Refreshing, crisp, and colorful, this rice salad is flavored with tropical fruit. The healthy dressing is delicious with almost any rice salad. Look for the prepackaged tropical dried fruit medley in the baking section of your local Read more...
Homemade hummus is easy to make and takes only seconds in a food processor. The result is a fresh, tasty hummus with far-better flavor than store-bought versions. Try it for lunch with pita wedges and red bell pepper slices. It Read more...
Precooked-ready to eat rolled polenta makes this appetizer easy to prepare. Serve as an hors d’oeuvre or as a light lunch along with a tossed salad. The caponata can be made two days in advanced and stored in the refrigerator. Read more...
Spicy, but with a hint of sweetness, the brie in this appetizer adds a creamy mellow finish. The peach chutney gives it a final kick. Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) loaf of baguette-style French bread 3/4 pound (at least 20) medium-sized Read more...
This delectable, attractive appetizer has authentic rich tomato-olive flavor. Creamy goat cheese adds depth and balance to the spicy/sweet base. You can find this slightly upscale tomato sauce (in a jar) with other commercially Read more...
Typically this spread contains more than twice the calories and ten times the fat found in this version, yet the pleasure, taste, and texture remain the same. A great appetizer, snack for the kids, or accompaniment to a buffet. Read more...
You can find rice paper in the Asian section of many grocery stores or at your local Asian market. The preparation takes a bit of time, but assembling these rolls is a snap, once you get the hang of rolling the delicate rice paper Read more...
This spread can be used on turkey sandwiches or chicken quesadillas, as a topping to fat-free cream cheese with whole-grain crackers, or as an accompaniment to roast pork, turkey, or chicken. Ingredients: 1/2 cup tart apple (Granny Read more...
[Food Tip: Add too much chili pepper to your food? Drink a glass of milk or ice water along with the spicy meal to cut the burn. Fat-free frozen yogurt is a great dessert to accompany a spicy-hot dish, too.] If you like a spicy Read more...
Prepare yourself for a real treat if you haven’t discovered this traditional Mexican soup. This soup screams with authentic flavor and the aroma is to die for. Simple and quick to make. For a vegetarian meal, leave out the Read more...
