Green Chili and Goat cheese dip

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This amazingly creamy, cheesy dip is spiked with green chiles and smoky chipotle pepper for an added kick. Make sure you drain the ricotta the day before you want to serve the dip. Serve with veggies, pita chips or crackers. Servings: 24 Ingredients: 1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese, drained (day ahead) 8 ounces goat… [Continue Reading]

Miso, Sesame and Sweet Potato dip

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What a combination for a healthy and tasty dip! Sweet potatoes are full of complex carbohydrates, beta carotene, vitamin C, and Vitamin B6. White miso is a sweet, light-colored paste that has soy isoflanones and enzymes that also promote superb health. Low in calories and fat, this is a great option if you’re watching your weight,… [Continue Reading]

Sweet Onion and Thyme dip

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Sweet onion and thyme dip is not only delicious, but incredibly nutritious and low calorie as well. Onions contain a compound known to fight cancer and Greek yogurt is rich with protein, low in fat and fantastic for your digestive system. Great to dip veggies in, put on your favorite sandwich or serve with some… [Continue Reading]

Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

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This savory dip is made with a base of red peppers and walnuts. In the Middle East it’s a popular snack called “muhammara”. It has a an exceptional taste and texture, and is very healthy for you. Try this as a novel delightful change from the usual dip. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare…. [Continue Reading]

Healthy Hummus Recipe

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Serves 8 Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves , minced (add more if you like it extra garlicky) 1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, (or 14oz can, but dried is… [Continue Reading]