Making healthy decisions doesn’t have to be boring. The next time a party (oh, hey Super Bowl!) calls for a dip, consider this skinny Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip. It has the perfect balance of savoriness and crunch. Crowds will rave, stomachs will be happy and your waistline will thank you. Until you turn to Loaded [Read More…]
Individual 7 Layer Dips
What’s the worst thing about a 7-layer dip? Say it with me: how it all looks like nastiness after just a few dips (I can think of a few things it looks like, but I wont go there for the sake of wanting you to make this!). But, worry no longer – I have the [Read More…]
Cold Spinach & Parmesan Dip
A creamy, garlicy and cheesy spinach dip that’s the perfect appetizer for all of your family gatherings this holiday season. For Thanksgiving — and even, yes, the trending Friendsgiving (read the 17 Rules of Friendsgiving here) — why not bring a fabulous cold spinach dip? It’s super easy to make and is pretty refreshing (yes, [Read More…]
Spicy Queso Dip
A wondrously cheesy dip made with peppers, sweet onion, two types of cheeses, spicy jalapeno and zesty lime. For the record… I had all but good intentions to make this a skinny queso dip. Sorry, guys. Didn’t happen. My family loves cheese way too much. Who can blame them? Instead we turned this into a [Read More…]
Asian Dipping Sauce
A quick dipping sauce recipe that’s perfect for spring rolls or dumplings. The base is hoisin / sweet and sour / peanut sauce. However, in the past I’ve tossed in ground ginger or garlic (if I really wanted to be crazy and pull out the cutting board!). I’ve been making this dipping sauce for years. I first concocted this [Read More…]
Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Dip
There’s nothing better than a cheesy, warm dip at a party (hello, Super Bowl!). I’ve been making this one for years, adapting and tweaking it ever so slightly. When a recipe calls for, say, 2 cloves of garlic… I always add 4 of 5 cloves. I like to think it’s one of my best qualities. [Read More…]
Super Bowl Worthy Guacamole
This guacamole is smooth with little chunks of avocado mixed throughout with a hint of heat from the cayenne, robust flavor from the garlic and crunch from the onion. It’s so delicious that it’s worthy of a Super Bowl dip. Here’s what I learned during my first trial of this guac: Never, ever think that a [Read More…]
Veggie Dip Holder
The next time you have company over, make a homemade veggie platter with bell peppers as the “dip holders.” It’s super easy and makes for a nice presentation on a big, veggie filled platter!