It’s almost winter; it’s time to roast all the great fall and winter vegetables. Today’s dish is the fabulous mix of beets, and pumpkin with brie and a balsamic glaze. This dish is not only delicious but also healthy for you. Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants like carotene which are credited with supporting our immune system. Another superb vegetable for our health is beets. Beets are high in immune-boosting vitamin C, fiber, and essential minerals like potassium.
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Spooky Fun With Halloween Food Ideas
Halloween will be here soon. Since I love food art, over the years I’ve shared quite a few ideas for party food, appetizers, or snacks with holiday food art. Besides last week’s recipe for Jack o’Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers for Halloween Dinner, today I’m sharing a collection of Halloween ideas that can make the holiday fun for the entire family.
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Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
Creamy Whipped Feta Dip is a real party pleaser with its tangy flavor. Serve on a platter with crusty bread, crackers, pretzels, or pita and a platter of vegetables & additions such as olives, fresh cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
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7 Layer Taco Dip For Fabulous Parties!
Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday, and it dawned on me I haven’t shared much party food. For get-togethers and large gatherings, today’s recipe is always a hit and disappears fast.This taco dip is so tasty people tender to just stand there eating until it’s gone. I suggest you serve it with fresh vegetables like carrot sticks and celery sticks, and tortilla chips. It also goes well with crackers or pita chips. I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for lower fat and calories; it’s a great replacement for anything calling for sour cream. The lettuce adds a nice crunch to the mostly creamy dip. The recipe as written is vegetarian.
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Best Low-Fat Spinach Dip Recipe
One of the most popular dips for a party or get-together is spinach dip which is usually high in fat. The classic recipe is a mix of sour cream and mayonnaise. To lower the fat content but still maintain flavor, I’m using fat-free versions of yogurt and cream cheese. You’ll have an easy dip without all of the fat, but it still tastes great.
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Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Tapenade: A Provençal dish consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, olive oil, and sometimes anchovies which is usually eaten with bread as an hors d’œuvre. Originally tapanade was only made with black olives, but now there is also tomato and eggplant tapenades.
Today’s recipe is Kalamata Olive Tapenade with earthy, robust Kalamata olives. Tapenade is simple, quick to make, delicious and addictive. Kalamata olives are the Mediterranean diet’s best-kept secret superstar. Not only are they bursting with flavor, but they also pack a powerful punch of health benefits.
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Barbecue Cauliflower Wings
These crispy cauliflower wings, coated in sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce, are a plant-based twist on the classic chicken wing appetizer. Made with just a handful of ingredients they’re a welcome way to add more veggies to your next outdoor BBQ or game-day get-together. Make sure to leave the florets slightly larger with a little bit of stem for easy hand-held eating. Serve the smoky wings with blue cheese or ranch dressing to add refreshing coolness to the tang.
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White Bean Dip
This super easy recipe provides a tasty appetizer or snack when served with vegetables and whole-grain crackers. You’ll also be getting a healthy alternative to so many of the commercial dips with a high fat and sodium level. I personally like a good dip and veggie plate with crackers for lunch.
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