Appetizers and Snacks

These would be a great hand around at a summer barbeque! Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (or your choice of meat) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup salsa 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 3 bell peppers Additional toppings: Sliced Jalapeno peppers (free), diced avocado (¼ avocado = 1 fat), greek yogurt (½ cup = 1 protein or 1 dairy), sour cream (1 tablespoon = 1 fat), sliced green onions (free). Directions: ? Remove seeds, core and membrane from the bell peppers, then slice each one into 6 vertical pieces. Set [...]

Recipe courtesy of 'The Looneyspoons Collection' Ingredients: 8 eggs, hard boiled and peeled ¼ cup minced smoked salmon 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp mustard 1 tbsp fresh minced dill, or ½ tsp dried ¼ tsp each salt, freshly ground black pepper and hot pepper sauce Pinch paprika for garnish (optional) Method: o For perfectly hard boiled eggs, place the eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan then add cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the saucepan immediately from the heat, cover and [...]

Serve these delicious dips side-by-side for red and green party hors d’oeuvres! Roasted Red Pepper Dip INGREDIENTS: • 1 7-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers • 1 teaspoon vinegar • ¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • ⅓ cup sour cream • 2 teaspoons snipped fresh cilantro or parsley • Assorted vegetables from your free list to dip! DIRECTIONS: 1) Drain roasted peppers. Chop and set aside 2 tablespoons of the roasted peppers. In a food processor bowl or blender container combine remaining roasted peppers, vinegar, lemon-pepper seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and process or blend until [...]

These are delicious little bites that would be a perfect appetizer at your Christmas party! Ingredients: 12 large Brussels sprouts 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 5 or 6 slices of bacon Method: Pre-heat the oven to 400F (204C). Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts, then halve them lengthwise. In a bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, thyme, pepper and garlic powder. Add the halved sprouts to this mixture and toss to coat thoroughly. Lay down a slice of bacon and put a Brussels sprout about an inch from [...]