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Jul 16, 2020, Updated Jun 15, 2021

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No better way to start out a meal or get together than with some delicious Dips + Appetizers! Enjoy my round-up that features a few Whole30 recipes that your guests will not even realize.

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spinach and artichoke avocado dip

Making a creamy avocado dip is a great alternative to a cheesy spinach and artichoke dip and I decided to combine the two and create a Whole30 rendition of Spinach and Artichoke dip.

Get the recipe: Spinach and Artichoke Avocado Dip

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creole crab dip

This dip is one of those dips that no one will know is Whole30 compliant. It’s oh-so rich and creamy and perfect to please a crowd with either crudité or even crackers if you please.

Get the recipe: Creole Crab Dip

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buffalo pecan pimiento cheese

Sometimes, the Southern Girl in me just can’t help herself but share some good-ole fashioned southern charming recipes! But, I know you all are going to absolutely love this dip!

Get the recipe: Buffalo Pecan Pimiento Cheese

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mexican street corn dip

This Mexican Street Corn Dip is something everyone loves, kids included, and is a great way to use up all the lovely corn that is in season this summer.

Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Dip

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chipotle-lime black bean dip

This easy peasy, minimal ingredient dip takes less than 10 minutes to whip up and I love serving it with fresh-cut veggies and my favorite grain-free tortilla chips from Siete Foods.

Get the recipe: Chipotle-Lime Black Bean Dip

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perfect guacamole

When it comes to guacamole, it is all about the fresh ingredients and with the addition of ground cumin to add warmth to it and the lime for some tang… BAM. It’s just perfect.

Get the recipe: Perfect Guacamole

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3-ingredient buffalo chicken dip

It’s creamy, delicious, spicy, Whole30 and oh-so addicting that your guests will love for any gathering.

Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken Dip

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copycat dairy-free chili’s queso

The most amazing dairy-free copycat recipe of the Chili’s skillet queso ever!

Get the recipe: Copycat Dairy-Free Chili’s Queso

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turkey taco skillet bake

The flavors of Tex-Mex come alive in this super-easy skillet featuring ground turkey, lots of chopped veggies, a delicious combination of spices, and a little cheese, all baked until warm and bubbly.

Get the recipe: The Defined Dish Cookbook Page

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cheesy chicken stuffed bacon-wrapped jalapeños

These Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños are super easy to make, use only 4 ingredients, and they give you more time with your family and friends and less time in the kitchen.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños

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herby goat cheese stuffed peppadews

These are just delightful and I could probably eat the entire appetizer myself — no shame here!

Get the recipe: Herby Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadews

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shrimp brochette

It’s got the smokey bacon flavor, the heat from the jalapeno, the delicious touch of seafood from the shrimp and my favorite part? The garlicky butter they drizzle over the whole thing and bring it out sizzling on a platter for you. YUM.

Get the recipe: Shrimp Brochette

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sour cream chicken taquitos

This version is cleaner than the store-bought original (though no less delicious), and is a fixture in our house because the taquitos can be frozen and make for great school lunches reheated.

Get the recipe: The Defined Dish Cookbook Page

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grain-free pizza bites

It’s like all of our ’90s pizza-flavored dreams bundled up into one, small, clean-eating bite!

Get the recipe: The Defined Dish Cookbook Page

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shrimp ceviche

To keep this dish Whole30, simply eat with a fork or over some greens as a ceviche salad! I used Siete Foods Grain-Free Tortilla Chips to keep this Paleo

Get the recipe: Shrimp Ceviche

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watermelon radish tuna tostadas

If you can’t find watermelon radish, try slices of cucumber, daikon radish, or even celery root sliced thin for your tostada!

Get the recipe: Watermelon Radish Tuna Tostadas

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Welcome! I’m Alex.

I’m a food lover sharing healthy, simple, delicious, recipes from my kitchen to yours. Here you’ll find lots of Whole30, lots of healthy, and a little indulgence here and there because…it’s all about balance y’all!

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