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    Simple Appetizer Recipes

    Don't show up to the party empty handed. Try a simple and delicious appetizer recipe that will have everyone talking. From dips to crostini to lettuce wraps, there are plenty of recipes to choose from.

    Try the Warm Brie Crostini with Cranberry Chutney, Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Vegan Chickpea "Tuna Salad" on crackers and many more!

    Air fried stuffed mushrooms on white plate topped with chopped parsley.

    Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

    Slow cooker reuben sliders in white pan.

    Reuben Sliders

    Roast beef slider with cheese, onion and mushrooms.

    French Dip Sliders

    Sheet pan with sweet potato nachos covered with corn, beans, jalapeño, cheese, cilantro and avocado crema.

    Sweet Potato Nachos with Avocado Crema

    Overhead view of puff pastry baked brie bites on white plate.

    Holiday Appetizers and Snacks

    Overhead view of puff pastry baked brie bites on white plate.

    Puff Pastry Brie Bites

    Cranberry Chutney on top of melted brie crostini

    Simple Cranberry Brie Crostini

    Turkey Pesto pinwheel with toothpick.

    Turkey Pesto Pinwheels with Smoked Provolone

    Overhead view of cowboy caviar dip with beans, avocado and more in bowl.

    3 Bean Avocado Corn Salad

    BBQ chicken flatbread with ranch and bbq sauce drizzle and fresh cilantro.

    BBQ Ranch Chicken Flatbread

    Overhead view of mango avocado salsa in bowl with chips.

    Mango Avocado Salsa

    Tomato, mozzarella and basil skewers on wood board.

    Marinated Mozzarella Tomato Basil Skewers

    Baked Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan and Rosemary

    Overhead shot of zucchini beef meatballs in sauce in bowl.

    Zucchini Beef Meatballs

    Crispy air fried potato wedges with ketchup.

    Air Fryer Potato Wedges

    Whole wheat pizza dough baked with toppings.

    Whole Wheat Hidden Veggie Packed Mini Pizzas

    Pulled Pork Nachos on sheet pan.

    Pulled Pork Nachos

    Mozzarella stuffed turkey meatballs on plate with cheese stretching.

    Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

    Zucchini with crispy cheese coating on plate.

    3 Cheese Air Fryer Fried Zucchini

    Coconut shrimp on white plate with sauce.

    Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Honey Siracha Sauce

    Strawberry Chicken salad on plate with crackers.

    Strawberry Poppy Seed Pecan Chicken Salad

    Crispy cornmeal chicken tenders on white plate.

    Baked Breaded Chicken Tenders

    Spicy Mango Guacamole

    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    These Cheesy Zucchini Tots are a fun way to get the family to eat some veggies with a smile! They are simple to whip up and perfect for dipping into your favorite sauce!

    Cheesy Zucchini Tater Tots

    Skip the bread and butter! Add these Pomegranate, Rosemary and Brie Stuffed Crescent Rolls to your dinner and everyone will beg for seconds!

    Pomegranate, Rosemary + Brie Stuffed Crescent Rolls

    Vegan Chickpea "Tuna" Salad

    Mashed Avocado Quesadilla

    Easy Vegan Quesadillas with Black Beans and Avocado

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    Welcome to lemons + zest!

    Hello! I’m Lorie, welcome to lemons + zest! If you love to eat, and you love delicious, simple recipes, then you are in the right place. When it comes to cooking these days, I firmly believe that if it takes too long, or too much work to make, then it’s not for me. Read More…

    30 Minute Meals

    Chicken taco casserole in white dish topped with sour cream, green onions and other toppings.

    Chicken Taco Casserole

    Teriyaki ground pork stir fry in bowl with white rice and chopsticks.

    Teriyaki Ground Pork Stir Fry

    Grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate with lemon slices and salad.

    Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken

    Pan with green chicken enchiladas topped with chopped cilantro.

    Green Chicken Enchiladas

    Skillet with chicken thighs and fresh parsley on top.

    Our Favorite 30 Minute Dinners

    Shrimp taco salad with cheese, beans, avocado, corn, onion, and other ingredients.

    Shrimp Taco Salad

    White plate with air fried chicken thighs breaded and with chopped parsley on top.

    Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

    Bowl with Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup with fresh cheddar on top and spoon in bowl.

    Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    More 30 Minute Recipes →

    Cozy Soups + Chili

    Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

    Creamy crockpot chicken rice soup in bowl with spoon and fresh parsley.

    Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    Bowl of sweet potato chili with toppings and spoon beside.

    Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili

    Tomato tortellini soup.

    Tomato Tortellini Soup

    Pot of chunky Vegetable Soup.

    Chunky Italian Vegetable Soup

    Creamy white chicken chili with cream cheese in bowl with jalapeño, fritos and cheese.

    Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili

    Pumpkin Quinoa Chili

    Bowl of soup with Italian sausage and gnocchi pasta with spoon.

    Sausage Gnocchi Soup

    Butternut Squash White Bean Soup

    Bowl with Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup with fresh cheddar on top and spoon in bowl.

    Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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