Category: Appetizers

Roasted Cauliflower with Spiced Tomato Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indian dish that calls for deep-frying heavily-spiced cauliflower. This healthy makeover keeps the spice and flavorful sauce, but bakes the…

Baby Greens with Blackberry Vinaigrette This elegant salad is a blend of spinach, arugula and other baby greens. These dark, leafy greens offer a range of nutrients including fiber, folate…

Sweet Hot Pumpkin Seeds with Autumn Spices After the pumpkin is carved, seeds can be seasoned and toasted to make a delicious, crunchy snack. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source…

Maple Dijon Roasted Rutabaga If you’re thinking of changing up your diet this year, remember that small changes are the most sustainable. Eating a variety of vegetables provides your body…

Baked Apple Chips Looking for some Super Bowl baking inspiration or just a delicious, healthy snack? Homemade apple chips are a great way to feed a crowd and are packed…

Hummus Try something new this year and make your own hummus. Made from five simple ingredients, its name in Arabic literally translates to "chickpeas." CAL/SERV : 144 PREP TIME :…

Layered Nachos Grandes Homemade nachos are the perfect comfort food for a festive appetizer or a summer get-together. Fresh salsa, protein-rich beans and colorful avocado form decadent layers in this…

Cornmeal Herb Crisp Crackers Tomorrow is Whole Grains Sampling Day – the perfect day to try a new grain! These crispy crackers are made with simple ingredients – cornmeal, herbs…

Papaya Salsa with Jicama Chips We’re featuring this popular recipe from the files, just in time for picnic season. With just a little chopping and whisking you can whip up…

Hazelnut Meringue Kisses This recipe is a simplified version of the Italian Baci de Dama. They’re gluten-free and call for less sugar than traditional meringues. Roasted hazelnuts pack a nutritional punch…

Moroccan-Style Cauliflower Moroccan cooking often uses a trio of olive oil, lemon juice and cilantro to bring out the full flavor of vegetables. Easy to make, this cauliflower dish packs…

Salmon Fish Sticks with Zucchini Chips Here's a great recipe for those who loves fish! CAL/SERV : 400 PREP TIME : 5 MINS YIELDS : 4 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 35…

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOK TIME: 35 MINS TOTAL TIME: 40 MINS INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS extra-virgin olive oil1 c. sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained and choppedGarlic clove, mincedKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper2 c. crushed tomatoes2 tbsp. heavy…

Delicious Oven Baked French Fries Oven baking makes these french fries lower in fat and still crispy. CAL/SERV : 238 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS : 5 SERVINGS COOK…

Encurtido Salvadoreño (Salvadoran Pickled Cabbage) This simple cabbage salad adds a refreshing, tangy element to your  PupusasRevueltas. CAL/SERV : 41 PREP TIME : 15 MINS YIELDS : 8 SERVINGS COOK…

Fresh Lumpia (Lumpiang Sariwa) These delicious spring rolls are a traditional Filipino dish. CAL/SERV : 160 PREP TIME : 30 MINS YIELDS : 8 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 50 MINS INGREDIENTS…

Fruit Skewers With Yogurt Dip Tangy fruit and sweet yogurt make a perfect taste combination CAL/SERV : 71 PREP TIME : 15 MINS YIELDS : 4 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 15…

Grapesicles Try this healthy snack on a hot summer day—frozen grapes will pop in yourmouth! CAL/SERV : 83 PREP TIME : 5 MINS YIELDS : 4 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 35…

Make Your Own Snack Mix Making your own snack mix can be healthier and less expensive than buying it. CAL/SERV : 136 PREP TIME : 5 MINS YIELDS : 4…

Oven Fried Yucca Crispy and delicious! Use cooking spray to cut back on fat. CAL/SERV : 93 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS : 6 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 55 MINS…

Peanut Butter Hummus Bring out the veggies or pita chips—try this irresistible combination of peanutbutter and hummus . . . with a spicy kick! CAL/SERV : 235 PREP TIME :…

Pupusas Revueltas (Salvadoran-Style Stuffed Masa Cakes) This tasty Salvadoran dish is often paired with a traditional cabbage saladcalled  curtido . CAL/SERV : 290 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS :…

Rainbow Fruit Salad Makes a great side dish or dessert! CAL/SERV : 96 PREP TIME : 20 MINS YIELDS : 12 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 20 MINS INGREDIENTS For salad:1 large…

Southwestern Beef Roll Ups This tasty snack is simple to make and a good source of protein. CAL/SERV : 190 PREP TIME : 15 MINS YIELDS : 4 SERVINGS COOK…

Turkey Pinwheels This fun-to-make snack will become a family favorite. CAL/SERV : 106 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS : 4 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 0 MINS INGREDIENTS 4 slices whole-wheat…

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) Quick and refreshing—the perfect appetizer. CAL/SERV : 70 PREP TIME : 15 MINS YIELDS : 8 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 0 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 C…

Celery With Cream Cheese Mousse This delicious and light snack will please the young . . . and young at heart CAL/SERV : 35 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS…

Bruschetta Roasted red peppers add extra zing to this classic chopped tomato dish! CAL/SERV : 119 PREP TIME : 15 MINS YIELDS : 4 SERVINGS TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS INGREDIENTS…