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.

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.

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.

Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and Pancetta by Smokinhotchef

This fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina since the early 1990's . When ripe, this fruit is about the size of a grapefruit. The flesh of this melon is ivory to cream and can become a pale yellow with striations and mottling on the outside when fully ready to consume.…