Beef & Black Bean Chili. Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip with Pears & Apples. Ghosts in the Graveyard Pudding Dessert. No tricks – only treats with this fun, tasty and nutrient-rich Halloween menu. I’m reposting these recipes, because I realize many of you have waited until the very last minute to decide what to serve for your Halloween party. Plus, this also works for a quick dinner before the kids head out for Trick or Treating. Or for busy weeknights. Get the kids involved with the ...
Spinach Dip Sans Bread
Most spinach dips are a little too sparse on the spinach and way too overloaded with fat, in my opinion. So I took the traditional recipe and doubled the spinach and increased the onions – all to boost antioxidants and nutrient richness. Then, I switched the sour cream and mayo to low fat/reduced fat versions, and even replaced just a tad of it with plain yogurt to boost the calcium a bit. Now I realize that most people prefer to serve spinach dip in the hollowed out Hawaiian bread and it’s ...
Double-Dipping Allowed
Need some inspiration on what to take to the next office pitch-in, weekend party or Monday night football get-together? Try a nutrient-rich dip, like White Bean Dip. It’s a great vehicle for eating more whole grains and vegetables! I love to serve this dip with 100% whole grain crackers - my favorites are Triscuits Reduced Fat and Kroger's 100% wheat squares - and a slew of fresh veggies, from carrots and celery to sugar snap peas, red, yellow & orange bell pepper strips and zucchini ...