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Ancho Chile, Lime & Rosemary Spiced Nuts
These nuts make a tasty, nutritious snack or gift. They are a blend of spicy, sweet, tart, and savory flavors-- a unique and delicious combination....
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
This delicious, healthy recipe can be served as a family-style meal, an appetizer, or a party buffet. It makes a big batch - enough to eat now, fre...
Autumn Leaf Wreath Cheese Platter
This is an easy, festive way to serve cheese at a fall party. Along with fresh cranberry ginger pear relish, it's a winner!
Autumn Spice Popcorn Party Mix
This festive mix is so easy to make. Perfect for fall parties & football games. Bag it up for fun party favors, classroom treats, or gifts.
Avocado and Grilled Corn Pico de Gallo
This healthy, fresh, easy salsa has unlimited variations and uses. It's a beautiful, delicious combination of ingredients.
Caramel Cream Cheese Dip, Spread, & Topping
A delicious, versatile dip or spread. Great to make ahead and have on hand for entertaining.
Cinnamon Toast Healthy Microwave Popcorn
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough seasonings and coconut oil to add flavor without too many calories. No bags, no chemicals, no mess.
Classic Pico de Gallo Salsa
This traditional fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it into ...
Cocoa Lovers Healthy Microwave Popcorn
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough sweetened cocoa mix and coconut oil to add flavor without too many calories. No bags, no chemicals, no m...
Cranberry Ginger Pear Relish
This fresh, seasonal relish is a sweet/tart combination that is delicious with turkey, on cheese and crackers, or spread on a turkey sandwich.
Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip, Spread, or Dressing
This recipe is a healthy alternative to sour cream- and mayonnaise-based dips, sandwich spreads, and salad dressings. It's creamy & mild and is the...
Creamy Ranch Healthy Microwave Popcorn
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough salt, herbs, and coconut oil to add flavor without too many added calories. No bags, no chemicals, no mess.
Curry Healthy Microwave Popcorn
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough salt, spices, and coconut oil to add flavor without too many added calories. No bags, no chemicals, no m...
Easy Baked Pita Chips
These baked pita chips are a great, healthy alternative to store-bought chips to serve with spinach dip, hummus, or just about any other dip.
Easy Caramel Apples
Here's a way to make easy caramel apples with fancy looking drizzles and flavors. These make delicious gifts, party favors, and classroom treats.
Easy Fire Roasted Salsa
This salsa has the deep flavor of roasted chiles and tomatoes, but can be prepared in only 10 minutes. Recipe can be easily halved for a smaller qu...
Fiesta Healthy Microwave Popcorn
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough salt, spices, and coconut oil to add flavor without too many added calories. No bags, no chemicals, no m...
Frozen Yogurt (FroYo) Pops
These yummy frozen treats are packed with nutrition. The ground oats and chia seeds disappear into the mixture, but add a hidden healthy boost of f...
Game Day Popcorn Party Mix
This is a fun, festive snack mix that can easily be customized by using candy colors of sports teams, schools, or holidays.
Green Popcorn & Pretzel Party Mix
This easy mix is festive, delicious and pretty for St. Patrick's Day or any "green" party. (The colors can be changed for any occasion.) It's great...
Guacamole - Simple or Loaded
This classic, basic recipe is an easy method that allows the creamy, rich avocado flavor to take center stage. Optional add-ins are suggested, too....
Healthy Microwave Popcorn with Coconut Oil
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough salt and coconut oil to add flavor without too many added calories. No bags, no chemicals, no mess.
Healthy Mini Mexican Layered Dip
These fun, festive mini dips taste too good to be healthy; but they are! You'll WOW your friends when you bring out a platter of these at your next...
Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip - Slow Cooker or Oven
This warm, creamy dip is always a party favorite.  It tastes so cheesy and rich you'd never guess it's a low-calorie, low-fat makeover.
Honey Nut Oat Granola Bars
These nutrient-packed bars are great for an on-the-go snack, an energy boost for athletes and hikers, or a quick & easy breakfast. They can be cust...
Honey Teriyaki Hot Wings
These sticky, finger-lickin' wings are both sweet and spicy. It's easy to make a mild version, too. They are easy, crowd pleasing party food.
Italian Herb Healthy Microwave Popcorn
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough salt, herbs, and coconut oil to add flavor without too many added calories. No bags, no chemicals, no mess.
Lemon Pepper Healthy Microwave Popcorn
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough salt, spice, and coconut oil to add flavor without too many added calories. No bags, no chemicals, no mess.
Mango Fruit Salad Salsa
This is a fun, sweet & tangy twist on traditional spicy salsa and chips. It's versatile and can be served as an appetizer, with breakfast or brunch...
Mango Pico de Gallo Salsa
This traditional fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it into ...
Microwave Brown Sugar Kettle Corn
This is an easy way to make a delicious, lightly sweet and salty kettle corn. Warning: it's addictive!
Microwave Colored Popcorn
This is an easy way to make delicious, sweet colored popcorn. Just add your choice of food coloring to make it any color in the rainbow. This is a ...
Microwave No-Guilt Potato Chips
It's easy to make your own healthy, fat-free potato chips in the microwave. They're crispy, delicious, and inexpensive.
Microwave Popcorn - Light Butter & Salt
This easy, healthy popcorn is seasoned with a small amount of butter and salt--just enough to add flavor without too many added calories. No bags, ...
Microwave Popcorn - Plain
This salt-free, fat-free recipe makes an easy, nutritious snack.
Oven-Roasted Fiesta Fries
These easy, healthy fries have a crunchy outside crust flavored with taco seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Dip, Spread, & Topping
A delicious, versatile dip or spread. Great to make ahead and have on hand for entertaining.
Peanut Butter Healthy Microwave Popcorn
This easy, healthy popcorn has just enough flavor without too many calories. No bags, no chemicals, no mess.
Pesto and Feta Baby Bella Mushrooms
These are a delicious combination of flavors. Assemble them ahead of time so they are ready to pop in the oven at serving time.

