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!

Delicious Easy Appetizer: Sweet Potato Casserole by John Wm. Macy's CheeseSticks

Sweet potatoes are another delicious vegetable that are great for any fall or holiday dinner party. This amazing casserole can double as a delicious desert or as an easy appetizer. This recipe will serve four people but the ingredients can be doubled to serve more.

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

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.

Asparagus, Shiitake Mushroom, and Sun Dried Tomato Tart Recipe by Debi Shawcross

What is the first vegetable that pops into your mind when you think about spring? Is it Artichokes? Peas? Arugula? For me it’s asparagus, which is kind of funny, because today asparagus is shipped in and available in grocery stores year…

Healthy and Easy Vegan beet salad with prunes! by Helenscooking

Beets are like Cinderella, we think that they are not as delish as they are, we rarely cook them and generally, we think that this it is not essential for us. But in reality, there’s much more to it than we think. Beets provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support.In recent lab studies on human tumor cells,…

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!

Grilled Asparagus with Goat Cheese by Doctor Jo

In this recipe, toss fresh asparagus with garlic-infused olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill it to perfection, sprinkle with goat cheese and a few chive blossoms for a quick and easy dinner vegetable side 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.