Appetizers
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Broccoli Hummus
This is recipe is a very simple way to sneak in some green veggies into your hummus. The pretty green color comes from cooked broccoli. The key to making...
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Peach Bruschetta
This is a nice twist to traditional bruschetta made with tomatoes. It has almost a dessert like taste. In order to save time, you can use a non dairy...
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Gazpacho
I love gazpacho and especially when the tomatoes are in season. Roasting the tomatoes and red pepper improves the flavor of the soup. I prefer gazpacho...
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Polenta Toasts
This is a quick and easy appetizer that is great to serve anytime of year. No baking required! Simply top the polenta with any of your favorite toppings...
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Roasted Red Pepper & Cherry Hummus
Adding dried cherries to roasted red pepper hummus adds a wonderful flavor to this traditional hummus.
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Spicy Quinoa Poppers
I have been teaching a cooking class along side the dietician at our local Hy-Vee store and a few other committee members. This past week our class was all...
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Cherry Tomato Polenta Tartlets
This recipe I have been making for years from Bon Appétit magazine. I adapted this recipe by eliminating the olive oil, butter and Parmesan cheese. I...
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Broiled Cauliflower & Broccoli
Broiled cauliflower might not sound very appetizing but I assure you this recipe is definitely worth making. This is now my favorite way to eat cauliflower...
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Salsa Supreme
The best salsas are made with the ripest tomatoes you can find. This recipe can be stored for several days in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Sun Dried Tomato Bean Spread
This is actually the same spread I use in my lasagna. I love the sun dried tomatoes in this spread. Perfect to serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables or...
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Vegan Caviar
This is my variation of Texas Caviar. Using kalamata and green olives add a nice twist. This is the perfect dish to take and share with others for parties...
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Sweet Potato Chips with Pineapple Salsa
I found this awesome chip maker at Sur La Table, by mastrad, called TopChips. You can make fantastic, crunchy chips in the microwave in minutes without any...
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Easy Black Bean, Corn Salsa
Adapted from RO*TEL website, recipe
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Ceviche Stuffed Potato Skins
I created as a savory appetizer for Christmas Eve night. They were a big hit with everyone!
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Black Bean Hummus
Black beans give a wonderful flavor and texture with the lime for this hummus.
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White Bean Dip
This is incredibly light and delicious. Very simple to make and works well with veggies or baked tortilla chips.
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Bruschetta
This is my favorite appetizer, and the entire family loves it as well. The traditional bruschetta has oil and parmesan cheese, but you will see there is...
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Bonnie’s Texas Caviar Recipe
My friend Bonnie introduced me to this terrific dip. We serve it with fat free Tostitos.
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Black & White Bean Dip
This is one of our favorite dips for serving with cut veggies.
