Description:

What’s halftime without...

Time:

15 min (5 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Mexican

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon vegetable oil or...
2 can (10 ounces each)...
4 OZ low-fat or...
1/2 cup spicy, hot...
1/2 cup chunky bleu...

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, breaking it into flakes as it cooks. Add cream cheese and stir until softened and well mixed. Remove from heat and stir in barbecue sauce and bleu cheese dressing. Serve warm for dipping.

Description:

Satisfy your guests with...

Time:

23 min (5 min to prepare, 18 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Mexican

Notes:

To serve: Cut in...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces)...
1 can (10 ounces) diced...
1 1/2 cups shredded, sharp...
1/2 cup green onion,...
1/4 cup finely chopped...
1/4 cup cup finely...
12  6-inch corn...
1  Non-stick oil spray

Directions:

Combine chili, tomatoes, cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, green and red bell peppers and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl*. Spread 1/4 cup of the filling on each tortilla and fold in half.

Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with oil. Cook the quesadillas, two at a time, in a covered pan, until browned on both sides and bubbling, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Chilidillas can be served immediately or held in a 200

Description:

Salsa doesn’t have to...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Italian

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can Salsa doesn’t...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1/4 cup finely diced red...
2 clove 1/4garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red...
2 tablespoons extra-virgin...
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve as a spread

Description:

Prepare this Big Easy dish...

Time:

1 hr (30 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red bell pepper,...
1 large onion, coarsely...
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 can (26 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (10 ounces) diced...
2 pounds large shrimp,...

Directions:

Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in bell pepper, onion and celery. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times, until vegetables are tender, yet still crisp.

Meanwhile, combine spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes with chilies in a separate, medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add shrimp to the Dutch oven and increase heat to high. Cook 2 to 3 minutes while tossing,...

Description:

Made with protein-rich...

Time:

20 min (15 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (6 ounce)...
1/3 cup minced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh...
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh...
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/8...
1  (16 ounces)...
1/4 cup finely chopped...
20  thin diagonal...

Directions:

Flake the tuna with a fork into a bowl, and stir in the onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme and pepper. In a separate bowl mix the hummus and sun-dried tomatoes together. Heat the broiler. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheets. Broil 1 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly toasted. Top each toast with a layer of the hummus mixture and a small mound of the tuna mixture.

Description:

This flavorful seafood...

Time:

10 min (5 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups salsa verde
1 can (about 13 ounces)...
1 teaspoon dried lemon...
2 cups water
1 large (about 9 grams)...
1 can (about 6 ounces)...
1 can (about 6 ounces)...
8 ounces cooked shrimp,...

Directions:

Combine the salsa, coconut milk, lemon grass and water in a saucepan, cook over medium heat until boiling.

Add the bouillon cube and stir to dissolve. Stir in the salmon, crab and shrimp and heat through, about 2 minutes.

Description:

This tangy tapas dish,...

Time:

15 min (10 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (about 6 ounces)...
1/4 cup vinegar
4 can anchovy fillets,...
4 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary
2 each bay leaves

Directions:

Put the olives in a small saucepan and crush with the back of a spoon until they crack open. Cook over medium heat until the olives release their liquid; remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients. Cool.

Description:

Long an Easter tradition,...

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

**Tip: If you prefer,...

Ingredients:

8  large eggs,...
1  can (4 ounces)...
1/4  cup plain...
2  tablespoons...
1  tablespoon...
2  teaspoons fresh...
1  teaspoon dry mustard
1/4  teaspoon black...

Directions:

Peel and cut the eggs in half lengthwise; remove the yolks. Set whites aside, carefully keeping them intact.

Mash yolks in a small bowl with a fork. Add shrimp, yogurt, olives, chives, thyme, dry mustard and black pepper; blend well. Place the egg white halves on a plate lined with leaf lettuce, if desired.

Mound each egg white half with the shrimp-yolk mixture. Garnish with thyme or chives, if desired.

*To hard cook eggs: Cover eggs with cold w...

Description:

This fruit salad goes...

Time:

15 min (15 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1  pound fresh,...
1/2  cup red onion,...
1  cup fat-free...
1  package (10...
1  can (15 ounces)...
1  cup raspberries...
1  tablespoon black...

Directions:

Toss the shrimp and onion with 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette; refrigerate for 10 minutes. Divide salad greens among 4 cold plates. Divide the shrimp-onion mixture among the plates. Top with the fruit salad and raspberries. Sprinkle the black sesame seeds over all. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

Description:

Like bruschetta as an...

Time:

15 min (10 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1  can (10 ounces)...
1  can (15 ounces)...
1/2  cup fresh basil,...
1  green onion, chopped
4  tablespoons olive...
2  tablespoons...
1  Pepper, to taste
2  garlic cloves,...
4  medium slices...
1/4  cup crumbled feta...
1  Basil leaves for...

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350

Description:

The centerpiece of your...

Time:

1 hr 45 min (15 min to prepare, 1 hr 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

4 pound 1 chicken, washed...
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt and pepper...
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (16 ounces) baked...

Directions:

Preheat the grill to medium (about 350

Description:

Great snack, appetizer or...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces)...
1/3 cup bottled barbecue...
1 tablespoon to 2 tablespoons...
2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 pinch Salt to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor and process in pulses until smooth.

