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Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnut, Arugula and Cranberry Bites

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This appetizer came together with things I had in the cupboard and fridge and may be on the top of my favorite appetizer list.

It’s easy.

It’s simple to make.

It can be made ahead.

It doesn’t need to be served warm.

It’s moderately healthy.

It’s packed with flavor.

It has all of the qualities of a great appetizer.

And it can be served in mini phyllo cups for added crunch and easy eating.

Goat Cheese,

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Low-fat Crab Cakes

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Can you guess what Anna is chowing down on?

Just a little bit of fresh crab for her snack this afternoon while I was making dinner

Low-fat Crab Cakes

1 1/2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon Worcheshire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 large egg 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs – wheat) 6 mini sweet peppers, diced 1 pound lump

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Easy Holiday Appetizer: Pesto Shrimp Bites

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It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. I don’t want it to come because I don’t want it to be over. It’s so much fun to prepare, shop for gifts, wrap and get excited to see family and friends!

Since I am running from teaching an interval class this morning to teaching spinning tonight, I will leave you with this simple and fresh appetizer. It’s easy to take to any holiday party because it doesn’t need

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Holiday Appetizer: Mermaid Purse

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Tuesdays always seem like the busiest days for me. After teaching a 9:45 class I run home and get stuff done and eat lunch with Anna. Then I make dinner and do things around the house while she sleeps. When she wakes up, we play and then I am off to a 6pm class. By the time I get home, it’s bed time. So this is my nap/get things done time and I need to clean like crazy before Thanksgiving

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Wine Tasting Party

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We got a lot of snow last night!  If today was a school day, we would have had snow day.  What a waste!    I came home from school and I crashed on the couch for about an hour in preparation our late night.  When Brady got home, we had a quick dinner – veggie sandwich for me and leftover orzo for him.  Then we headed to our friend Clint’s for a wine party.

We brought the supplies were told

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Black Bean Raspberry Chipotle Dip

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Ashley brought this delicious dip over for the Superbowl last night!  It was soo good – much better than I could have imagined especially since the combo of foods was so interesting!

This picture does not do this justice at all.  Make this dip next time you have people over and you will not be disappointed!

Black Bean Raspberry Chipotle Dip

1 8oz. container of 1/3 less fat cream cheese – or 2 little containers 1 can of black

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