Pineapple Cheese Ball

It’s not all that often that I post appetizer recipes, so today I thought I would post this crowd-pleasing cheese ball recipe. It’s YUMMY – and it freezes very well. If you prefer, make it into two smaller balls, and freeze one for later. Pineapple...

Baba Ghanouj Recipe

Baba Ghanouj is a popular Middle-Eastern dip made of roasted eggplant and spices. It is best served with pita wedges, or on vegetarian wraps in place of a meat. Simple Low-Fat Baba Ghanouj Recipe 1 eggplant 3 TBSP chopped cilantro 3 TBSP non-fat plain yogurt 2 TBSP...

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

There is a recipe in “The Cat Can Cook Book” for Stuffed Mushroom Caps, that features crab, but I wanted to post a similar recipe with a different spin. These mushroom caps are just as simple, yet different enough to become a whole new dish! Stuffed...

Hot Dip Recipes

Since I am making these tomorrow for a Christmas Party I am hosting, I thought I would share them here as well!  Super easy, super quick, super GOOD!!! Quick Hot Crab Dip Preheat oven to 350 °F. Combine 1 pkg (250 g) Cream Cheese, softened, 1-1/2 cups shredded...

Antipasto Recipe

Yolanda’s Antipasto This is a wonderful, traditional and easy recipe for making your own Antipasto.  This family favorite recipe comes from my Aunt Yolanda, and has been a wonderful addition to many family dinners. 6 Medium Size Green Peppers (chopped fine)...

Grampa’s Baked Beans Recipe

These past few days have seemed cooler, almost autumn-like (although I haven’t even left the house to really know for sure!) At any rate, I have been inspired to think about tummy-warming recipes that are delicious and low fat. Healthy and good-tasting, these...