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Pesto Chicken Slider Sandwiches
These delicious mini sandwiches can be made ahead and refrigerated for several hours or even over night. They're perfect for potlucks, picnics, and...
Pesto Cottage Cheese Dip with Veggies
This easy, low-fat recipe is a tasty and will satisfy the health conscious crowd.

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Pesto Cream Cheese Spread
This easy cheese spread makes a fast, tasty appetizer. Add a variety of toppings for a pretty presentation on the plate.  For photos of this recipe...
Pesto Crostini
This easy, delicious appetizer can be prepared in a matter of minutes.

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Pesto Dipping Oil with Bread
The pesto gives a flavor boost to this popular appetizer. This is as fast and easy as it gets!

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Pesto Mozzarella Balls & Veggie Skewer Appetizers
These are fun to serve because not only do they taste good, but they are also colorful pretty, easy!

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Pesto Pinwheels
These are easy, delicious, and look beautiful on an appetizer platter. They also can be made up a day ahead, which makes them a great choice for pa...
Pretty-in-Pink Popcorn Party Mix
This easy mix is festive, delicious and pretty for Valentine's Day or any "pink" party--wedding, baby girl, princess birthdays, etc. (The colors ca...
Pumpkin Pie Cream Cheese Dip, Spread, & Topping
A delicious, versatile dip or spread that combines the flavors and spices of fall.  Great to make ahead and have on hand for entertaining.
Red Hot Popcorn Party Mix
This easy, delicious, festive party mix is perfect to serve for RED HOT sports teams (like the St. Louis Cardinals!), for your RED HOT love on an a...
Roasted Salsa
This salsa is made from fresh ingredients and has a deep roasted flavor. The heat can be adjusted by omitting or leaving the seeds from the chiles.
Roasted Salsa for Canning
Take advantage of summer's bounty of vegetables and can this salsa to enjoy throughout the year. Jars of salsa make great gifts, too!

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Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These easy, tasty shrimp are so versatile and can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature. Try them on salad, in tacos, or as an appetizer.
Spinach-Basil Dip
This spinach dip is a healthy, fresh, and delicious alternative to other spinach dips. The fresh basil really brightens the dip, while the yogurt, ...
Strawberry Pico de Gallo Salsa
This sweet/tart/spicy fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it ...
Sugar & Spice Baked Tortilla Chips
These are so easy to make. They have no added fat and are a healthy alternative to cookies. Serve them with fruit salsa, ice cream, or a sweet dip.
Sugar & Spice Candied Pecans
These tasty nuts make a delicious snack. They're also great sprinkled on a salad of tossed greens or over ice cream. For a fun gift, fill a mason j...
Turkey Pesto Meatball Sliders
Easy, make-ahead crowd pleasing party or family food. Make the meatball patties on the stove top or in a slow cooker. Assemble sliders a day ahead.
Yogurt and Honey Fruit Dip
This is an easy, low-fat dip that tastes too good to be this simple. But it is! Serve it with strawberries for a healthy substitute for strawberrie...
Yogurt Chia Fruit Dips
These easy dips get a nutritious boost from Greek yogurt and chia seeds. The six flavor options are perfect for dipping fruit, pretzels, or graham ...


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