Hazelnut Cheese Bits by Sara Gray

Wow! These yummy bite-size bursts of flavor make an exceptionally delicious appetizer! You will need to make more than you think, because this easy appetizer recipe will get snapped up in a big hurry.

Split Pea Soup Retooled by Ryan Boudreaux

This soup preparation with reduced-fat low-salt ham comes in with only 252 calories per serving and just 2.2 grams of fat, this recipe is just as tasty as any split pea soup I have made or eaten. Split peas are so fun to cook with and they sure do make for a tasty soup too, here is a version that yields eight portions of tasty…

Buffalo Chicken Dip by David St. John

Herbed Dip by Micheline

This is my favourite low calorie, fat free, savoury, all purpose dip. You can use it on baked potatoes or as a chip dip or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa by Cindy McNamara

I picked up a bunch of nice looking tomatillos at the local farmers market this week that were crying to be charred on the grill and made into a spicy salsa for me to can. It could be eaten fresh and would last a couple of weeks in the fridge. If you don't want so much heat, simply reduce the jalapeno quantity.

Refrigerator Pickles by Chef Smith

Classic Chess Pie with Variations by myra byanka

Basic recipe for a southern favorite. Known as a pantry pie because farmers' wives always had flour, butter, sugar and eggs on hand, this recipe includes the tradtional variety, plus instructions on additives, such as chocolate.

Avocado and Feta Salad by Yvette Bedrosian

This recipe works as a guacamole when served with tortilla chips, or can stand alone as a salad, or used as a chutney.

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip by Amos Miller

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up, watching movies or a sporting event. It comes together quickly and is ready to enjoy with your favorite chips. I like it as a side with Chicken Enchiladas Suizas.

Tuscan Mashed chickpeas by Chez la mere

Grill some bread prior to serving

Sour Cream Yeast Dinner Rolls by myra byanka

A minimum knead recipe for delicious, slighty sweet, soft rolls that kids will love, too.

Festive Bacon And Cheese Dip by Robyn Savoie

This is great with crackers, vegetables and crusty bread.

My Homemade Apple Butter with Apple Schnapps by Robyn Savoie

Two autumn standards, pumpkin and apple. I joined Schnapps Liquor with apple in this lovely spread. Apple Schnapps really adds a surprising element to this. This spread is wonderful on toast, pancakes, waffles and in pumpkin pie! I might experiment one of these days and see how it would work in traditional apple pie

Marinated Cheese Dip by myra byanka

Try this with crackers, or warm French bread slices.

Bernice's Vegetable Dip by Micheline

An excellent, creamy, tangy, zippy dip to serve with fresh vegetables.