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Zestes Recipes
Weeknight Dinners + Food to Share with Friends
Better Than Restaurant Grilled Fajitas
Sep 27

Sep 27 Better Than Restaurant Grilled Fajitas

Author: Ben Estes
Entertaining, Steak, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Grilling, Mains, Chicken, Dinner Party Recipes

Chicken, steak and vegetables marinated in the best fajita marinade and grilled. One of our favorite ways to feed a crowd.

Perfect Pitcher Margaritas on the Rocks
Sep 27

Sep 27 Perfect Pitcher Margaritas on the Rocks

Author: Beth Z. Estes
Entertaining, Drinks, Dairy-Free, Easy Recipes, Gluten-Free, Dinner Party Recipes

Perfect margaritas for entertaining and serving multiple drinks at once. The balance of bite and a touch of sweetness in these works well for the varied tastes of a crowd.

Chipotle Mayonnaise
Sep 27

Sep 27 Chipotle Mayonnaise

Author: Beth Z. Estes
Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sauce

It only takes a few minutes to whip up this special, spicy sauce and it involves mostly pantry ingredients. It makes a great dairy-free alternative to cheese and sour cream on Mexican style dishes.

Sweet and Spicy Refrigerator Pickled Okra
Sep 17

Sep 17 Sweet and Spicy Refrigerator Pickled Okra

Author: Beth Z. Estes
Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Snacks, Canning, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Starters, Party Snacks

These easy pickled okra have just the right amount of sweetness and spice. Fresh okra and cayenne peppers marinade for a week in a brine of vinegar, brown sugar, salt, garlic and spices.

The Best Turkey Burger Sliders
Sep 17

Sep 17 The Best Turkey Burger Sliders

Author: Beth Z. Estes
Easy Recipes, Turkey, Entertaining, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Grilling, Mains, Party Snacks

Tasty grilled turkey sliders using lean ground turkey and minced mushrooms. Sliders are a great way to offer multiple topping options to guests. Topped with sauteed mushrooms and Swiss or avocado.

Simple Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs
Aug 8

Aug 8 Simple Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs

Author: Beth Z. Estes
Soup, Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Mains, Chicken, Weeknight Meals, Dinner Party Recipes

Simple and delicious wedding soup with chicken sausage meatballs. This recipe combines several different takes on wedding soup to produce the most flavorful result in the shortest amount of time.