Appetizer Recipes

Sausage, Bean and Cheese Dip Cajun Style

Sausage, Bean and Cheese Dip Cajun Style

The big football game is this weekend, but that doesn’t mean I have extra calories to splurge on it. See we’re just getting into the post season for wrestling here and that means my poor daughter… Read more >>

Southwestern Snack Mix

Some snacks just seem a lot less healthy than others. Which is a good thing! You won’t miss the extra fat in this flavorful snack mix. Great to keep on hand when you need that crunchy, salty… Read more >>

Lighter Guac

Guacamole a Little on the Lite Side Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons… Read more >>

Southwest Chicken Wonton Cups

These are great little party treats to make. Filling and easy to serve warm right out of the oven. Just do steps 1-5 ahead of time and pop them in the oven for the final cooking as guests are… Read more >>

Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients for about ½ cup of pesto: 2 cups cilantro leaves 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin) ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves,… Read more >>

Favorite Veggie Dip

This recipe is SO yummy! Easy to make and the only thing unhealthy about it is the possibility of eating too much. lol Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup red… Read more >>

Pesto Deviled Egg

This little dish makes a good mid-morning snack, especially for people trying to restrict their carbohydrate intake. Pestos are a great ingredient to have on hand; experiment with some of the more… Read more >>

Onion Rings

Yes, I said onion rings! I LOVE onion rings, but stay away from them now because the grease makes me sick. So here’s a yummy baked version that is sure to curb the craving. Ingredients: 1… Read more >>

Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Rolls

1 large eggplant 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 mozzarella cheese ball, cut into 8 slices 2 plum tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices 8 large basil leaves Salt and black pepper Balsamic vinegar for drizzling… Read more >>