Vegetable Crudités Platter by Mary Frances Hart

Here is a platter that was successful at a Thanksgiving dinner. Use whatever is in season and colorful.

Microwave Potato Chips Healthier Than Store Bought by Claudia lamascolo

Here is an easy recipe to make healthy snacks for your kids and you!

Spinach Ball Appetizers by RecipeKing

Spinach Ball Appetizers is an easy and delicious recipe for a holiday, event or any large family gathering and is also a healthy, low fat, low calories, low sugars, low sodium, low carbohydrates, diabetic, heart-healthy, WeightWatchers (2) PointsPlus recipe. Made with: frozen spinach, stuffing mix, eggs, Parmesan cheese, onion and…

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos by Kiki Thompson

Stuffed Sweet Peppers by Charlene Cole Ribaudo

Usually peppers are stuffed with ground meat or sausage and rice. I had some leftover polenta, bacon, prosciutto and a pint of heirloom cherry tomatoes so this receipe was born.

Cream cheesie corn by Glenn

I was given the chore of coming up with a new side dish for Thanksgiving. I like corn--particularly when I am eating. I like cream cheese--only when I am eating. Voila, an idea is born. It is easy to make and was rated OMG by my very picky family. There may be ways to improve it but here is an instant classic.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus by Robyn Medlin

This is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn’t require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the asparagus do their thing on the grill. Your friends will rave over this dish!

Oven Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic by Phyllis Munro

I was so surprised by this simple recipe. I really didn't think I would like cooked tomatoes, NO BULL this was my favorite part of the meal! I served this with the blue cheese butter stuffed fillets. It was great paired up with a loaf of rosemary bread. I love roasted garlic, pairing this up with the roasted tomatoes is an awesome…

Guinness Chili Loaded Baked Potato by Claudia lamascolo

Here is my famous Happy Saint Patricks Day Guinness Chili Loaded Baked Potatoes! WE love these!

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Sage Infused Sour Cream by Jessica

Cute, healthy appetizer to bring to a party

Zucchini Squash Pizza by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a healthy pizza alternative using squash as the crust when counting calories. I loved it but will let you be the judge. Not a crispy crust more like eggplant parmisano. Very delicious when pizza urge strikes and your on a diet!

creamy parmesan dressing by Claudia lamascolo

perfect on romaine lettuce....check it out

Stuffed Mushrooms by ShaleeDP

AllRecipes mushroom dish.

Twice Baked Gruyere and Potato Souffle by Syi

These, along with a salad, make a nice, light meal. They can be prepared in advance and then do the second baking just before you serve them.

Italian Vegetable Stew Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a large pot of stew that feeds many people and get a few loaves of bread your going to need it to sop up the juices.