Everyone knows this warm cheesy dip is gooey and rich – but this one’s only rich in taste! A perennial favorite at restaurants and game-day gatherings, artichoke and spinach dips are king, but the fat and calories are nothing to celebrate. With all the creamy goodness, but only 1/2 of […]
Appetizers
Deviled Eggs – Two Ways
What’s Easter without Deviled Eggs? Here I offer you two ways to stuff’em. The first way is my classic take, pure and simple. The second way offers you a way to wake up an ordinary brunch or dinner with an eggstra-ordinary twist. I promise you’ll barely notice the tiny bit […]
Cheesy Chili Nachos
With this lightened version you can still enjoy the great taste of meaty chili atop crunchy tortilla chips, complete with melted cheese sauce-only now, without a side of guilt.
Two-Minute Fire-Roasted Salsa Dip
Fresh-tasting healthy fire-roasted salsa – in just 2 minutes!! A big thank you goes to my kitchen assistant Megan for this recipe. Fire-roasted tomatoes lend premium flavor to salsas, but store-bought brands also come with a premium price. When I explained that I was looking to create a quick and […]
Skinny Seven Layer Greek Dip
Inspired by the famous heavy hitter Seven Layer Mexican Dip, this slimming dip gets a fresher and lighter twist by layering sour cream with healthy hummus and colorful veggies. It comes together in no time, can hang out in the fridge until ready to serve, and when arranged in a […]
Avocado Ranch Dip
Creamy avocado takes Ranch dressing to new heights in this versatile dip that’s hard to beat. Serve it with baked tortilla chips and fresh veggies, chicken strips or on even on burgers. Thin it out with a touch of water and you have a wonderful dressing for greens or taco […]
Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Zucchini Boats
I’ve never been a jalapeño popper fan, but these healthy “boats” are downright addictive (and may very well be the tastiest zucchini recipe I have ever created!). Stuffed with ooey gooey cheese, peppered with bits of jalapeño pepper, and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, you’ll be hard pressed to not bite […]