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Looking for a yummy, healthy way to start your meals? Check out these snacks and starters for ideas for family dinners or a big party.
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25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories or Less
Ice cream and quesadillas top a tasty photo gallery of diet snack ideas. They're quicker, cheaper, and less processed than many 100-calorie snack packs.
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Dress Up Your Food With Condiments
Ketchup or mustard? Wasabi or Sriracha? See what these and other popular condiments are made of and how much to use.
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Low-Carb Snacks
We all snack. You can, even if you're on a low-carb diet. Get ideas about smart snacks that are low in carbohydrates.
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Breakfast
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Easy and Light Cinnamon Rolls
Make your own cinnamon rolls without the guilt, thanks to this recipe that uses less-fat margarine and light cream cheese.
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Red, White, & Blue Corn Chip Bites Recipe
Blue corn tortilla chips make this Mexican-style red-white-and-blue appetizer pretty, but any variety will work.
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Mixed Berry-Almond Gratin Recipe
Fresh berries are topped with a rich custard and baked into a crusty dessert (or breakfast) gratin.
Starters
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Lemon Cucumber Seltzer
Play up plain seltzer water with fresh cucumber and lemon slices for a refreshing beverage to enjoy outdoors.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Power Bars
Power up with these energizing no-bake peanut butter bars filled with marshmallows, low-fat granola, and ground flaxseed.
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Vietnamese Bean Dipping Sauce
This recipe is very simple and is quite delicious, especially if you can find whole fermented soybeans.
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Light 7 Layer Dip
The popular party dip gets a fat- and calorie-cutting makeover.
Snacks
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Mediterranean Magic Popcorn
Transform plain microwave popcorn into a gourmet snack by adding olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
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Baked Seasoned Potato Chips
Potato chips don't have to be bad for you. Make your own version, lower in sodium and cholesterol, but still super tasty.
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Fun Fall Snack Mix
Fun Fall Snack Mix Recipe : Find lighter and healthier recipes for your and your family.
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Cranberry Salsa
Tired of traditional salsa? Try this blend, which adds cranberry juice for the base and pineapple for some sweetness.
Breads
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Quick Bruschetta
Quick bruschetta made with Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and drizzled with olive oil, is the life of the party.
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Vegetarian Recipe: Caramelized Onion and White Bean Flatbread
Herbed mashed beans, sliced plum tomatoes, sweet caramelized onions, and some shredded Gouda top this tasty flatbread.