Deglet Noor dates are smaller than Medjool dates and work best for this recipe.
Center-cut bacon has had fat removed from either side of the strip, making it a leaner choice.
If youre having trouble keeping the bacon in place, secure it with a wooden pick before baking.
Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Italian-Style Beef & Pork Meatballs
This foolproof meatball recipe makes enough to stash away for another day.
Enjoy this casserole over rice for dinner or serve it with chips as a game-day appetizer.
Load up bowls of the butternut squash chili and top with Greek yogurt, cilantro and minced red onion.
Or skip the yogurt and keep this healthy dinner vegan.
Serve as an easy appetizer with tortilla chips and carrot sticks.
Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy, crowd-pleasing dip comes together with ease in your crock pot.
Jacob Fox
Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
These are the best baked chicken wings around.
Cooking the wings in the oven, not the fryer, reduces fat and calories.
We also loaded it with chili-spiced caramelized onions.
Caitlin Bensel
Serve this healthy makeover with tortilla chips or sliced jicama for dipping.
Don’t use pre-shredded cheese here; shred it fresh for the best and creamiest results.
Serve with ketchup, marinara, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
Avocado-Yogurt Dip
modernize your guacamole recipe by adding protein-packed yogurt to make a healthy dip recipe.
For an extra kick, add minced jalapeno or your favorite hot sauce for some zing!
The crisp, tangy coleslaw is the perfect pairing for the tender, rich brisket.
Serve with chips, crudites and cold beer to round out the meal.
Chili-Cheese Nachos
Make nachos a healthy dinner when you top them with an easy 30-minute chili.
Serve this healthy recipe with sliced scallions, avocado, fresh tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.
Oxmoor House
Preheating the pan and coating the bites with cooking spray ensures they still get crispy.
The air fryer gives you a crispy crust, using much less oil than a traditional fryer.
Enjoy these addictive little snacks on their own or with our Southern smoky, creamy dipping sauce.
It’s cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes.
Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies.
Dip into spicy Sriracha dipping sauce for a flavor explosion.
secure your ripe avocados for guacamole or toastonly firm ones will do when making these fries.
Serve with a creamy herbed sour cream to take this easy app to the next level.
A drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze gives this healthy appetizer a sweet and tangy finishing note.
Jennifer Causey
Did we mention it’s excellent for party platters?
Vegetarian Antipasto Sliders
These vegetarian sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Italian app.
Look for soft, pull-apart dinner rolls in the bakery section of your grocery store.
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Think of these zucchini pizza bites as a fun gluten-free alternative to bagel bites.
Be sure not to overcook the zucchini or the bites may become soggy.
We like the classic pepperoni topping, but feel free to experiment with your own favorites.
Victor Protasio
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pineapple Bites
The sweet-and-salty combination in this easy, one-bite prosciutto-wrapped pineapple appetizer recipe is addictive.
Double the recipe and serve it for a party.
The bites taste best with fresh pineapple, but can also be made with canned pineapple chunks.
Casey Barber
These vegan Buffalo cauliflower wings are sure to hit the spot.
This is one of those healthy Super Bowl recipes you won’t be able to resist.
Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks and tortilla chips for dipping.
Puff pastry surrounds the savory filling, adding a crispy golden crust on the outside.
Serve these tasty bites skewered with toothpicks alongside skewered veggies.
Slow-Cooker Wings
Slow-cooker wings are a fuss-free way to prepare wings for game day.
The wings are tender, and they brown nicely under the broiler.
Look for flanken-cut short ribs in the meat department or ask your butcher to cut them for you.
If you might’t find perilla or shiso leaves, try using mint instead.
Add slices of apple for extra crunch, if you’d like, or keep these bites simple.
Either way, consider making a double batch–they’ll go quickly.
Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch dressing to take these to the next level.
Sweet Potato Chips
Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe.
Use a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes extra-thin for the optimum crunch!
Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
This is not your grandma’s cheese ball.
It has all the flavor of an everything bagel without all the carbs and with just 3 ingredients!
Want to emphasize the bagel taste?
Serve it with bagel chips and some raw veggies for dipping to keep things healthy.
Tangy lemon and zesty pepper work together to add a balanced flavor profile to these easy wings.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Jacob Fox
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