This flavorful pesto makes a great addition to your holiday repertoire. Serve it with crackers alongside cured meat, cheese, olives, roasted red peppers, and your favorite veggie dippers for an easy, elegant appetizer tray. It is also delicious with goat cheese, as a topper for bruschetta, stirred into your favorite pasta or gnocchi, spread on a sandwich, or used to top baked fish, chicken, or tofu. Make it several days ahead and store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

These savory scones make a great appetizer or addition to a charcuterie board. Starting with your favorite gluten-free flour blend allows these scones to come together quickly.

Shake up Taco Tuesday with these Mexican-Inspired Carrot Fries! These crunchy-sweet carrot sticks have a spicy kick and make the perfect dipper for sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. The Natural Grocers^® Brand Organic Taco Seasoning is also great for adding to your favorite taco filling for a quick and fun Mexican-inspired dinner.

Whether you’re serving guests or to the kiddos as an after-school snack, nobody can resist these golden balls of warm cheesy goodness! These Cheesy Spinach Puffs are simple to make and can be prepped ahead of time so they’re ready to pop into the oven at a moment’s notice.

At Natural Grocers^® we are proud to partner with farmers who provide the best quality meats and cheeses that meet our rigorous Meat and Dairy Standards—these antipasto recipes are a celebration of those products. Combined with our own Natural Grocers brand organic pantry staples, you can make everyday a delicious celebration. And while antipasto literally means “before the meal,” it doesn’t have to stop there! With these basic antipasto ingredients, you can make two types of appetizers, two types of sandwiches, or a salad. How will you “antipasto?”

We’re literally on a roll with this grain-free version of grandma’s favorite recipe. Pass the sans bread basket, please.

This signature starter is a great table snack to keep on hand when your guests are anxiously awaiting the main event, plus it makes a great gift for the holidays.

Tender, flavorful shrimp stuffed into a sweet little pepper, wrapped in bacon, and grilled to perfection. These flavorful little bites are great as a family dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Best of all, you can prepare them up to 24 hours before serving! Just take them out 30 minutes before you plan to grill them.   

This simple dip is the perfect combination of salty, savory bacon and bright green onions, all wrapped in a creamy dip. You’ll love it with your favorite crudité, crackers, or even smeared on a sandwich or burger.

Don’t let the long ingredient list intimidate you; this dip actually comes together easily and uses staple vegan pantry items. The result is a creamy and healthy dip that everyone will love.