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Healthy and Light Appetizer Recipes

Garlic Scape Pesto and Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto

June 15, 2011 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Garlic Scape Pesto and Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto are two pesto recipes that will brighten up your summer dishes. Garlic scapes are one of the most unusual items I’ve learned to love at our local farmer’s market. Milder than garlic, but stronger than onion in flavor and scent, garlic scapes are wonderful in stir-fries…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

Seven Layer Dip Recipe

June 13, 2011 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Seven Layer Dip

Seven Layer Dip is a crowd pleaser. This appetizer is a favorite for parties. Seven-Layer Dip, a Crowd-Pleaser This is my second month joining in on the fun with the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin. This month there are over 100 food bloggers participating in the Secret Recipe Club. The idea behind…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks Tagged With: appetizer, easy appetizer recipe, entertaining, football snack, healthy snacks

Roasted Corn Avocado Black Bean Salsa

June 6, 2011 by Jeanette 35 Comments

Black Bean Corn Avocado Salsa

Roasted Corn Avocado Black Bean Salsa is delicious served as a dip, with tacos, or as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or grilled fish. Salsas are a favorite during the hot summer months. I always look forward to the first harvest of local corn at our farmer’s market. Although I love corn on the cob,…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, salads, snacks, vegan Tagged With: avocado, black beans, corn, dip, roasted corn, salsa

Two Easy Recipes for Salsa: Fresh Strawberry Salsa and Mango Avocado Pepper Salsa

May 2, 2011 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Fresh Strawberry Salsa Served on top of Simply Baked Salmon and Sauteed Spinach With the weather finally turning warming and the farmer’s market opening right around the corner, I can’t wait for the casual dinners that the coming months will bring. One of my favorite summer snacks is fresh salsa. Although I love tomato salsas,…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: allergy-free, avocado, dairy-free, gluten-free, mango, salsa, strawberry, vegan

Warm Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Dip/Spread Recipe

April 15, 2011 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Warm Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Spread on Whole Grain Toast with Roasted Red Pepper and Scallions I’ve been dreaming of making an garlic and artichoke dip like the one that I bought a while back from a specialty store. Imported from Italy, this little jar cost a bundle, but I was desperate to find a…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: artichoke, dairy-free dip, substitute for mayonnaise

Gluten Free Chinese Dumplings Recipe

April 11, 2011 by Jeanette 93 Comments

Gluten Free Chinese Dumplings

These Gluten Free Chinese Dumplings will satisfy your dumpling craving even if you can’t eat wheat. Today, Chinese dumplings can easily be found in regular supermarkets and wholesale stores like Costco’s. I haven’t made homemade dumplings in a really long time since they are so readily available in our local Chinese grocery store. One of my…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks Tagged With: gluten free Chinese dumplings

Orange Beet Dip Recipe

December 16, 2010 by Jeanette 9 Comments

This Orange Beet Dip is a light healthy recipe that’s festive enough for the holidays. The Holiday Season is a tough time to keep things in check when it comes to eating. There are so many tempting appetizers at holiday parties, many of which are loaded with butter, cream and cheese. It’s easy to over…

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Filed Under: appetizers, healthy choices, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

8 Ways To Add Fiber to Your Diet – A Smoky Black Bean Dip Recipe

December 10, 2010 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Many of you have heard by now that eating foods high in fiber is good for your health.  But why?  While eating a diet high in fiber is typically associated with relieving constipation, a high fiber diet can also help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.Fiber is found in plant based…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, snacks, vegan, vegetarian

Chili Spiced Almonds Recipe

November 24, 2010 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Chili Spiced Almonds, a quick and easy last minute snack If you’re looking for a last minute snack or appetizer recipe for Thanksgiving, here are a few quick and easy ideas, including a recipe for Chili Spiced Almonds. All of these snacks and appetizers are super quick and easy to make: Assorted Tartine from Jeanette’s…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, snacks, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, holiday snacks, nuts, thanksgiving

Dorie Greenspan Inspired Tartine Recipes

November 21, 2010 by Jeanette 5 Comments

I had the most fortunate experience of meeting Dorie Greenspan, a James Beard Award-winning author, several months ago at a BlogHer conference.  Dorie is someone I have admired from afar for many years.  I was immediately struck by Dorie’s down to earth, approachable, sweet personality. This past week, Dorie was signing her new cookbook, around…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Holidays, snacks, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Dorie Greenspan, tartine

Recipe for Zaatar Meatballs

November 10, 2010 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Za'atar meatballs

Today, I tried a new spice called zaatar (or za’atar) in a meatball recipe. Meatballs are popular with my kids, and an easy way to introduce new spices to them.  Zaatar, a Middle Eastern spice, is a mixture of sumac (which has a lemony taste), thyme and sesame seeds. Some mixes include marjoram, oregano, coriander,…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Holiday Appetizers Tagged With: appetizer, meatballs, za'atar

Red Curry Meatballs with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

October 17, 2010 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Red Curry Meatballs

Red Curry Meatballs with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce are a delicious, healthy and fun meal. Serve with lettuce wraps for a quick and easy meal. Red Curry Meatballs with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce I was inspired to make Red Curry Meatballs with a Vietnamese Dipping Sauce after trying a spicy meatball recipe from Monica Bhide’s Everything Indian…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses

Healthier Tailgating – Crab Dip Recipe and Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

September 19, 2010 by Jeanette 7 Comments

A Healthier Crab Dip Recently, I tested a crab dip and buffalo chicken dip recipe after joining a “recipe sharing” opportunity at For the Love of Food. I thought it would be fun to try another blogger’s recipe and feature it on my blog. Little did I know what I was getting myself into. I was…

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Filed Under: appetizers, healthy choices, snacks, Super Bowl Tagged With: dips, football snacks, healthier choices

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa Recipe

July 5, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

FIreworks Black Bean Dip

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa is a healthy delicious dip that is perfect for a snack or for entertaining. I started this blog because I was interested in sharing recipes I was cooking for cancer patients. This dip is one of the first anti-cancer recipes I shared on my blog. I developed this Fireworks Black Bean…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, vegan, vegetables Tagged With: anticancer, black beans, cancer fighting, mango, red pepper, salsa

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