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Finger-lickin’ Friday favorites: Fun food ideas for the weekend

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By Gina Matsoukas

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Make Fridays irresistible with these finger-lickin’ fun food ideas. Celebrate the start of a the weekend with everything from nachos to cheesy dips and wings!

Fundido dip with chips.
Chipotle Fundido Dip. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sweet Potato Guacamole Bacon Bites

Sweet potato bites topped with guacamole and bacon.
Sweet Potato Guacamole Bacon Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These smashed sweet potato guacamole bites have crispy sides with soft centers. Topped with a salty piece of bacon, they’re the perfect bite.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Guacamole Bacon Bites

Skillet Pesto Pizza

White pesto pizza with zucchini on a wooden surface.
Zucchini Pesto Pizza. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

If you love white pizza, this pesto skillet pizza will blow your mind. Dough crust with crispy edges and an irresistible ricotta and pesto topping.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Pesto Pizza

Chipotle Fundido Dip

Fundido dip with chips.
Chipotle Fundido Dip. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cheesy fundido with a spicy chipotle hummus kick to it. Use chips or even roasted vegetables to dive into this baked cheesy dip.
Get the Recipe: Chipotel Fundido Dip

BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos

BBQ pulled pork nachos on a plate.
BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Delicious cheddar cheesy BBQ pulled pork nachos are an easy crowd pleaser. Load them up with fresh favorites like with pickled red onions, green onions and cilantro. Or, make it more of a meal with black beans, corn and tomatoes!
Get the Recipe: BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos

Carne Asada Nachos

Carne asada nachos on a sheet pan.
Carne Asada Nachos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Perfectly grilled carne asada steak makes the best nachos ever! Loaded with pico de gallo, melted cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, lime crema and fresh cilantro, these nachos will be a new favorite!
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Nachos

Chorizo Naan Pizza

Chorizo naan pizza on parchment paper.
Chorizo Naan Pizza. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Using naan as the base for this pizza makes it super simple! With a creamy ricotta and chorizo topping, it’s pizza heaven!
Get the Recipe: Chorizo Naan Pizza

Marinated Chicken Wings

Crispy oven baked marinated chicken wings on a plate.
Crispy Baked Marinated Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These salty, sticky, sweet and savory wings have it all. One bite and buffalo sauce will be a thing of the past.
Get the Recipe: Marinated Chicken Wings

Prosciutto Stromboli

Prosciutto stromboli on a red and white kitchen towel.
Prosciutto Stromboli. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Enjoy all the delights of pizza in stromboli form! Melted cheese, salty prosciutto all wrapped up in soft chewy dough!
Get the Recipe: Prosciutto Stromboli

Grilled Hummus Flatbread

Grilled hummus flatbread with fruit and corn.
Grilled Hummus Flatbread. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This summer inspired hummus flatbread is topped with grilled corn, berries and drizzled with a fresh roasted garlic parsley pesto. Such a delicious seasonal bite for summer weekends!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Hummus Flatbread

Smashed White Bean Quesadillas

Smashed white bean quesadillas on a cutting board.
Smashed White Bean Quesadillas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These smashed white bean and kale quesadillas are the perfect indulgent meatless meal. Oozing with melted cheddar and topped with a creamy BBQ sauce.
Get the Recipe: Smashed White Bean Quesadillas

Crispy Potato Strips

Potato strips on parchment paper.
Crispy Potato Strips. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Crispy potato strips are a fun alternative to fries and made even more delicious with freshly grated parmesan and rosemary.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Potato Strips

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