ROSEMARY-ROASTED CASHEWS: Stir a half pound of cashews, 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a bowl until the nuts are coated. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm.
MARINATED GOAT CHEESE: Slice a 4-ounce log of goat cheese into 1/2-inch rounds and arrange in a wide shallow bowl. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 sprigs thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme), 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon fennel seeds. Pour the oil over the goat cheese, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature with whole wheat crackers.
INDIAN VEGETABLE DIP: Season a small container of plain yogurt with cumin, garlic powder, chopped cucumber, and a bit of salt. Use as a dip for cucumber rounds, bell peppers, or baby carrots.
Easy Holiday Appetizer Recipes
Put a signature touch on your holiday appetizers without toiling away in the kitchen. These holiday appetizer recipes are unique, delicious, and – best of all – easy!
By Jess Thomson
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Marti
15 Dec 2009, 10:00
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| Reply to Barb: I too have diverticulitis. Here are a couple of tips: Peel,
then slice a cucumber lengthwise, and use a spoon to scoop out all the
seeds. Then chop your cucumber slices from what remains. Regarding feeling full without gaining weight, celery or carrot sticks with ranch dressing or celery with salsa or cream cheese is a great snack. The celery will help to fill you up without the calories since it is high in fiber. Marti |
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Barb
30 Oct 2009, 18:44
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| Hi, I was just diagnosed with giant cell arthritis, I have diverticulous,
so am unable to eat many fruits w/seeds, or seeds period. I do not want to
gain alot of weight. Suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you Barb |
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Diana Ferrari
14 Aug 2009, 08:37
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| I always get rave reviews by making home-made Boursin Cheese and filling a decorator and making dainty designs on sliced veggies. The recipe is from Weight Watchers and I just thin it down a bit with fat-free milk so it will press very easily through the decorator tip. This is delicious, healthy and the presentation is an eye-catcher! |
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Flora Rose
08 Apr 2009, 16:38
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| The Indian Veggie Dip sound Great, I was getting tired of plain veggies this will be a nice treat for Easter. Thanks |
eat healthy live smart and still enjoy what you like...walk run exercise and you can still eat things you like in moderation...NO EXCUSE PEOPLE