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Vegetable Crudités Platter

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

Spinach Ball Appetizers

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…

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos

Cream cheesie corn

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…

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Sage Infused Sour Cream

Cute, healthy appetizer to bring to a party

Zucchini Squash Pizza

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…

Grilled Asparagus with Goat Cheese

In this recipe, toss fresh asparagus with garlic-infused olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill it to perfection,…

Green Bean Casserole

I can't do Thanksgiving without this side dish. I like it with 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese added to it.

Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and Pancetta

This fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina…

Cream of Cauliflower OR Cream of Broccoli Soup

Because some relatives are diabetic or follow a low carb regemine, I prepare delcious cream soups without a…