Snacks and Starters Recipes Directory

Hummus: Ingredients, Recipe, and Benefits

Can't get enough hummus? This tasty dip has a lot going for it, in terms of nutrition as well as taste. Find out how easy it is to make your own with a simple hummus recipe.

How to Fight the Late-Night Munchies

Boredom and tiredness can lead you to raid the pantry - and gain weight. WebMD explains why we might be snacking at night and how to avoid the late-night munchies.

Best and Worst Snacks

Expert picks for healthy snacks to eat when you’re watching your blood sugar and blood pressure.

Worst and Best Movie Snacks: Popcorn, Candy, Soda, and More

AWebMD unveils some of the worst movie snacks and some healthier, lower-calorie options to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Healthy Snacking Tips

Your diet is going great until that snack attack! Find out how to snack and lose weight.

Slideshow: 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.

Slideshow: 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.

Slideshow: 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.

5 Winning Game Day Eats

Movie Snacks Quiz: Test Your Concession Stand IQ

Think you know how many calories are in that popcorn, candy, and soda? Take this quiz and find out.

The Secret of Edamame

Information on edamame (soy beans) as a snack.

Best and Worst Snacks

WebMD "Recipe Doctor" Elaine Magee shares her picks for some of the least healthy snacks you can find in your supermarket -- plus eight easy, healthy alternatives.

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.

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.

Mixed Berry-Almond Gratin Recipe

Fresh berries are topped with a rich custard and baked into a crusty dessert (or breakfast) gratin.

Lemon Cucumber Seltzer

Play up plain seltzer water with fresh cucumber and lemon slices for a refreshing beverage to enjoy outdoors.

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.

Light 7 Layer Dip

The popular party dip gets a fat- and calorie-cutting makeover.

Light Sausage Balls

Snack on these light sausage balls alone, or use them to enhance your special tomato sauce on spaghetti night.

Mediterranean Magic Popcorn

Transform plain microwave popcorn into a gourmet snack by adding olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.

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.

Fun Fall Snack Mix

Fun Fall Snack Mix Recipe : Find lighter and healthier recipes for your and your family.

Cranberry Salsa

Tired of traditional salsa? Try this blend, which adds cranberry juice for the base and pineapple for some sweetness.

Quick Bruschetta

Quick bruschetta made with Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and drizzled with olive oil, is the life of the party.

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.

Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillos are delicious raw, but they take on a sweet, smoky flavor when cooked on the grill.

Southwestern Corn & Black Bean Salad

Here's a great make-ahead dinner--and leftovers are welcome for lunch the next day.