Appetizers

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

 

It’s pumpkin season. Not that it wasn’t already made obvious by the Halloween and pumpkin decorations all over the Metro DC area. I’ve finally given in, and treated myself to a pumpkin spice latte (tall, skinny). It’s insane how into pumpkins we are around here! And yet, October would not be complete without a trip to the pumpkin farm. I haven’t been out to the pumpkin farm since I was a kid … and let me tell you, you are never too old to enjoy the hay rides, the face paint, the slides and the hot apple cider. Even in my late 20s, I’m transformed into a small child the minute I get near the pumpkin farm — go figure! (more…)

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Cheesy White Bean Nachos

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Cheesy nachos at any Mexican restaurant can put a serious dent in your daily calorie count… if you’re counting. Step away from the cheesy nachos and look for something better. Before you start freaking out and guilt-tripping yourself out of cheesy nachos for life, try making your own. Oh the horror! Not having someone prepare it and serve it to you on a silver platter. Before you go complaining about how everything that tastes good isn’t good for you, try these cheesy white bean nachos. I promise, you won’t be slaving away in your kitchen for these. They’re easy for snacks or for an addition to Mexican night. (more…)

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Crab Parmesan Stuffed Mushroom Caps

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Crab Parmesan Mushroom Cap

I was browsing around the grocery store last weekend, hoping I’d come up with some brilliant idea for a weeknight dinner. That’s when I came across these mushroom caps. I’ve made cheesy stuffed mushroom caps in the past, but I wanted to try something new. I decided to fuse together one of my previous recipes to create delicious Crab Parmesan Stuffed Mushroom Caps. I’m thinking I can use these as appetizers for a dinner if I use smaller mushrooms.

Crab Parmesan Mushroom Cap

 

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Crab Parmesan Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Yield: 2 servings

Calories per serving: 335

Fat per serving: 11g

Ingredients

  • 2 large Mushroom Caps
  • 1/2 Package Crab Meat
  • 1/4 cup Low Fat Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Fat-Free Sour Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Low Fat Mayo
  • Onion Powder, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Wash the mushrooms well, and carefully remove the the gills from each mushroom cap with a spoon.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayo, shredded parmesan, sour cream, onion powder and crab meat. 
  4. Grease the bottom of a baking dish (I use olive oil spray).
  5. Fill each mushroom cap with the crab parmesan mixture.
  6. Carefully place in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. 

Notes

Nutrition Information: Cals 335. Carbs 21g. Fat 11g. Protein 24g. Sodium 903mg. Sugar 5g.

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Buffalo Chicken Bites

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Buffalo Chicken Bites

 

As I was browsing foodgawker a few weeks ago, I came across this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Bites on Sweet Pea’s Kitchen I was instantly in love. Healthy-ish boneless chicken wings? Is there such a thing? Yes, there is. These are super easy to make. It was a little bit messy because I used my hands to form the bites. But the outcome is absolute deliciousness. These bites are great alternatives to a deep-fried night at Buffalo Wild Wings. To complete the meal, I served them baked homemade fries and two side dips; marinara dipping sauce and spicy light ranch.

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Buffalo Chicken Bites

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup Hot Sauce (to taste)
  • 3 1/2 ounces Light Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped Green Onions
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 – 4 cups Corn Flakes cereal, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350?F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese and hot sauce, cheddar cheese and green onions.
  3. Roll a heaping tablespoon of mixture into a 1½-inch ball and place onto a plate or separate baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  4. Place flour in a shallow dish.
  5. In a second shallow dish, place eggs.
  6. In a third shallow dish, Place cornflakes.
  7. Dip each chicken ball first into the flour, then the egg and ending with the Corn Flakes. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
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Easy Crab Parmesan Dip

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Crab Parmesan Dip

A few months ago, I made a celebratory dinner of sorts which included an appetizer – Warm Crab Parmesan dip served with pita chips. Ever since then, it’s become one of my most popular dips. I don’t make it often at all because, as you’ll see from the ingredients, it’s not very heart-healthy. It’s really easy to make, and absolutely delicious. You can have it with pita chips, tortillas and even water crackers.

Since we haven’t had it in a while, and I just bought some pita chips at Safeway last weekend, I decided to make some. I’m telling you, people love this stuff – it’s perfect for a night in, or even to take along to parties.

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Easy Crab Parmesan Dip

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 package of crabmeat
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together crabmeat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and garlic in a baking dish.
  3. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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