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Garlic Herb Butter Crostini

I love crostini. You can change the herbs/spices on this to suit your taste. Or serve different combinations & have a taste off. You can even top them with bits of grilled veggies for a more colorful appetizer.Crostini are inexpensive appetizers, go well with soup or anything you'd ordinarily serve garlic bread with. Nice to serve with a cheese … [Read more...]

Eggplant Parmesan with No Frying

This is the #1 eggplant recipe at AllRecipes. I love eggplant parmesan and always order it when I find it on a menu. There's nothing like it & I often judge a restaurant by how well they make it.This is great way to make it healthier since no frying is involved. Try it; I think you'll like it.Click title for link at AllRecipes. … [Read more...]

Zucchini Crostini Snacks/Appetizers

Just when you thought you'd heard of every possible way to use zucchini comes this great appetizer recipe. I love crostini anyway, but these look delicious!Click title for link at SeriousEats. … [Read more...]

Sparkling Kiwi Lemonade with Fruity Ice Cubes

What a great way to use kiwi fruit! Freeze pieces in ice cubes & keep the cubes in a container in the freezer to add to this recipe or other fruit drinks. Of course you can do the same with other fruit if you like--especailly when you have a little bit of fruit left that's not being eaten. Nice for sangria or iced tea too.The sparkling part … [Read more...]

Parmesan Zucchini Sticks with Smoky Red Pepper Sauce

These are great appetizers that are also healthy. The only thing is that you'll need to bake them at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. That really heats up the kitchen! Either choose a cool day for this or try it in a toaster oven. You are supposed to serve them immediately, so figure that into your schedule.These look so good. Click title for link … [Read more...]

Chicken Rice Salad with Pine Nuts and Lemon (Plus a Great Pilaf Recipe)

This is like a good rice pilaf with chicken added. The pilaf has some golden raisins which add a lot of zing. You could also serve the pilaf as a side dish with other meals--gorgeous for entertaining or any holiday meal. Rice never tasted so good! You can serve this fresh tasting salad warm or cold. It calls for long-grain rice, but I'd mix in … [Read more...]

The Motherlode of Sangria Recipes

I love sangria, especially in the warmer months. Here are many recipes for sangria combinations using all sorts of wine and fruit. Perhaps you will find a favorite or just enjoy trying different combinations. Remember red wine is good for your heart & fruit is pretty healthy too. Best tasting health food ever? You can use any kind of wine, … [Read more...]