Description:

Cuban inspired, this hearty...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Cuban

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1 can (4 ounces)...
1 package (8 ounces)...
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup toasted, slivered...

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine chili, pineapple, chilies, cream cheese, raisins, chili powder and cinnamon; mix well. Heat until cream cheese melts, stirring continuously. Mix in almonds. Variation: In place of cream cheese, thicken with 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney beans, drained and puréed. *If desired, turkey chili may be substituted for no-beans chili (with consequent changes to the below nutritionals).

Description:

Make this great appetizer...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15-ounce) can...
3 tablespoon extra-virgin...
2 tablespoon minced Italian...
2 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon...
2 clove garlic, minced...
16 small small slices...
1 can (2 ounces)...

Directions:

Mix beans, oil, parsley, onion, lemon juice, garlic and pepper in a small bowl, making make 1 cup spread. Spoon a bit on each slice of toast and top each with 2 anchovies.

Description:

These tuna cakes are...

Time:

20 min (10 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 can (6 ounces each)...
3/4 cup shredded...
3/4 cup dried...
1 can (8 ounces) corn,...
1/3 cup reduced-fat...
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions:

Combine the tuna, cheese, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, corn, mayonnaise and egg in a medium bowl, and mix until well blended. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, and coat with the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Description:

Layered with beans,...

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper,...
1 can (16 ounce) pinto...
1 each 1 jar (8 ounce)...
1 each (1 1/4 ounce...
2 cup shredded cheddar...
8 ounce sour cream
1 each tomato, diced
1 can 1small black olives

Directions:

Heat oven to 400

Description:

An easy snack, appetizer or...

Time:

20 min (10 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 each French baguette,...
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces)...
2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato...
2 tablespoon chopped, fresh...
1 each Salt to taste
2 clove garlic, halved

Directions:

*juliennes are matchstick strips

Heat oven to 400

Description:

For an easy snack, dip it!...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoon lime juice...
1 each Hot pepper sauce,...
1 cup petite-cut canned...
1 teaspoon dried or 1...

Directions:

Mash peas in a medium bowl, using a potato masher or the back of a large spoon. In a medium bowl, combine mashed peas, onion, garlic, lime juice and hot pepper sauce to taste. Mix until well blended. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro. If a refrigerator or cooler is available, cover and cool for about 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. The dip can also be enjoyed right away at room temperature.

Description:

Guacamole (known as...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 slice onion, about...
1 clove garlic
1 each jalapeño pepper,...
2 large ripe avocados,...
1 cup canned, crushed...
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

Combine onion, garlic and jalapeño in the work bowl of a food processor, equipped with a knife blade, and chop finely. Add avocado, 2/3 of the crushed pineapple, lemon juice and salt, and process into a coarse purée. Scrape the guacamole into a serving bowl and mix in the remaining crushed pineapple. Serve with chips or vegetables for dipping.

Description:

Hurry Up Hummus is a...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces)...
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon water
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon...
1 dash 1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

Purée the beans in a food processor until smooth. Mix the puréed beans with remaining ingredients in a serving bowl.
Serve with cut raw vegetables, crackers or pita bread for dipping.

Description:

With its deep-red color and...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (16 ounces)...
3 each canned anchovy...
2 tablespoon plain, fat-free...
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 each garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground...
2 ounce feta cheese,...
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Directions:

Purée beets, anchovy fillets, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and pepper in a food processor. Stir in feta cheese and green onion. Refrigerate until chilled.

Description:

A great start to any meal,...

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 large sourdough...
2 can (13 3/4 ounces...
1 cup freshly grated...
1 can (4 ounces)...
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

Directions:

Heat oven to 400

Description:

These delicious, blueberry...

Time:

40 min (20 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Bread

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 can (8 1/2 ounces)...
1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
1 each egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 can (15 ounces)...

Directions:

Heat the oven to 425º F. Grease a 12 cup muffin tin or line with paper cups. Combine the flour, cornmeal, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl mix the creamed corn, buttermilk, egg, oil and lemon zest. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture, stirring only until all ingredients are moistened. Gently fold in the blueberries.

Spoon the batter into prepared cups, filling each about 3/...

Description:

With canned pumpkin and...

Time:

1 hr 15 min (15 min to prepare, 1 hr to cook)

Meal type:

Bread

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 each Non-stick cooking...
2.5 cups sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons)...
1 can (15 ounces)...
1 can (8 1/4 ounces)...
4 large eggs
3.5 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pumpking pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 each confectioner's...

Directions:

Heat oven to 350

Description:

Wake up with this great...

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Breakfast

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 1/4 ounces)...
1 can (15 ounces) wild...
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1  Pinch ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons cornstarch...
3 large or extra-large eggs
1/2 cup fat-free milk...
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1  Non-stick cooking...
4 slices whole-wheat bread
1/4 cup sliced almonds,...

Directions:

For the Apricot-Blueberry Topping: Drain apricots and blueberries, reserving the syrup, and set fruit aside. Combine the reserved syrup, sugar if desired, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch, mixing until blended in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Slice apricots; add apricots and blueberries to the sauce. Heat through; cover and set aside.

For the French Toast: Whisk eggs, milk, sugar...