Appetizers

Holiday Cheeseball

Shared by: Janet A. (Pennsylvania)
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients: 16oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
2 1/2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 package ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
2 Tbsp.… Full Recipe

Grape Juice & Sherbet

Shared by: thenona (Mentor, OH)
Category: Appetizers
This refreshing appetizer pleases all age groups. Great alternative in summer to soup or other hot first course. Full Recipe

Chicken on a Stick

Shared by: koanjr (Owosso, MI)
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients: Shish kabob skewers Boneless chicken breast or tenders Chunks of pineapple, 1 1/2 – 2 inches Directions: 1. Soak skewers in in cold water, if wooden. Full Recipe

Best Salsa in Town

Shared by: susanhu1 (Mechanicsville, MD)
Category: Appetizers
This is so easy and healthy. I make this all the time; the kids love it and so does everyone else. I have even had people call after a party… Full Recipe




Pumpkin Dip

Shared by: healthybalance.com staff
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients: 8oz. cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 can pumpkin (or pumpkin pie filling) 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp. ginger … Full Recipe

Cucumber Avocado Dip

Shared by: Mel D. (Maine)
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients: 2 roma tomatoes, diced 2 cucumbers, peeled, and diced 2 cups sour cream 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Italian seasoning Garlic powder… Full Recipe

Toasted Crab Baguettes

Shared by: Jamie W. (Cincinnati, OH)
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients: 12 oz. crabmeat, flaked 1 baguette 1 can reduced-fat condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup sliced… Full Recipe

Fresh Basil Pesto

Shared by: Erin (Kalamazoo, MI)
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, stems removed 3 cloves garlic 3 Tbsp. pine nuts 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated salt and… Full Recipe

Marinated Shrimp Skewers

Shared by: Vern (Connecticut)
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp.… Full Recipe

Pomegranate Wings

Shared by: Tara B. (Toledo, OH)
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken wings 1/2 teaspoon salad oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno chilies 1 cup pomegranate juice 1 cup cranberry juice blend… Full Recipe