appetizer

Happy Mother’s Day, fellow food enthusiasts! We can all celebrate Mother’s Day because we all have—or have had—a mother. Even if yours occasionally used your full name when you were in trouble or insisted that “hunger is the best sauce” while serving something questionable for dinner.

These adorable heart-shaped appetizers are a perfect—and ridiculously easy—way to show your mother (or any important woman in your life) your appreciation without setting off the smoke detector or requiring an emergency pizza order. Because nothing says “thanks for putting up with me for decades” quite like food shaped like a vital organ, am I right? And let’s be honest, these are also perfect for Valentine’s Day when you want to impress someone special without spending three hours in the kitchen or making a reservation six months in advance.

Made with a carnivore flatbread of your choice, cream cheese spread thicker than the excuses you gave for missing curfew, and surprisingly easy-to-make roses from lox (or cold-smoked salmon), these little beauties take approximately the same amount of time as your mom spent listening to you explain why you weren’t technically lying when you said “everyone was doing it.” They’re ready in a minute and suitable for serving at any time of day, any party, or special occasion. Or just make them for yourself while binge-watching shows your mother would probably disapprove of. Self-care is important too!

Let’s dive into these fancy-looking but actually-so-simple-you-could-make-them-half-asleep treats that will have everyone thinking you suddenly developed culinary skills overnight.
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