      Ham, Apple, and Potato Frittata with Gruyère
    • Blueberry sauce ont op of a stack of pancakes that have been cut into resting on a lilac cloth
      Sourdough Discard Buttermilk Pancakes
    • a hand grabbing a slice of Eggs Benedict Pizza off of a baking tray
      Eggs Benedict Pizza

    Popular Recipes

    • bbq sauce dripping from a spoon into a glass jar
      Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce
    • a hand pulling a square of cheesy pizza from its tray
      Easy Same-Day Pizza Dough
    • A gold spoon drizzling Special Sauce into a small brown bowl
      Special Sauce
    • a wooden spoon resting in a skillet full of Pasta with Olive Tapenade on a dark teal cloth
      Pasta with Olive Tapenade

    Magical Harry Potter Recipes

    • two blue-green plates containing pumpkin pasties resting on a dark blue-green cloth with a wand and a red and gold striped tie
      Pumpkin Pasties - Sweet and Savory Versions
    • A Harry Potter book with a wand on top resting next to two bowls of porridge
      Hogwarts Scottish Porridge
    • three rock cakes sitting on a harry potter book next to a cup of tea
      Hagrid's Rock Cakes (with Gluten-Free Option)
    • Weasleys Dragon Roasted Nuts in a parchment pined tin resting next to a harry potter book on a light colored surface with a dark blue towel
      Weasleys' Dragon Roasted Nuts

    Fall Pizza Recipes Worth Staying In For

    • a Pumpkin Pizza with Gruyere and Crispy Sage that has been sliced into squares resting on a parchment lined baking sheet
      Pumpkin Pizza with Gruyere and Crispy Sage
    • A slice of pizza being pulled off of a baking sheet with a white pie server
      Polenta Pizza Crust
    • square pieces of Sausage, Fennel, and Calabrian Chili Pizza on a parchment lined baking sheet
      Sausage, Fennel, and Calabrian Chili Pizza
    • a hand grabbing a slice of Truffled Potato Pizza with Ricotta and Taleggio off of a brown parchment lined baking tray
      Truffled Potato Pizza with Ricotta and Taleggio

    Elevated Fish Dinners for Fall

    • Close-up of Greek tuna salad baked potato topped with feta, olives, pepperoncini, and fresh dill on a scalloped plate.
      Greek Tuna Salad Baked Potatoes
    • a gold spoon scooping up roasted salmon topped with fresh herbs and feta
      Roasted Salmon with Feta and Herbs
    • Sole Meunière on a white and blue platter on a tan cloth
      Sole Meunière
    • a closeup of Crispy Roasted White Fish, roasted potatoes, and salad on a white plate with a gold fork
      Crispy Roasted White Fish (gluten-free)

    The Best Sandwiches Ever

    • a Prosciutto and Cheese Sandwich with Chili Fig Jam resting n a white plate on an orange cloth
      Prosciutto and Cheese Sandwich with Chili Fig Jam
    • an open baguette with onion, arugula, eggs, tapenade, tuna salad, tomatoes
      French Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat)
    • an Italian Deli Sandwich on a white plate on a green cloth
      Italian Deli Sandwich
    • a closeup of a baguette with romesco sauce, arugula, and roast beef peeking out
      Roast Beef Sandwich with Romesco and Arugula

    Flavor Boosters: Sauces, Dressings & Condiments

    • Romesco Sauce in a dark green bowl with a gold spoon resting in the bowl
      Romesco Sauce
    • A gold spoon drizzling Special Sauce into a small brown bowl
      Special Sauce
    • caesar salad dripping off of a spoon into a glass jar
      Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
    • pesto sauce made with walnuts and basil in a white dish with a white twel underneatha nd a few fresh basil leaves resting nearby
      Basil Walnut Pesto

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