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    Appetizers

    Start your meal off right with these irresistible appetizer recipes! From simple dips like a small batch guacamole and an infused olive oil dip for bread to quick savory bites like mini pizza bagels and ciabatta garlic bread, these crowd-pleasers will keep your guests coming back for more.

    • a log of coat cheese in the middle of a wooden board. a slice has been cut off the front of the log. small bowls of capers and mustard are to the left. a stack of crackers is to the right.
      How to Make Fresh Homemade Goat Cheese (Chèvre)
    • dipping a torn piece of bread in the seasoned olive oil dip.
      Olive Oil Bread Dip
    • ciabatta breadsticks.
      Twisted Ciabatta Breadsticks
    • a variety of bagel bites on a wooden serving board.
      15-Minute DIY Bagel Bites
    • close up of loaded carnitas nachos
      Sheet Pan Carnitas Nachos with Black Beans
    • a small cocotte of guacamole garnished with cilantro.
      How to Make Guacamole with One Avocado
    • close up of ciabatta garlic bread
      Ciabatta Garlic Bread
    • giant stuffed arancini on a plate of spaghetti sauce
      Giant Stuffed Arancini (Scopa Copycat)
    • old bay fries with horseradish aioli
      Old Bay Fries With Horseradish Aioli Dip
    • an overhead close up shot of a quarter slice of tomato and pepper tart dusted with parmesan cheese
      Cherry Tomato and Sweet Pepper Snack Tart
    • egg rolls on a white rectangular plate. at the end of the plate is an egg roll that's been split in half diagonally with both halves facing forward so you can see the filling. lime wedges are on the table around the platter.
      Southwestern Egg Rolls
    rebecca wearing a black t-shirt with her left hand on her hip and her right hand holding a whisk upright

    Hi, I'm Rebecca! I'm a pastry chef with a home cook mentality. I'm on a mission to make spending time in the kitchen fun and accessible — that's why so many people love my beginner-friendly bread recipes. I'm always looking for new and creative ways to get the most out of my favorite ingredients and flavors!

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    • a nutella pizza dusted with powdered sugar and cut into 6 slices.
      Homemade Nutella Pizza for Dessert (Pizza Steel Recipe)
    • a hand drizzles honey on a pizza slice with a honey wand.
      Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza with Goat Cheese
    • a bowl of spicy chicken rigatoni
      Easy 30-Minute Spicy Chicken Rigatoni Pasta
    • dipping a torn piece of bread in the seasoned olive oil dip.
      Olive Oil Bread Dip

    Get in touch

    Want to work with me? Just have a question? Shoot me an email!

    rebecca@thepracticalkitchen.com

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    Journalist turned pastry chef, on a mission to make cooking and baking fun and accessible. I'm always looking for new and creative ways to get the most out of my favorite ingredients and flavors! A Pittsburgh native currently calling Boston home.

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