Appetizers Should be Appetizing

Party food is tough when you are trying to avoid saturated fats. Cheese, especially, is the star of the show on many appetizer tables. Here are some recipes I've tested and tasted and even served to guests.

I have a new love of my life: these spicy and sweet curried nuts. I can’t get enough of them. I made them first for my heart party (um, I mean wine-tasting party) and I’ve made five batches since. I’ve finally given in and started doubling the batch. Although I can’t stop eating them, I […]

I’ve been making this recipe for years. It is creamy, yummy, and light, and a bit different from the usual ranch-based veggie dip. 1 garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 16 oz. can butter beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 tsp. cumin 1 tbsp + 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 3-4 tbsp. olive oil salt […]

The original recipe calls for brie, but I substituted light cream cheese and reduced the gruyere to make it healthier. I’m sure the brie would be fantastic, but this was really delicious and much lighter. 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 3/4 cup crisp-style hard apple cider (or non-alcoholic apple cider if you prefer) 3/4 cup […]