Milanese-Style Tuna Spread
Healthy Tip: Spread the tuna mixture into 4-inch lengths of celery hearts. Ingredients: 1 (5-ounce) can water-packed light tuna, drained and flaked 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1...White Bean Dip
Ingredients: 6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 cup canned cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained ¼ cup fi nely chopped red bell pepper 3 scallions, minced 2 tablespoons...Roasted Red Pepper Dip
If you’re short on time, use a 7-ounce jar of roasted red peppers packed in water. Drain the peppers, reserving the liquid. Proceed as directed in the recipe, adding some of...Baba Ghanoush
To add some authentic smoky flavor to the eggplant, soak 1 cup of apple or hickory wood chips in water to cover for at least 30 minutes. Drain off the water...Hummus
Hummus is traditionally accompanied by a basket of warm pita breads. It is just as satisfying, however, when served on small plates with thick slices of cooked red potato. Ingredients: 1...Classic Guacamole
Serve the guacamole with a platter of cut-up raw vegetables, such as thickly sliced zucchini or cucumber, bell pepper wedges, radish halves, Belgian endive leaves, and thickly sliced jumbo white mushrooms. Ingredients:...Green chutney
Ingredients: 80 gm / 2¾ oz fresh coriander leaves and stalks, washed 20 g / ¾ oz fresh mint leaves, washed 1 garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped...Scrambled Egg with Chinese Chives
Ingredients: 3 or 4 ounces (85 to115 grams) Chinese chives 6 large eggs 8 tablespoons peanut or corn oil 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 teaspoon salt several turns pepper mill...Fiesta Bean Platter Recipe
Community cookbooks frequently include recipes for fancy Tex-Mex appetizers. This party size platter combines layers of black bean spread, cream cheese, Monterey Jack, and tomato. ...
Lime and Honey Dip Recipe
Southern cooks often use citrus to enhance flavor. This cool, creamy, lime dip is best with fresh fruit, such as strawberries, pineapples, papaya, kiwi and melon. ...
Curried Onion Dip Recipe
Creamy dips accompanied by potato chips were standard fare at 1950's cocktail parties. This recipe has been updated with lower-fat sour cream and mayonnaise to reduce the calories....
