Serve up some superb appetizers on game day with these easy recipes.
Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks and tortilla chips for dipping.
Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.
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Turn this appetizer into a main dish by making it the star of your next grain bowl.
If you like the heat, add jalapeno slices at the end.
These quick nachos work well with shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken if you have leftovers around.
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Roasted cauliflower stands in for chicken and provides more fiber and fewer calories.
A drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze gives this healthy appetizer a sweet and tangy finishing note.
Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer.
Adjust the heat, tang or other flavorings to suit your tastes.
It’s cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes.
Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies.
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Cream cheese tempers the just-right hint of heat from the pepper and Buffalo sauce.
(Since black pepper has a stronger flavor, youll need just a quarter of the amount.)
Chili-Cheese Nachos
Make nachos a healthy dinner when you top them with an easy 30-minute chili.
Diana Chistruga
Serve this healthy recipe with sliced scallions, avocado, fresh tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.
Dipping them in a mixture of plain yogurt with chopped fresh basil would be tasty too.
Serve with sauteed green beans and roasted sweet potato wedges.
Be sure to have lots of baked tortilla chips on hand when you serve it.
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Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
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