Kale Chips Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: American Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 40 mins Save Print Kale is an powerful source of vitamins A, C and K it also contains impressive amounts of Calcium. They’re terrific as a snack or even with cocktails. Roasting the leaves coaxes out a nutty, briny flavor that’s kind of addictive. There are many varieties of Kale, the most common is Curley Kale, ...
Raw Veggie Hummus Recipe
Raw Veggie Hummus Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Mediterranean Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Save Print Love this! Always a hit when entertaining. This hummus is lighter and easier to digest because of the zucchini base instead of the chickpeas. Ingredients 2 zucchini, chopped ½ cup tahini 2 Tbs nutritional yeast ½ cup fresh lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2½ tsp sea salt or Himalayan ...
Beet & Yogurt Dip Recipe
Beet & Yogurt Dip Author: Karina Hines Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Australian Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Save Print Ingredients 4 cooked beets 1 cup Greek yogurt – low to no fat 10 mint leaves, chopped – can use basil, marjoram, chives or parsley 10 walnuts, chopped Instructions Cook beets: a.) Roast — individually wrap in foil drizzled with olive oil & roast at 400 degrees until fork ...
Strawberry Gazpacho with Lime Cilantro Cream Recipe
Strawberry Gazpacho with Lime Cilantro Cream Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Healthy Eating Cuisine: American Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Save Print Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 lb. strawberries, hulled and halved (5 cups) 1 small mango, peeled and chopped (1 cup) or can use Frozen – Even quicker! ½ cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper 1 large shallot, chopped (2 Tbs.) 2 Tbs olive oil ¼ cup chopped cilantro, divided ¼ cup lime ...
Macadamia Nut & Sundried Tomato Spread Recipe
Macadamia Nut & Sundried Tomato Spread Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Mediterranean Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Save Print Use a cucumber for your chip! Yield: 1 Cup Ingredients 1 cup raw, unsalted macadamia nuts 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice ½ cup sundried tomato, chopped ¼ cup Katamala olives, pitted ¼ tsp. Celtic or Himalayan sea salt 2 Tbs parsley, finely chopped (any variety) Black ...
Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe
Sweet Potato Hummus Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Middle Eastern Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Save Print For the kids, try substituting cumin with cinnamon. Makes 4 cups Ingredients 1 pound sweet potatoes 1 can (19.5 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Tbs lemon juice ¼ cup tahini 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp ground cumin 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped Coarse salt ...
Asparagus Rollups Recipe
Asparagus Rollups Author: Denise Costello Save Print This makes a lovely appetizer for a spring brunch. I have made a gluten- and dairy-free version of the original, with a few Fit Foodie tweaks. Ingredients 14 thin slices of bread -- try Sara Lee Soft and Smooth Whole Grain White or Udi’s Gluten-free White Sandwich Bread 8 slices of uncured bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled 8 oz of low-fat or Greek-style Cream Cheese or for non-dairy, use Tofutti non-dairy spread ...